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Much more goes into holiday ‘comfort food’ than ingredients

The feeling of fullness or being “stuffed” when celebrating is a combination of our food and the emotions we attach to a meal. That...

Biden administration unveils plan to cover weight loss meds under Medicare, Medicaid

WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — The Biden administration announced Tuesday it’s reinterpreting federal law to allow Medicare and Medicaid patients access to anti-obesity medications to...

Report: Georgia policymakers must increase access to early screening for lung cancer to save...

In Georgia, health care plans must cover biomarker testing for lung cancer. The state policy has contributed to a 26% increase nationally in the...

Stephens County Hospital earns stroke care recognition

Stephens County Hospital has been recognized for its excellence in stroke care by the Georgia Department of Public Health’s Office of EMS and Trauma....

Georgia lawmakers study ways AI is reshaping the way hospitals provide care ahead of...

(Georgia Recorder) — Some of your doctor’s intelligence might not be inside his or her brain. That’s what members of Georgia House and Senate committees...

Georgia medical marijuana advocates react to changes affecting card holders

The Georgia Department of Public Health has rolled out several changes to the process of receiving medical cannabis cards. The DPH will increase the cost...

Cooking school teaches food preparation for diabetics

Right Bite Diabetes Cooking School teaches the "right" way to select and prepare food for people affected by diabetes. Whether it is for you...

Public health officials return to Walton High School to read TB test results

The leading infectious disease killer in the world is on the rise in Georgia. About 300 students in Cobb County who may have been exposed...

Lower than average flu vaccine uptake in Georgia is not unexpected

Flu season is here, typically lasting between October and May of the following year. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends anyone six...

Fisher-Price infant swings recalled after deaths

In a series of safety announcements, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued recalls for several products, including infant swings, playpens, and Halloween projector...

New health services company offers zero copay, zero deductible plans to Georgia employers

A health plan available in Florida and Texas is now available in Georgia. Curative Health offers a zero-dollar deductible and co-pay. And providers are...

Chronically lonely people may be at higher risk of stroke and dementia

How often do you feel that you lack companionship? How often do you feel left out? How often do you feel isolated from others? Those...