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Children Tested For Lead Poisoning
gpb.org — “Head Start agencies in 13 central Georgia counties will offer free testing for lead poisoning to children enrolled in the programs. The testing is being provided because the area has the state's highest incidence of lead poisoning of young children.” View full resource at gpb.org
Most Recently Shared on March 17, 2012 at 4:58 pm By:
Sandra Cottingham Parenting Supporter and Health Business
Children Tested For Lead Poisoning http://t.co/TjpNUFq1
Bill Allows Vaccines At Pharmacy
gpb.org — “The Senate Health and Human Services Committee Monday passed a bill allowing pharmacists and nurses to give vaccination shots. Senator Charlie Bethel of Dalton says this bill is an extension of a previous bill that allowed pharmacy's to give flu shots.” View full resource at gpb.org
Most Recently Shared on February 28, 2012 at 7:40 pm By:
Good for Georgia's patients! RT @Buddy_Carter: Bill Allows Vaccines At Pharmacy http://t.co/SsmqGxKP #gagop #gapol
What We Eat Shapes Microbe Societies Inside Us
gpb.org — “The microbes in the human intestine exert a powerful influence on nutrition and health. Turns out that you can control the bacteria, too. Researchers have found what you eat has a big effect on the microbes inside your gut.” View full resource at gpb.org
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What We Eat Shapes Microbe Societies Inside Us: The microbes in the human intestine exert a powerful influence o... http://t.co/wMs66IF
Healthcare Exchange Moves Forward
gpb.org — “The state is moving forward to satisfy part of the national healthcare reform act. A panel voted to begin creating an online exchange Tuesday. The exchange is an online resource that would help people without health insurance get a good deal on coverage.” View full resource at gpb.org
Most Recently Shared on August 16, 2011 at 11:49 pm By:
Healthcare Exchange Moves Forward: The state is moving forward to satisfy part of the national healthcare reform... http://t.co/yji4hK0
Mediterraneans Abandon Their Famous Diet
gpb.org — “The Mediterranean diet is not alive and well in 2011 even in the seaside Italian town where it was first studied. Obesity rates in Italy are soaring, especially among young people. The heart of the problem: Even in Italy, healthy peasant food like fresh fruits and vegetables, olive oil and fish isn't cheap.” View full resource at gpb.org
Most Recently Shared on July 14, 2011 at 11:50 pm By:
Mediterraneans Abandon Their Famous Diet http://bit.ly/oQv5P7
Army Tests Confidential Alcohol Abuse Program
gpb.org — “Research shows that many soldiers are reluctant to seek help for problem drinking because it involves notifying unit command. Confidentiality is at the heart of a pilot program designed to get soldiers into treatment before they have an alcohol-related incident.” View full resource at gpb.org
Most Recently Shared on July 13, 2011 at 11:54 pm By:
Peter H Brown Doctor and Psychologist
Army Tests Confidential Alcohol Abuse Program http://bit.ly/os2rjW
Herbal 'Relaxation' Drinks Make Suspect Claims
gpb.org — “As part of a backlash to the energy drink craze, several new relaxation drinks are coming on the market. The drinks claim to reduce anxiety and make it easier to sleep, but the research on their herbal ingredients is spotty and inconclusive.” View full resource at gpb.org
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Herbal 'Relaxation' Drinks Make Suspect Claims (GPB) http://bit.ly/irvcwU
Swedish Study Finds Surgery For Prostate Cancer Better Than Waiting
gpb.org — “A long-running study suggests that surgical removal of the prostate gland in young men diagnosed with low-risk prostate cancer may be better than waiting to see if it gets worse. Still, a study of the treatment options has limitations.” View full resource at gpb.org
Most Recently Shared on May 5, 2011 at 5:13 am By:
Swedish Study Finds Surgery For Prostate Cancer Better Than Waiting http://bit.ly/kZk6m6
New Bills Impact Seniors & Mentally Ill
gpb.org — “Gov. Nathan Deal signed a measure into law Wednesday that creates a mental health division within the court system. The goal is to divert more people to treatment and not to jail. Also signed by the Governor, legislation that gives senior citizens greater options to stay and age in assisted living homes.” View full resource at gpb.org
Most Recently Shared on May 4, 2011 at 5:00 pm By:
Mental Health Courts, Assisted-Living Home Bills Signed: Gov. Nathan Deal signed a measure into law Wednesday th... http://bit.ly/jZtGkj
Skeptics Warn of Obesity Stigma
gpb.org — “An ad campaign featuring overweight children has outraged activists and academics, who fear it will cause greater stigma for an already bullied group” View full resource at gpb.org
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Skeptics Warn of Obesity Stigma: The images are striking: Overweight boys and girls staring somberly from billbo... http://bit.ly/j23PYT
Lawmakers Want Health Insurance Bills Scrutinized
gpb.org — “A Senate committee today passed a measure that creates a commission to scrutinize bills relating to health insurance.” View full resource at gpb.org
Most Recently Shared on March 23, 2011 at 2:01 am By:
Lawmakers Want Health Insurance Bills Scrutinized: A Senate committee today passed a measure that creates a comm... http://bit.ly/f54Urh
Teen Pregnancy Falls in Georgia
gpb.org — “Teen pregnancy rates have dropped by 15 percent in Georgia.” View full resource at gpb.org
Most Recently Shared on February 5, 2011 at 12:08 am By:
Teen Pregnancy Falls in Georgia: Teen pregnancy rates have dropped by 15 percent in Georgia. That’s according to... http://bit.ly/g6PbXh
Health Officials Seek Input In AIDS Strategy
gpb.org — “State health officials have begun what they're calling a long overdue re-evaluation of their HIV/AIDS strategy after more than a decade of rising infection rates among gay men. Rates nationally have been going up in part because younger gay men have no memory of the AIDS crisis of the 1980's and because new drugs have extended the lives of the HIV positive. The state's Coastal Health District will hold a meeting on the strategy in Savannah on Monday.” View full resource at gpb.org
Most Recently Shared on November 16, 2010 at 12:05 am By:
Health Officials Seek Input in HIV/AIDS Strategy http://bit.ly/9jPIBi
Researchers Develop Autism Phone App
gpb.org — “University of Georgia researchers have received more than a million dollars to develop a mobile phone application for people with autism and developmental disabilities.” View full resource at gpb.org
Most Recently Shared on October 6, 2010 at 1:40 pm By:
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Celiac Disease Strikes Some Late In Life
gpb.org — “Gluten, a protein found in wheat, triggers the autoimmune disorder in people whose genes make them susceptible.” View full resource at gpb.org
Most Recently Shared on September 29, 2010 at 6:56 pm By:
Celiac Disease Strikes Some Late In Life http://tinyurl.com/2g7hafu #gf #celiac
