Q: An acquaintance tells me that he heard on TV several days ago that the CDC is urging everyone born between 1945 and 1965 to be tested for a disease. Do you have more information about this?
—Elmer K. Miller, Cumming
A: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends people born between 1945 and 1965 to be tested for the hepatitis C virus. The CDC said in a recent news release that Baby Boomers account for more than 75 percent of all American adults living with the virus, which can cause liver diseases, including cancer. The CDC stated detection and new medication can cure up to 75 percent of infections, according to the release. Hepatitis C can damage the liver for years with few symptoms, the release stated. Baby Boomers are five times more likely to be infected than other adults and the CDC decided to recommend testing after the number of Americans who died from diseases related to hepatitis C nearly doubled from 1999-2007, The Associated Press reported.
Q: Can you tell me why construction was halted on the Zaxby's that is being built near Lowe's at Peachtree and Johnson Ferry Roads north of Brookhaven?
—Elgin Aeschliman, Atlanta
A: Construction on that Zaxby's location was delayed due to an "unforeseen issue" that was out of the company's control, a company spokeswoman told Q&A on the News in an email. She wrote that everything is ready to "continue with construction," and the restaurant plans to open in October.
Andy Johnston wrote this column. Do you have a question about the news? We'll try to get the answer. Call 404-222-2002 or email q&a@ajc.com (include name, phone and city).
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