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ASK THE DOCTORS: Xylitol's Effect on the Heart
12+ hour, 15+ min ago (254+ words) ASK THE DOCTORS: Xylitol's Effect on the Heart'Marietta Daily Journal Dear Doctors: I read your column about dry mouth One of the recommendations was to use gum or candy that has been sweetened with xylitol I was surprised because I…...
Bracing for Allergy Season: What Doctors Want You to Know
3+ hour, 46+ min ago (329+ words) Pollen on the hood of a Wellstar staffer's vehicle. As temperatures rise and spring approaches, so does allergy season " and experts say it's arriving earlier and lasting longer than in years past. Trees are already releasing pollen across the region,…...
Cobb County Restaurant Health Inspections – 03/12/2026
15+ hour, 15+ min ago (354+ words) Cobb County Restaurant Health Inspections " 03/12/2026Marietta Daily Journal The Georgia Department of Public Health conducted food service inspections in Cobb County on 03/12/2026 The following 20 establishments were inspected." Grade U (Failing) = below 70 " |" " Grade C = 7079 " |" " Grade B = 8089 " |" " Grade A = 90100" FAILING (below 70) " 1 locationCORN HOUSE,…...
Impact Now CDC, HEALing Community Health Center sign memorandum at Greater Community Church
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (355+ words) MARIETTA " Impact Now Community Development Corporation and HEALing Community Health Center formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding on March 7 at a community health interest meeting hosted in the Fellowship Hall of Greater Community Church of God in Christ. The event…...
East Cobb preschool rallies around teacher battling cancer
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (218+ words) Teachers, children and their families at Primrose School of East Cobb at Sprayberry came together to support and raise money for teacher Ms. Megan during her breast cancer treatment. Ms. Megan of Primrose School of East Cobb at Sprayberry ringing…...
Health experts highlight laughter’s role in stress relief
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (589+ words) Many people still assume laughter needs perfect timing or a big punchline, but in reality, most days already offer a reason to smile if they pause long enough to notice it. A quick joke, a shared story or a light…...
MARK HUFFMAN: Why Physician Involvement in Organized Medicine Still Matters
6+ day, 8+ hour ago (746+ words) MARK HUFFMAN: Why Physician Involvement in Organized Medicine Still Matters'Marietta Daily Journal Most physicians spend their days focused where they should be " on patients. Yet many of the forces shaping how we care for those patients originate far beyond the…...
Greater Community Church launches health care initiative with Healing Community Health, Inc.
6+ day, 21+ hour ago (190+ words) MARIETTA " Greater Community Church of God in Christ, in coordination with Healing Community Health, Inc., will hold an interest meeting for the Greater Atlanta area focusing on the issue of Affordable Healthcare. The initiative is called "Impact Now." The meeting…...
SCOTT FREY: Congress Must Lock in New Medicare Payment Option
1+ week, 8+ hour ago (569+ words) Last year, Medicare added a new option that could improve the mental, physical and financial health of tens of millions of seniors. However, few beneficiaries have signed up for the program because most don't know it exists. It's up to…...
A Cobb restaurant’s latest health score raises concerns
1+ week, 6+ hour ago (270+ words) Rose & Crown " which serves American classics like burgers and wings as well as upscale dining from caviar to oysters " scored a 76 out of 100 on its routine health inspection. The restaurant is located off of Powers Ferry Road south of Windy…...