Health Care

Health Care February 7, 2025

US dodged a bird flu pandemic in 1957 thanks to eggs and dumb luck – with a new strain spreading fast, will Americans get lucky again?

by Alexandra M. Lord, Smithsonian Institution, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In recent months, Americans looking for eggs have faced empty shelves in their grocery…

Health Care February 7, 2025

Biden Rule Cleared Hurdles to Lifesaving HIV Drug, but in Georgia Barriers Remain

This article by Rebecca Grapevine, Healthbeat, first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Rebecca Grapevine, Healthbeat February 6, 2025 ATLANTA — Latonia Wilkins knows she needs to be…

Health Care February 4, 2025

Your environment affects how well your medications work − identifying exactly how could make medicine better

by Gary W. Miller, Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Your genes play a major role in determining your…

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Health Care February 2, 2025

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from January 24 to January 30

The following are health inspection scores for the past week for restaurants, school cafeterias, hotels, and other food service facilities in Cobb County from the Georgia Department of Public Health….

Health Care January 29, 2025

What a US Exit From the WHO Means for Global Health

This article by Amy Maxmen first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Amy Maxmen January 24, 2025 For decades, the United States has held considerable power in determining…

Health Care January 26, 2025

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from January 17 to January 23

The following are scores for the past week for restaurants, school cafeterias, hotels, and other food service facilities in Cobb County from the Georgia Department of Public Health. For more…

Health Care January 24, 2025

Ozempic and similar weight loss drugs may lower risk of 42 health conditions, but also pose risks

by Ziyad Al-Aly, Washington University in St. Louis, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Several years ago, a little-known drug named Ozempic – previously used only…

Health Care January 24, 2025

Electrolyte beverages can help your body stay balanced − but may worsen symptoms if you’re sick

by Bryn Beeder, Miami University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] For generations, Gatorade and similar electrolyte beverages have been helpful tools for athletes seeking a…

Health Care January 23, 2025

Long-Covid Patients Are Frustrated That Federal Research Hasn’t Found New Treatments

This article by Sarah Boden first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Sarah Boden January 22, 2025 Erica Hayes, 40, has not felt healthy since November 2020 when…

Health Care January 21, 2025

Junk Food Turns Public Villain as Power Shifts in Washington

This article by Stephanie Armour and David Hilzenrath first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Stephanie Armour and David Hilzenrath January 17, 2025 The new Trump administration could…

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National March 11, 2025

How Trump’s $2B court battle over foreign aid could reshape executive authority

by Charles Wise, The Ohio State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Amid the chaos of the Trump administration’s first few weeks in office, a…

History March 11, 2025

The dark parallels between 1920s America and today’s political climate

by Alex Green, Harvard Kennedy School, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As promised, the second Trump administration has quickly rolled out a slew of policies…

Health Care March 11, 2025

GOP lawmakers commit to big spending cuts, putting Medicaid under a spotlight – but trimming the low-income health insurance program would be hard

by Paul Shafer, Boston University and Nicole Huberfeld, Boston University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Efforts by Republicans in Congress to make steep spending cuts…

Health Care March 11, 2025

Poll finds support for stable or increased Medicaid funding, including among Trump voters

by Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 9, 2025 WASHINGTON — A majority of Americans don’t want to see Congress…

Health Care March 11, 2025

MRNA Vaccines, Once a Trump Boast, Now Face Attacks From Some in GOP

This article by Stephanie Armour first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Stephanie Armour March 10, 2025 Researchers racing to develop bird flu vaccines for humans have turned…

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US dodged a bird flu pandemic in 1957 thanks to eggs and dumb luck – with a new strain spreading fast, will Americans get lucky again?

Biden Rule Cleared Hurdles to Lifesaving HIV Drug, but in Georgia Barriers Remain

Your environment affects how well your medications work − identifying exactly how could make medicine better

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from January 24 to January 30

What a US Exit From the WHO Means for Global Health

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from January 17 to January 23

Ozempic and similar weight loss drugs may lower risk of 42 health conditions, but also pose risks

Electrolyte beverages can help your body stay balanced − but may worsen symptoms if you’re sick

Long-Covid Patients Are Frustrated That Federal Research Hasn’t Found New Treatments

Junk Food Turns Public Villain as Power Shifts in Washington