THOMASVILLE, Ga. - Thomas County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man on multiple drug charges after it was discovered that he was using a pill press to make fake Xanax, according to WALB. According to the…
Hepatitis C cures still fail to reach majority…
ATLANTA - Even after the Hepatitis C breakthrough treatments, a majority of Americans still not have been cured according to a CDC report. Release: A new CDC report suggests the majority of people with hepatitis…
Lowndes EMA shares heat safety tips ahead of…
LOWNDES CO. - The Lowndes County Emergency Management Agency and Georgia DPH shares heat safety tips ahead of extreme temps. Release: Extreme temperatures are expected to impact our region this week, with heat indices near,…
E-cigarette sales increase with popularity climbing among youth
ATLANTA - E-cigarette sales have climbed during 2020-2022 increasing the number of brands of disposable devices and flavors. Release: A study released found that overall e-cigarette monthly unit sales increased by 46.6%—from 15.5 million units in January…
HIV declines among young people
ATLANTA - HIV infections have declined among young people and drives the overall decrease in new infections. Release: Estimated annual new HIV infections were 12% lower in 2021 compared to 2017—dropping from about 36,500 infections…
CDC Director departs agency in June
ATLANTA - The CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky announces intentions to depart the agency at the end of June. Release: CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky announced her intent to depart the agency at the end…
General Mills issues Gold Medal Flour recall
ATLANTA - General Mills has issued a nationwide recall of Gold Medal Bleached and Unbleached All-Purpose Flour. Release: On April 28, 2023, General Mills voluntarily issued a nationwide recall of 2-pound, 5-pound, and 10-pound bags of Gold…
CDC encourages firefighters to join national cancer registry
ATLANTA - NIOSH launches the National Firefighter Registry for Cancer to understand and reduce cancer in the fire service. Release: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), through its National Institute for Occupational Safety…
CDC simplifies COVID-19 vaccine for higher risk people
ATLANTA - The CDC simplifies COVID-19 vaccine recommendations to allow more flexibility for higher risk people. Release: Following FDA regulatory action, CDC has taken steps to simplify COVID-19 vaccine recommendations and allow more flexibility for…