Category: Health

Archbold Memorial Hospital in Thomasville has earned a place among Georgia’s best large hospitals once again, receiving recognition from Georgia Trend Magazine for quality, safety, and patient satisfaction. The hospital is one of only three top-ranked large facilities located south of Macon, underscoring a growing reputation for excellence outside the state’s biggest medical markets. Prestigious Ranking Highlights Years of Consistent Performance Georgia Trend defines a large hospital as one with…

Non-stick pans may feel like the easiest tool in the kitchen, but new advice from a leading gastrointestinal surgeon suggests the convenience comes with serious hazards when overheated or damaged. A Cooking Staple With a Hidden Chemical Story Modern kitchens almost always include at least one non-stick pan.They’re easy, quick to clean, and keep food from gluing itself to the surface. But beneath that smooth black coating lies a chemical…

Eggs have long been a part of breakfast tables — easy to cook, packed with protein, and cheap. But for people worried about cholesterol, they’ve always sparked anxiety. Now, leading doctors from Apollo Hospitals are laying out updated “egg rules” for people with high cholesterol and heart risk, and the advice might surprise you. The Changing View on Eggs and Heart Health Back in the day, eggs were treated almost…

In a touching story from Atlanta, new mother Victoria Harris vanished while pregnant and battling severe mental illness, only to be found and give birth to her daughter on September 27, 2025. Now receiving vital psychiatric care, Harris named her baby Hope, symbolizing the family’s resilience amid Georgia’s strained but evolving mental healthcare system. A Pregnant Woman’s Sudden Disappearance Victoria Harris went missing in May 2025, deep in the grip…

Georgia officials have lifted the control zone around a Gordon County poultry farm after confirming no new bird flu cases through widespread testing. This move comes nearly a month after highly pathogenic avian influenza hit a commercial operation, leading to the culling of about 140,000 chickens and strict quarantine rules. Details of the Outbreak and Response State agriculture leaders announced the end of the control area on November 17, 2025,…

A lesser-known eating plan called the Portfolio Diet is gaining attention for its power to reduce bad cholesterol levels. Recent studies in 2025 show this plant-based approach can match statin drugs in lowering LDL cholesterol, offering a natural way to support heart health. This diet combines specific foods like nuts, soy, and fiber-rich options to fight high cholesterol. Developed over two decades ago, it now has fresh backing from research…

New research reveals that walking as few as 3,000 steps each day may slow cognitive decline in older adults at risk for Alzheimer’s disease. This finding, from a major study tracking hundreds of people over nearly a decade, shows modest daily activity could add years of clearer thinking without needing intense workouts. Study Highlights Key Step Counts for Brain Health Scientists followed almost 300 adults aged 50 to 90 for…

Georgia officials confirmed a new case of highly pathogenic avian influenza at a commercial poultry farm in Gordon County on October 25, 2025. This marks the third outbreak in the state this year, affecting 140,000 broiler chickens and prompting swift action to contain the spread. Details of the Latest Outbreak The farm operator spotted signs of illness in the flock on Wednesday and alerted the Georgia Poultry Laboratory Network the…

Hyderabad’s AIG Hospitals has launched a new pharmacogenomics test that helps doctors pick the right medicines based on a person’s genes. This affordable tool, priced at just 5,000 rupees, aims to improve treatment outcomes and cut side effects for patients across India. What the New Test Offers This genetic test looks at how a person’s body processes common drugs. It covers treatments for heart issues, diabetes, cancer, stomach problems, brain…

New research shows that mRNA COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna can help some cancer patients live longer when combined with immunotherapy drugs. This finding, published on October 22, 2025, in the journal Nature, comes from studies at MD Anderson Cancer Center and the University of Florida, where patients with advanced lung or skin cancer saw big survival gains if they got the vaccine within 100 days of starting treatment.…