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Breakthrough technology sees how cholesterol causes heart attacks
The researchers hope the breakthrough will help scientists cure a genetic disorder that increases the likelihood of dying from coronary artery disease at a young age.
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Mental health treatment center planned for first responders in Georgia
Called Valor Station, the mental health treatment center will serve Georgia police officers, firefighters and others who face heightened risks of PTSD and suicide.
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Helicopters rescued patients in ‘apocalyptic’ flood. Other hospitals are at risk, too.
During Hurricane Helene, 70 people were rescued by helicopters from the roof of a Tennessee hospital. It's a cautionary tale for other hospitals, especially in the South.
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New staff member at Children’s Healthcare uses canine charm to help kids
Conway, a 17-month-old Labrador-golden retriever mix, is the latest dog to join the staff at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, providing encouragement, laughter and joy.
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Inside the ‘big deal’ battle for Georgia’s multibillion-dollar Medicaid contract
The bidding process has shut out two long-standing insurers who have fought back with lengthy complaints saying health care for the state’s neediest will be disrupted.
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All I want for Christmas is an organic, free-range Georgia chicken?
Though organic meat as a percentage of total U.S. sales remains low, growing numbers of Atlantans this holiday season are seeking out antibiotic and hormone-free meats,
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Georgia an early hot spot for flu heading into Christmas
Thirteen states, including Georgia, are early hot spots with high or very high levels of flu activity, about double from the week before, according to CDC surveillance.