Cyberattack on Change Healthcare paralyzes pharmacies across the US
Change Healthcare became the target of a cyberattack, leading to widespread disruption across pharmacies nationwide.
Change Healthcare became the target of a cyberattack, leading to widespread disruption across pharmacies nationwide.
Atlanta City Council considers providing free women's health products in city buildings
Thousands of metro Atlanta women have to decide between paying for hygiene products or other basic essentials. A new proposal in front of city leaders could help provide some of these necessities for free.
Thousands of metro Atlanta women have to decide between paying for hygiene products or other basic essentials. A new proposal in front of city leaders could help provide some of these necessities for free.
Jimmy Carter marks one year in hospice care | How he did it
A year ago today, former President Jimmy Carter entered home hospice care in Plains, Georgia at 98 years old. Now at 99, he remains the longest-lived American president.
A year ago today, former President Jimmy Carter entered home hospice care in Plains, Georgia at 98 years old. Now at 99, he remains the longest-lived American president.
Flu cases surge across US, CDC reports
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released its latest weekly report, indicating a 16.2% increase in flu cases across the United States.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released its latest weekly report, indicating a 16.2% increase in flu cases across the United States.
Emergency response times rise due to EMT, paramedic shortage
There continues to be a shortage of paramedics and EMTs across the country, leading to longer response times to emergencies.
There continues to be a shortage of paramedics and EMTs across the country, leading to longer response times to emergencies.
Syphilis reaches 1950s levels in US, while other STD rates show mixed trends
The U.S. syphilis epidemic isn't abating, with the rate of infectious cases rising 9% in 2022, according to a new federal government report on sexually transmitted diseases in adults.
The U.S. syphilis epidemic isn't abating, with the rate of infectious cases rising 9% in 2022, according to a new federal government report on sexually transmitted diseases in adults.
Elon Musk says first human patient received Neuralink brain implant and is recovering well
Billionaire CEO Elon Musk said the first human to receive a Neuralink cybernetic implant did so on Sunday and is recovering well.
Billionaire CEO Elon Musk said the first human to receive a Neuralink cybernetic implant did so on Sunday and is recovering well.
ADHD medication recalled because bottles may contain different drug that has opposite effect
The medication is being recalled in the U.S. after a pharmacist reported opening a bottle labeled for the ADHD medication but found an antihistamine drug inside, the FDA said.
The medication is being recalled in the U.S. after a pharmacist reported opening a bottle labeled for the ADHD medication but found an antihistamine drug inside, the FDA said.
Robitussin cough syrup recalled nationwide due to microbial contamination
The recalled Robitussin cough syrups were found to have microbial contamination, which could lead to deadly infections for immunocompromised people, officials said.
The recalled Robitussin cough syrups were found to have microbial contamination, which could lead to deadly infections for immunocompromised people, officials said.
Georgia lawmaker proposes bill to limit AI's use in health insurance decisions
A new proposed House bill would ban any health insurance company making coverage decisions based only on AI programs in Georgia.
A new proposed House bill would ban any health insurance company making coverage decisions based only on AI programs in Georgia.
Blood shortage: Critical need for donations in north Georgia; hospitals postpone elective surgeries
A blood center that supplies North Georgia’s hospitals with blood has asked them to put off elective surgeries.
A blood center that supplies North Georgia’s hospitals with blood has asked them to put off elective surgeries.
Georgia's rural healthcare crisis: Lawmakers struggle to maintain hospital access
Georgia's rural communities have been hit hard by the ongoing healthcare crisis.
Georgia's rural communities have been hit hard by the ongoing healthcare crisis.
Asthma inhaler to be discontinued in January – here's what patients should know
Manufacturer GSK announced earlier this year that it’s discontinuing its branded inhaler Flovent HFA and Flovent Diskus on Dec. 31, and introduced “authorized” generic versions.
Manufacturer GSK announced earlier this year that it’s discontinuing its branded inhaler Flovent HFA and Flovent Diskus on Dec. 31, and introduced “authorized” generic versions.
Fake Ozempic shots are being sold through legitimate sources, FDA warns
Five illnesses have been linked to the fake Ozempic shots, the FDA said.
Five illnesses have been linked to the fake Ozempic shots, the FDA said.
East Point city leaders propose moratorium on sale of clinic site set to close
With Wellstar East Point Health Center’s closing imminent, members of East Point city council are trying to get ahead of possible re-development of the property by putting a moratorium in place.
With Wellstar East Point Health Center’s closing imminent, members of East Point city council are trying to get ahead of possible re-development of the property by putting a moratorium in place.
Community frustrated over Wellstar's choice to close East Point clinic
"IT'S LIFE OR DEATH": Wellstar will make its exit from East Point on Jan. 12 - shutting down the urgent care center that was once Atlanta Medical Center South.
"IT'S LIFE OR DEATH": Wellstar will make its exit from East Point on Jan. 12 - shutting down the urgent care center that was once Atlanta Medical Center South.
Breast cancer survivors may not need so many mammograms, UK study suggests
Until now, there wasn’t solid evidence for when women could ease back on yearly mammograms.
Until now, there wasn’t solid evidence for when women could ease back on yearly mammograms.
Doctors say AI is a 'game-changer' for number 1 killer of Americans
Heart disease is responsible for one in five American deaths.
Heart disease is responsible for one in five American deaths.
Breakthrough sickle cell gene therapy treatments approved by FDA
The breakthrough sickle cell treatment is the first approved therapy based on CRISPR, the gene editing tool that won its inventors the Nobel Prize in 2020.
The breakthrough sickle cell treatment is the first approved therapy based on CRISPR, the gene editing tool that won its inventors the Nobel Prize in 2020.
CVS pharmacy upending the way it prices prescription drugs
One of the nation's largest pharmacy chains is planning to overhaul the way it reimburses its pharmacies for prescriptions as the industry works to provide greater clarity on drug pricing.
One of the nation's largest pharmacy chains is planning to overhaul the way it reimburses its pharmacies for prescriptions as the industry works to provide greater clarity on drug pricing.