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Chronic diseases on the rise in Hamilton County, doctors say

WEBAccording to the health department, obesity is the highest form of chronic disease in Hamilton County. “A couple more chronic diseases that we did mention, one …

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Health department says 35% of Hamilton County residents are obese

WEBHAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Health Department’s Picture of Our Health assessment shows a rise in obesity in Hamilton County. “At the current time, …

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Comedian James Gregory dies at 78

WEBCHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – A comedian who considered Chattanooga part of his home territory has died from heart complications. James Gregory was 78.

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Fort Oglethorpe coffee options expanding with 2 new shops

WEBThe Human Bean grand opening in Fort Oglethorpe. THE HUMAN BEAN. The Human Bean is located at 735 Battlefield Parkway. The shop serves coffee, smoothies, …

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Hamilton County offers new emergency alert service

WEBApril 9, 2024. Courtney Goins, Nick Hill. , HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Hamilton County Office of Emergency Management is rolling out a new emergency alert system. …

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Mayor Wamp delivers State of the County Address

WEBMarch 28, 2024. Caleb Figgures. HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) – Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp delivered his State of the County Address Thursday morning. “In …

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The new short-term health plans: What you need to know

WEBThe Trump administration this week released the final rule on short-term health insurance plans that are a cheaper alternative to buying individual insurance on …

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Hamilton County SWAT incident in Ooltewah resolved

WEBThe Hamilton County Sheriff's Office responded to a SWAT incident Thursday morning. The HCSO posted to social media

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Residents picking up pieces of powerful Henagar storm

WEBHENAGAR, Ala. (WDEF) – Henagar, Alabama was one of the hardest hit areas of Wednesday night’s severe weather. City and DeKalb County Officials say …

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Man sentenced for child pornography involving an animal

WEBA Lookout Mountain, Georgia man faces a 20-year term in federal prison in a child pornography case that involved an animal.

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Brainerd High School students learn about battery chemistry

WEBCHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – You might call this high school course shocking. Brainerd High School students learned the safety and potential risks behind …

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Thrillville fair comes to East Ridge

WEBTalk to News 12 anchors, reporters and meteorologists. When you see news happening, share it! We’d love to hear from you. 423-785-1200 | [email protected] 3300 …

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Schools delays or closings for Thursday

WEBTalk to News 12 anchors, reporters and meteorologists. When you see news happening, share it! We’d love to hear from you. 423-785-1200 | [email protected] 3300 …

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More than 1 in 4 US adults over age 50 say they expect to never …

WEBIn the AARP survey, 33% of respondents older than 50 believe their finances will be better in a year. A looming issue that will affect Americans’ ability to retire is the …

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BlueCross chooses Parkridge over CHI Memorial in hospital …

WEBCHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The leading insurance company in the Chattanooga area is shaking up the hospital wars. BlueCross has chosen to go with …

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Officer injured after tree falls on patrol car on Hixson Pike

WEBCHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A tree fell onto a Chattanooga Police officer’s patrol vehicle on Thursday morning. The officer was patrolling on Hixson Pike at …

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New opioid recovery center opens in Hixson

WEBCourtney Goins. HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) — A new opioid recovery center opened in Hixson on Wednesday. ReVIDA Recovery Centers offers medications for …

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Supreme Court weighs whether states can ban abortion, even …

WEBThe Biden administration argues that even in states where abortion is banned, federal health care law says hospitals must be allowed to terminate …

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Johnson & Johnson offers to pay $6.5 billion to settle talc ovarian

WEBMGN. Johnson & Johnson said Wednesday it has offered to pay $6.5 billion to settle allegations that its talc products caused cancer, a key step in the …

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