UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER

Jun 16 2026EDUCATION

College Minds: A Decade of Change and Challenge

University campuses have become hotspots for mental health concerns, especially after the pandemic shifted learning online and cut social interactions. Over ten years, researchers have tracked how students feel and what factors influence their well‑being, revealing that anxiety, depression, and othe

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Jun 15 2026TECHNOLOGY

New Drone Radar Keeps Ports Safe from Low‑Cost Threats

Offshore ships and ports face a growing danger: cheap drones that can fly fast and easily. A new radar, called IRIS OTM at Sea, is built to spot these aircraft quickly and stop them from hurting cargo or people. The system can be set up fast, moves between land and sea smoothly, and works even

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Jun 15 2026HEALTH

Breaking the Alzheimer's Funding Gridlock

Healthcare debates often get stuck in political battles, but Alzheimer's research shouldn't be one of them. The disease doesn't care about political labels—it steals memories, independence, and years of life from both patients and their families. In Maine, where nearly 1 in 6 seniors has Alzheimer's

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Jun 15 2026HEALTH

Measles alert in California after traveler visits busy spots

Health officials recently tracked a measles case linked to a traveler who passed through San Francisco Airport and two San Jose stores. The adult, from Santa Clara County, was infectious while moving through the airport’s international terminal on Thursday morning. Later, between 8 and 10 p. m. , th

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Jun 13 2026EDUCATION

School Safety: What Students Know About Health

Health safety is super important for everyone, especially at school. When big events like a global health crisis happen, schools need to be ready. They also need students who know how to stay safe. This study looked into this exact situation in secondary schools in Desouk City, Egypt. Researchers w

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Jun 13 2026HEALTH

Health decisions are never simple. They involve much more than just knowing that a check-up is good for you. People’s beliefs play a huge part in these choices. How someone practices their faith, or what they believe about healing, can affect whether they go to the doctor. This is especially true w

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Jun 12 2026HEALTH

Looking back at life when the heart gives out

Health records rarely show how families cope after a heart attack leaves someone in heart shock—a sudden drop in blood pressure because the heart can’t pump properly. Most studies focus on the first hospital stay, but what happens in the months or years before someone passes away is often missed. On

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Jun 11 2026HEALTH

World Cup Health Watch: New Ways to Spot Germs

Health workers are gearing up for the World Cup, ready to catch any disease outbreaks early. They will monitor everything from hospital visits to what people say on social media. A big heat wave could hurt fans, but crowds also create perfect spots for viruses to spread. Measles is a top wo

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Jun 10 2026HEALTH

Breaking Down Who Benefits from Healthy Ageing Programs

Healthy ageing programs don’t always help everyone equally. Many people get left behind because of where they live, how much money they make, or even their education level. This isn’t just about unfairness—it actually changes how well these programs work. A closer look at different communities shows

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Jun 10 2026SPORTS

Plans for future spring sports tournaments in Tennessee

Tennessee spring sports fans might see different tournament setups in a few years. The state’s sports governing body is reviewing changes after heavy rains messed up many games in 2026. While nothing will happen right away, discussions could lead to adjustments by 2028. The biggest issue was games g

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