Georgia taxpayers to see refunds, credits after state budget passed, Kemp says
This budget also gives money back to taxpayers for the second year in a row.
This budget also gives money back to taxpayers for the second year in a row.
New FDA rule requires info on breast density with all mammograms
The CDC says about one in eight women will get breast cancer in her lifetime.
The CDC says about one in eight women will get breast cancer in her lifetime.
Impact of health data breach hitting Congress 'could be extraordinary'
Hackers have broken into a Washington, D.C. health insurance marketplace and stolen sensitive personal data including Social Security numbers and home addresses of members of Congress, their employees and family members.
Hackers have broken into a Washington, D.C. health insurance marketplace and stolen sensitive personal data including Social Security numbers and home addresses of members of Congress, their employees and family members.
Georgia Senate bill bans some transgender care for youth
Opponents of the measure said that a blanket ban ignores the needs of individuals and sends a message that will lead to more transgender youth harming themselves.
Opponents of the measure said that a blanket ban ignores the needs of individuals and sends a message that will lead to more transgender youth harming themselves.
Biden proposes new taxes on the rich to help fund Medicare
In his plan, Biden is overtly declaring that the wealthy ought to shoulder a heavier tax burden.
In his plan, Biden is overtly declaring that the wealthy ought to shoulder a heavier tax burden.
Albuterol factory closure prompts concerns over ongoing asthma drug shortage
Albuterol is one of the most commonly prescribed medications in the U.S. and has been on the FDA’s shortage list since last fall.
Albuterol is one of the most commonly prescribed medications in the U.S. and has been on the FDA’s shortage list since last fall.
Medical expert shares why Kourtney Kardashian's vaginal health gummy is problematic
Kourtney Kardashian's vitamin supplement brand Lemme is marketing a new product called Purr, a gummy vitamin specifically targeting vaginal health. Some medical experts are saying this could be causing more harm than good.
Kourtney Kardashian's vitamin supplement brand Lemme is marketing a new product called Purr, a gummy vitamin specifically targeting vaginal health. Some medical experts are saying this could be causing more harm than good.
Can't take statins? New pill cuts cholesterol, heart attacks: study
Statin pills are the primary treatment for high cholesterol, but millions of people who can't or won't take them because of side effects may have another option.
Statin pills are the primary treatment for high cholesterol, but millions of people who can't or won't take them because of side effects may have another option.
Drugmaker Eli Lilly says it's cutting insulin prices by 70%
The drugmaker says it will cap monthly out-of-pocket insulin costs at $35 for people who are not covered by Medicare’s prescription drug program.
The drugmaker says it will cap monthly out-of-pocket insulin costs at $35 for people who are not covered by Medicare’s prescription drug program.
Eye ointment used for dry eyes recalled over risk of infection, blindness
Global Pharma Healthcare previously recalled over-the-counter eye drops linked to an outbreak of drug-resistant infections and recently expanded it to include the eye ointment cream.
Global Pharma Healthcare previously recalled over-the-counter eye drops linked to an outbreak of drug-resistant infections and recently expanded it to include the eye ointment cream.
Georgia Senate seeks to allow rural hospitals without permit
Georgia senators want to allow new hospitals to be built in counties with fewer than 50,000 residents without having to go through the state.
Georgia senators want to allow new hospitals to be built in counties with fewer than 50,000 residents without having to go through the state.
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.



















