Health
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Research Team at UGA Trying to Improve Measles Vaccine
A research team at UGA is working to improve the MMR vaccine. The mumps vaccine, included in the 2-dose MMR vaccine, did not prevent outbreaks of the mumps in 2006 and 2010. This is possibly because a new strain of the mumps virus emerged. This new strain caused the outbreaks,…
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Case of Measles in Georgia
There have been cases of measles in Georgia this year. Reporter Cara Lynn Clarkson spoke with Ashley Hannings of the UGA College Pharmacy. Hannings says it is important to get your kids vaccinated. Here are some characteristics of Measles: According to a study done in 2013, the percent of 24 month-old…
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Local Basketball Coach’s Inspiring Battle with ALS
This Athens basketball coach truly knows what it means to be a fighter both on and off the court. The head coach of the undefeated Athens Christian basketball team was recently diagnosed with a neurodegenerative disease called Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis or ALS. But despite the disease, Coach Ron Link says he is determined…
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UGA researchers successfully test new rabies treatment on mice
Athens, Ga.– UGA researchers are testing new rabies treatment on mice. Reporter Taylor Biscotti interviewed UGA Professor of Pathology Dr. Zhen Fu about this new research.
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Learn How to Start Your Own Blood Drive Campaign
January is National Blood Donor Month and American Red Cross supporters are starting a brand new campaign. It's called Sleeves Up and its the first website that creates a virtual blood drive. \n
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Increased Concern over Synthetic Drugs: What’s the Problem?
Athens, Ga -- Synthetic Drugs. They're increasingly becoming a concern. Click here to find out why synthetic drugs may forever remain "on the market." For ALL the details, tune in tonight at 5:00. Channel 181.
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World Aids Day Brings Awareness To Athens
ATHENS, GA- Several Athens and UGA Organizations are trying to raise awareness of AIDS today for World AIDS Day. Georgia has the second highest number of people affected by HIV/ AIDS in the nation. AIDS Athens is having free HIV screenings all week at different locations throughout Athens. Locations can…
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UGA Students Take Stand Against Sexual Violence
There have been 74 reports of sexual assault by UGA students in 2014. This is the most reported cases of sexual assault at UGA. Students are responding in droves. \n
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5 Things to Know – November 20, 2014
Break-ins, immigration, avoiding cooking disasters, and a sign of upcoming warmer weather all highlight today's newscast. Don't miss Grady Newsource tonight at 5 p.m.!
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5 Things to Know – November 18, 2014
Take a look at the Top Five Things you need to know for Tuesday November 18, 2014