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Georgia’s massive tick collection helps researchers track disease risks year-round

Georgia’s massive tick collection helps researchers track disease risks year-round Georgia is home to one of the world’s largest tick collections, and due to the state’s warm, humid climate, ticks are active year-round. The tick collection at Georgia Southern University (GSU) includes more than 1 million specimens and is used by public health officials to research and combat tick-borne diseases. There are three species that are commonly found on humans: […]

todayAugust 4, 2026

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Georgia health experts warn heat can affect medications

Georgia health experts warn heat can affect medications With temperatures continuing to rise in Georgia, health professionals are warning those taking medications to be aware of how their medications interact with the heat. Certain drugs can impact your body’s ability to regulate temperature and reduce the effectiveness of the medication. "There are some common medications for the heart and for blood pressure," Andrew Wilson of Dunwoody Pharmacy told CBS News […]

todayJuly 31, 2026

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Wellstar opens new NICU, transfers 44 babies to new unit

Wellstar opens new NICU, transfers 44 babies to new unit A new neonatal intensive care unit has welcomed 44 babies through a carefully coordinated move. Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center recently opened a 49-bed NICU as part of its nine-story, 300,000-square-foot Yellow Tower, a $400 million investment.  More than 100 doctors, nurses and caregivers helped transfer the 44 infants to their new, temporary home. The new unit was built with […]

todayJuly 30, 2026

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Georgia ranks 49th in national healthcare report

Georgia ranks 49th in national healthcare report Georgia ranks near the bottom of a new national report of healthcare systems.  WalletHub’s 2026 report ranked Georgia 49th overall in health care. The report compares healthcare costs, access and outcomes across all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Georgia placed 37th in healthcare cost, 49th for access and 43rd for outcomes. Chip Lupo, a WallerHub analyst, said the best healthcare systems […]

todayJuly 29, 2026

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Greenhouse-grown produce gains attention as Cyclospora investigation continues

Greenhouse-grown produce gains attention as Cyclospora investigation continues As health officials continue investigating a multistate Cyclospora outbreak, greenhouse growers say controlled indoor farming can reduce some of the contamination risks associated with fresh produce. GPB reports Cyclospora is a parasite spread through human fecal contamination, most often when polluted water comes into contact with fruits and vegetables. Because leafy greens like lettuce grow close to the ground, they can be […]

todayJuly 23, 2026

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Federal investigation finds safety failures fueled catastrophic BioLab fire in Conyers

Federal investigation finds safety failures fueled catastrophic BioLab fire in Conyers A federal investigation has concluded that long-standing maintenance failures and unsafe chemical storage practices led to the massive BioLab fire that blanketed parts of Rockdale County in toxic smoke nearly two years ago. The final report from the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board found the Conyers facility was storing approximately 14 million pounds of reactive pool treatment […]

todayJuly 22, 2026

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Atlanta nonprofit helps mothers navigate life after childbirth

Atlanta nonprofit helps mothers navigate life after childbirth After struggling with postpartum anxiety following the birth of her children, an Atlanta mother is working to ensure other women don't have to navigate the transition to parenthood alone. Melissa Fernandez, a mother of three, founded Atlanta Postpartum Doula after realizing many new mothers lack the support they need once they bring their babies home. She said becoming a parent meant adjusting […]

todayJuly 20, 2026

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Georgia to build first new state psychiatric hospital in more than 50 years

Georgia to build first new state psychiatric hospital in more than 50 years Georgia is moving forward with plans to build its first new state psychiatric hospital in more than five decades, a project aimed at reducing the growing number of people in jail waiting for court-ordered mental health treatment. According to the Georgia Recorder, lawmakers approved $409 million for a 300-bed forensic hospital that will be built near Georgia […]

todayJuly 20, 2026

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Atlanta’s shortage of accessible public restrooms poses health and homelessness challenges, study finds

Atlanta’s shortage of accessible public restrooms poses health and homelessness challenges, study finds More than half of Atlanta’s publicly listed restrooms aren’t actually open to everyone, according to a new Georgia State University study that highlights growing concerns about public health and homelessness. The Georgia Recorder reports researchers with Georgia State University’s School of Public Health surveyed 262 restrooms in parks, libraries, transit stations, restaurants, gas stations and retail stores. […]

todayJuly 15, 2026