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3 ways Georgia’s cold weather could affect your health

In a rare sighting, snow has made its way to Georgia. The Peach State's cold weather, however, could come with some health hazards.

Is it cognitive decline or ADHD?

Once thought to be an issue limited to children and young adults, ADHD is being increasingly diagnosed in those who are much further down life’s road.

Protect your gut health while on antibiotics with these foods

Taking antibiotics to make yourself better can often make you feel worse. Use these foods to skip some of the medicine’s worst side effects.

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The growing inequality in life expectancy among Americans

To deliver on pledges from the new Trump administration to make America healthy again, policymakers will need to close gaps in longevity among racial and ethnic groups.

Cancer rates for young women far outpace young men, research finds

Incidences for many common types of cancer have risen in recent years, with young women experiencing the brunt of the shift.

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Atlanta activist calls for end to judgment and stigma around HIV

Atlanta HIV educator and activist Masonia Traylor is calling for extensive outreach efforts to convey the risks of HIV to Black women and Black gay men in Georgia.

‘Near catastrophic’ rabies incident jolts Department of Public Health

A body part from a deceased animal being tested for rabies caused deep concern at the highest level of the state Department of Public Health last year.

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How do I tell the person I’m dating to change?

Dating coach Erika Ettin’s shares her thoughts on tough questions and how to best support your partner.

The FDA has banned red dye No. 3. What could be next?

As the country steps into its journey to get “healthy," what other food items might be next for banning?

Bob Uecker battled small-cell lung cancer: 5 facts about the disease

Bob Uecker's cause of death has not been revealed, but his family said he had been battling small cell lung cancer since early 2023.

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Receiving a cancer diagnosis is an emotional and confusing time.

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Atlanta struggles to reduce HIV rates

New drugs like Lenacapavir can end HIV, but stigma and gaps in care throttle access to at-risk groups.

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Atlanta doctors prescribe new hot flash drug despite liver injury warnings

For many women who experience hot flashes, the new drug Veozah has been a life-changer. And a heightened warning last month, doesn’t seem to be dampening that enthusiasm.

6 ways to lose belly fat without working out

You can fast, improve your sleep and diet your way to a flatter stomach. Here's how to lose belly fat without working out.

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In Atlanta, urban sprawl and ‘human sprawl’ (obesity) are linked

Georgia Tech professor Ellen Dunham-Jones says Atlantans would be healthier if the Georgia capital and metro area were more friendly to pedestrians.

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TikTok ban preparedness guide: 3 things that happen when you quit social media

Yes, TikTok stopped working. It's banned in the U.S. Here's what that could mean for the most avid users.

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Junk food turns public villain as power shifts in Washington

For years, the federal government has steered clear of regulating junk food, fast food, and ultra-processed food. Now attitudes are changing.

Kids feeling the ‘winter blues?’ Adopt these coping strategies

The period in January after the holiday festivities are over is hard for a lot of people to get through - especially kids.

‘Getting your pink back’ is a wholesome trend supporting new mothers

Discover how new mothers are 'getting their pink back' – a trending self-care movement helping moms rediscover their identity after having children.

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Reckless drivers, poor sidewalks make walking in Atlanta hazardous

As government projects aimed at making walking and biking less hazardous advance slowly, advocates say Atlanta's inaction is fueling a health and safety crisis.

Where will TikTok’s wellness community go?

As TikTok faces a shutdown, millions of users are losing more than an entertainment app - they're losing a mental health lifeline.