Health

VA dietitian receives state award

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 22 Mar 2023 · Comments Off on VA dietitian receives state award

Valerie Lively’s commitment to helping veterans eat healthier earned her a top award.

New lifesaving equipment available to Columbia County paramedics        

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 13 Mar 2023 · Comments Off on New lifesaving equipment available to Columbia County paramedics        

Columbia County Fire Rescue has new lifesaving equipment on its vehicles.

AirCare hangar dedicated Thursday

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 23 Feb 2023 · Comments Off on AirCare hangar dedicated Thursday

AirCare One has a new home at Augusta Regional Airport as officials dedicated a new hangar Feb. 23.

Medical college research on stress-induced depression shows promise for new treatments

By Special To Augusta Good News · 25 Jan 2023 · Comments Off on Medical college research on stress-induced depression shows promise for new treatments

Researchers at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University are studying how stress leads to depression and are hopeful their findings may lead to better treatment options.

Medical college study focuses on optical genome mapping to help blood cancer patients

By Special To Augusta Good News · 20 Jan 2023 · Comments Off on Medical college study focuses on optical genome mapping to help blood cancer patients

Researchers at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University are studying how optical genome mapping can be used to help patients with blood cancers.

Million dollar grant to be used to research questions related to rejection in organ donations

By Special To Augusta Good News · 13 Jan 2023 · Comments Off on Million dollar grant to be used to research questions related to rejection in organ donations

Medical College of Georgia scientists are researching the complexities of organ donation and the body’s rejection response.

One woman’s journey resulted in more than weight loss

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 10 Jan 2023 · Comments Off on One woman’s journey resulted in more than weight loss

Tonya Eller just wanted to have more energy and feel better. Not only did she lose 80 pounds, but she gained more than she could’ve imagined.

Have a plan, get support to achieve New Year’s resolutions, experts say

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 10 Jan 2023 · Comments Off on Have a plan, get support to achieve New Year’s resolutions, experts say

Most people quit their New Year’s Resolutions the second Friday in January; however, goals can be reached with some planning and a little help from friends.

Research finds blood pressure drug holds promise for treating those with PTSD

By Special To Augusta Good News · 06 Jan 2023 · Comments Off on Research finds blood pressure drug holds promise for treating those with PTSD

Medical College of Georgia scientists have new evidence that a blood pressure drug can help with the treatment of PTSD.

Alzheimer’s day program to expand its services

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 05 Jan 2023 · Comments Off on Alzheimer’s day program to expand its services

Via Cognitive Health, formerly known as the Jud C. Hickey Center for Alzheimer’s Care, will be moving into a new space in 2024.

Press On Fund to make final donation in $1 million pledge

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 30 Dec 2022 · 1

The Press On Fund’s final installment in a $1 million, four-year pledge is slated for January 2023.

Augusta University scientists explore links between antibiotic and type 1 diabetes

By Special To Augusta Good News · 23 Dec 2022 · Comments Off on Augusta University scientists explore links between antibiotic and type 1 diabetes

Augusta University researchers are studying how the antibodies formed by the drug gentamicin appear to increase the risk of type 1 diabetes in children who are already genetically at risk for the disease.

Researcher studies protective elements of subcutaneous fat

By Special To Augusta Good News · 17 Dec 2022 · Comments Off on Researcher studies protective elements of subcutaneous fat

An Augusta University researcher is studying the link between subcutaneous fat in women and how it protects them against brain inflammation at least until menopause.