Health

Be prepared! A joint update from the American Heart Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics details the latest guidelines for resuscitation following drowning.

Georgia’s already struggling health care system could take a serious hit if proposed federal budget cuts slash Medicaid and ACA funding, leaving thousands more uninsured and pushing the state even further behind the rest of the nation.

From boosting your mood to strengthening your bones, a daily walk offers a myriad of health advantages. This article dives into how just 20 minutes of walking can transform your well-being, a message being spread by Statesboro Chiropractic & Wellness Center.

Your first aid kit might be doing more harm than good. Discover the modern science behind wound care and the essential items needed to promote healing and prevent infection, according to wound care experts.

With a record number of participating locations, Walgreens and KFF are making it easier than ever to get tested for HIV and STDs. Free testing will be available in more than 575 Walgreens stores, including the Statesboro store.

EGRMC has named its top performers for the year, recognizing individuals who have gone above and beyond in their commitment to patient care and hospital operations.

As temperatures climb, Dr. Brian Deloach of East Georgia Medical Group encourages people of all ages and fitness levels to take advantage of swimming’s low-impact, full-body benefits to improve cardiovascular health, muscle tone, flexibility, mood, and sleep.

State legislators convened in Gainesville to hear that rural Georgia faces a cancer care emergency, as small providers struggle with insurer reimbursement, rising expenses, and transportation hurdles, leaving many patients without timely screening or treatment.

The High School Summer Pass program offers teenagers age 14-19 the opportunity to work out for free at any of their over 2,700 locations in the U.S. and Canada from June 1 to August 31. Now in its fifth year, the program aims to promote youth health and wellness during the summer months, supported by findings that exercise improves teens' mental well-being and helps combat the summer fitness slump.

As summer approaches, the American Red Cross is urging families to stay safe around water by getting “water smart” through swim lessons, safety education, and critical drowning prevention strategies.