Health misinformation spreads fast, and is hard to forget
There’s a lot of bad health information out there and presenting the facts doesn’t always successfully counter it. In response, experts discuss how to convey messages more effectively.
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App for people in recovery is inspired by grief and hope
A Georgia resident is developing a mobile wellness app that targets college students in recovery for substance abuse. Here’s how she hopes to succeed in a market saturated with health apps.
UGA researchers are working on a universal flu shot. But what does that mean?
A team of University of Georgia researchers will receive millions to develop a universal flu shot. But the term universal, doesn’t mean what many may think it does.
Market in pre-owned diabetic strips worries experts
Companies like Amazon are buying diabetic patients’ extra glucose test strips to sell secondhand causing experts to worry about quality assurance for secondhand buyers.
Beyond clinical care: Helping the whole cancer patient
Newly diagnosed cancer patients have a lot to consider as they embark on the road to recovery— from the daunting array of treatment options, to depression and financial woes.