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Understanding compartment syndrome: The condition behind Lindsey Vonn’s injury
1+ hour, 34+ min ago (400+ words) After news that Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn could have lost her leg after her horrific crash, some may be wondering what is the condition which could have necessitated the amputation of her leg " compartment syndrome. According to the American Academy…...
UGA School of Medicine opens recruitment applications for 1st year of program
1+ day, 43+ min ago (202+ words) ATHENS, Ga. " The University of Georgia School of Medicine is officially opening for business. Applications are now open for recruitment of the university's first class of medical school students. According to the university, the new program was officially given preliminary…...
Measles case reported in Georgia
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (285+ words) ATLANTA " The Georgia Department of Health reported a new measles case on Sunday, the second reported in the state this year. The case comes from an unvaccinated Bryan County resident. Bryan County is near Savannah. The individual has no history…...
Disney star Christy Carlson Romano reveals positive cancer screening
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (325+ words) Even Stevens" actress Christy Carlson Romano revealed in a social media post that she had tested positive in a cancer screening. Romano, 41, who voiced the lead character in the Disney Channel animated series Kim Possible," shared an Instagram video on…...
Recall alert: 211K children’s sleepwear recalled
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (125+ words) Meijer recalled more than 211,000 pieces of children's sleepwear for violating flammability standards. The Consumer Product Safety Commission said the Meijer one-piece footed sleepwear came in 12-, 18- and 24-month sizes and were branded with either MCS or Lullaby Lane. The following designs…...
Seabird with fishhook in beak pecks at hospital door for assistance
5+ day, 2+ hour ago (187+ words) A common European seabird had an uncommon reaction outside of a hospital's emergency room door, and with good reason -- it had a triple fishhook stuck in its beak. A cormorant was pecking at the glass door of the Klinikum Links…...
Recall alert: 6K packages of M&Ms recalled; repackaged for promotions
6+ day, 7+ hour ago (287+ words) Thousands of M&Ms that had been repackaged have been recalled due to undeclared allergens. The bite-sized candies had been repackaged for promotions for several companies in 20 states, the Food and Drug Administration said. There were two types of repackaging....
Recall alert: Nearly 650K pounds of tater tots recalled due to potential plastic contamination
6+ day, 21+ hour ago (217+ words) The Food and Drug Administration has announced the Class II recall of tater tots made by McCain Foods. Two brands are part of the recall: Ore-Ida and Sonic. The tater tots were not for typical consumer purchase, but were instead…...
Georgia pharmacists could provide HIV preventions, treatments without doctor if new bill passes
6+ day, 23+ hour ago (286+ words) ATLANTA " A bill working its way through the Georgia legislature would allow pharmacists to distribute medications meant to prevent infections of the human immuno-deficiency virus. Senate Bill 195 would let pharmacists dispense what are known as preexposure prophylaxis and postexposure prophylaxis…...
Free vet care offered at end of February in 2 metro Atlanta communities
1+ week, 5+ hour ago (180+ words) DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. " LifeLine Animal Project announced their Healthy Pet events would return to DeKalb and Fulton counties in the spring. According to the organization, which operates animal control services in both counties, the Spring 2026 events will begin on Feb....