Experts weigh in on acetaminophen and autism concerns

Some pregnant women are understandably concerned after an announcement linking acetaminophen use during pregnancy to autism risks. Many wonder what is truly known and what remains speculative. Experts emphasize the need to separate fears from evidence. First, it is clear that acetaminophen—sometimes called paracetamol—is widely used as a pain reliever and fever reducer. It has…

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Two lanes blocked after early morning wreck in Rutherford County

Heavy rainfall early Tuesday morning created hazardous conditions on roadways across Middle Tennessee. At about 5:45 a.m., the Tennessee Department of Transportation received reports of a collision affecting Interstate 24 East in Rutherford County.  The crash happened at Exit 66, the Sam Ridley Parkway exit. It involved a small white vehicle and a tanker truck. …

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Contract worker’s death ruled natural at VUMC

A contract construction worker passed away on Monday while working at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) in Nashville. The worker required medical attention from healthcare staff after being found in distress. Despite rapid response and treatment the individual did not survive.  VUMC released a statement confirming the death and expressed deep sorrow. According to preliminary…

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