Woman declared dead knocks on coffin during her own wake in Ecuador
“After about five hours of the wake, the coffin started to make sounds," the woman's son said. "My mom was wrapped in sheets and hitting the coffin..."
“After about five hours of the wake, the coffin started to make sounds," the woman's son said. "My mom was wrapped in sheets and hitting the coffin..."
New heart transplant method could expand donor hearts by 30%
Last year, 4,111 heart transplants were performed in the U.S., a record number but not nearly enough to meet the need.
Last year, 4,111 heart transplants were performed in the U.S., a record number but not nearly enough to meet the need.
Lawmakers dig deeper into impact of Wellstar hospital closures in Fulton County
Wellstar Health System officials came under fire this week for a seeming about-face in finances after lawmakers say their closures of two medical centers left parts of Fulton County in a 'health care desert.'
Wellstar Health System officials came under fire this week for a seeming about-face in finances after lawmakers say their closures of two medical centers left parts of Fulton County in a 'health care desert.'
Over 35K Georgians risk losing health insurance after state places company into receivership
Do you have insurance through Friday Health Plan? If you do, you're one of 35,000 Georgians who have until the end of next month to find a new insurance provider.
Do you have insurance through Friday Health Plan? If you do, you're one of 35,000 Georgians who have until the end of next month to find a new insurance provider.
Paxlovid, Pfizer's COVID-19 pill, gets full FDA approval
U.S. health regulators have given full approval to Pfizer’s COVID-19 pill Paxlovid.
U.S. health regulators have given full approval to Pfizer’s COVID-19 pill Paxlovid.
Abortion providers scramble amid 'decimation' of access in US South
Providers have had to quickly determine how to comply with the pending laws amid the "decimation of abortion access across the South."
Providers have had to quickly determine how to comply with the pending laws amid the "decimation of abortion access across the South."
More than a quarter of Canadians think homelessness, poverty are reasons for assisted suicide
Half of respondents said those with disabilities should have access to assisted suicide
Half of respondents said those with disabilities should have access to assisted suicide
Kids as young as 4 years old can begin to learn medical emergency training: New report
Early training may help encourage bystander intervention in case of health emergencies
Early training may help encourage bystander intervention in case of health emergencies
These companion robots can help people with dementia find lost phones, keys
Researchers say they hope the technology could someday be used by anyone who frequently loses things, not just those with dementia.
Researchers say they hope the technology could someday be used by anyone who frequently loses things, not just those with dementia.
17-year-old Georgia Tech senior starts international mission trip
Savi Agarwal, just 17, already has made a big impact during her two years at Georgia Tech. Now, she is getting ready to put what she's learned to do some good abroad.
Savi Agarwal, just 17, already has made a big impact during her two years at Georgia Tech. Now, she is getting ready to put what she's learned to do some good abroad.
Veozah, a new menopause drug for hot flashes, gets FDA approval
More than 80% of women experience hot flashes during menopause, the FDA noted.
More than 80% of women experience hot flashes during menopause, the FDA noted.
Emory University professor weighs in on FDA panel's Opill over-the-counter birth control decision
Over-the-counter birth control pills take a step closer to becoming reality.
Over-the-counter birth control pills take a step closer to becoming reality.
Babies born in Britain using DNA from 3 people
Critics warn that tweaking the genetic code this way could be a slippery slope that eventually leads to designer babies for parents
Critics warn that tweaking the genetic code this way could be a slippery slope that eventually leads to designer babies for parents
Midtown shooting draws attention to new Georgia Safer Hospitals Act
The American Nurses Association says one in four nurses report being physically assaults.
The American Nurses Association says one in four nurses report being physically assaults.
FDA weighs over-the-counter birth control pill
If approved, Opill would become the first contraceptive pill to be moved out from behind the pharmacy counter onto store shelves or online.
If approved, Opill would become the first contraceptive pill to be moved out from behind the pharmacy counter onto store shelves or online.
Adderall, Ozempic, other drug shortages have no clear resolution and could exist for years, experts say
Unexpected manufacturing problems, demand spikes, and tightened ingredient supply lines have all contributed to the shortages, experts say.
Unexpected manufacturing problems, demand spikes, and tightened ingredient supply lines have all contributed to the shortages, experts say.
Morehouse offers to open primary care facility on Atlanta's southside to fill gap from Wellstar closures
The Morehouse School of Medicine has offered to open and manage a primary health care facility on the southside of Atlanta.
The Morehouse School of Medicine has offered to open and manage a primary health care facility on the southside of Atlanta.
FDA warns against using eye drops with amniotic fluid
Manufacturers are marketing eye drops with amniotic fluid -- a liquid that surrounds an unborn baby during pregnancy -- to treat conditions without federal approval, the FDA said.
Manufacturers are marketing eye drops with amniotic fluid -- a liquid that surrounds an unborn baby during pregnancy -- to treat conditions without federal approval, the FDA said.
Chipotle giving away free food to health care workers – here's how to enter
In honor of National Nurses Week in May, Chipotle is giving away 2,000 “Burrito Care Packages," featuring 50 entrée codes. All health care professionals can enter the giveaway.
In honor of National Nurses Week in May, Chipotle is giving away 2,000 “Burrito Care Packages," featuring 50 entrée codes. All health care professionals can enter the giveaway.
Oliver's journey: Organ donation gives 4-year-old the gift of life
After 281 days in the hospital, Oliver finally went home with a new heart.
After 281 days in the hospital, Oliver finally went home with a new heart.