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JACKSON, Tenn. — New data supporting use of of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or ‘NSAIDS’ in low back pain. A new publication in the British Medical Journal reviewed current clinical data and found NSAIDS had high quality data supporting their use for pain relief in acute low back pain. NSAIDS , like Aleve and Bayer Aspirin, have been used in the treatment of low back pain since their introduction. Low back pain can impact quality of life.

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JACKSON, Tenn. — Childhood cancer is the leading cause of death by disease among children in the United States. Last year, nearly 15,000 children were diagnosed with cancer, and sadly more than 1,500 died from the disease. One of the leaders in pediatric cancer research is the nonprofit ‘Hyundai Hope on Wheels.’Since 1998, Hyundai Hope on Wheels has worked tirelessly to support the families, researchers, doctors and children affected by childhood cancer.

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JACKSON, Tenn. — April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month and the National Road Safety Foundation says education and intervention can help limit distracted driving. Driver distraction continues to be a major factor in crashes that results in thousands of fatalities and more than 289,000 serious injuries nationwide every year, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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JACKSON, Tenn. — In the United States, more than 16 million people have been diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or COPD, and millions more may be living undiagnosed. COPD is a progressive lung condition that causes breathing difficulties, chronic cough and can severely impact quality of life. Despite its widespread impact, COPD remains a significant health challenge, with limited disease-modifying treatments currently available.

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JACKSON, Tenn. — Most oral health conditions are largely preventable and can be treated in their early stages. Most cases are dental caries (tooth decay), periodontal diseases, tooth loss and oral cancers. Although the oral health of Americans has improved greatly over the past 75 years, it is still far from ideal, especially for low-income families. For many, access to oral health care is out of reach, contributing to a vicious cycle of poverty and poorer overall health.