Rabid fox captured in Griffin after attacking family dog
A rabid fox was captured in the Forest Hills Neighborhood area after attacking a pet dog on Springer Drive.
A rabid fox was captured in the Forest Hills Neighborhood area after attacking a pet dog on Springer Drive.
Eating 5 fruits and vegetables a day may not be enough for heart health, study finds
When it comes to eating fruits and vegetables for heart health, the choice of fruits and vegetables may be just as important as how many they eat, new research suggests.
When it comes to eating fruits and vegetables for heart health, the choice of fruits and vegetables may be just as important as how many they eat, new research suggests.
OB-GYN group issues first-ever vaccine recommendations
A leading OB-GYN organization is breaking from federal vaccine guidance. The new schedule aligns with prior recommendations, before changes were made under the Trump administration.
A leading OB-GYN organization is breaking from federal vaccine guidance. The new schedule aligns with prior recommendations, before changes were made under the Trump administration.
3 child Benadryl deaths spark renewed fears of dangerous social media trend
Three children have died in Connecticut after overdosing on diphenhydramine, commonly sold as Benadryl. Their deaths have renewed warnings about a social media challenge.
Three children have died in Connecticut after overdosing on diphenhydramine, commonly sold as Benadryl. Their deaths have renewed warnings about a social media challenge.
Study that finds no benefits from alcohol left out of US health guidelines
A study that looked at the health risks of alcohol was released independently this week, after the Trump administration omitted the findings from new U.S. dietary guidelines.
A study that looked at the health risks of alcohol was released independently this week, after the Trump administration omitted the findings from new U.S. dietary guidelines.
No streaks: US approves sunscreen ingredient used in Europe for over 25 years
Americans will soon be able to purchase a newly approved sunscreen ingredient that has been approved in Europe since the 20th century.
Americans will soon be able to purchase a newly approved sunscreen ingredient that has been approved in Europe since the 20th century.
Tyler Mane, X-Men star and former wrestler, reveals breast cancer diagnosis
Tyler Mane, who is best known for his role as Sabretooth in "X-Men," shared he has been diagnosed with breast cancer.
Tyler Mane, who is best known for his role as Sabretooth in "X-Men," shared he has been diagnosed with breast cancer.
Dr. Winawer discusses latest Ebola news
Emory University's Dr. Winawer joined Good Day Atlanta on Monday to discuss the rare strain of Ebola that is now impacting eastern Congo and Uganda.
Emory University's Dr. Winawer joined Good Day Atlanta on Monday to discuss the rare strain of Ebola that is now impacting eastern Congo and Uganda.
Scientists trigger sleep’s restorative effect in mice forced to stay awake
“Dolphins do something similar, sleeping with only one brain hemisphere at a time,” one researcher noted.
“Dolphins do something similar, sleeping with only one brain hemisphere at a time,” one researcher noted.
Popular summer destination ravaged by Lyme disease bets on radical new solution
MIT researchers are exploring a new strategy that may help reduce Lyme disease in a well-known summer travel destination. Here's what they're doing.
MIT researchers are exploring a new strategy that may help reduce Lyme disease in a well-known summer travel destination. Here's what they're doing.
This exercise habit may slash dementia risk and help you live longer, study finds
People who incorporate strength training into their weekly routines may be more likely to live longer, according to a new study.
People who incorporate strength training into their weekly routines may be more likely to live longer, according to a new study.
TrumpRx list expanded again and tops 800 drugs, president says
President Trump said more than 800 drugs are now listed on his TrumpRx site.
President Trump said more than 800 drugs are now listed on his TrumpRx site.
House votes to cut funding for WIC, program that feeds pregnant women and children
The House has advanced a budget bill that cuts $200 million in funding for WIC, a program that provides healthy foods to millions of pregnant women, new moms and their young children.
The House has advanced a budget bill that cuts $200 million in funding for WIC, a program that provides healthy foods to millions of pregnant women, new moms and their young children.
Target baby wipes recalled for serious bacteria risk
FDA testing found a potentially dangerous bacteria in samples of various Up & Up baby wipes after Target and the manufacturer received complaints.
FDA testing found a potentially dangerous bacteria in samples of various Up & Up baby wipes after Target and the manufacturer received complaints.
CDC study links cosmetic procedures to infections, deaths among traveling patients
The CDC warned that cosmetic procedures performed while traveling can lead to serious infections, complications, and even death.
The CDC warned that cosmetic procedures performed while traveling can lead to serious infections, complications, and even death.
Federal officials unveil new plan in the fight against Lyme disease and tick-borne illness
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced a major initiative to combat Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses across the country.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced a major initiative to combat Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses across the country.
Melinda French Gates pledges $215M to advance women’s health worldwide
Melinda French Gates will expand her giving to improve women’s health globally, pledging another $215 million.
Melinda French Gates will expand her giving to improve women’s health globally, pledging another $215 million.
2 NIH researchers charged with allegedly smuggling monkeypox into the US
Two National Institutes of Health (NIH) researchers were arrested and charged for allegedly smuggling monkeypox into the U.S. and lying to border officials.
Two National Institutes of Health (NIH) researchers were arrested and charged for allegedly smuggling monkeypox into the U.S. and lying to border officials.
Dem lawmakers gripe about the 'economic violence' of not being paid to stay home from work when menstruating
Democratic lawmakers said forcing workers to choose between pay and painful periods is "economic violence," backing a new paid menstrual leave bill.
Democratic lawmakers said forcing workers to choose between pay and painful periods is "economic violence," backing a new paid menstrual leave bill.
Rabid raccoon attacks dog in Bethlehem
A rabid raccoon attacked a dog last week on Biltmore Oaks Drive in the Bethlehem area of Gwinnett County.
A rabid raccoon attacked a dog last week on Biltmore Oaks Drive in the Bethlehem area of Gwinnett County.