Health & Wellness

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Health & Wellness October 8, 2026

‘Medicare for All’ Is Back. Now Comes the Hard Part.

This article by Elisabeth Rosenthal first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Oct 8, 2026 As Americans grow increasingly frustrated with their healthcare system, a proposal that has…

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Health & Wellness October 8, 2026

Your cells keep a record of every workout you’ve ever done – and those gains persist even after a break from exercise

by Diego Hernandez-Saavedra, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and Yi-Heng (Hank) Huang, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Have you ever taken months…

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Health & Wellness October 7, 2026

‘Medicare for All’ Message Attracts Voters Buckling Under Medical Bills

This article by Kate Wells first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Oct 7, 2026 LANSING, Mich. — Christina Starks-Clay doesn’t know how “Medicare for All” would work…

Health & Wellness October 7, 2026

Flu season is near – here’s a guide to available vaccines

by Annette Regan, University of California, Los Angeles, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The number of people sick with flu is starting to increase across…

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Food Safety, Health & Wellness October 7, 2026

USDA warns against eating 2 varieties of imported chicken sausages sold in Georgia and other states

Federal food safety officials are warning consumers not to eat two varieties of Grace canned chicken Vienna sausages distributed to stores in Georgia and four other states because the products…

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Health & Wellness October 6, 2026

Before Saying Yes to the Medical Test, Know the Risks and Benefits

This article by Blake Farmer, Cara Anthony, and Katherine Ruppelt, Nashville Public Radio, first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Oct 6, 2026 When Lori Baute first learned…

Food Safety October 5, 2026

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from September 25 to October 1

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 October 5, 2026

Doctors Should Keep an Eye on Your Mix of Medication. If They Don’t, You Should.

This article by Paula Span first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Oct 5, 2026 Medications can snowball as we age. Pill organizers pile up. Prescriptions that are…

Health & Wellness October 2, 2026

Patient Dies by Suicide After ‘Insurance Issue’ Delayed Medicine for Lung Disease Flare-Ups

This article by Lauren Sausser first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Oct 2, 2026 If you or someone you know may be experiencing a mental health crisis,…

Health & Wellness October 1, 2026

Hospitals Have a Little-Known Tool To Prevent Medical Debt. Here’s How It Works.

This article by Melanie Evans, Tradeoffs, first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Oct 1, 2026 If you have medical debt, there’s a good chance you owe money…

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Science & Technology October 14, 2026

Fears About Kids’ Online Safety Unite Democrats and Republicans

This article by Darius Tahir first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Oct 13, 2026 The U.S. Senate candidates in Texas could hardly be more different: James Talarico,…

Aging October 14, 2026

Aging Life Care Managers Can Be a ‘Godsend’ for Families

This article by Paula Span first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Oct 14, 2026 Kristin Martinelli began her workday at 7:30 a.m. on a recent Monday, completing…

Government & Politics October 14, 2026

Georgia voters kick off early voting with nearly 189,000 ballots cast

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 13, 2026 The polls are officially open for the midterm elections, and Georgia…

Government & Politics October 14, 2026

Collins, Ossoff clash in a second heated debate as early voting begins in Georgia

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 13, 2026 Democratic U.S. Sen Jon Ossoff and Republican Congressman Mike Collins met…

Government & Politics October 14, 2026

I’ve been studying election integrity for 26 years, and here’s why I expect a normal election this November instead of chaos

by Justin Levitt, Loyola Law School Los Angeles, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Fear of federal interference in the 2026 midterms, from intimidation stoked by…