Two new studies suggest that getting a vaccine to protect against a painful case of shingles may be beneficial for memory, too. An estimated 98% of U.S. adults have had chickenpox and are at risk for shingles; both are caused by the varicella-zoster virus, which is in the herpes family. Herpes viruses can stow away quietly in the roots of nerves. They can reactivate during periods of stress or illness, or any time a person’s immunity is lowered. Increasingly, researchers believe that some kinds of herpes viruses can also hide in the brain; if they reactivate, they may cause damage…
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum has collaborated with Org Music to release “Let Me Dream On” a collection of previously unreleased songwriting demos, band rehearsals and live recordings by acclaimed Nashville singer Johnny Bragg. The album, which will be available on vinyl as part of Record Store Day Black Friday, Nov. 29, coincides with the 20th anniversaryof the museum’s award-winning exhibition “Night Train to Nashville: Music City Rhythm & Blues,1945-1970.” Bragg wrote and recorded classic 1950s R&B hits, such as “Just Walkin’ in the Rain” (as lead vocalist of the Prisonaires) and “Rollin’ Stone” (fronting the Marigolds),…
Nashville, Tenn.-Fox News 17 in Nashville is reporting that Vanderbilt Medical Center has warned at least one patient of possible exposure to HIV or hepatitis due to unsterilized equipment The original story from FOX 17 is below. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — An issue with some endoscopy procedures at Vanderbilt’s clinic has some patients worried. Vanderbilt says the issue surrounds how a solution was administered. A midstate attorney tells FOX 17 news his client is worried about exposure to infections like hepatitis or HIV. One patient received that phone call and was terrified. A routine colonoscopy became a nightmare for that patient…
Nashville, Tenn.-Fox News 17 in Nashville is reporting that Vanderbilt Medical Center has warned at least one patient of possible exposure to HIV or hepatitis due to unsterilized equipment The original story from FOX 17 is below. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — An issue with some endoscopy procedures at Vanderbilt’s clinic has some patients worried. Vanderbilt says the issue surrounds how a solution was administered. A midstate attorney tells FOX 17 news his client is worried about exposure to infections like hepatitis or HIV. One patient received that phone call and was terrified. A routine colonoscopy became a nightmare for that patient…
Nashville, Tenn.-A sign at the entrance of Brookview Subdivisions in Nashville urges Councilman Kyonzte Toombs to stop mass density development on Ewing Dr. Local residents want the policy changed from Evolving to Maintenance to prevent further congestion and accidents. With 56 townhouses proposed, residents are voicing concerns over traffic, which has already led to more than three fatalities. A city council meeting with the developer and residents will be announced soon.
TriStar Health, an affiliate of HCA Healthcare, announced Sept. 23 a gift of $600,000 to Meharry Medical College to support paid internship and scholarship opportunities over four years for graduate students in the School of Applied Computational Sciences (SACS). This investment is part of HCA Healthcare’s $10 million pledge to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs). “We are thrilled to continue our support of Meharry Medical College and provide additional opportunities for graduate students to further their education through scholarships and internships. Our organization is committed to increasing access to healthcare careers across the Middle…
On National Black Voter Day, more than 50 HBCU legends and football trailblazersjoined the long list of athletes who have endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris andGovernor Tim Walz, highlighting their “integrity, values and demonstrated commitmentto justice and equality of opportunity” for motivating their support. These trailblazingBlack athletes’ and coaches’ endorsement comes as the Harris-Walz campaign utilizeshigh male-viewership events such as major college football matchups, NFL games andsoccer matches to reach voters where they are. More than 50 former football players and coaches, including several Pro Football Hall ofFamers and Super Bowl MVP’s, announced their endorsement of Vice President KamalaHarris and…
The entire Council of Bishops of the African Methodist Episcopal Church expresses our condolences to the Webster family at the transition of Bishop Robert Vaughn Webster. Bishop Webster was elected and consecrated the 110th Bishop in 1992 during the General Conference held in Orlando, Florida. Bishop Webster was a pillar and icon in the life of African Methodism. He was an effective Pastor, and once elevated to the Episcopacy, he was an effective episcopate. As a retired Bishop, he sought to be present at our Council meetings and attended all Connectional events. At our recent 52nd General Conference in Columbus, Ohio,…
In 1994, Inez Crutchfield became the first African American woman to win the Athena Award, honoring exceptional women leaders, and was asked how she wanted to be remembered. Her response was true to how many in Nashville knew her to be – a role model who simply wanted to help people. “The progress we’ve made as a community began prior to 60 years ago; and it’s because of the Inez Crutchfields,” said Davidson County Criminal Clerk Howard Gentry said by phone. “She’s a generation that really put in the work. She’s the last of that generation.” Crutchfield died Monday morning.…
NASHVILLE, Tenn.- Is the state planning a takeover of Tennessee State University or are they planning a merger between TSU and UT? The right-wing war on TSU has elevated to full force, and students, faculty, staff, and alumni cannot go to sleep while they are scheming. The plan to force TSU to spend its reserve funds started last fall when the state conducted a financial aid and academic audit on TSU that resulted in certain findings and several recommendations. Then, in an unprecedented move, the state decided to withhold millions of dollars owed to TSU until those recommendations were implemented.…