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Down and out with the flu in Tennessee?  Getting help quickly could be the key to a faster recovery.  Treatment at early onset is key, particularly for infants, children, the elderly and those with compromised immune systems.   Visit an urgent care center for help as soon as you think you may have the flu.  If you are Tennessee, try Fast Pace Urgent Care.  Visit their site for a list of locations and hours.    http://www.fastpaceurgentcare.com/ http://wkrn.com/2017/12/13/doctors-warn-deadly-flu-strain-has-arrived-in-middle-tennessee/

Today in the City of Brotherly Love, this cow escaped a nativity scene and made a run for it on I-95! https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Cow-Live-Nativity-464115753.html

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Creepy tweet from Netflix that they're watching us! https://techcrunch.com/2017/12/12/netflix-reminds-everyone-its-creeping-on-them/?ncid=mobilenavtrend

How important is getting a flu shot this year if it is possibly only 10% against effective? http://www.toledoblade.com/Medical/2017/12/10/Amid-questions-on-effectiveness-experts-recommend-flu-vaccinations.html

So you've finally gotten in the routine of taking a daily multivitamin.  They're right there on your vanity and they just taste so good that you somewhat look forward to taking them each day.  You're patting yourself on the back for sticking to this healthy routine, and then you read this... http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-5144605/Gummy-vitamins-NOT-work-harm-good.html

Most parents are familiar with the battle of getting kids to willingly sit in a car seat much past toddler age.  And most know that keeping up with the constantly changing, state by state laws regarding car seats and the recommendations is pretty frustrating.   If you've been thankful your 10-year old no longer needs to be in a car seat and you don't have that worry, think again.  Watch this video released by Eastern Virginia Medical School.   Warning, it's disturbing. https://www.today.com/parents/see-viral-video-prompting-parents-buckle-their-big-kids-booster-t119552

This week, one of the first surveys regarding sexual harassment was conducted since the wave of celebrity accusations began weeks ago.  The survey found that to some degree, attitudes by both men and women fell along party lines, and revealed that recent headlines do not necessarily have men rethinking their workplace behavior. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/large-majority-americans-say-there-sexual-harassment-job-n825121

Norman Rockwell painted the scenario of the perfect American family, gathered together at the holidays and embracing each others company.  But for many, that scenario is merely a myth for magazine covers and scenarios.  Here are a few tips for surviving the holidays with family: http://www.oprah.com/omagazine/dealing-with-a-dysfunctional-family-during-the-holidays

http://www.post-gazette.com/news/politics-nation/2017/11/22/Poll-1-in-3-Americans-dreads-political-talk-at-Thanksgiving/stories/201711220139

Several days ago we shared a story about David Cassidy's hospitalization.  We are sad to post this follow up story about his death.  RIP, David aka Keith Partridge. http://www.cnn.com/2017/11/21/entertainment/david-cassidy-dies/index.html

We've all been there.  Admit it, at one point (or three) you forgot to take the bag of "stuff" out before cooking the bird, or left the heat cranked up to the inferno setting a little too long.  Or dreadfully, forgot to thaw the bird!  Be a rock star this Thanksgiving by avoiding these common mistakes. https://www.buzzfeed.com/jesseszewczyk/how-to-make-thanksgiving-turkey?utm_term=.qmO0VeEKv#.owV9nqRZd

Charles Manson, perhaps the country's most notorious cult leader and murderer, has died at the age of 83 after nearly 5 decades imprisoned in California, a state which spends more money per prisoner than any other US state.  The Pew Charitable Trust recently examined the state of prison healthcare and released this fascinating report. http://www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-and-analysis/reports/2017/10/prison-health-care-costs-and-quality

https://www.forbes.com/sites/daviddisalvo/2017/11/19/americans-like-fruits-more-than-veggies-but-we-dont-eat-much-of-either-says-new-cdc-report/#38d1e6ef3a13

http://www.cnn.com/2017/11/18/entertainment/ac-dc-guitarist-malcolm-young-dies/index.html

http://www.cnn.com/2017/11/18/entertainment/david-cassidy-hospitalized/index.html

If you have a head transplanted onto your body, are you a different person? https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2017/11/17/italian-doctor-says-worlds-first-human-head-transplant-imminent/847288001/

https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/pennsylvania/articles/2017-11-17/couple-sues-after-police-mistake-hibiscus-for-marijuana

Research shows that the companionship of man's best friend may help reduce the risk for heart disease and ultimately extend life http://www.cnn.com/2017/11/17/health/dog-owners-heart-disease-and-death/index.html

For the first time ever, a living person has received in-body gene therapy in an attempt to cure an existing disease. Could this be the breakthrough cure for life-threatening illnesses? http://www.cnn.com/2017/11/15/health/first-in-body-edit-dna/index.html