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New therapy for scleroderma

Posted: 02/19/2020 - In mild cases, scleroderma causes areas of hardened skin. But in severe cases, it can also cause deadly hardening of internal organs like the lungs.

Roach infestation closes Georgia university’s student center

Posted: 02/16/2020 - Student complaints of being served moldy bread and finding bugs in mac and cheese at a campus food court led Savannah State University to close its student center, where health inspectors later reported finding “many dead roaches” in the kitchen.

Health advisory issued for Withlacoochee River due to possible bacterial contamination

Posted: 02/11/2020 - The Florida Department of Health in Hamilton and Madison counties issued a joint health advisory Tuesday to residents near the Withlacoochee River in North Florida.

Unknowns of the new virus make global quarantines a struggle

Updated: 02/05/2020 - Health authorities are scrambling to halt the spread of a new virus that has killed hundreds in China. But with important details about the illness and how it spreads still unknown, officials and medical personnel are struggling.

New app designed to help patients, family navigate Tallahassee Memorial

Updated: 01/31/2020 - Tallahassee Memorial Hospital is launching a new app to help folks find their way around the growing hospital campus.

The science behind sleeping positions

Posted: 01/30/2020 - Do you sleep on your stomach, back or on your side? Which way is best? Some sleeping positions offer more benefits than others.

Florida students and teachers cleared for Coronavirus, able to return to school

Posted: 01/30/2020 - A message from the school said the families were informed Thursday morning and hope the students could be in class as soon as possible.

FSU suspending all travel to China due to coronavirus outbreak

Updated: 01/29/2020 - Florida State University has announced a suspension of travel to all parts of China.

DPH: Five confirmed flu-related deaths in South Ga.

Posted: 01/23/2020 - The Georgia Department of Public Health has confirmed five flu-related deaths between the South Health District and the Southwest Health District, which covers 24 South Georgia counties.

New study gives tips to stop spreading sickness at the workplace

Posted: 01/13/2020 - It's that time of year when going to work can come with a health risk.