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PR vs patient care? We ask CVS about how much they spent on push against Tennessee law
1+ hour, 47+ min ago (134+ words) WZTV NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) " CVS is going to court over Tennessee's new law that would not allow companies like them to own the Pharmacy and the Pharmacy Benefit Manager. CVS launched television advertisement campaigns against the bill as it made…...
Midstate nonprofit fills a critical gap for cancer patients
1+ hour, 17+ min ago (307+ words) CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) " A Midstate nonprofit is being recognized for helping cancer patients get to life-saving treatments when they have no other way to get there. Chris Erlendsson started Chemo Guardians to provide free rides to and from appointments for…...
Giles County warns residents after foxes show signs of rabies, officials say
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (115+ words) WZTV GILES COUNTY, Tenn. (WZTV) " Two foxes behaving abnormally have prompted a public safety warning from Giles County Animal Control, urging residents not to approach wild animals that appear sick or aggressive. Giles County officials have issued a public service…...
Can eating grapes help protect your skin from the sun? New study says it might
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (333+ words) NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) " Researchers say eating grapes may do more than support a healthy diet plan; it could also help the skin better protect itself from sun damage. A new study published in ACS Nutrition Science found that consuming grapes…...
Moms of three or more may get an unexpected health benefit later in life, study says
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (287+ words) Researchers found women who gave birth to three or more children had a significantly lower risk of stroke later in life compared to women who never had children, according to findings published in the Journal of the American Heart Association....
CVS Sues Tennessee Over New Pharmacy Law Targeting PBM-Owned Pharmacies
6+ day, 13+ hour ago (81+ words) Fox 17 provides local news, weather, sports, traffic and entertainment for Nashville and nearby towns and communities in Middle Tennessee, including Forest Hills, Brentwood, Franklin, Fairview, Dickson, Clarksville, White House, Greenbrier, Springfield, Gallatin, Hartsville, Lebanon, Mt Juliet, Smyrna, College Grove, Thompson's…...
Preventing heat-related child deaths: What is the 'Baby in the Back' program?
1+ week, 17+ hour ago (234+ words) NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) " Tennessee leaders are sounding the alarm on heat-related child deaths by reminding people about the "Baby in the Back" program. The program, offered through the Tennessee secretary of state's office, encourages parents and caregivers to display car…...
Tennessee expands Safe Haven Law, adding more places to surrender newborns safely
2+ week, 14+ hour ago (176+ words) NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) " Tennessee lawmakers have approved a bill that expands the state's Safe Haven Law by adding ambulance stations as approved locations where newborn babies can be safely surrendered. The legislation, sponsored by state Rep. Ed Butler, is expected…...
Could concerts & crafts help you age better? New study may link arts to slower aging
2+ week, 2+ day ago (195+ words) NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) " Your next museum trip, craft night, or concert might be doing more than lifting your mood; researchers say it could also be linked to slower biological aging. A new study published by researchers at University College London…...
'He was having some difficulty': Trump's FDA chief Makary quits after rocky year
2+ week, 2+ day ago (350+ words) WASHINGTON (TNND) " Dr. Marty Makary, who is the chief of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), is stepping down from his position after a turbulent tenure marked by months of criticism from health industry leaders, pro-life advocates, and other allies…...