Eli Lilly offers new weight loss drug to some patients before FDA approval
Eli Lilly will allow a limited number of patients early access to retatrutide, its next-generation weight loss drug, before it gets FDA approval.
Eli Lilly will allow a limited number of patients early access to retatrutide, its next-generation weight loss drug, before it gets FDA approval.
DeKalb Medical Examiner launches historic HBCU pathology fellowship
The DeKalb County Medical Examiner's Office partnered with Morehouse School of Medicine to launch a historic forensic pathology fellowship.
The DeKalb County Medical Examiner's Office partnered with Morehouse School of Medicine to launch a historic forensic pathology fellowship.
Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine gets FDA approval: Here's what's different
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new flu vaccine made with the same mRNA technology that was used for the COVID-19 shots.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new flu vaccine made with the same mRNA technology that was used for the COVID-19 shots.
4-year-old boy waiting on heart transplant surprised with 'Toy Story 5' tickets
A 4-year-old Cobb County child waiting for a lifesaving heart transplant got a special surprise.
A 4-year-old Cobb County child waiting for a lifesaving heart transplant got a special surprise.
VA launches trial of GLP-1 drugs to treat alcohol use disorder in veterans
The VA is launching a new clinical trial to test whether blockbuster GLP-1 drugs used for weight loss and type 2 diabetes can treat alcohol use disorder in veterans.
The VA is launching a new clinical trial to test whether blockbuster GLP-1 drugs used for weight loss and type 2 diabetes can treat alcohol use disorder in veterans.
Atlanta's HIV infection rate 'unacceptably high' as federal funding shifts
Metro Atlanta continues to face 'unacceptably high' rates of new HIV infections, researchers at Emory School of Medicine said.
Metro Atlanta continues to face 'unacceptably high' rates of new HIV infections, researchers at Emory School of Medicine said.
Wellstar to layoff nearly 800 employees
The Georgia-based company stated that it has reduced its workforce following a review of the organization.
The Georgia-based company stated that it has reduced its workforce following a review of the organization.
NGMC Braselton: New 180,000-square-foot emergency department opens
Northeast Georgia Medical Center Braselton opened a new 180,000-square-foot emergency department on Saturday to handle rapid population growth.
Northeast Georgia Medical Center Braselton opened a new 180,000-square-foot emergency department on Saturday to handle rapid population growth.
These are the best and worst states for healthcare in 2026, data suggests
While surging healthcare costs remain a burden for millions of Americans, a new report reveals that your location plays a role in how much you pay out-of-pocket for medical services.
While surging healthcare costs remain a burden for millions of Americans, a new report reveals that your location plays a role in how much you pay out-of-pocket for medical services.
Here's how much retiring in 2026 could cost you in health care expenses
A new Fidelity Investments analysis finds that health care costs for Americans retiring in 2026 are expected to rise 7.5% from last year.
A new Fidelity Investments analysis finds that health care costs for Americans retiring in 2026 are expected to rise 7.5% from last year.
Novo Nordisk sues rival drugmaker Eli Lilly over GLP-1 ads
Novo Nordisk is suing Eli Lilly over its GLP-1 ads, accusing the rival drugmaker of false advertising for claiming Lilly’s Mounjaro and Zepbound outperform Novo’s Ozempic and Wegovy.
Novo Nordisk is suing Eli Lilly over its GLP-1 ads, accusing the rival drugmaker of false advertising for claiming Lilly’s Mounjaro and Zepbound outperform Novo’s Ozempic and Wegovy.
Arthur M. Blank Hospital trauma center renewed at Level 1
Children’s Arthur M. Blank Hospital trauma center in Atlanta earned a critical emergency care recertification.
Children’s Arthur M. Blank Hospital trauma center in Atlanta earned a critical emergency care recertification.
Northlake Mall's $95M purchase completed
The Centurion Foundation announced Wednesday that it completed a $95 million acquisition of Northlake Mall to establish a major new medical campus for Emory Healthcare.
The Centurion Foundation announced Wednesday that it completed a $95 million acquisition of Northlake Mall to establish a major new medical campus for Emory Healthcare.
Fayetteville hospital volunteers: Students assist in emergency and operating rooms
Nearly 100 student volunteers are spending their summer supporting healthcare professionals at Piedmont Fayette Hospital in Fayetteville.
Nearly 100 student volunteers are spending their summer supporting healthcare professionals at Piedmont Fayette Hospital in Fayetteville.
City council votes unanimously for $800M Atlanta medical center
Atlanta officials are pushing to eliminate a critical healthcare desert expanding across the city's southside.
Atlanta officials are pushing to eliminate a critical healthcare desert expanding across the city's southside.
Arizona toddler found alive in hospital morgue after being declared dead
An 18-month-old Gilbert boy was found breathing in a hospital morgue nearly five hours after being declared dead following a pool incident.
An 18-month-old Gilbert boy was found breathing in a hospital morgue nearly five hours after being declared dead following a pool incident.
Obamacare premiums going up next year - Here's why
Millions of Americans who buy health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace could face another year of higher premiums in 2027.
Millions of Americans who buy health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace could face another year of higher premiums in 2027.
Worried about 'Ozempic butt?' New drug could stop muscle loss tied to weight loss injections
A new drug could help people taking GLP-1 obesity drugs avoid muscle loss that often accompanies rapid weight loss.
A new drug could help people taking GLP-1 obesity drugs avoid muscle loss that often accompanies rapid weight loss.
Medicare rolls out $50 GLP-1 drug program: What to know
GLP-1 weight loss drugs will be a lot cheaper for many older Americans with the rollout of Medicare’s $50-a-month GLP-1 program.
GLP-1 weight loss drugs will be a lot cheaper for many older Americans with the rollout of Medicare’s $50-a-month GLP-1 program.
455 charged in health care fraud crackdown; schemes totaled over $6.5 billion
Over 400 people, including 90 medical professionals, were charged in connection with medical fraud schemes, the DOJ announced.
Over 400 people, including 90 medical professionals, were charged in connection with medical fraud schemes, the DOJ announced.