August 2023

Health Care August 31, 2023

Many people think cannabis smoke is harmless − a physician explains how that belief can put people at risk

by Beth Cohen, University of California, San Francisco, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Though tobacco use is declining among adults in the U.S., cannabis use…

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Elections August 31, 2023

How did the U.S. presidential campaign get to be so long?

by Rachel Paine Caufield, Drake University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Four hundred and forty-four days prior to the 2024 presidential election, millions of Americans…

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Health Care August 31, 2023

Why do fingers get wrinkly after a long bath or swim? A biomedical engineer explains

by Guy German, Binghamton University, State University of New York, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages….

Health Care August 31, 2023

Biden administration chooses first 10 drugs for Medicare price negotiations

by Ashley Murray, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] August 29, 2023 WASHINGTON — Medicare can now negotiate lower prices for 10 common…

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Labor August 31, 2023

Labor leader Shuler touts union support as possible auto strikes loom

by Jacob Fischler, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] August 29, 2023 Support for unions is growing amid shifting working conditions and labor…

Health Care August 31, 2023

5 Things to Know About the New Drug Pricing Negotiations

This article by Arthur Allen, Rachana Pradhan, and David Hilzenrath first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Arthur Allen and Rachana Pradhan and David Hilzenrath August 30, 2023…

Health Care August 31, 2023

Artificial Intelligence May Influence Whether You Can Get Pain Medication

This article by Andy Miller and Sam Whitehead first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Andy Miller and Sam Whitehead August 30, 2023 Elizabeth Amirault had never heard…

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Kennesaw August 31, 2023

Kennesaw City Council set to vote on police surveillance system

By Rebecca Gaunt The Kennesaw Police Department is requesting approval from the City Council to enter a four-year contract with Fusus, a platform which allows law enforcement to integrate and…

Kennesaw August 31, 2023

This fall is a season of transitions at Fifth Third Bank Stadium.

This article by David Shelles first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission As Kennesaw State’s football team moves from one conference and classification to another and…

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Smyrna August 31, 2023

15-year-old passenger killed Saturday in collision on the East West Connector

The 15-year-old passenger was killed, and the 18-year-old driver seriously injured, in a collision on the East West Connector in Smyrna on Saturday, August 26 at around 10:18 p.m. According…

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August 2023

Many people think cannabis smoke is harmless − a physician explains how that belief can put people at risk

How did the U.S. presidential campaign get to be so long?

Why do fingers get wrinkly after a long bath or swim? A biomedical engineer explains

Biden administration chooses first 10 drugs for Medicare price negotiations

Labor leader Shuler touts union support as possible auto strikes loom

5 Things to Know About the New Drug Pricing Negotiations

Artificial Intelligence May Influence Whether You Can Get Pain Medication

Kennesaw City Council set to vote on police surveillance system

This fall is a season of transitions at Fifth Third Bank Stadium.

15-year-old passenger killed Saturday in collision on the East West Connector