'Reason my son is alive': Atlanta mother praises officer shot during crisis
A mother is speaking out after her son opened fire inside their southwest Atlanta home Monday, shooting an Atlanta police officer and another woman.
A mother is speaking out after her son opened fire inside their southwest Atlanta home Monday, shooting an Atlanta police officer and another woman.
FDA authorizes robotic blood draw device: ‘First-of-its-kind’
A first-of-its-kind robotic device can now autonomously draw blood from patients, following authorization from the FDA. Here’s how it works.
A first-of-its-kind robotic device can now autonomously draw blood from patients, following authorization from the FDA. Here’s how it works.
Cancer risk may be higher for people with one particular type of job
People who fly for a living could face a higher risk of certain types of cancers, a new Harvard study suggests.
People who fly for a living could face a higher risk of certain types of cancers, a new Harvard study suggests.
Former Fauci adviser pleads guilty to concealing COVID records
A former adviser to Dr. Anthony Fauci pleaded guilty this week to conspiring to conceal public records linked to grant research funding and the COVID-19 pandemic.
A former adviser to Dr. Anthony Fauci pleaded guilty this week to conspiring to conceal public records linked to grant research funding and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Moderna cancer vaccine cuts melanoma risk in breakthrough trial, shares surge 160%
Moderna and Merck reported promising late-stage trial results for their personalized mRNA cancer vaccine, which lowered the risk of melanoma.
Moderna and Merck reported promising late-stage trial results for their personalized mRNA cancer vaccine, which lowered the risk of melanoma.
CDC reporting nearly 16,000 total cyclosporiasis cases
Health officials are investigating multiple clusters of a nationwide Cyclospora outbreak that has sickened thousands and sent hundreds of people to the hospital.
Health officials are investigating multiple clusters of a nationwide Cyclospora outbreak that has sickened thousands and sent hundreds of people to the hospital.
Popular daily drinking habit could nearly triple risk of stomach cancer, major study finds
A popular daily drinking habit could be linked to a significantly higher risk of stomach cancer, according to a new study from Mass General Brigham.
A popular daily drinking habit could be linked to a significantly higher risk of stomach cancer, according to a new study from Mass General Brigham.
Colombia earthquake: Decatur students collect 800 N95 masks
Over 800 N95 masks were collected by Decatur students to support emergency workers following a powerful earthquake in Colombia.
Over 800 N95 masks were collected by Decatur students to support emergency workers following a powerful earthquake in Colombia.
Unvaccinated metro Atlanta resident diagnoses with measles
Georgia health officials have confirmed a case of measles in an unvaccinated metro Atlanta resident who has no reported travel history or known exposure.
Georgia health officials have confirmed a case of measles in an unvaccinated metro Atlanta resident who has no reported travel history or known exposure.
More mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus in DeKalb County
More mosquitoes have tested positive for the West Nile virus in DeKalb County, health officials announced Tuesday.
More mosquitoes have tested positive for the West Nile virus in DeKalb County, health officials announced Tuesday.
Cancer treatment delays surge across US as doctor warns system ‘needs fixing immediately’
Average wait times from diagnosis to first treatment grew by more than 10 days across all six cancer types studied.
Average wait times from diagnosis to first treatment grew by more than 10 days across all six cancer types studied.
Vaccination rates for US students entering kindergarten fall as exemptions climb to a new high
Vaccination rates for U.S. children entering kindergarten during the 2025-2026 school year decreased according to new data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), with vaccination exemptions hitting a record high.
Vaccination rates for U.S. children entering kindergarten during the 2025-2026 school year decreased according to new data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), with vaccination exemptions hitting a record high.
Atlanta baby returns home after 307 days in hospital following heart transplant
A 10-month-old girl returned home after spending 307 days in the hospital and undergoing a successful heart transplant procedure.
A 10-month-old girl returned home after spending 307 days in the hospital and undergoing a successful heart transplant procedure.
West Nile Virus found in 4 DeKalb mosquito traps
Health officials confirmed four additional surveillance traps in DeKalb County collected mosquitoes infected with West Nile Virus.
Health officials confirmed four additional surveillance traps in DeKalb County collected mosquitoes infected with West Nile Virus.
GLP-1 drugs show promise in treating common hormonal disorder
Researchers are investigating whether GLP-1 medications might double as an effective new treatment for the hormonal disorder PMOS.
Researchers are investigating whether GLP-1 medications might double as an effective new treatment for the hormonal disorder PMOS.
Maine and Massachusetts added to multistate Cyclospora outbreak
Maine and Massachusetts have become the latest states impacted by a growing nationwide Cyclospora outbreak that has now sickened more than 9,000 people, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
Maine and Massachusetts have become the latest states impacted by a growing nationwide Cyclospora outbreak that has now sickened more than 9,000 people, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
VA launches clinical trial of psilocybin to treat veterans suffering from depression, PTSD
The VA launched a clinical trial testing psilocybin for veterans with treatment-resistant depression.
The VA launched a clinical trial testing psilocybin for veterans with treatment-resistant depression.
Nearly half of Georgia counties are maternity care deserts
Nearly 44% of Georgia counties are maternity care deserts, affecting about 158,000 women and 10,000 births each year.
Nearly 44% of Georgia counties are maternity care deserts, affecting about 158,000 women and 10,000 births each year.
Trump vaccine plan could bring decades-old shot and higher costs for families
President Donald Trump’s plan to overhaul childhood immunizations would require pharmaceutical companies to revert to a vaccine schedule while expanding manufacturing to boost vaccine production capacity.
President Donald Trump’s plan to overhaul childhood immunizations would require pharmaceutical companies to revert to a vaccine schedule while expanding manufacturing to boost vaccine production capacity.
Birth order linked to 150 health conditions in study of 10 million American siblings
Whether someone is the older or younger sibling may be linked to certain health outcomes later in life, according to a massive new study.
Whether someone is the older or younger sibling may be linked to certain health outcomes later in life, according to a massive new study.