DeKalb County launches cutting-edge TB clinic to combat rising cases
DeKalb County is opening a new high-tech TB clinic to address the highest number of TB cases in Georgia, with 52 cases reported last year.
DeKalb County is opening a new high-tech TB clinic to address the highest number of TB cases in Georgia, with 52 cases reported last year.
Georgia lawmakers unite to urge FDA reversal on drug denial for child with rare disease
Georgia's congressional delegation is advocating for FDA reconsideration of the drug elamipretide for Hope Filchak.
Georgia's congressional delegation is advocating for FDA reconsideration of the drug elamipretide for Hope Filchak.
What is Bravecto Quantum? FDA approves 12-month flea and tick treatment
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a first of its kind, once-yearly shot designed to protect dogs from fleas and ticks for up to a year.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a first of its kind, once-yearly shot designed to protect dogs from fleas and ticks for up to a year.
These states are spending the most on health insurance, study shows
Health insurance costs vary wildly by state. See where your state ranks in this new study.
Health insurance costs vary wildly by state. See where your state ranks in this new study.
Medical groups suing RFK Jr. over vaccine policy change
A coalition of doctors and public health groups is suing the U.S. government over its decision to stop recommending COVID-19 vaccines for most children and pregnant women.
A coalition of doctors and public health groups is suing the U.S. government over its decision to stop recommending COVID-19 vaccines for most children and pregnant women.
Dr. Dean Burke appointed as new commissioner of Georgia's Department of Community Health
Dr. Dean Burke will become the next commissioner of Georgia’s Department of Community Health.
Dr. Dean Burke will become the next commissioner of Georgia’s Department of Community Health.
Rural hospitals prepare for financial hits, potential closures under GOP's $1 trillion Medicaid cut
One analysis reveals that over 300 hospitals may be in danger of closing under the Republican legislation which will slash roughly $1 trillion in Medicaid funding over ten years.
One analysis reveals that over 300 hospitals may be in danger of closing under the Republican legislation which will slash roughly $1 trillion in Medicaid funding over ten years.
Metro Atlanta nonprofit heads to Ethiopia on fourth mission to improve cardiac care
While families across metro Atlanta celebrate July 4th, a team of doctors and volunteers will be traveling to Ethiopia to help with what has been described as a health crisis.
While families across metro Atlanta celebrate July 4th, a team of doctors and volunteers will be traveling to Ethiopia to help with what has been described as a health crisis.
Wisconsin abortion ban, court strikes down 1849 law
The Wisconsin Supreme Court's liberal majority struck down the state’s 1849 abortion ban in a decision released Wednesday.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court's liberal majority struck down the state’s 1849 abortion ban in a decision released Wednesday.
Piedmont sees results from treating Parkinson's with boxing
After the first six months, participants reported an improvement in balance, mobility and coordination.
After the first six months, participants reported an improvement in balance, mobility and coordination.
FDA expands warning about rare heart risk with COVID vaccines
The FDA, under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has taken another step to question the safety of Covid-19 vaccines.
The FDA, under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has taken another step to question the safety of Covid-19 vaccines.
Supreme Court: States can cut off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood
Public money can't be used on abortion services, but Medicaid patients use Planned Parenthood for things like contraception and cancer screenings.
Public money can't be used on abortion services, but Medicaid patients use Planned Parenthood for things like contraception and cancer screenings.
Wellstar releases more on proposed $1B Acworth hospital
The hospital would also create more than 1,500, according to Wellstar.
The hospital would also create more than 1,500, according to Wellstar.
Health insurers pledge to streamline ‘prior authorization’ process
UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and dozens of other insurers promised Monday they’re working to scale back a health care practice that leads to delays and complications.
UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and dozens of other insurers promised Monday they’re working to scale back a health care practice that leads to delays and complications.
Medicare, Social Security now expected to run out quicker: See the dates and why
The date at which the programs would no longer have funds to pay full benefits were moved up.
The date at which the programs would no longer have funds to pay full benefits were moved up.
RFK Jr.'s 'Make America Healthy Again' report cited studies that don't exist
The 72-page report released last week cites hundreds of studies, some that were never published.
The 72-page report released last week cites hundreds of studies, some that were never published.
People in these states spend the most on health care
Not surprisingly, people in the nation’s poorest states spend the largest share of their earnings on health care costs, a new WalletHub analysis found.
Not surprisingly, people in the nation’s poorest states spend the largest share of their earnings on health care costs, a new WalletHub analysis found.
HHS, led by vaccine skeptic RFK Jr., cancels contract to fight flu viruses
The Health and Human Services Department, led by vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has canceled $766 million in payments to develop a vaccine against pandemic flu viruses.
The Health and Human Services Department, led by vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has canceled $766 million in payments to develop a vaccine against pandemic flu viruses.
Georgia AG greenlights Houston and Emory Healthcare merger
The Georgia Attorney General’s Office has approved the integration of Houston Healthcare and Emory Healthcare.
The Georgia Attorney General’s Office has approved the integration of Houston Healthcare and Emory Healthcare.
Work requirements in Trump's 'big, beautiful bill': What to know
The measure, which also includes tax cuts, passed the House by one vote and could have provisions reworked again as it heads to the Senate.
The measure, which also includes tax cuts, passed the House by one vote and could have provisions reworked again as it heads to the Senate.