Thursday, December 31, 2015

Epilepsy and marijuana: could cannabidiol reduce seizures? - Medical News Today

Epilepsy and marijuana: could cannabidiol reduce seizures? - Medical News Today
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It's Not Too Late to Get a Flu Shot

It's Not Too Late to Get a Flu Shot
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Study Links Home Births to Slightly Higher Infant Death Risk

Study Links Home Births to Slightly Higher Infant Death Risk
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Looking Forward To 2016: Health Care In Georgia | WABE 90.1 FM

Looking Forward To 2016: Health Care In Georgia | WABE 90.1 FM
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Doctors in distress: Long hours, high patient load help lead to physician burnout | Georgia Health News

Doctors in distress: Long hours, high patient load help lead to physician burnout | Georgia Health News
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Wednesday, December 30, 2015

Bones of obese children may be in trouble, UGA study finds - Medical News Today

Bones of obese children may be in trouble, UGA study finds - Medical News Today
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Pediatric medication poisonings more likely in poor, rural areas - Medical News Today

Pediatric medication poisonings more likely in poor, rural areas - Medical News Today
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Painkillers Often Gateway to Heroin for U.S. Teens: Survey

Painkillers Often Gateway to Heroin for U.S. Teens: Survey
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ADHD Meds May Raise Risk for Psychotic Side Effects in Some Kids: Study

ADHD Meds May Raise Risk for Psychotic Side Effects in Some Kids: Study
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‘Water lady’ on front lines in campaign against arsenic in Georgia wells | Georgia Health News

‘Water lady’ on front lines in campaign against arsenic in Georgia wells | Georgia Health News
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Foster care system struggling with lack of placements | Georgia Health News

Foster care system struggling with lack of placements | Georgia Health News
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Tuesday, December 29, 2015

Touch-screen devices might help measure child development - Medical News Today

Touch-screen devices might help measure child development - Medical News Today
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Study: Extremely Premature Babies at Greater Risk for Autism

Study: Extremely Premature Babies at Greater Risk for Autism
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Healthcare documentation may take time away from care - FierceHealthcare

Healthcare documentation may take time away from care - FierceHealthcare
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Medicines on school campus: Careful what you bring | Georgia Health News

Medicines on school campus: Careful what you bring | Georgia Health News
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Cyberattack Surge: 100M medical records hacked in 2015, officials say | Fox News

Cyberattack Surge: 100M medical records hacked in 2015, officials say | Fox News
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Monday, December 28, 2015

Noisy Electronic Toys May Hamper Babies' Verbal Skills

Noisy Electronic Toys May Hamper Babies' Verbal Skills
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More Computer Time May Be Causing Nearsightedness in U.S. Kids

More Computer Time May Be Causing Nearsightedness in U.S. Kids
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Child Asthma Rates Leveling Off, Except Among Poor and Older Kids: Study

Child Asthma Rates Leveling Off, Except Among Poor and Older Kids: Study
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New Rules for Mammograms, Tanning Beds Top Health News of 2015

New Rules for Mammograms, Tanning Beds Top Health News of 2015
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The top 10 Georgia health stories of 2015 | Georgia Health News

The top 10 Georgia health stories of 2015 | Georgia Health News
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Athens For Everyone presses case for Medicaid expansion | Online Athens

Athens For Everyone presses case for Medicaid expansion | Online Athens
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3 challenges Louisiana could face in Medicaid expansion | NOLA.com

3 challenges Louisiana could face in Medicaid expansion | NOLA.com
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Wednesday, December 23, 2015

Slight Signs of Lingering Brain Damage Seen in Young Athletes After Concussion

Slight Signs of Lingering Brain Damage Seen in Young Athletes After Concussion
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Tiny Turtles Carry Salmonella Threat

Tiny Turtles Carry Salmonella Threat
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Congress Passes Bill That Would Allow MU Stage 2 Hardship Exemptions | Healthcare Informatics Magazine | Health IT | Information Technology

Congress Passes Bill That Would Allow MU Stage 2 Hardship Exemptions | Healthcare Informatics Magazine | Health IT | Information Technology
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More Confusion About Who Should Take A Statin | TIME

More Confusion About Who Should Take A Statin | TIME
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WellCare's Iowa Medicaid fight shows industry's appetite for contracts - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

WellCare's Iowa Medicaid fight shows industry's appetite for contracts - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events
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Toddlers Adept at Using Touch-Screen Devices, Study Finds

Toddlers Adept at Using Touch-Screen Devices, Study Finds
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Skin-to-Skin Contact May Lower Preemies' Risk of Death: Review

Skin-to-Skin Contact May Lower Preemies' Risk of Death: Review
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U.S. Births Up, Teen and Preterm Deliveries Down: CDC

U.S. Births Up, Teen and Preterm Deliveries Down: CDC
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UGA study finds bacteria can survive for months in foods | Georgia Health News

UGA study finds bacteria can survive for months in foods | Georgia Health News
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Most GOP voters back growing medical cannabis in Ga. | Georgia Health News

Most GOP voters back growing medical cannabis in Ga. | Georgia Health News
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Exchange enrollment nears 500,000 in Georgia | Georgia Health News

Exchange enrollment nears 500,000 in Georgia | Georgia Health News
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ER Doctors Say Federal Rules Could Raise Patients’ Out-Of-Network Bills | Kaiser Health News

ER Doctors Say Federal Rules Could Raise Patients’ Out-Of-Network Bills | Kaiser Health News
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Hands Off That Frozen Pizza! Docs Advise Customers As They Shop | Kaiser Health News

Hands Off That Frozen Pizza! Docs Advise Customers As They Shop | Kaiser Health News
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Tuesday, December 22, 2015

U.S. Task Force Stays Neutral on Cholesterol Screening for Kids

U.S. Task Force Stays Neutral on Cholesterol Screening for Kids
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Testing helps assure healthy well water after wet weather | Online Athens

Testing helps assure healthy well water after wet weather | Online Athens
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Feds to investigate Waycross cancer mystery | Georgia Health News

Feds to investigate Waycross cancer mystery | Georgia Health News
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Single-Payer Health Care On Colorado Ballot In 2016 | Kaiser Health News

Single-Payer Health Care On Colorado Ballot In 2016 | Kaiser Health News
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Monday, December 21, 2015

Toxic Chemicals May Weaken Infants' Response to TB Vaccine

Toxic Chemicals May Weaken Infants' Response to TB Vaccine
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Smoking Bans Beat Cigarette Taxes to Help Smokers Quit: Study

Smoking Bans Beat Cigarette Taxes to Help Smokers Quit: Study
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FDA Proposes Tanning Bed Ban for Minors

FDA Proposes Tanning Bed Ban for Minors
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Americans Growing More Concerned About Head Injuries in Football

Americans Growing More Concerned About Head Injuries in Football
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Fights over Medicaid expected in 2016 | Arkansas News

Fights over Medicaid expected in 2016 | Arkansas News
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HealthCare.gov enrollment surges to nearly 6 million so far - The Washington Post

HealthCare.gov enrollment surges to nearly 6 million so far - The Washington Post
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Friday, December 18, 2015

Scientists Link Brain Chemical to Autism

Scientists Link Brain Chemical to Autism
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To Help Your Kids Get Better Grades, Feed Them Breakfast: Study

To Help Your Kids Get Better Grades, Feed Them Breakfast: Study
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Nasal Spray May Give Diabetics Faster Treatment for Low Blood Sugar

Nasal Spray May Give Diabetics Faster Treatment for Low Blood Sugar
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UGA, Tech create camp for kids with disabilities | Georgia Health News

UGA, Tech create camp for kids with disabilities | Georgia Health News
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Governor pushes for Medicaid expansion again in budget - Roanoke Times: Virginia

Governor pushes for Medicaid expansion again in budget - Roanoke Times: Virginia
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Kaiser Permanente To Open Medical School In Southern California | Kaiser Health News

Kaiser Permanente To Open Medical School In Southern California | Kaiser Health News
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Push On To Make Transparent Medical Records The National Standard Of Care | Kaiser Health News

Push On To Make Transparent Medical Records The National Standard Of Care | Kaiser Health News
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Thursday, December 17, 2015

Northside Hospital tops the charts for c-sections among Atlanta hospitals, AJC finds | The Watchdog blog

Northside Hospital tops the charts for c-sections among Atlanta hospitals, AJC finds | The Watchdog blog
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Antibiotics Often Enough for Kids' Appendicitis

Antibiotics Often Enough for Kids' Appendicitis
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ADHD May Hamper Social Relationships Early in Life

ADHD May Hamper Social Relationships Early in Life
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Deadline Extended for Obamacare Sign-Ups

Deadline Extended for Obamacare Sign-Ups
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Piedmont first healthcare system in Georgia to offer on-demand virtual visits | Business | rockdalecitizen.com

Piedmont first healthcare system in Georgia to offer on-demand virtual visits | Business | rockdalecitizen.com
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Learning Soft Skills In Childhood Can Prevent Harder Problems Later | Kaiser Health News

Learning Soft Skills In Childhood Can Prevent Harder Problems Later | Kaiser Health News
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Arkansas panel backs governor's push to change Medicaid plan | The Charlotte Observer

Arkansas panel backs governor's push to change Medicaid plan | The Charlotte Observer
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Wednesday, December 16, 2015

Healthcare reform expert: Next phase will be rockier than the first - FierceHealthcare

Healthcare reform expert: Next phase will be rockier than the first - FierceHealthcare
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Mother's education impacts child's health from birth - Medical News Today

Mother's education impacts child's health from birth - Medical News Today
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ADHD Patients Show Weaker Connections in Brain Networks Tied to Focus: Study

ADHD Patients Show Weaker Connections in Brain Networks Tied to Focus: Study
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High School Seniors Now More Likely to Smoke Pot Than Cigarettes: Survey

High School Seniors Now More Likely to Smoke Pot Than Cigarettes: Survey
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As Health Care Act Insurance Deadline Nears, ‘Unprecedented Demand’ - The New York Times

As Health Care Act Insurance Deadline Nears, ‘Unprecedented Demand’ - The New York Times
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Tuesday, December 15, 2015

School is Where Adolescents Get Most of Their Exercise, But It's Not Enough

School is Where Adolescents Get Most of Their Exercise, But It's Not Enough
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Antidepressants in Pregnancy May Raise Autism Risk, Study Suggests

Antidepressants in Pregnancy May Raise Autism Risk, Study Suggests
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‘Dead’ Georgia hospital may have been revived | Georgia Health News

‘Dead’ Georgia hospital may have been revived | Georgia Health News
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State senator expects legislation on insurance reform | Georgia Health News

State senator expects legislation on insurance reform | Georgia Health News
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Bargainers prepare to unveil spending, tax deal Tuesday - The Washington Post

Bargainers prepare to unveil spending, tax deal Tuesday - The Washington Post
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Projections show Medicaid expansion would cover 20K in Wyoming | Wyoming News | trib.com

Projections show Medicaid expansion would cover 20K in Wyoming | Wyoming News | trib.com
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Monday, December 14, 2015

Abuse of Prescription Painkillers, Stimulants Ups Sexual Risks for Teens

Abuse of Prescription Painkillers, Stimulants Ups Sexual Risks for Teens
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Bodily Changes Don't Always Signal 'Precocious' Puberty in Kids

Bodily Changes Don't Always Signal 'Precocious' Puberty in Kids
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Feds cut funds to 30 Ga. hospitals over infections, injuries | Georgia Health News

Feds cut funds to 30 Ga. hospitals over infections, injuries | Georgia Health News
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New Emory health chief plans to focus on integrated care | Georgia Health News

New Emory health chief plans to focus on integrated care | Georgia Health News
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Wolf: 500,000 Pennsylvanians enrolled in Medicaid expansion - San Antonio Express-News

Wolf: 500,000 Pennsylvanians enrolled in Medicaid expansion - San Antonio Express-News
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Lawmakers: Little Hope For Medicaid Expansion In Florida | Health News Florida

Lawmakers: Little Hope For Medicaid Expansion In Florida | Health News Florida
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Poll Finds Kentuckians Split With Gov. Matt Bevin on Expanded Medicaid - The New York Times

Poll Finds Kentuckians Split With Gov. Matt Bevin on Expanded Medicaid - The New York Times
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Friday, December 11, 2015

Concussions Are Biggest Health Risk to Cheerleaders

Concussions Are Biggest Health Risk to Cheerleaders
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One in Five U.S. Kids Over Age 5 Has Unhealthy Cholesterol: CDC

One in Five U.S. Kids Over Age 5 Has Unhealthy Cholesterol: CDC
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Fewer Teens, Young Adults Driving After Drinking, Smoking Pot: Report

Fewer Teens, Young Adults Driving After Drinking, Smoking Pot: Report
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Panel rejects cannabis plan | Georgia Health News

Panel rejects cannabis plan | Georgia Health News
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Broader strategy: From local hospitals to regional players | Georgia Health News

Broader strategy: From local hospitals to regional players | Georgia Health News
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Congress Moves To OK Short-Term Spending Bill To Avert Government Shutdown | Kaiser Health News

Congress Moves To OK Short-Term Spending Bill To Avert Government Shutdown | Kaiser Health News
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Thursday, December 10, 2015

Senate Questions 'Egregious' Price Hikes For Specialty Medicines : Shots - Health News : NPR

Senate Questions 'Egregious' Price Hikes For Specialty Medicines : Shots - Health News : NPR
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Athens Regional moves to pursue affiliation with Piedmont Healthcare | Online Athens

Athens Regional moves to pursue affiliation with Piedmont Healthcare | Online Athens
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Georgia’s low health ranking sinks even lower | Georgia Health News

Georgia’s low health ranking sinks even lower | Georgia Health News
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Burnout increasing among U.S. doctors - The Washington Post

Burnout increasing among U.S. doctors - The Washington Post
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Republicans eye short-term spending bill as shutdown deadline approaches - The Washington Post

Republicans eye short-term spending bill as shutdown deadline approaches - The Washington Post
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Wednesday, December 9, 2015

ADHD Diagnoses Rising Among U.S. Kids, Study Finds

ADHD Diagnoses Rising Among U.S. Kids, Study Finds
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Network deal OKs bonuses for pediatric performance | Georgia Health News

Network deal OKs bonuses for pediatric performance | Georgia Health News
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Alabama and Kansas Game the Medicaid System to Plug Budgets - Bloomberg Business

Alabama and Kansas Game the Medicaid System to Plug Budgets - Bloomberg Business
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Kentucky's New Governor Could Roll Back Medicaid, Even As State Benefits : NPR

Kentucky's New Governor Could Roll Back Medicaid, Even As State Benefits : NPR
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Waivers are new battlefront in Republican-led states that expanded Medicaid - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Waivers are new battlefront in Republican-led states that expanded Medicaid - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events
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Tuesday, December 8, 2015

Marijuana Chemical Shows Promise for Hard-to-Treat Epilepsy in Kids

Marijuana Chemical Shows Promise for Hard-to-Treat Epilepsy in Kids
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Survey: So Far, Most Orgs Satisfied with ICD-10 Transition | Healthcare Informatics Magazine | Health IT | Information Technology

Survey: So Far, Most Orgs Satisfied with ICD-10 Transition | Healthcare Informatics Magazine | Health IT | Information Technology
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Study: Most high school heroin users started with prescription opioids - UPI.com

Study: Most high school heroin users started with prescription opioids - UPI.com
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Cigna CEO David Cordani: ACA Marketplace Is Still In ‘Version 1.0’ | Kaiser Health News

Cigna CEO David Cordani: ACA Marketplace Is Still In ‘Version 1.0’ | Kaiser Health News
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Negotiations over year-end spending bill hit a tax snag - The Washington Post

Negotiations over year-end spending bill hit a tax snag - The Washington Post
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Congress Has Until Friday To Pass Year-End Spending Bill | Kaiser Health News

Congress Has Until Friday To Pass Year-End Spending Bill | Kaiser Health News
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Gaining weight between pregnancies increases risk of infant death - Medical News Today

Gaining weight between pregnancies increases risk of infant death - Medical News Today
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Infant Weight Gain Linked to Possible Type 1 Diabetes Risk

Infant Weight Gain Linked to Possible Type 1 Diabetes Risk
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Monday, December 7, 2015

Factors Beyond Sleep Environment Contribute to Decrease in SIDS

Factors Beyond Sleep Environment Contribute to Decrease in SIDS
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Get Your Flu Shot Before the Flu Is Widespread: CDC

Get Your Flu Shot Before the Flu Is Widespread: CDC
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Screen All Kids for Cholesterol, Depression and HIV, Pediatricians' Group Says

Screen All Kids for Cholesterol, Depression and HIV, Pediatricians' Group Says
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Rural Georgia hospital loses fight to stay open | Georgia Health News

Rural Georgia hospital loses fight to stay open | Georgia Health News
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Va. hospitals do about-face, giving McAuliffe Medicaid bargaining chip - The Washington Post

Va. hospitals do about-face, giving McAuliffe Medicaid bargaining chip - The Washington Post
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Thursday, December 3, 2015

Diabetes or Obesity During Pregnancy May Affect Fetal Heart: Study

Diabetes or Obesity During Pregnancy May Affect Fetal Heart: Study
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Playing Contact Sports in Youth May Raise Risk for Degenerative Brain Disease

Playing Contact Sports in Youth May Raise Risk for Degenerative Brain Disease
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Could an Obese Dad's Sperm Pass Traits to His Kids?

Could an Obese Dad's Sperm Pass Traits to His Kids?
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SIDS Risk Depends on More Than 'Sleeping Environment'

SIDS Risk Depends on More Than 'Sleeping Environment'
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Too Much TV While Younger May Hamper Middle-Aged Brain

Too Much TV While Younger May Hamper Middle-Aged Brain
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Weight Gain Between Pregnancies May Affect Infant Survival

Weight Gain Between Pregnancies May Affect Infant Survival
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Could Energy Drink 'Shots' Raise Teens' Diabetes Risk?

Could Energy Drink 'Shots' Raise Teens' Diabetes Risk?
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Deal says no to growing medical marijuana in Georgia | The Telegraph

Deal says no to growing medical marijuana in Georgia | The Telegraph
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Ga. exchange enrollment already past 100,000 | Georgia Health News

Ga. exchange enrollment already past 100,000 | Georgia Health News
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Judge keeps suit against CON laws alive | Georgia Health News

Judge keeps suit against CON laws alive | Georgia Health News
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2016 PPO Plans Remove Out-Of-Network Cost Limits, A Costly Trap For Consumers | Kaiser Health News

2016 PPO Plans Remove Out-Of-Network Cost Limits, A Costly Trap For Consumers | Kaiser Health News
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Tuesday, December 1, 2015

WHO suggest new C-section recommendations - Medical News Today

WHO suggest new C-section recommendations - Medical News Today
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Button Battery Injuries in Children: A Growing Risk - HealthyChildren.org

Button Battery Injuries in Children: A Growing Risk - HealthyChildren.org
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Higher Cigarette Taxes Tied to Fewer Infant Deaths

Higher Cigarette Taxes Tied to Fewer Infant Deaths
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Certain birth defects linked to abuse of infants and toddlers | Reuters

Certain birth defects linked to abuse of infants and toddlers | Reuters
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Health News Articles | News for Physicians & Medical Professionals

Health News Articles | News for Physicians & Medical Professionals
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Coca-Cola-funded nonprofit blasted over calorie-related comments disbands - Atlanta Business Chronicle

Coca-Cola-funded nonprofit blasted over calorie-related comments disbands - Atlanta Business Chronicle
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WellStar OKs $575 million deal for Tenet hospitals | Georgia Health News

WellStar OKs $575 million deal for Tenet hospitals | Georgia Health News
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