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Kroger, TennCare team up to help provide diapers to families

Crime

'This is scary Big Brother stuff': TBI requests funding for new program to test wastewater for drugs

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation requested $3 million at this year's budget meeting for a program to test wastewater. It would start in Knoxville.
Health

Drug overdose deaths showing sharp decrease

The Metro Drug Coalition is calling new data related to drug overdose deaths, a jump in a positive direction. The CDC shows drug overdose deaths decreasing.
10News Today

Managing your mental health during the holiday season

Loneliness and stress are common as people prepare for seeing family and hosting gatherings during the holidays.
Local News

Interfaith Health Clinic working to break barriers in East Tennessee, giving people access to healthcare and more

The clinic also offers help with housing and education, seeking to help people live overall better lives, instead of only focusing on their health.
Nation World

FDA puts new restrictions on TV ads for drugs

The new rules instruct drugmakers to use simple, consumer-friendly language when describing their drugs, without medical jargon.
Nation World

E. coli cases climb to 104 in McDonald's outbreak tied to slivered onions

Cases have been detected in 14 states, according to the CDC, and one person died in Colorado.
Local News

Knoxville Planned Parenthood clinic marks grand opening with celebrations, showing off new building

The grand reopening comes almost 3 years after a man who claimed to be a member of the "Church Militant Resistance" burned the medical clinic down.
Local News

Knoxville Planned Parenthood clinic marks grand opening with celebrations, showing off new building

The grand reopening comes almost 3 years after a man who claimed to be a member of the "Church Militant Resistance" burned the medical clinic down.
Nation World

US overdose deaths are down, giving experts hope for an enduring decline

There were about 97,000 overdose deaths in the 12-month period that ended June 30, according to the CDC. It's a 14% decrease from the previous 12-month period.
Nation World

Dave Coulier reveals cancer diagnosis

"I kind of look like a little baby bird now, but it has been a roller coaster ride for sure,” Coulier said, adding that the diagnosis was like a "gut punch."
Nation World

Medicare Part B premiums set to rise in 2025: Here's how much you'll pay

Medicare premium rates for 2025 come just a month after the Social Security Administration announced the cost-of-living adjustments for next year.