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Nonprofit Launches Campaign to Reach Uninsured

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:00:43 GMT

A nonprofit that's helping spread the word about President Barack Obama's health overhaul is launching a campaign that will target states with high numbers of uninsured Americans.

Gwinnett Hospital Warning of Tuberculosis Exposure

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:48:49 GMT

State health officials and executives of a metro Atlanta hospital say more than 100 patients may have been exposed to tuberculosis.

New Doctors Get White Coats in Mercer Ceremony

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:06:52 GMT

Medical school graduates received white coats in a ceremony at the Medical Center of Central Georgia this afternoon.

If you have this gene, you may not use deodorant

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:23:49 GMT

A study ties the rare form of the ABCC11 gene to less frequent deodorant use.

Report: US Adult Smoking Rate Dips to 18 Percent

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:50:11 GMT

The results of the latest national health survey by the government show the percentage of smokers in the United States dropped to 18 percent in 2012.

Bullying By Siblings Just as Damaging, Research Finds

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 08:48:45 GMT

Bullying of brothers and sisters is common and often viewed as normal.

Cancer Camp Offers Summer Fun to Children of Ill Parents

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 19:25:19 GMT

The program operates solely on volunteers and donations. You can help by calling 478-254-5247.

Construction Completed at New Peach Hospital

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 18:42:33 GMT

Some of the new features that will be used to treat Peach County patients include a state-of-the-art operating room suite, 25-bed private hospital rooms, and a larger emergency room.

HIV Drug Can Also Protect Injection Drug Users

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 15:50:54 GMT

U.S. health officials say doctors should consider giving a daily AIDS drug to another high risk group to prevent infection - people who shoot heroin, methamphetamines or other injection drugs.

New Medical Facility Opens on Robins AFB

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 08:18:42 GMT

What if there was a place for employees who work at Warner Robins' Air Logistic Center to receive first aid treatment immediately and close by.
Now there is Robins' Fast Forward medical facility opened for business Tuesday.

The Medical Center Will Host Bone Marrow Drive

Sat, 08 Jun 2013 13:41:51 GMT

The Medical Center of Central Georgia and its community partners will hold a bone marrow registry drive on Friday, June 14th from 7-10 am and from 3-6 pm. Nancy White, the Director of Oncology, said there is a need for donors in the Central Georgia area.

At-Home Kit Tests for Top 10 Allergies, Including Cats

Sat, 08 Jun 2013 12:02:27 GMT

The test, cleared by the FDA, lets people check if they are allergic to 10 allergens.

Middle Georgia Art Show Honors Cancer Survivors

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 17:38:49 GMT

Cancer survivors, care givers and loved ones have created a unique art show at the Middle Georgia Art Association.

Ethicists Weigh in on Pediatric Lung Transplant Case

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 10:53:16 GMT

Deciding who gets transplants is a complex medical issue that should be decided by transplant experts, not the courts or members of Congress, experts say.

State Launching Online Health Care Network

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 19:12:55 GMT

State officials have launched the first phase of a network aiming to automate health care referrals between patients and providers.

Is Star Trek's 'Tricorder' Ready to Become Reality?

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 11:36:32 GMT

Scanadu has developed a real-life 'Tricorder' to connect with your smartphone.

Prancercise Exercise Program Trains Your Inner Horse

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 15:55:02 GMT

The video has gotten more than 5 million views.

Dunkin' Taking Doughnut Bacon Sandwich National

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 11:24:05 GMT

Even as fast-food chains tout their healthy offerings, they're also coming up with fatty new treats to keep customers interested. Case in point: Dunkin' Donuts is adding a doughnut breakfast sandwich to its national menu this week.

HPV a Growing Cause of Upper Throat Cancer

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 16:11:57 GMT

Actor Michael Douglas' comments about throat cancer have thrown a spotlight on cancer risks from a sexually spread virus.

Gene Flaws Common in Blacks With Breast Cancer

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 10:18:06 GMT

Researchers have found that gene flaws that raise the risk of breast cancer in black women may be behind more cases of the disease than previously thought.