VUMC in the News

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

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

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

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

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

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
April 24, 2024
Counterfeit cosmetic botulism injections; new urine test for prostate cancer; AI in health care; and other news stories with VUMC sources
April 17, 2024
Surprise Ozempic pregnancies; limiting social media use by children; the case for eating more nuts; and other news stories with VUMC sources
April 10, 2024
Post-eclipse eye problems; risks of bird flu; is hot chicken actually dangerous?; and other news stories with VUMC sources
April 3, 2024
Sodium intake affects health, keeping hearts healthy for transplant; and other news stories with VUMC sources