At least one mosquito tested positive for Zika Virus in Florida, officials said on Thursday, after more than a month of testing mosquitoes in the Sunshine State. The mosquito sample, taken from the area of Miami Beach, was the first…
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Having a Baby In the US Is More Dangerous Than Ever
Having a baby in the United States is more dangerous than you may think. It’s hard to understand how the United States is now one of only eight countries, including Afghanistan and South Sudan, where the number of women dying…
Read MoreZika Shock: 24 Local Cases of the Horrific Virus
The Tennessee Department of Health confirms there have been 24 persons diagnosed with Zika virus disease in Tennessee this year. Cases of locally transmitted Zika virus have been identified in a small area in Miami, Florida, but all cases in…
Read MoreThree Drug Addicted Babies Born Every Day in TN
About a thousand babies born in Tennessee last year were dependent on drugs. But it’s not just heroin and illegal substances. The rise of prescription addiction is hooking those who never had a choice. TriStar Summit Medical Center NICU Nurse…
Read MoreZika Virus Spreads and Threatens Tennesseans
Tennessee’s State Epidemiologist, Dr. Tim Jones, MD, is speaking out about the risks Tennesseans face in light of the Zika virus outbreaks in the Caribbean and South America. According to Dr. Jones, the two species of mosquitoes which carry Zika…
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