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More expectant parents could qualify for home health care support, community health workers could get professional certification, and immigrant doctors could find an easier path to practicing in Georgia under proposals being considered by state legislators.

How Will Lawmakers Respond to Georgia’s Health Care Crisis in 2025

by Rebecca Grapevine | HealthbeatFebruary 4, 2025

Georgia’s high rate of early births is just another statistic in a mountain of evidence that the state is failing pregnant women and their health needs.

Poor Health: Georgia’s High Rate of Early Births Earns State a Grade of F

by B.T. ClarkNovember 14, 2024January 15, 2025

Starting Nov. 1, Georgia will replace the federal ACA exchange with a state-based system called Georgia Access, intended to better serve residents. While proponents claim improved enrollment assistance through agents, concerns remain about non-compliant plans and the technology's reliability. Coverage begins Jan. 1 for those who select plans by Dec. 16.

Georgia Will Have its Own Health Insurance Exchange For 2025: What You Need to Know

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceOctober 25, 2024October 25, 2024

A plan by state Senate Democrats and some Republicans to fully expand Medicaid coverage in Georgia was shot down Thursday by the narrowest margin – a tie vote in a Senate committee.

Georgia Senate narrowly rejects Medicaid expansion

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMarch 21, 2024March 21, 2024

"They told me I had a brain tumor and that the baby saved my life."
The post How this woman’s unborn baby saved her life appeared first on Talker.

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How This Woman’s Unborn Baby Saved Her Life

by Jake Meeus-Jones | SWNSOctober 31, 2023October 31, 2023

A study found a "significant association" between COVID-19 and the development of persistent high blood pressure.
The post New research warns that COVID-19 may trigger high blood pressure appeared first on Talker.

New research warns that COVID-19 may trigger high blood pressure

by Stephen Beech | SWNSAugust 21, 2023August 21, 2023

Nearly 50% said they'd rather spend a month without social media than have bug bites. The post Mosquito bites top list of most annoying parts of summer appeared first on Talker.

Special Features

Mosquito Bites Top List of What People Hate Most About Summer

by Talker ResearchAugust 18, 2023October 10, 2023

“Mental health issues are on the rise, as is the number of people who use social media."
The post Therapy could help social media addicts improve their mental health appeared first on Talker.

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Therapy Could Help Social Media Addicts Improve Their Mental Health

by Stephen Beech | SWNSAugust 13, 2023February 23, 2024

In 2021, when Dade County Schools Superintendent Josh Ingle was in his first year on the job, his facilities manager came to him with an idea that seemed like a no-brainer: a program that would use federal funds to test his schools’ water fixtures for lead.

Is Your Child’s School Testing for Lead in the Water?

by Ross Williams | Georgia RecorderJuly 25, 2023October 10, 2023

We hear about autoimmune diseases a lot. But what are they?

What Does the Term ‘Autoimmune Disease’ Actually Mean?

by Beth Ann MayerMay 26, 2023May 26, 2023

The condition known as Post Infidelity Stress Disorder can leave you with PTSD-like symptoms such as anxiety and depression.
The post Getting cheated on in relationships may trigger a form of PTSD: expert appeared first on Talker.

Getting cheated on may trigger a form of PTSD

by Amy Reast | SWNSMay 25, 2023May 25, 2023

The discovery opens the possibility of a "new approach" to developing anti-obesity medications.
The post Scientists discover new way to tackle obesity appeared first on Talker.

Scientists discover a new way to tackle obesity

by Stephen Beech | SWNSMay 17, 2023May 17, 2023

Georgia lawmakers have signed off on legislation allowing hospitals to start police departments using certified law enforcement officers, similar to the approach many colleges take.

Crime

Do Georgia hospitals need their own police departments?

by T.A. DeFeo | The Center SquareMarch 29, 2023March 29, 2023

Testing Blood Pressure - Closeup

UGA Study: Fewer people are dying from heart disease, with a notable exception

by Leigh Beeson | CAES NewsFebruary 21, 2023February 21, 2023

The relationship between coffee and gut health isn’t black and white. While some people might experience heartburn or digestive issues from drinking coffee on an empty stomach, for others drinking that cup of joe first thing in the morning prior to eating or drinking anything else actually offers some health benefits. In fact, there is a misconception that drinking your coffee black irritates the stomach, a top cardiologist explains.

Food

Wait, Is It Bad To Put Milk in Your Coffee?

by Leah GrothFebruary 15, 2023February 15, 2023

Georgia’s “tripledemic” — the simultaneous outbreaks of flu, COVID, and respiratory synctical virus (RSV) — is on the decline, state epidemiologist Cherie Drenzek said Wednesday.

Georgia’s ‘Tripledemic’ is Finally on the Decline. Here’s What You Need to Know

by Rebecca Grapevine | Capitol Beat News ServiceFebruary 14, 2023February 14, 2023

State lawmakers have eased restrictions in Georgia’s certificate of need (CON) law over the years, making it easier for providers to build new health-care facilities or offer new medical services without proving the community needs them.

Georgia lawmakers renew debate over controversial hospital certificate of need law

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceFebruary 3, 2023February 3, 2023

Ambulance At ER

Report says only 16% of Georgia hospitals are following the new accurate pricing law

by T.A. DeFeo | The Center SquareAugust 21, 2022August 21, 2022

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