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GLP-1 drugs have been extremely effective with weight loss.
October 29, 2025, 10:35 am
Coming Off GLP-1: Does the Magic End?
Dietitian Cheryl Orlansky overviews the 10 to 20 percent weight loss medication “tool” and the possibility of moving forward on reduced dosages.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
More than 63 million Americans are caregivers, according to a recent study.
October 16, 2025, 10:41 am
New Mindful Caregiving Book Emphasizes Self-Care
Nancy Kriseman’s new edition of her advice for caregivers teaches how to live with the demands of others.
By Bob Bahr
So far, this year measles case are up 180 percent over last year.
August 13, 2025, 10:37 am
The Measles is Making a Comeback
More cases have been reported this year than at any time since 2000 when the disease was declared to have been eradicated in the United States.
By Bob Bahr
The EarliTec device can help diagnose. autism in children as young as 16 months.
November 13, 2024, 12:26 pm
Eye Tests Promise Hope for Early Autism Diagnosis
Researchers at the Marcus Autism Center and at the University of California believe eye tests can be an important diagnostic tool.
By Bob Bahr
Dr. Barbara Lopes Cardozo was, for many years, a psychiatrist working for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
March 13, 2024, 11:46 am
Daughter of Holocaust Survivors Opens Clinic
Longtime psychiatrist becomes an advocate for the nontraditional treatments of acupuncture.
By Bob Bahr
Latest statistics indicate that half of all lifetime mental illness issues develop in the first 14 years of life.
December 27, 2023, 10:52 am
Blank Family Foundation Gives $8M For Mental Health
Series of grants is aimed at boosting programs for young people nationally and locally.
By Bob Bahr
This screenshot, taken from a CNN telecast and posted to Twitter, shows the crime scene outside of Dr. Scott Kleber’s medical office in Midtown.
December 27, 2023, 10:44 am
YIR: Midtown Shooting Affects Jewish Atlanta
One killed and four injured in tragic scene in Midtown Atlanta.
By Compiled by AJT staff
CDC director Dr. Mandy Cohen still sees the COVID virus as a major culprit in driving respiratory disease this winter.
December 13, 2023, 1:18 pm
Respiratory Diseases are on the Rise Again
Studies by medical researchers and the CDC say we could face a winter season with numerous threats to our health.
By Bob Bahr
Atlanta Jewish Academy will host the Young Women in STEM Career Fair from 12 to 4 p.m., Nov. 5, on the AJA campus.
October 15, 2023, 12:09 pm
AJA to Host Young Women in STEM Event
The event will be held from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., Nov. 5 at Atlanta Jewish Academy.
By Sasha Heller
Dave Schechter
September 27, 2023, 11:59 am
COVID is Back from Vacation
A poll finds that half of Americans think the pandemic is over, few are masking, and other public health threats are considered greater.
By Dave Schechter
Dr. Mandy Cohen will take over as head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention from Dr. Rochelle Walensky.
June 28, 2023, 10:43 am
CDC Director Passes Torch to Dr. Cohen
President Joe Biden appointed Dr. Mandy Krauthamer Cohen, 44, to lead the Atlanta-headquartered Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
This screenshot, taken from a CNN telecast and posted to Twitter, shows the crime scene outside of Dr. Scott Kleber’s medical office in Midtown.
May 10, 2023, 10:26 am
Midtown Shooting Affects Jewish Atlanta
One killed and four injured in tragic scene in Midtown Atlanta.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
Jori Mendel, Atlanta Jewish Foundation chief foundation officer
April 12, 2023, 11:10 am
JF&CS Launches ‘Be Well Atlanta’ Initiative
$500,000 matching grant from The Zalik Foundation will support teen mental health and wellness initiative.
By Debbie Diamond
Arthur Blank, shown at right, has been a financial supporter of the University of Georgia
April 12, 2023, 10:19 am
Blank Gifts $1M to UGA for Substance Abuse Program
University of Georgia’s Fontaine Center in Athens will use the donation to expand existing programs to help drug and alcohol misuse.
By Bob Bahr
“In the City Camp has mandated that all age-eligible summer campers, staff and invited guests must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.”
December 22, 2022, 10:53 am
2022 YIR: Camps Require COVID Vaccination
Dave follows up his article from earlier this year asking whether COVID vaccinations should be required for summer camps.
By Dave Schechter
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