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Losing her granddaddy brought her to her life’s passion
That loss became the catalyst for her future career in nursing home care. Now a long-time administrator, the nursing home she runs was rated third best in Georgia by Newsweek
Warnock asks for medical debt protections as clock ticks on new administration
Georgia is one of the top five states where residents are burdened with medical debt, according to the health research organization KFF.
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Metro Atlanta food-as-medicine startup raises millions in funding
ModifyHealth uses diet coaching and meal deliveries to help customers manage diseases. It has raised millions in a new round of funding.
U.S. obesity rates decline for first time in more than a decade
Notable decrease seen in South, which had highest prescription rates for Ozempic, Wegovy and other weight loss meds
Why holiday shopping is stressing you out and how to stop it
When gift giving feels mandatory or becomes a competition, it can trigger brain chemicals that affect our feelings
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Holiday stress can lead Alzheimer’s patients and those with dementia to go missing
Experts say the holidays could trigger stress among older Georgians with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias leading them to wander.
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Gene therapy, equity and trust in Atlanta’s sickle cell fight
Research into sickle cell disease offers hope to patients.
Is becoming a nurse practitioner ‘worth it?’ Survey says yes
A recent nationwide survey by Nurse.org found most NPs are thriving in their careers.
‘The Golden Bachelor’ Gerry Turner diagnosed with rare bone marrow cancer
“The Golden Bachelor” reality TV star Gerry Turner was diagnosed with bone marrow cancer in March.
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Morehouse professor hopes story of dad’s suicide attempt will deter others
With the pressures of final exams and the holidays, Morehouse professor Ron Thomas shares his fond memories of his father and urges everyone to stay just one more day.