The peak of the flu season awaits us and may bring many severe cases and hospitalizations due to a new, menacing variant.

KFD said the state is still investigating the July incident. Three of its employees who were placed on administrative duty ...

Democrats are going all in on a Tennessee special election next month, teeing up one last test of their electoral strength ahead of 2026 after enjoying a string of victories in November.

Tennessee Health Department inspectors performed almost 900 health inspections in Shelby County in October. Here's what they ...

Maria Ramsey appointed as Assistant Commissioner for Public Affairs by the Tennessee Department of Agriculture.

The Centers for Disease and Control states young people use vapes and e-cigarettes more than any other tobacco product ...

James Comey’s lawyers said that lapse was grounds for dismissal of the case. There was no immediate decision from the judge.

TDH is accepting emailed comments about Ballad Health's COPA until Dec. 5. News 5 reached out to Ballad Health who says no ...

FOX13 Health Reporter Mandy Hrach investigates why our community is at such a high risk of lead exposure and what you can do ...

Rural Tennessee communities face a public health emergency due to hospital closures, provider shortages, and high rates of chronic disease. Since 2010, over a dozen rural hospitals in Tennessee have ...

The government shutdown could delay federal SNAP benefits for 1.4 million North Carolina residents. State officials are urging the USDA to use contingency funds to prevent a disruption in benefits.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — While federal workers across the country continue working without paychecks during the ongoing government shutdown, Tennessee state employees may soon join them as federal ...