Everyday People Matter
A new drug that works in a different way to treat chronic lower back pain is welcome news for thousands of Georgians who struggle with chronic pain. A recent study found that Tanezumab, a nonopioid pain medication, works by inhibiting the nerve growth factor, a...
Debilitating, chronic pain can be a basis for a claim for Social Security disability benefits. New studies show that more middle-aged Americans are living with chronic pain. According to a new study, pain in middle-aged Americans seems to surface much earlier in...
When a person suffers from a medical condition that prevents him/her from going to work, then that person may be eligible for Social Security disability benefits. However, it is not just the disabled worker who is eligible for benefits. In some cases, the family...
This morning on Election Day, I was listening to this powerful NPR podcast about Frederick Douglass and the sacred right to vote. Douglass, as everyone probably knows, was a fugitive slave who became a prominent orator, author and activist in the anti-slavery...
October is Spina Bifida Awareness Month. This designation hopes to raise public awareness about this disorder which impacts the spine and neurological system. Spina bifida is a congenital condition that can result in a number of symptoms that involve the spinal cord,...
The liver is one of the hardest working organs in the human body, performing as many as 200 important bodily functions every day. Any conditions or disorders concerning the liver can lead to symptoms that make it very difficult for a person to lead a productive life....
Healthcare: This administration has a case pending in federal court right now to repeal the Affordable Care Act. On June 25, 2020, the Trump Administration through the Department of Justice asked the Supreme Court to repeal the Affordable Care Act. This case is...
Rehabilitation and therapy services are crucial for stroke survivors who benefit significantly from these therapies. During the pandemic, many Americans who suffered a stroke were unable to access the rehab services that they required. The pandemic disrupted access to...
Early voting in Georgia runs from today, October 12 to Friday, October 30th. Where do find out where to vote: Dates and hours may vary based on where you live. You can locate where to vote by logging into your My Voter Page . There are you can find early voting...
It’s Pink October, or National Breast Cancer Awareness Month again, and time to remind ourselves and everyone around, that breast cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting women. If you or a loved one have recently been diagnosed with breast cancer, there’s...