Federal Court Crushes Biden-Era HHS Rule Forcing Hospitals to Perform Sex Changes

A federal court this week struck a death blow to a Biden-era rule that reinterpreted discrimination law to include “gender identity,” forcing hospitals to perform sex changes. Judge Louis Guirola Jr. sided with a coalition of 15 states on...

UGA College of Pharmacy offers health fair at Pharmtoberfest Oct. 28

Members of the University of Georgia and greater Athens communities are invited to the 23rd annual Pharmtoberfest, a health and wellness fair, on Tuesday, Oct. 28, from 11 am – 2 pm, on the D.W. Brooks Mall and at the UGA College of Pharmacy....

Highly contagious bird flu detected at Georgia commercial chicken facility

A highly contagious strain of bird flu — deadly to poultry and wild birds — was confirmed this week in a commercial chicken facility in Northwest Georgia’s Gordon County, the Georgia Department of Agriculture announced Friday. The virus...

Rep. Bishop: End shutdown, save health credits

Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) hosted a press conference outside the Buck Melton Community Center to talk about the federal shutdown and to highlight the healthcare crisis. Photo by Jason Vorhees / The Melody U.S. Rep. Sanford Bishop,...

Federal Court Overturns Biden HHS Rule Expanding Transgender Health Mandates

Judge Louis Guirola ruled the administration exceeded its authority in redefining “sex” under federal health law, halting the nationwide policy before it took effect. By yourNEWS Media Newsroom A federal judge has struck down a Biden-era...

Risk for staph leaps in multi-bed hospital rooms

October 24, 2025 2 min read Add topic to email alerts Subscribe We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to have this issue please contact customerservice@slackinc.com. Back to Healio Key takeaways:...

Intense election year ahead in Georgia

Election season never seems to cease, with 2026 shaping up to be an intense election year. Georgia is poised to have the attention of the nation with a U.S. Senate race for Sen. Jon Ossoff’s seat, a governor’s race, U.S. House races and others....

Hopelab Finds Southern Youth Need Mental Health Solutions ‘Free of Bias and Regional Stereotypes’

As an eighth grader in Dunwoody, Georgia, I remember a 13-year-old football player plopping into his seat, scanning the room and loudly announcing, “Ugh, there aren’t any hot girls in here, only dogs.” A classmate from my old elementary school...

Chick-fil-A fans sound off after chain adds vending machine to hospital: ‘Is this a joke?’

Chick-fil-A is shocking customers with its latest innovation: A vending machine. The popular fast food chain launched its first limited-edition vending machine in an unexpected place: Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center in Augusta, Georgia. The...

GBI investigating deadly officer-involved shooting following traffic stop in metro Atlanta

SMYRNA, GA — The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is looking into a deadly officer-involved shooting that happened early Friday morning following a traffic stop involving a stolen U-Haul truck. According to Smyrna Police, an officer pulled over the...

Warning issued about SNAP benefits in Georgia as shutdown continues

ATLANTA - A major lifeline for families across Georgia is on the line as the federal government shutdown continues with no clear end in sight. Nearly 42 million Americans rely on monthly help buying groceries through the Supplemental Nutrition...

Reps. Davis, Scott and Schofield Call for Emergency State Action to Protect Families from SNAP and Medicaid Disruptions Amid Federal Shutdown

State Representatives Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain), Sandra Scott (D-Rex) and Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) recently submitted a letter to Governor Brian Kemp urging immediate emergency state funding to protect Georgia families facing food insecurity...

GBI identifies stolen U-Haul driver killed in Smyrna police encounter

SMYRNA, Ga. - A man was shot and killed early Friday after police say he opened fire during a traffic stop involving a stolen U-Haul near McLinden Avenue and Concord Road. Smyrna officer-involved shooting What we know: The Georgia Bureau of...

Dolphins expect Jaylen Waddle (hamstrings) to play vs. Atlanta; backup QB unsettled

MIAMI GARDENS — Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle, who received treatment for hamstring ailments Thursday but was a full participant in Friday’s practice, is expected to play Sunday against Atlanta. Still, anything that slows Waddle deals...

Health insurance sticker shock begins as shutdown battle over subsidies rages Millions of Americans are already seeing their health insurance costs soar for 2026 as Congress remains deadlocked over extending COVID-19-era subsidies for premiums. Read…

Millions of Americans are already seeing their health insurance costs soar for 2026 as Congress remains deadlocked over extending covid-era subsidies for premiums. The bitter fight sparked a government shutdown at the start of October. Democrats...

Fiancée of man who died during Smyrna traffic stop wants answers in case

The incident happened at Concord Road and McLinden Ave. Friday morning. SMYRNA, Ga. — Smyrna Police said the Cobb County Medical Examiner's Office has determined a man who died during a traffic stop on Friday died from "self-inflicted" injuries....

IDWeek 2025: omadacycline reduces bacterial burden in NTM pulmonary disease

At IDWeek 2025, (the joint annual meeting of the Infectious Diseases Society of America, the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America, the HIV Medicine Association, the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society and the Society of Infectious...

ICE Recruits Are Failing Background Checks, Drug Tests, Fitness Standards, & Open-Book Exams

People may know that the Trump administration is seeking to hire and train 10,000 new Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents by the end of the year to carry out an openly racist mass deportation agenda. The Big, Ugly Bill that passed in July...

I'm a Financial Pro: This Is How You Can Guide Your Heirs Through the Great Wealth Transfer

By 2048, a record-breaking $124 trillion could pass from an older to a younger generations in what has been dubbed the Great Wealth Transfer — with significant implications for the U.S. economy. But the mechanics of this transfer within individual...

Innovative Healthcare Tool Enhances Accuracy of Outbreak Forecasts

Predicting the trajectory of an epidemic has long been one of epidemiology’s most daunting challenges. Healthcare systems depend on these forecasts to prepare for surges in cases that could overwhelm hospitals and strain resources. Yet, the...