Georgia lawmakers rally to safeguard IVF treatments amid Alabama's controversial embryo ruling

eorgia Democratic lawmakers are looking at ways to protect IVF treatments in the state after neighboring Alabama had its state Supreme Court rule that frozen embryos have the same status as children.

New partnership helps people with disabilities afford medical equipment

Georgians living with disabilities can more easily acquire jobs and independence thanks to three organizations that have teamed up to supply free medical equipment.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.