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Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, affects roughly 2% to 5% of the population, with women between the ages of 40 and 60 most likely to develop it. It occurs when the capsule surrounding the shoulder joint becomes inflamed, thickened and stiff, making everyday tasks such as reaching overhead, fastening a seat belt or…

JOHNSON CITY — The East Tennessee State University Center for Rural Health and Research has published its sixth annual report, highlighting new projects and more than $1.3 million in new funding for fiscal year 2026. The center, which is one of the only federally funded rural research groups in the nation, studies rural health and collaborates with…