Survey: Georgians alarmed over state's high maternal mortality rate
One out of every 10 Georgians knows of someone who has died during pregnancy, at delivery, or soon after birth, a new study by Emory University found.
One out of every 10 Georgians knows of someone who has died during pregnancy, at delivery, or soon after birth, a new study by Emory University found.
Major delivery services to allow healthcare deliveries; DoorDash offers FSA/HSA payment option
This is big news for families trying to spend FSA money by the end of the year. Flexible Spending Accounts and Healthcare Savings Accounts have enlisted three big delivery services as a new shopping option for those using these savings accounts.
This is big news for families trying to spend FSA money by the end of the year. Flexible Spending Accounts and Healthcare Savings Accounts have enlisted three big delivery services as a new shopping option for those using these savings accounts.
Georgia panel issues 4 medical marijuana production licenses
After months of delays, four more companies have been approved to produce and sell medical marijuana in Georgia.
After months of delays, four more companies have been approved to produce and sell medical marijuana in Georgia.
Georgia county fights ruling requiring it to pay for transgender deputy's surgery
A county in Georgia has asked the federal court to overturn a ruling that it discriminated against a deputy by failing to pay for her gender-affirmation surgery.
A county in Georgia has asked the federal court to overturn a ruling that it discriminated against a deputy by failing to pay for her gender-affirmation surgery.
In potential cancer breakthrough, newly found ‘kill switch’ triggers death of cancer cells: ‘One-two punch'
The receptor, called CD95, could improve the effectiveness of immune-based therapies.
The receptor, called CD95, could improve the effectiveness of immune-based therapies.
Sharp surge in syphilis cases among US newborns sparks urgent call for testing and treatment
More than 3,700 babies were born with congenital syphilis in 2022 — 10 times more than a decade ago and a 32% increase from 2021.
More than 3,700 babies were born with congenital syphilis in 2022 — 10 times more than a decade ago and a 32% increase from 2021.
A year later, still no solutions following closure of Atlanta Medical Center
One year after a critical Atlanta hospital’s closure, activists remain frustrated with Wellstar
One year after a critical Atlanta hospital’s closure, activists remain frustrated with Wellstar
Maryland man who received second pig heart transplant dies, hospital says
The second person to receive a transplanted heart from a pig has died, nearly six weeks after the highly experimental surgery, his Maryland doctors announced Tuesday.
The second person to receive a transplanted heart from a pig has died, nearly six weeks after the highly experimental surgery, his Maryland doctors announced Tuesday.
FDA issues warning over several eyedrop products due to infection risk
Consumers should stop using 26 over-the-counter eye drop products over the potential risk of eye infections that could lead to vision loss, the FDA said.
Consumers should stop using 26 over-the-counter eye drop products over the potential risk of eye infections that could lead to vision loss, the FDA said.
CVS and Walgreens employees planning a walkout to protest working conditions
Over 2,000 pharmacy staff members have allegedly agreed to walk out this week to protest working conditions at pharmacies around the U.S.
Over 2,000 pharmacy staff members have allegedly agreed to walk out this week to protest working conditions at pharmacies around the U.S.
Bay Area nurse crushed in MRI accident highlighting safety concerns
A nurse suffered crushing injuries after she became pinned between a hospital bed and an MRI machine at Kaiser Permanente's Redwood City hospital.
A nurse suffered crushing injuries after she became pinned between a hospital bed and an MRI machine at Kaiser Permanente's Redwood City hospital.
CVS pulls popular cold medicines from store shelves
The move will impact certain common oral cough and cold products. It comes after an FDA advisory panel determined that a main active ingredient doesn't work.
The move will impact certain common oral cough and cold products. It comes after an FDA advisory panel determined that a main active ingredient doesn't work.
Amazon will test delivering prescription drugs by drone
Amazon says customers will be able to choose from more than 500 medications, a list that includes common treatments for conditions like the flu or pneumonia.
Amazon says customers will be able to choose from more than 500 medications, a list that includes common treatments for conditions like the flu or pneumonia.
Georgia ranked worst state for health care, study finds
A recent study says that Georgia is the worst state for health care in the entire country for its lack of insurance coverage and high costs.
A recent study says that Georgia is the worst state for health care in the entire country for its lack of insurance coverage and high costs.
Free health clinic saves Newnan man's foot
A Newnan man says a free medical clinic and a volunteer doctor saved him from having his foot amputated.
A Newnan man says a free medical clinic and a volunteer doctor saved him from having his foot amputated.
Georgia Department of Community Health services possibly hacked by Russian cybercriminals
A Russian cyber-extortion gang may have breached files kept by the Georgia Department of Community Health.
A Russian cyber-extortion gang may have breached files kept by the Georgia Department of Community Health.
Popular weight loss drugs linked to severe stomach problems: 'Critical information for patients'
"It is concerning that, in some cases, people can simply go online and order these kinds of medications," researchers said.
"It is concerning that, in some cases, people can simply go online and order these kinds of medications," researchers said.
Car crash victim goes from paralyzation to mobility thanks to Alpharetta nonprofit
A horrible car accident left a Tucker construction worker paralyzed from the waist down.
A horrible car accident left a Tucker construction worker paralyzed from the waist down.
Parents in Pakistan could face prison for not vaccinating kids against polio
The bill would imprison parents for up to one month if they fail to get their children immunized against polio or eight other common diseases.
The bill would imprison parents for up to one month if they fail to get their children immunized against polio or eight other common diseases.
All 10 drugs picked for first Medicare price negotiations will participate, Biden says
How the prices of these drugs could change is not yet known, but the participation clears the way for talks that could lower their costs in the coming years.
How the prices of these drugs could change is not yet known, but the participation clears the way for talks that could lower their costs in the coming years.