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Health & Wellness December 5, 2025

While Scientists Race To Study Spread of Measles in US, Kennedy Unravels Hard-Won Gains

This article by Amy Maxmen first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Amy Maxmen December 5, 2025 The United States is poised to lose its measles-free status next…

Government & Politics December 4, 2025

Under Kennedy, America’s Health Department Is in the Business of Promoting Kennedy

This article by Darius Tahir first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Darius Tahir December 4, 2025 As health and human services secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wields…

Health Care December 8, 2024

How Measles, Whooping Cough, and Worse Could Roar Back on RFK Jr.’s Watch

This article by Arthur Allen first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Arthur Allen December 6, 2024 The availability of safe, effective covid vaccines less than a year…

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…

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…

Health Care February 9, 2023

Congress Told HHS to Set Up a Health Data Network in 2006. The Agency Still Hasn’t.

This article by Sam Whitehead first appeared in Kaiser Health News, republished with permission. Sam Whitehead February 9, 2023 In early 2020, as they tried to fight covid-19 across two…

Health & Wellness December 10, 2025

Navigating Food Allergies During the Holiday Season: What Families Need to Know

Photo courtesy of Wellstar Health System Wellstar Health System submitted the following article about navigating food allergies for the holiday season: A food allergy occurs when the body’s immune system…

Pets and Pet Adoption December 10, 2025

“My name is Kodiak, and I’m in need of a loving home!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a male white/tan Siberian husky. The following information on this potential family member…

Pets and Pet Adoption December 10, 2025

“My name is Jr. Are you here to adopt me?”

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a male beige/white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

Health & Wellness December 10, 2025

This HIV Expert Refused To Censor Data, Then Quit the CDC

This article by Amy Maxmen first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Amy Maxmen December 10, 2025 John Weiser, a doctor and researcher, has treated people with HIV…

Government & Politics, State Government December 10, 2025

Democrat flips northeast Georgia state House seat, pulling off special election upset

by Maya Homan and Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] December 9, 2025 Democrats gained a northeast Georgia House seat during…

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