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Hospital surgery corridor

Should Georgia hospitals have their own police forces?

by Renuka RayasamMay 15, 2023May 15, 2023

Trulieve Georgia has opened one of two new medical cannabis dispensaries in Macon. ATLANTA – When the state agency overseeing Georgia’s medical cannabis program issued the first dispensary licenses late last month, it gave the two licensees four months to get them up and running. Trulieve Georgia and Botanical Sciences LLC won’t need nearly that

Georgia’s medical cannabis program is (finally) taking off

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMay 14, 2023May 14, 2023

Testing Blood Pressure - Closeup

Worried About Salt and Your Blood Pressure? Here’s What Cardiologists Want You To Know

by Beth Ann MayerMay 10, 2023May 10, 2023

Plus, other signs that it's time to load up on iron-rich foods.

This Is the #1 Unexpected Sign of an Iron Deficiency

by Leigh WeingusMay 2, 2023May 2, 2023

Nurses pursue a nursing specialization to take their careers to the next level or earn additional job autonomy. Nurses should evaluate carefully when selecting their specialization from plenty of opportunities. One common specialization is Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nursing Practitioner. This specialized advancement in nursing involves working in trauma departments, intensive care units, or acute care facilities. If you choose this specialization, you should be prepared for the treatment of patients who need emergency care. Here are some benefits of becoming an AGACNP.

6 Benefits of Becoming an AGACNP

by Special to The Georgia SunMay 2, 2023May 2, 2023

The Gist: Grady Health System is set to open two new outpatient centers in central and south Fulton County, expanding access to primary and specialty care for Atlanta residents.

Grady is opening two new outpatient centers in Atlanta

by Thom ChandlerApril 27, 2023

Bibb, Chatham and Cobb Counties will get medical cannabis dispensaries

by Thom ChandlerApril 26, 2023April 26, 2023

For centuries, scientists have tried to crack the mystery of a devastating ailment once called “the shaking palsy.” But Parkinson’s disease, which causes tremors, muscle stiffness and difficulty walking, remains the second most common neurodegenerative disorder in the United States after Alzheimer’s. About 1 million Americans have Parkinson’s, and more than 50,000 new cases are diagnosed annually.

A UGA professor has a plan to fight Parkinson’s disease

by John H. Tibbetts | CAES NewsApril 22, 2023April 22, 2023

raccoon, portrait, wildlife

Another raccoon has tested positive for rabies in Gwinnett County

by Thom ChandlerApril 20, 2023

Here's what registered dietitians say.

If You’re Going To Put Creamer in Your Coffee, This Is What Dietitians Say You Should Add

by Emily LaurenceApril 18, 2023April 18, 2023

Testing Blood Pressure - Closeup

This Is the #1 Thing You Can Do To Maintain Healthy Blood Pressure Over 50, According to Cardiologists

by Emily LaurenceApril 14, 2023April 14, 2023

If you're looking for a little movement, here's what to do.

This Is the #1 Drink To Help You Poop, According to GI Docs

by Erica SweeneyApril 14, 2023April 14, 2023

ATLANTA – After sailing through the Georgia House of Representatives, a close vote in a Senate committee blocked the progress of a bill aimed at reducing some prescription drug costs for consumers. The “Lowering Prescription Drug Costs for Patients Act” would have passed on prescription drug rebates to some Georgia patients at the cash register.

How small business interests kept you from having lower prescription prices in Georgia

by Rebecca Grapevine | Capitol Beat News ServiceApril 13, 2023

You'll want to stick to water when swallowing this one.

This Is the One Supplement You Should Stop Taking With Food, According to Experts

by Bobbi DempseyApril 10, 2023February 28, 2025

The United States has been battling a doctor shortage for a few years. The COVID-19 pandemic exposed just how big the problem is. Medical institutions have been warning that there could be a shortage of up to 124,000 primary care physicians and specialty care doctors nationwide within a decade, according to research by the Association of American Medical Colleges.

Here’s how the doctor shortage crisis in Georgia compares to other states

by Samuel Stebbins | 24/7 Wall St. via The Center SquareApril 4, 2023April 4, 2023

The Gist: A Boil Water Advisory has been announced for some Monroe County water system customers, specifically affecting those residing on Talmadge Road and Boxankle Road. The advisory is expected to last until at least Saturday afternoon, April 1.

Boil Water Advisory Issued for Parts of Monroe County

by Thom ChandlerMarch 31, 2023March 31, 2023

Pain Relief Medications During Pregnancy: Are They Safe?

by Special to The Georgia SunMarch 16, 2023March 16, 2023

The World Health Organization estimates that there are 600 million cases of foodborne illness every year. One way harmful pathogens can enter the food supply is through irrigation water, but researchers are using precision agriculture to create a cost-effective and environmentally friendly way to combat the bacteria that makes us sick. And the tool they are using is available to everyone — the sun.

UGA researchers find a surprising tool to combat foodborne illness: The power of the sun

by Jennifer L. Reynolds | CAES NewsFebruary 26, 2023February 26, 2023