Health & Wellness

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Health & Wellness September 17, 2025

Harm-reduction vending machines offer free naloxone, pregnancy tests and hygiene kits

by Alice Zhang, Penn State and Jennifer Murphy, Penn State, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In the lobby of the YMCA in Reading, Pennsylvania, stands…

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Health & Wellness September 16, 2025

Parents Fear Losing Disability Protections as Trump Slashes Civil Rights Office

This article by Fred Clasen-Kelly first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Fred Clasen-Kelly September 15, 2025 Devon Price, a 15-year-old boy with autism, has attended the largest…

Health & Wellness September 16, 2025

All eyes on CDC vaccine panel as Georgia officials mull access for the COVID-19 shot

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 12, 2025 Georgia residents may face an uphill battle accessing COVID-19 vaccines this…

Food Safety September 15, 2025

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from September 5 to September 11

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 & Wellness September 15, 2025

A Surgical Team Was About To Harvest This Man’s Organs — Until His Doctor Intervened

This article by Cara Anthony first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Cara Anthony September 12, 2025 ST. LOUIS — Lying on top of an operating room table…

Health & Wellness September 15, 2025

Public health officials warn of potential exposure after new measles case confirmed in Fulton County

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 12, 2025 The Georgia Department of Public Health has confirmed a new case…

Mental & Behavioral Health September 13, 2025

You’ve likely met someone living in recovery, even if you didn’t know it

September is National Recovery Month By Melanie Dallas, LPC Have you ever met someone who is living in recovery? Chances are you have. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental…

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Health & Wellness September 9, 2025

Why You May Not Be Able To Get A COVID-19 Vaccine This Year

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College On my birthday, I called around local pharmacies only to get a rude awakening. I would need to get a…

Health & Wellness September 9, 2025

In the Fallout From Trump’s Health Funding Cuts, States Face Tough Budget Decisions

This article by Stephanie Armour, Christine Mai-Duc, Sam Whitehead, and Arielle Zionts first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Stephanie Armour, Christine Mai-Duc, Sam Whitehead, and Arielle Zionts…

Food Safety September 8, 2025

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from August 29 to September 4