Biden launches new initiatives to reduce health care costs
The plan includes a crackdown on scam insurance plans, new guidance to prevent surprise medical bills and an effort to reduce medical debt tied to credit cards.
The plan includes a crackdown on scam insurance plans, new guidance to prevent surprise medical bills and an effort to reduce medical debt tied to credit cards.
With a third of seniors reporting post-pandemic loneliness, one agency is helping older adults stay connected
The pandemic has left many seniors feeling more isolated and alone. Although rates of anxiety and depression are now higher in younger adults, surveys show more than a third of people between the ages of 50 and 90 say they continue to feel lonely and isolated. One Atlanta-based in-home health agency working o help its older clients stay connected and independent.
The pandemic has left many seniors feeling more isolated and alone. Although rates of anxiety and depression are now higher in younger adults, surveys show more than a third of people between the ages of 50 and 90 say they continue to feel lonely and isolated. One Atlanta-based in-home health agency working o help its older clients stay connected and independent.
Federal judge to hear request to block Georgia's gender-affirming care ban
A federal judge will hear an emergency request by the families of four transgender children to block a new Georgia law that bans minors from receiving most gender-affirming care.
A federal judge will hear an emergency request by the families of four transgender children to block a new Georgia law that bans minors from receiving most gender-affirming care.
Parents sue after Georgia law banning some gender-affirming care for kids takes effect
A law banning minors from receiving most gender-affirming surgeries and hormone therapies is officially in place as of Saturday. But now, some families are fighting back by filing a lawsuit to block the new law.
A law banning minors from receiving most gender-affirming surgeries and hormone therapies is officially in place as of Saturday. But now, some families are fighting back by filing a lawsuit to block the new law.
Georgia parents of transgender children sue to block state's gender-affirming care ban
Parents of four transgender children are trying to stop a law from going into effect Saturday that would ban most gender-affirming surgeries for Georgians under 18-years-old.
Parents of four transgender children are trying to stop a law from going into effect Saturday that would ban most gender-affirming surgeries for Georgians under 18-years-old.
RSV vaccine: Older Americans can get shot this fall after talking to doctor, CDC says
RSV is a common cause of cold-like symptoms, but it can be dangerous for infants and the elderly.
RSV is a common cause of cold-like symptoms, but it can be dangerous for infants and the elderly.
These new laws go into effect in Georgia on July 1
Laws banning most gender-affirming surgeries for minors, allowing pregnant moms to get government assistance, and punishing gang members more harshly are among the new changes going into effect in Georgia starting in July.
Laws banning most gender-affirming surgeries for minors, allowing pregnant moms to get government assistance, and punishing gang members more harshly are among the new changes going into effect in Georgia starting in July.
Medicaid: More than 1M dropped as states start post-pandemic purge of rolls
States were prohibited from removing people from Medicaid during the pandemic — but that ban was lifted in April. Most got dropped for not filling out paperwork.
States were prohibited from removing people from Medicaid during the pandemic — but that ban was lifted in April. Most got dropped for not filling out paperwork.
Healthcare Meets Fast Food: McDonald’s and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
McDonald's and medicine might sound like an unlikely pair, but a partnership between Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) and Children’s healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA) provides healthcare to families at select Atlanta-area fast-food restaurants.
McDonald's and medicine might sound like an unlikely pair, but a partnership between Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) and Children’s healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA) provides healthcare to families at select Atlanta-area fast-food restaurants.
Woman declared dead knocks on coffin during her own wake in Ecuador
“After about five hours of the wake, the coffin started to make sounds," the woman's son said. "My mom was wrapped in sheets and hitting the coffin..."
“After about five hours of the wake, the coffin started to make sounds," the woman's son said. "My mom was wrapped in sheets and hitting the coffin..."
New heart transplant method could expand donor hearts by 30%
Last year, 4,111 heart transplants were performed in the U.S., a record number but not nearly enough to meet the need.
Last year, 4,111 heart transplants were performed in the U.S., a record number but not nearly enough to meet the need.
Lawmakers dig deeper into impact of Wellstar hospital closures in Fulton County
Wellstar Health System officials came under fire this week for a seeming about-face in finances after lawmakers say their closures of two medical centers left parts of Fulton County in a 'health care desert.'
Wellstar Health System officials came under fire this week for a seeming about-face in finances after lawmakers say their closures of two medical centers left parts of Fulton County in a 'health care desert.'
Over 35K Georgians risk losing health insurance after state places company into receivership
Do you have insurance through Friday Health Plan? If you do, you're one of 35,000 Georgians who have until the end of next month to find a new insurance provider.
Do you have insurance through Friday Health Plan? If you do, you're one of 35,000 Georgians who have until the end of next month to find a new insurance provider.
Paxlovid, Pfizer's COVID-19 pill, gets full FDA approval
U.S. health regulators have given full approval to Pfizer’s COVID-19 pill Paxlovid.
U.S. health regulators have given full approval to Pfizer’s COVID-19 pill Paxlovid.
Abortion providers scramble amid 'decimation' of access in US South
Providers have had to quickly determine how to comply with the pending laws amid the "decimation of abortion access across the South."
Providers have had to quickly determine how to comply with the pending laws amid the "decimation of abortion access across the South."
More than a quarter of Canadians think homelessness, poverty are reasons for assisted suicide
Half of respondents said those with disabilities should have access to assisted suicide
Half of respondents said those with disabilities should have access to assisted suicide
Kids as young as 4 years old can begin to learn medical emergency training: New report
Early training may help encourage bystander intervention in case of health emergencies
Early training may help encourage bystander intervention in case of health emergencies
These companion robots can help people with dementia find lost phones, keys
Researchers say they hope the technology could someday be used by anyone who frequently loses things, not just those with dementia.
Researchers say they hope the technology could someday be used by anyone who frequently loses things, not just those with dementia.
17-year-old Georgia Tech senior starts international mission trip
Savi Agarwal, just 17, already has made a big impact during her two years at Georgia Tech. Now, she is getting ready to put what she's learned to do some good abroad.
Savi Agarwal, just 17, already has made a big impact during her two years at Georgia Tech. Now, she is getting ready to put what she's learned to do some good abroad.
Veozah, a new menopause drug for hot flashes, gets FDA approval
More than 80% of women experience hot flashes during menopause, the FDA noted.
More than 80% of women experience hot flashes during menopause, the FDA noted.