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Health Care November 20, 2024

Nationwide IV Fluid Shortage Could Change How Hospitals Manage Patient Hydration

This article by Jackie Fortiér first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Jackie Fortiér November 19, 2024 Hospitals around the country are conserving critical intravenous fluid supplies to…

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Economy November 19, 2024

Americans face an insurability crisis as climate change worsens disasters – a look at how insurance companies set rates and coverage

by Andrew J. Hoffman, University of Michigan, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Home insurance rates are rising in the United States, not only in Florida,…

Aging November 19, 2024

Knee problems tend to flare up as you age – an orthopedic specialist explains available treatment options

by Angie Brown, Quinnipiac University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Knee injuries are common in athletes, accounting for 41% of all athletic injuries. But knee…

Science and Technology November 19, 2024

As the Taurid meteor shower passes by Earth, pseudoscience rains down – and obscures a potential real threat from space

by Mark Boslough, University of New Mexico, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] With the Taurid meteor shower now hitting the night skies worldwide, look for…

Health Care November 19, 2024

Does Fluoride Cause Cancer, IQ Loss, and More? Fact-Checking Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Claims

This article by Samantha Putterman, PolitiFact, first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Samantha Putterman, PolitiFact November 18, 2024 President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming administration could try to remove…

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Business November 19, 2024

Cobb Young Professionals announces new program: Cobb Cultivate

The Cobb Chamber‘s Cobb Young Professionals announced the inaugural class of a new program, Cobb Cultivate. The press release announcing Cobb Cultivate’s 2024-2025 class described the program as follows, “Through…

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Politics November 18, 2024

Populist podcasters love RFK, Jr., and he took the same left-right turn toward Trump as they did

by Rachel Meade, Boston University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Health and…

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Health Care November 18, 2024

Mounting research shows that COVID-19 leaves its mark on the brain, including significant drops in IQ scores

by Ziyad Al-Aly, Washington University in St. Louis, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] From the very early days of the pandemic, brain fog emerged as…

Health Care November 18, 2024

Scientists Fear What’s Next for Public Health if RFK Jr. Is Allowed To ‘Go Wild’

This article by Arthur Allen first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Arthur Allen Updated November 14, 2024 Originally Published November 14, 2024 Many scientists at the federal…

Cobb County November 18, 2024

Take a virtual tour of the newly revamped Gritters Library

Cobb County Public Library has created a virtual tour of its newly renovated Gritters Library branch. The tour includes audio narration. According to the announcement for the virtual tour: Discover…

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Cobb County September 18, 2025

LiveSafe Resources Hosts ‘A Fashion Affair’ Fundraiser Supporting Survivors of Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence

Photo: Cobb County Solicitor General Makia Metzer, provided courtesy of LiveSafe Resources LiveSafe Resources submitted the following article about its benefit fashion show: LiveSafe Resources hosted one of Atlanta’s premier fashion events, A Fashion Affair, on Tuesday evening…

Mableton September 18, 2025

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