Popular Heartburn Drugs Linked to Higher Death Risk
Popular heartburn drugs called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) have been linked to a variety of health problems, including serious kidney damage, bone fractures and dementia. Now, a new study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis shows that longtime use of the drugs also is associated with an increased risk of death. Millions […]
Infant Sun Protection: How Parents Can Keep Their Baby Safe
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, and it only takes one blistering sunburn during childhood or adolescence to nearly double a person’s chance of developing melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, later in life. This is why it’s imperative, say dermatologists from the American Academy of Dermatology, that parents […]
Jefferson County Mayor Alan Palmieri Vetoes Budget
Jefferson County Mayor Alan Palmieri Vetoes the budget recently passed by the Jefferson County, Tennessee Board Of Commissioners, stating the following reasons: As provided in TCA 5-6-107 Powers and duties – Action on legislation: I am vetoing Resolution 2017-38 for the following reasons. Resolution 2017-38 is in direct conflict with Resolution 2007-46 and the adopted […]
Car Seat Laws for Older Kids May Have Limited Impact
Laws that require increasingly older kids to sit in car safety seats appear to have limited impact, new research has found. The same parents who already were buckling up kids appear most likely to switch to safety seats, leaving the same number of kids unrestrained, found a study published in the Journal of Policy Analysis and […]
Happy Fourth of July!
Americans love to show their pride in their national identity of being the land of the free and home of the brave. We like the idea that we have the pursuit of happiness as one of the basic foundations of who we are. This is why every summer millions around the country flock together to […]
Fun Ways to Celebrate Independence Day 2017
It’s a long holiday weekend, and people around the area are looking to celebrate Independence Day in a way that is fun and memorable. Whether you are trying to entertain the kids, keep family and friends from out of town occupied, or want to try something new in your own celebrations, there are plenty of […]
Keeping Your Pets Safe this 4th of July Season
Although they might be fun to look at and are one of the staples of the holiday, fireworks are no laughing matter when it comes to pets. Many pet owners know the stress of the holiday and are frustrated finding solutions to keep their pets safe. Here are a list of tips to keep your […]
Older or Pregnant? Be Safe with Ready-to-Eat Meats this Summer
Summer is a great time for cookouts and picnics. However, it’s important to know that ready-to-eat hot dogs, lunch meats, and cold cuts may not be safe for certain groups of people. These and certain other foods can be contaminated with the bacteria Listeria, which causes listeriosis, a serious disease that primarily affects older adults, adults with weakened immune systems, pregnant women and newborns. In the United States, […]
State Fire Marshal Encourages Tennesseans to Leave Fireworks to the Experts
The Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office reminds Tennesseans of a simple, yet significant tip for safer Fourth of July celebrations: Let the pros handle the fireworks. With a multitude of professional displays scheduled for the Fourth, including one of the nation’s largest in Nashville, there’s no shortage of festive and colorful fireworks to enjoy in Tennessee. […]
FSIS Provides PRO Grilling Tips for Summer Barbecues
From Fourth of July cookouts to entertaining visiting relatives, summertime is a season that brings together loved ones and lots of food. This summer, USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is providing tips on how to “Grill Like a PRO” during your outdoor festivities. Keeping your family and loved ones safe from foodborne illness […]
Budget Passes As Recommended With No Property Tax Increase
Fiscal year 2016/17 will close on July 1st and the new fiscal year will begin, thanks to the passage of the 2017/18 budget that came as a recommendation from the Jefferson County Budget Committee to the full Commission body at Thursday evening’s County Commission voting meeting. Despite a budget season that contained what began as […]
FDA Tackles Drug Competition to Improve Patient Access
Tuesday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is taking two new, important steps to increase competition in the market for prescription drugs and facilitate entry of lower-cost alternatives. The agency published a list of off-patent, off-exclusivity branded drugs without approved generics, and also implemented, for the first time, a new policy to expedite the review of generic […]
40th Annual Report on the Health of the Nation
CDC today released Health, United States, 2016, the 40th annual report on the health of the nation from the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to the President and Congress. This year’s report features a Chartbook on Long-Term Trends in health and health care delivery over the past 40 years. From declines in cigarette smoking […]
School Board Moves Forward with Appeal and Funding for JCHS Baseball Stadium
Despite an unfavorable ruling regarding an ongoing lawsuit concerning the collapse of the roof at Jefferson County High School’s Building 8 and the associated costs to upgrade construction standards to meet current guidelines, the Jefferson County School Board unanimously decided to appeal the court’s decision. While a “ordinance of law of coverage” assertion has been […]
TWRA Operation Dry Water to Take Place This Weekend
The TWRA is reminding people that their ninth annual Operation Dry Water will be taking place the weekend of June 30 through July 2. Operation Dry Water is a national event that takes place yearly, with saturation of high traffic areas, which include Douglas and Cherokee lakes in Jefferson County. It is meant to deter […]
Tennessee Department Of Transportation Releases Updated Three-Year Bridge Funding List
Today in Nashville, State Representative Andrew Farmer (R–Sevierville) joined with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) in announcing TDOT’s updated three-year bridge project list. The list was officially updated following passage in late April of Governor Haslam’s “Improving Manufacturing, Public Roads, and Opportunities for a Vibrant Economy” (IMPROVE) Act, a comprehensive infrastructure funding plan passed by the General Assembly […]
