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What is Jewish about Medical Marijuana?
By Robyn Spizman Gerson
Robyn Spizman remembers her late cousin, Mona Freedman Taft, who lobbied Georgia state lawmakers on behalf of patients seeking legal access to medical marijuana.
There’s not a cow in sight at this new $50-million-dollar plant in California, which can produce 400,000 lbs. a year.
January 17, 2022, 10:04 am
The Future of Meat
New techniques for producing real meat in a lab without much help from cows and chickens is moving closer to reality.
By Bob Bahr
Research in the United States and Israel points to the potential use of medical marijuana compounds in the treatment of autism.
January 17, 2022, 8:24 am
Autism Researchers See Promise in Medical Marijuana
Early studies find some optimism for the use of marijuana derivatives to provide help for families coping with the difficult condition.
By Bob Bahr
January 17, 2022, 8:23 am
What is Jewish about Medical Marijuana?
Robyn Spizman remembers her late cousin, Mona Freedman Taft, who lobbied Georgia state lawmakers on behalf of patients seeking legal access to medical marijuana.
By Robyn Spizman Gerson
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) noted a rise in anxiety diagnoses from 2020 to 2021.
January 17, 2022, 8:20 am
Are Anxiety and Depression Getting Worse?
National studies, therapists and affected individuals paint a perplexing picture of life in the age of the pandemic.
By Chana Shapiro
Healthcare professionals offer insight during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
January 13, 2021, 3:04 pm
What Medical Experts Wish We Knew
Seasoned Atlanta healthcare professionals offer insider tips including using technology wisely, keeping personal medical records and protecting against COVID.
By Robyn Spizman Gerson
Laura Temin explores alcoholism on a deeper level, and explains the impact of COVID-19 on alcoholism.
January 13, 2021, 3:04 pm
Therapist Puts New Face on Alcoholism
Roswell therapist Laura Temin explains how COVID and other factors impact alcohol abuse, and uses years of experience to promote recovery.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Dr. Joan Hader is an Atlanta native who treats both men and women. She challenged herself during training when her attending physician said, “Women don’t go into urology.”
January 13, 2021, 3:04 pm
Female Urologist is Rarity in Georgia
Atlanta doctor Joan Hader specializes in female urology, but 40 percent of her patients are male.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Dr. Barry Roseman
January 13, 2021, 2:56 pm
Breast Cancer Basics: Third In A Four-Part Series
When You Need A Breast Biopsy; Dr. Barry Roseman Offers Health Advice
By Dr. Barry Roseman
More than 50 percent of the survey respondents admitted to suffering from depression in the last six months.
November 27, 2020, 10:40 am
Mental Health Survey Finds Teens are Stressed
Teen-created survey learns how peers were impacted by the pandemic, the majority experiencing stress and anxiety, and their friends came to them seeking mental health help.
By Anna Levy
Photo courtesy of Winship Cancer Institute at Emory University / / Dr. Jonathon Cohen
November 24, 2020, 5:15 pm
Lymphoma Research at Winship Led by Dr. Jonathon B. Cohen
Armed with a family background in oncology, this former Camp Judaea camper is looking for effective cancer treatments at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University.
By Robyn Spizman Gerson
Photo credit Eliana Leader // Small class size allowed for safe individual instruction on the archery range.
November 24, 2020, 5:14 pm
Women’s Camp Getaway Continues
Camp Ramah Darom offers socially distanced activities, meticulously sanitized, including archery, yoga, art and hiking.
By Caryn Hanrahan
Using American Sign Language, Davis seventh grader Adam places his traced hands in a collage.
November 24, 2020, 5:14 pm
Art as Therapy
Visual arts provide an outlet for students to find comfort during the pandemic.
By Flora Rosefsky
Classes at Stellar Bodies are socially distanced. Each class participant works on individual Megaformer M3 models.
November 24, 2020, 5:14 pm
Stellar Bodies Opens in The Works
Amy Selig takes on the pandemic, opens third fitness studio, and offers wellness advice for mind and body to stay strong.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
This primary care physician meditates, detached from people around her.
November 24, 2020, 5:14 pm
Meditation for Doctors
Dr. Jill Wener helps physicians and other health professionals deal with constant stress, compounded by the COVID epidemic.
By Martine Tartour
Ryan Seacrest
November 24, 2020, 2:24 pm
Ryan Seacrest to Welcome Tower of Talent
Music Therapy program of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta benefits from 7th annual talent show.
By Robyn Spizman Gerson
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