Health

Residents can have their dogs and cats spayed or neutered through a local shelter program. The Sevier County Humane Society is offering Low Cost Spay & Neuter Event appointments for dogs and cats. The next spay and neuter event day is May 21. Additional 2014 appointments will be available on June 2, July 14, August 8, September 8, October 6, November 3, ...

You may be entitled to a refund if you bought those goofy, glove-style shoes. Vibram USA, manufacturer of the popular Vibram® FiveFingers® shoes, has agreed to offer customer refunds in settlement of a class action lawsuit. Valerie Bezdek filed the class action lawsuit in 2012, charging that Vibram engaged in deceptive marketing practices by claiming unsubstantiated health benefits of using ...

It’s that time of year to enjoy the bounty of locally grown produce and plants, baked goods and handcrafted products available at our local farmers market. The Gatlinburg Farmers Market opens at its new location next Saturday, May 17 with lots of fun-filled events to start the season off right. It has moved to Covered Bridge in the Glades, 849 ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a consumer update today cautioning that while a daily aspirin regimen can help prevent heart attack and stroke in people who have previously suffered these health events, it offers no preventative benefit in people without such medical history. People may have heard or read about the benefits of aspirin in preventing heart ...

It is time to ensure your cat or dog is up to date on their rabies vaccination. The Sevier County Health Department has scheduled eight low cost rabies clinics across Sevier County in May. Pet owners may bring their pets to any scheduled rabies clinic this month. All pets must be on a leash or in a pet carrier. The ...