Did you know? About one in 10 people in the U.S. experience tinnitus—a ringing in the ears without an identifiable outside source—regularly. Tinnitus ranges from occasional and mild to frequent and severe. The Hearing Health Foundation reports that up to 16 million people in the U.S. have sought medical help for their tinnitus. Along with hearing loss, tinnitus is one of the most frequent disabilities service people experience. While tinnitus is ...

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When we hear the word “cholesterol,” we often think of it as a negative. But the reality is: Cholesterol in and of itself isn’t bad. But high cholesterol, on the other hand, can be dangerous and increases your risk of developing multiple health conditions. Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Knoxville sheds some light on the topic. What Is High Cholesterol? Well, first let’s talk about cholesterol itself. Cholesterol is ...

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