VUMC in the News

July 23, 2024

Is forgetting names an early sign of dementia? Can hot weather affect mental health? What’s the best way to fight armpit odor? Plus other news stories with VUMC sources.

July 17, 2024

How can you avoid the summer COVID surge? Is it OK to eat sushi while pregnant? Is “dry drowning” a thing? Plus other news stories with VUMC sources

July 10, 2024

How much water should you drink in hot weather? What should you do if you think your child has autism? What does gut bacteria have to do with weight gain? — plus other news stories with VUMC sources

July 5, 2024

Dr. Mildred Stahlman’s remarkable life; how the overturn of Roe v. Wade has affected Black women; will you live longer if you are a nice person? and other news stories with VUMC sources

June 27, 2024

How heat impacts sleep; firearm injuries in children; deadly strep infections; and other news stories with VUMC sources

June 20, 2024

My daughter did not “lose” her “battle” with cancer; Celine Dion’s stiff person syndrome diagnosis; America is ingesting sunscreen; and other news stories with VUMC sources

June 14, 2024

Developing a universal flu vaccine; genetic risks of breast cancer among Black women; whooping cough cases double and other news stories with VUMC sources

June 5, 2024

Can drinking on a long flight hurt your heart health? Are summer colds really worse than winter colds? Why is there more syphilis in Tennessee? And other news stories with VUMC sources

May 30, 2024

Her Make-A-Wish was to make a movie; raw milk and disease risk; discussing teen suicide and other news stories with VUMC sources

May 23, 2024

When is it safe to leave a child home alone? Can cicadas hurt your hearing? Building healthy habits and other news stories with VUMC sources

May 16, 2024

Updated COVID guidelines; solutions to gut inflammation; more colon cancer in teens; and other news stories with VUMC sources

May 16, 2024

Smith, Tuchman join WPLN to talk about preventive health for adults and children

WPLN-FM 90.3 host Khalil Ekulona explores preventive health initiatives with Drs. Carlenda Smith and Carmen Tuchman. Listen in!
May 1, 2024

Bird flu in the milk supply; an allergy doctor’s allergy shots; the cost of weight-loss and diabetes drugs; and other news stories with VUMC sources