Healthy Living

Are you confused about health Insurance? Particularly now with the changes in health care law many Americans are having to learn new policies and services. The health insurance landscape is changing and very complex. Health Insurance 101 is being offered through UT Extension to explore the basics of Health Insurance. Health insurance is really a contract between you and an ...

HP has issued a recall of certain power cords because they can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard. Hewlett-Packard Company has announced a recall of the company’s LS-15 AC Power Cord after receiving reports of injury and property damage related to the product overheating. The recall affects 5,577,000 power cords sold in the U.S. and 446,700 in Canada. HP ...

Multiple brands of peanut butter and almond butter are being recalled due to fear of salmonella contamination after reports of illness. nSpired Natural Foods, Inc. has announced a voluntary recall of certain lots of peanut butter and almond butter sold under the brand names Arrowhead Mills®, MaraNatha®, Kroger®, Trader Joes®, Safeway® and Whole Foods® because they have the potential to ...

Take Charge of Your Diabetes Classes will be offered free in Sevier County during September – October. This six week series covers topics relating to self-management tips for diabetes such as foot care, monitoring glucose, exercise, difficult emotions and working with your health care team. The series will be instructed by educators certified by Stanford University Diabetes Self-Management Program Trainers. ...

Check your spice rack for McCormick® Ground Oregano as the company has issued a recall of certain lots due to risk of Salmonella contamination. In a release posted to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) website, McCormick & Company, Inc. has issued a voluntary recall of 0.75 oz. bottles of Ground Oregano after routine testing by the FDA found ...

As the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) mulls over whether to rein in the use of common antibacterial compounds that are causing growing concern among environmental health experts, scientists are reporting today that many pregnant women and their fetuses are being exposed to these substances. They will present their work at the 248thNational Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical ...

Keep Sevier Beautiful and Smoky Mountain Outdoors are teaming up on Friday, August 1 for a back-to-school cleanup of the Little Pigeon River and its bank along Old Knoxville Highway in Sevierville near the Wilderness at the Smokies resort. The cleanup will begin at 10 a.m. and conclude around 1:30 with a celebration luncheon at Wilderness at the Smokies and ...

Parents and childcare providers can soon have their child car seat locally inspected by certified technicians to ensure it meets safety requirements. The City of Sevierville Fire Department (SFD) has scheduled a Child Car Seat Safety Inspection on July 30, 2014 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Collier Drive Sub-Station (423 Collier Drive) in Sevierville. “Nationally, over 90% ...

Tractor Supply in Sevierville is having a Farmer’s Market on Saturday, July 12th, 2014. We will have fresh, local fruits and vegetables and handmade crafts. Please join us at 9 a.m. for the fun! If you are interested in participating, please ask a Tractor Supply Team Member in store for more information. Tractor Supply is located at 330 W Main ...