Health

Encountering epilepsy for the first time can be a frightening experience, especially for a parent whose child has a seizure. Mickey McCamish, executive director of

Stuttering, sometimes referred to as stammering, is a speech disorder that is characterized by disruptions in the flow of speech sounds, also called “disfluencies.” Approximately

It’s one of the most anticipated milestones of baby’s first year: the introduction of solid food. How fun it is to watch a child delight

Understanding and Treating Allergies No barefoot walks in the yard? No romps with the new puppy? No peanut butter? No flowers?  “No” can seem to

While the link between stress and heart disease isn’t entirely clear, researchers do know one thing: stress negatively affects the body. Our bodies react to

The heart is our most vital organ, which is why it is so important to take care of it. From eating right to getting check-ups,

The four heart valves are located at the exit of the four heart chambers, and they control one-way blood flow through the heart. Healthy valves

A heart attack or stroke is serious—the quicker it is treated, the better. According to the American Stroke Association, as many as 87% of patients suffering

At 15, Ooltewah High School sophomore Blake Mallett loved playing his Xbox 360, could text 60 words a minute on his cell phone and enjoyed