New stroke prevention guidelines released by American Stroke Association
The in the American Stroke Association's first update in a decade, experts focused on women’s health and lifestyle habits.
Coweta County woman marks 5 years breast cancer-free after positive BRCA gene test
April Carroll was first a patient, and then a volunteer instructor, at The Thomas F. Chapman Family Cancer Wellness Center at Piedmont Newnan Hospital. She is celebrating her five-year anniversary of being cancer-free.
'Walking pneumonia' cases on the rise in young children: What to know
The CDC is tracking a notable rise in "walking pneumonia" and acute bronchitis cases in young children.
Family of veteran killed at Atlanta VA hospital reacts to body cam video
John Smith was experiencing a mental health crisis at the Atlanta VA Medical Center in Decatur, and was armed with a knife, when an officer shot him in January.
Mother champions awareness of pulmonary embolisms in young athletes
A Cobb County mother is working to raise awareness about pulmonary embolisms after hearing the story of a Denmark High School football star.
DA finds officer justified in fatal shooting of veteran at Atlanta VA hospital
DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston has announced her decision not to charge the officer involved in the Jan. 29 fatal shooting of John Robert Smith Jr., 58, at the Atlanta VA Medical Center on Clairmont Road.
Election stress disorder is real. Here's how to cope with 3 weeks to go
With less than three weeks until Election Day, the Kamala Harris-Donald Trump news blitz can be a lot to handle. Here’s how experts say you can counter election anxiety.
Arizona's famous 'Thanksgiving Grandma,' Wanda Dench diagnosed with cancer
Arizona's Thanksgiving Grandma, Wanda Dench, known for her bond with Jamal Hinton from a misdirected text, revealed her breast cancer diagnosis on social media on October 16.
Protesters want Kellogg to remove artificial colors from Froot Loops, other cereals
Activists rally outside WK Kellogg Co. headquarters, urging the company to remove artificial dyes and preservatives from popular cereals like Froot Loops, citing health concerns.
Rockdale County BioLab opens assistance center for residents after chemical fire
The Rockdale County BioLab opened a new community assistance center in Conyers on Tuesday to support local residents impacted by the chemical fire at their facility last month.
A decade after Ebola, Emory launches lab to study virus transmission on PPE
Ten years after Emory University treated the first patients with the Ebola virus in the U.S., the team behind that critical care is opening a new lab to further study how to prevent the spread of deadly viruses in healthcare settings.
Can video games improve your sleep? Here's what the research shows
A study explores the effects of video games on adult sleep. It reveals that casual gaming may improve sleep quality, while excessive gaming and certain game types can disrupt sleep.
Demi Moore says ex Bruce Willis is in 'stable' health as he battles dementia
Demi Moore gave an update on ex-husband Bruce Willis' health while accepting an award at the 2024 Hamptons International Film Festival.
Family struggles to bring 'hero' father home after falling sick on European cruise
A Colorado family is working to bring their father back to the U.S. after he fell seriously ill during a European cruise.
CDC releases list of 2024's least sanitary cruise ships: Have you been on one?
The Vessel Sanitation Program with the CDC selects and inspects cruise ships at random if they have a foreign itinerary, a U.S. port and more than 13 passengers.
Denmark High football star could save dozens with heroic organ donation
On Saturday, family, friends, and Northside Gwinnett Hospital staff honored a Denmark High School football player who died from a pulmonary embolism earlier this week. 17-year-old Finley Kruchten was honored with a hero walk after his family decided to donate his organs to help dozens of others.
Whooping cough cases up more than 340% over this time last year
Cases fell sharply during the COVID-19 pandemic, and are back on the rise now. Here's what to know about whooping cough and the Tdap and DTaP vaccines.
Ryan Seacrest opens studio at new Arthur M. Blank Hospital in Atlanta
The new Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Arthur M. Blank Hospital, celebrated a special addition Friday thanks to Georgia native and TV host Ryan Seacrest.
Pilot gets life-saving bone marrow transplant: 'God works in his own way’
Jack Miller, a commercial pilot, vividly recalls January 2020 as if it were yesterday, especially the day he fell gravely ill.
Hurricane Milton uncovers lost wedding ring after nearly a decade
After a challenging few days, Palm Coast couple Laura and Basil Yorio found a surprising silver lining following their evacuation from Hurricane Milton.