Health
-
Georgia ‘Heartbeat Bill’ Could Affect Medical Care Across State
Georgia House Bill 481, which seeks to severely limit abortions in the state of Georgia, could have a far-reaching impact on healthcare throughout the state if it is passed. The bill, also known as the LIFE Act, would make abortions illegal after a heartbeat is detected, or about six weeks…
-
Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month: How UGA Hopes to Make Strides in CP Research
The National Institute of Health awarded the University of Georgia’s College of Education a $2.9 million grant to study the effect of vibration therapy on children with mild forms of Cerebral Palsy. March is Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month, and according to the CDC, Cerebral Palsy is the most common motor disability…
-
Spring Forward: Research Provides Tips to Beat Daylight Savings Slump
Both fall back and spring forward can have more of an impact than we realize. Studies show that it takes about a week to adjust to Daylight Savings Time. However, even after that point, there are still adverse affects on productivity. There are a few ways to combat the Daylight…
-
UGA Pacemaker Program Gives Dogs a Second Chance
Agent Cooper, an 11-year-old husky, is thriving today thanks to his new pacemaker. He belongs to Matthew and Amanda Goldstein, an Athens couple who faced a critical decision. Agent Cooper was diagnosed with thyroid cancer and had weeks to live unless he had a costly and risky procedure. I was…
-
Sex Trafficking Survivors Seek Support from Athens Tattoo Parlor
3 Ravens Tattoo & Piercing in downtown Athens is offering free cover-up tattoos to sex trafficking survivors. Many survivors are marked with a tattoo that identifies them as “property.” “A lot of the victims have body shame, you know, because they see this marking on themselves and they are constantly…
-
When to Let Go of Leftovers: Thanksgiving Food Should Be Eaten Today
Thanksgiving has come and gone, but the food is left over. However, this food should not last for long. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, leftovers from Thanksgiving need to be thrown out today, Nov. 26. So go ahead and finish off the turkey and stuffing, but today is the…
-
Athens Music Organizations Create Spaces to Improve Mental Health
Stephen Cramer is the founder of Brain Aid, a non-profit organization that hosts an annual festival promoting openness and awareness to mental health and invites local advocates and bands to reach out to those affected by mental health issues. Founded in 2017, Brain Aid is built on the same idea…
-
JUUL Labs Alters Policies as E-cigarette Usage Reaches All-Time High Among Youth
JUUL Labs CEO Kevin Burns released a statement in response to the FDA. JUUL will stop selling mango, fruit, creme and cucumber-flavored pods to more than 90,000 retailers effective today. Those flavors will be available exclusively at juul.com. The company will also restrict underage users on its website with additional…
-
Research Provides Tips to Beat Daylight Savings Slump
Studies show that it takes about a week to adjust to Daylight Savings Time. However, even after that point, there are still adverse affects on productivity. There are a few ways to combat the Daylight Savings slump: 1. Get a good night’s sleep Take this time to go bed a…
-
Athens Builders, Researchers Say Poor Housing Quality Can Be Linked to Poor Health
Some building professionals in Athens, Ga., said they have seen poor building practices result in low-quality housing, which in turn can affect the health of those who reside in such homes. Jeremy Field is the building science manager for Imery Group, a business specializing in high performance and eco-friendly construction.…