Georgia asking federal judge to reinstate ban on hormone therapy for transgender minors
Georgia officials are asking a federal judge to allow the state to continue to ban hormone therapy for transgender people under the age of 18.
Georgia officials are asking a federal judge to allow the state to continue to ban hormone therapy for transgender people under the age of 18.
Judge blocks Georgia law banning hormone therapy for transgender minors
A federal judge has blocked part of Georgia's new law barring transgender youth from receiving certain gender-affirming treatments.
A federal judge has blocked part of Georgia's new law barring transgender youth from receiving certain gender-affirming treatments.
Georgia Medicaid program with work requirement off to slow start even as thousands lose coverage
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed paperwork creating a new state health plan for low-income residents three years ago. But public health experts and advocates say since it launched, state officials appear to be doing little to promote or enroll people in it.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed paperwork creating a new state health plan for low-income residents three years ago. But public health experts and advocates say since it launched, state officials appear to be doing little to promote or enroll people in it.
Amazon Pharmacy adds automatic coupons to drop insulin prices
Amazon Pharmacy will release coupons that will automatically bring down the cost of insulin on more than a dozen insulin and diabetes care brands.
Amazon Pharmacy will release coupons that will automatically bring down the cost of insulin on more than a dozen insulin and diabetes care brands.
Wagovy, Ozempic patients could face higher risk of complications under anesthesia
Drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic can slow digestion so much that it puts patients at increased risk for pulmonary aspiration when they're under anesthesia.
Drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic can slow digestion so much that it puts patients at increased risk for pulmonary aspiration when they're under anesthesia.
Judge hears testimony over whether to block Georgia's ban on gender-affirming care for minors
A group of parents of transgender children are suing to block Georgia's new law that bans most gender-affirming surgeries and hormone replacement therapies for minors.
A group of parents of transgender children are suing to block Georgia's new law that bans most gender-affirming surgeries and hormone replacement therapies for minors.
COVID-19 hospitalizations in the US resurge, marked by different patterns
Here we go again: COVID-19 hospital admissions have inched upward in the United States since early July in a small-scale echo of the three previous summers.
Here we go again: COVID-19 hospital admissions have inched upward in the United States since early July in a small-scale echo of the three previous summers.
Attacks at US medical centers reveal why health care is among nation's most violent fields
Stats from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show that American health care workers are now far more likely to suffer nonfatal injuries by violence than workers in any other profession, including law enforcement.
Stats from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show that American health care workers are now far more likely to suffer nonfatal injuries by violence than workers in any other profession, including law enforcement.
Tornado damage at Pfizer plant likely to cause long-term hospital drug shortages
The damaged Pfizer factory makes nearly 25% of all sterile injectable medicines used in U.S. hospitals.
The damaged Pfizer factory makes nearly 25% of all sterile injectable medicines used in U.S. hospitals.
'Dr. Roxy,' plastic surgeon who livestreamed on TikTok, banned from practicing medicine in Ohio
At least one patient whose surgery was livestreamed suffered severe complications and needed intense medical care after "Dr. Roxy" operated on them.
At least one patient whose surgery was livestreamed suffered severe complications and needed intense medical care after "Dr. Roxy" operated on them.
Opill, first over-the-counter birth control pill, approved by FDA
Perrigo’s once-a-day Opill will be sold without a prescription and with no age restrictions on sales.
Perrigo’s once-a-day Opill will be sold without a prescription and with no age restrictions on sales.
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.