Millions may be booted from Medicaid: What to know if you're one of them
If you get health care through Medicaid, you might be at risk of losing that coverage over the next year.
If you get health care through Medicaid, you might be at risk of losing that coverage over the next year.
FDA approves combination flu-COVID test for home use
This is the first home test for the flu.
This is the first home test for the flu.
Feds seek to limit telehealth prescriptions for some drugs
The Biden administration moved Friday to require patients see a doctor in person before getting attention deficit disorder medication or addictive painkillers, toughening access to the drugs against the backdrop of a deepening opioid crisis.
The Biden administration moved Friday to require patients see a doctor in person before getting attention deficit disorder medication or addictive painkillers, toughening access to the drugs against the backdrop of a deepening opioid crisis.
7-year-old gives gift of life to teen brother battling leukemia
Fittingly, the extraordinary act of love happened on Feb. 14 — Valentine’s Day and National Donor Day.
Fittingly, the extraordinary act of love happened on Feb. 14 — Valentine’s Day and National Donor Day.
Georgia senators push partial ban on gender-affirming care
The new bill would ban most sex reassignment surgeries and hormone replacement therapies for Georgians under 18. However, it would still allow doctors to prescribe medicines to block puberty.
The new bill would ban most sex reassignment surgeries and hormone replacement therapies for Georgians under 18. However, it would still allow doctors to prescribe medicines to block puberty.
Georgia House Speaker unveils mental health reform bill
Speaker of the House Jon Burns, R-Newington, announced the filing of new legislation Tuesday to add to reforms made last year to Georgia's mental healthcare system.
Speaker of the House Jon Burns, R-Newington, announced the filing of new legislation Tuesday to add to reforms made last year to Georgia's mental healthcare system.
Male contraception showed promise in study
An experimental drug that temporarily stops sperm in their tracks could be a “game-changer” for contraception, a new study found.
An experimental drug that temporarily stops sperm in their tracks could be a “game-changer” for contraception, a new study found.
Few may get aid as Georgia House backs cash to pregnant moms
A few pregnant women could get cash from Georgia’s government under a bill the state House approved Monday.
A few pregnant women could get cash from Georgia’s government under a bill the state House approved Monday.
Atlanta doctor nixes insurance, offers $100 a month unlimited primary care
Dr. Nick Beaulieu is offering his patients unlimited appointments for $100 a month instead of accepting insurance.
Dr. Nick Beaulieu is offering his patients unlimited appointments for $100 a month instead of accepting insurance.
New vibrating, drug-free pill may help chronic constipation
A first-of-its-kind, drug-free pill designed to “gently” vibrate in the colon may help squeeze food through the gut of chronically constipated people.
A first-of-its-kind, drug-free pill designed to “gently” vibrate in the colon may help squeeze food through the gut of chronically constipated people.
Pregnant women searching for options after Atlanta Medical Center closure
AMC’s closure is forcing many women who would have gone there for prenatal and delivery care to seek treatment at other local hospitals.
AMC’s closure is forcing many women who would have gone there for prenatal and delivery care to seek treatment at other local hospitals.
Revitalizing old blood with anti-inflammatory drug could slow aging, study suggests
The new study focused on an anti-inflammatory drug used for rheumatoid arthritis and found that it may reverse some of the effects of aging on the blood system in mice.
The new study focused on an anti-inflammatory drug used for rheumatoid arthritis and found that it may reverse some of the effects of aging on the blood system in mice.
SOTU: Biden pushes for insulin cost caps
Democrats tried to cap the price of insulin last year when they controlled both houses and fell short of the votes needed.
Democrats tried to cap the price of insulin last year when they controlled both houses and fell short of the votes needed.
‘Intensive’ blood pressure treatment could reduce dementia risk: study
The study found that intensive blood pressure treatment may help to clear toxins and other byproducts from the brain.
The study found that intensive blood pressure treatment may help to clear toxins and other byproducts from the brain.
Free pharmacy has handed out $2 million worth of medications
St. Vincent de Paul's Community Pharmacy in Chamblee has filled thousands of prescriptions for Georgians for free. The pharmacy is the only one like it in the state and it's a lifeline to uninsured, and underinsured low income families.
St. Vincent de Paul's Community Pharmacy in Chamblee has filled thousands of prescriptions for Georgians for free. The pharmacy is the only one like it in the state and it's a lifeline to uninsured, and underinsured low income families.
Proposed Massachusetts bill would reduce inmate sentences if they donate organs
If passed, eligible individuals who are behind bars in Massachusetts could receive 60 days to one year off of their sentences in exchange for donating organs or bone marrow.
If passed, eligible individuals who are behind bars in Massachusetts could receive 60 days to one year off of their sentences in exchange for donating organs or bone marrow.
Satanic Temple launches telehealth abortion care in New Mexico, hopes to expand
The Satanic Temple, which doesn’t believe in a literal Satan, has claimed its abortion ritual is exempt from bans because it’s part of religious practice.
The Satanic Temple, which doesn’t believe in a literal Satan, has claimed its abortion ritual is exempt from bans because it’s part of religious practice.
Georgia House aims to ease health insurance costs on schools
House budget writers in Georgia want to shift $100 million into the state employee health plan to reduce the sting of health insurance premium increases for public school districts.
House budget writers in Georgia want to shift $100 million into the state employee health plan to reduce the sting of health insurance premium increases for public school districts.
FDA eases rules for gay men to donate blood
Gay rights groups have long opposed blanket restrictions on who can give blood, saying they discriminate against the LGBTQ community.
Gay rights groups have long opposed blanket restrictions on who can give blood, saying they discriminate against the LGBTQ community.
Trilith Studios gives big ‘thank you’ gift to Piedmont Fayette Hospital ER staff
Trillith Studios, which is home to many of the Marvel movies, renovated the break room at Piedmont Fayette Hospital.
Trillith Studios, which is home to many of the Marvel movies, renovated the break room at Piedmont Fayette Hospital.