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Sports February 1, 2024

Sleep can give athletes an edge over competitors − but few recognize how fundamental sleep is to performance

by Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse, University of Pittsburgh, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In the adrenaline-packed world of professional sports, the power of sleep rarely gets adequate…

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Cobb County January 13, 2024

Check out the 43 new businesses with licenses issued by Cobb County over the past week

Here are the 43 new businesses with licenses issued by Cobb County for the week ending January 11, 2024. These are only licenses for businesses in unincorporated Cobb County. Cities issue…

Science and Technology December 27, 2023

Cardio or weights first? A kinesiologist explains how to optimize the order of your exercise routine

by Randal Claytor, Miami University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When you enter the gym, which way should you head first? Toward the treadmills and…

Climate August 28, 2023

More Cities Address ‘Shade Deserts’ as Extreme Heat Triggers Health Issues

This article by Lauren Peace and Jack Prator, Tampa Bay Times, first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Lauren Peace, Tampa Bay Times and Jack Prator, Tampa Bay…

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Health Care May 17, 2023

Study Reveals Staggering Toll of Being Black in America: 1.6M Excess Deaths Over 22 Years

This article by Liz Szabo first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Liz Szabo, KFF Health News May 16, 2023 Research has long shown that Black people live…

Health Care April 5, 2023

Raincoats, Undies, School Uniforms: Are Your Clothes Dripping in ‘Forever Chemicals’?

This article by Hannah Norman first appeared in Kaiser Health News, republished with permission. Hannah Norman, Kaiser Health News April 4, 2023 There could be more than just fashion risks…

Health Care April 1, 2023

$50 Billion in Opioid Settlement Cash Is on the Way. We’re Tracking How It’s Spent.

This article by Aneri Pattani first appeared in Kaiser Health News, republished with permission. Aneri Pattani March 30, 2023 More than $50 billion in settlement funds is being delivered to…

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Georgia March 23, 2023

Georgia Legislature sends bill to limit transgender care for minors to governor

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 22, 2023 A bill limiting the care Georgia doctors could provide to transgender…

Health Care January 16, 2023

Sitting all day is terrible for your health – now, a new study finds a relatively easy way to counteract it

by Keith Diaz, Columbia University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work. The big idea To…

Sports January 6, 2023

Damar Hamlin’s cardiac arrest during ‘Monday Night Football’ could be commotio cordis or a more common condition – a heart doctor answers 4 questions

by Wendy Tzou, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Damar Hamlin, a safety for the Buffalo Bills, collapsed on the…

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Transportation May 9, 2025

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