Health Care

Cobb school Superintendent Chris Ragsdale holds American Heart Association Kids Heart Challege banner

Health Care June 13, 2024

Cobb County remains the nation’s first-place school district for the American Heart Association’s Kids Heart Challenge

PHOTO: Cobb school Superintendent Chris Ragsdale, flanked by (L-R) Jason Shields, Mandy Couch and Kimberly Dixon of the American Heart Association School Engagement staff, holds Kids Heart Challenge banner The…

The "Star of Life" symbol represents medicine and health care. Three rectangles are arranged in a radial pattern to form a sort of abstract star shape, with a snake coiled around a staff superimposed on the center.

Health Care June 11, 2024

Menopause treatments can help with hot flashes and other symptoms – but many people aren’t aware of the latest advances

by Naomi Cahn, University of Virginia; Bridget J. Crawford, Pace University , and Emily Gold Waldman, Pace University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Menopause used…

Health Care June 9, 2024

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from May 31 to June 6

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…

An image representing extreme heat on a city street

Health Care June 6, 2024

Heat index warnings can save lives on dangerously hot days − if people understand what they mean

by Micki Olson, University at Albany, State University of New York, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] You’ve probably heard people say, “It’s not the heat,…

Health Care June 4, 2024

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from May 24 to May 31

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 June 3, 2024

After Grilling an NIH Scientist Over Covid Emails, Congress Turns to Anthony Fauci

This article by David Hilzenrath first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. David Hilzenrath May 31, 2024 Former National Institutes of Health official Anthony Fauci has faced many…

Health Care May 29, 2024

A little-understood sleep disorder affects millions and has clear links to dementia – 4 questions answered

by Anelyssa D’Abreu, University of Virginia, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] A little-known and poorly understood sleep disorder that occurs during the rapid eye movement,…

Health Care May 26, 2024

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from May 17 to May 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…

A soldier in a dress uniform saluting a flag in a cemetery

Health Care May 25, 2024

Highland Rivers’ commitment to Veterans highlighted in new report; more than 3,300 Veterans served since 2013

To mark Memorial Day weekend, Highland Rivers Behavioral Health submitted the following announcement about their report on the veterans who have been served by its programs: More than 3,300 Veterans…

Health Care May 20, 2024

Clean Needles Save Lives. In Some States, They Might Not Be Legal.

This article by Ed Mahon, Spotlight PA, and Sarah Boden, WESA, first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Ed Mahon, Spotlight PA and Sarah Boden, WESA May 17,…

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Education November 23, 2024

What would it mean if President-elect Trump dismantled the US Department of Education?

by Kevin Welner, University of Colorado Boulder, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In her role as former chief executive of World Wrestling Entertainment, Linda McMahon…

Education November 23, 2024

Fast fashion may seem cheap, but it’s taking a costly toll on the planet − and on millions of young customers

by Paula M. Carbone, University of Southern California, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Fast fashion is everywhere – in just about every mall, in the…

Health Care cost November 23, 2024

Doctor’s bills often come with sticker shock for patients − but health insurance could be reinvented to provide costs upfront

by Michal Horný, UMass Amherst, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] You have scheduled an appointment with a health care provider, but no matter how hard…

Opinion November 23, 2024

Bookman: Trump deportations, tariffs will stifle Georgia’s farming and tax-subsidized EV industries

by Jay Bookman, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] November 21, 2024 On Jan. 20 a new administration takes power in Washington, and…

Disability November 23, 2024

Georgians With Disabilities Are Still Being Institutionalized, Despite Federal Oversight

This article by Sam Whitehead first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Sam Whitehead November 22, 2024 ATLANTA — Lloyd Mills was tired of being stuck in a…

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Cobb County remains the nation’s first-place school district for the American Heart Association’s Kids Heart Challenge

Menopause treatments can help with hot flashes and other symptoms – but many people aren’t aware of the latest advances

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from May 31 to June 6

Heat index warnings can save lives on dangerously hot days − if people understand what they mean

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from May 24 to May 31

After Grilling an NIH Scientist Over Covid Emails, Congress Turns to Anthony Fauci

A little-understood sleep disorder affects millions and has clear links to dementia – 4 questions answered

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

Highland Rivers’ commitment to Veterans highlighted in new report; more than 3,300 Veterans served since 2013

Clean Needles Save Lives. In Some States, They Might Not Be Legal.