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COVID today: Why some still get seriously sick and hospitalized

The number of new COVID hospitalizations in Georgia for the week ending Feb. 3 totaled 740, down from 834 the week before, marking an 11% drop. Back in September 2021, shortly after vaccines

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Health & Wellness A better you in 2024

WebIf the new year rang in a new commitment to making healthier choices, you’ve come to the right place. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Health & Wellness …

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New federal rules on nursing home staffing worry Georgia providers

WebThe coronavirus pandemic, which claimed more than 167,000 nursing home residents in the U.S., exposed the poor staffing levels at the facilities and led many …

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Where Georgia stands: These are the healthiest and unhealthiest …

WebThese metrics spanned three different categories: disease risk factors and prevalence, substance abuse, and lifestyle habits and health outlook. When put to the …

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Consumers warned against drinking raw milk as FDA studies bird flu

WebLast year, Georgia joined a growing number of states allowing dairy farmers to obtain a license sell raw milk for human consumption, despite testimony from public …

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New Birth partners with Community Healthcare to open clinic

WebNov 8, 2023. New Birth Missionary Baptist Church and Community Healthcare of America are joining to address health disparities in DeKalb County with the opening of a new …

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Emory, Morehouse School of Medicine apply to tackle ‘toughest’ …

WebEmory University and Morehouse School of Medicine are finalists for large grants to tackle major challenges in the fight against cancer: stark racial disparities in …

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Morehouse School of Medicine launches global health equity …

WebMorehouse School of Medicine has received a donation of $2 million to create a health institute focused on eradicating health disparities and inequalities. The …

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What a researcher takes for healthy aging, and the risks involved

WebMarch 14, 2024. University of Arizona professor Cynthia Thomson is a dietician and cancer prevention expert. She’s run marathons, battled colorectal cancer and extensively …

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Want to lower your dementia risk

WebFrom your 30s to well into your 60s, a new study proposes working a mentally challenging job can pay off in more ways than one. It can even help maintain your …

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Healthcare Georgia Foundation announces new name and …

WebThe Healthcare Georgia Foundation, a local organization that partners with nonprofits to give the needy access to quality health care, recently announced that it has been rebranded …

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Emory tops U.S. News & World Report’s list of best Atlanta hospitals

WebEmory and Northside hospitals have much to be proud of after U.S. News & World Report released its ranking of the top hospitals in Atlanta. Both health care …

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UGA breaks ground for medical school set to open in 2026

WebThe medical school is expected to open in 2026 and will double enrollment from the Augusta University/UGA partnership, from 60 students currently to at least 120, …

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Atlanta charity health center awarded for care quality, pandemic …

WebDr. Richard Blalock conducted a medical check-up for Omar Jobe at The Family Health Center located in West End on Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023. Recently, The …

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‘Not enough therapists’: Georgia lawmakers aim to support mental …

WebRepublicans and Democrats agree support for the mental health workforce is the largest issue that remains. Low pay — the result of stagnant wages and out-of …

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What self-employed Georgians need to know about choosing …

Web5 things self-employed workers should know about choosing health insurance in Georgia. Being self-employed can have many perks, but without an …

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Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ found in drinking water across Georgia

WebUpdated Sept 15, 2023. A new round of testing has revealed toxic chemicals linked to cancer and impaired immunity, including in children, in the drinking water of nearly a …

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3 benefits of eating salmon skin

WebSalmon skin contains many vitamins, but it has more B6 and B3. According to the Better Health Channel, “without B-group vitamins, the body lacks energy.”. They help …

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EPA releases new rules for fossil fuel-fired power plants

WebThe federal government on Thursday announced new environmental rules for fossil fuel-fired power plants intended to reduce pollution that is harmful to human health …

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Majority of Atlanta Beltline to be completed by 2026 World Cup

WebAtlanta officials announced Wednesday that they’re speeding up delivery of miles of trails on the southside of the Beltline. The ramped up timeline — made possible …

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Atlanta rap duo Earthgang hosts 5K to promote healthy living

WebOn Saturday, April 27, Doctor Dot and Olu of Atlanta-based rap duo Earthgang are hosting a 5K race on the Atlanta Beltline’s Eastside trail.. The free event is organized …

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DeKalb Schools holding mandatory staff event ahead of new …

WebThe DeKalb County School District will gather its staff for a mandatory event to “celebrate” ahead of the new school year. But the event is being met with criticism …

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Report: Georgia board that regulates doctors still fails to protect

WebThe Georgia Composite Medical Board is the state’s body that licenses doctors, disciplines them for abuse, misconduct or incompetence, and can limit or revoke …

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Motorcyclist indicted on murder charge in death of Georgia state …

WebThe Gwinnett County grand jury has indicted a man for murder after he allegedly fled from a Georgia state trooper who then crashed off I-85 and died, the …

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UPS saw declines in profit and revenue in Q1 2024.

WebSandy Springs-based UPS reported that its revenue and profit continued to decline in the first quarter, but its CEO sees a recovery to growth in the future.. The …

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Hiram’s Travis Tritt at 60: Happy, healthy and scaling back touring

WebTravis Tritt is proudly part of the Country Class of 1989 with Clint Black, fellow Georgian Alan Jackson and of course, Garth Brooks. “It was one of the most prosperous …

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Falcons’ depth chart heading into the 2024 draft

WebRB – Bijan Robinson, Tyler Allgeier, Avery Williams, Carlos Washington Jr. FB – Tucker Fisk, Robert Burns. WR – Drake London, Josh Ali, Austin Mack

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