Surgical robot firm to invest $500M in Georgia, hiring 1,200

A California company that makes surgical robots will invest $500 million in an Atlanta-area expansion, hiring 1,200 new workers by 2024.

Georgia democrats push governor to include Medicaid expansion in special session

Nearly 70 state lawmakers signed on to a letter drafted by state Rep. Matthew Wilson (D-Brookhaven) urging Gov. Brian Kemp to allow the legislature to take up the issue of Medicaid expansion during a special session this fall.

Price for lack of billing transparency may go up for hospitals

When we need to make a big purchase, most of us research prices. But with medical procedures, too often the final tally is a big surprise. 

4 companies on verge of settling $26B deal in lawsuits over toll of opioid prescriptions

The three biggest U.S. drug distribution companies and the drugmaker Johnson & Johnson are on the verge of a $26 billion deal to settle lawsuits brought by state and local governments across the country over the toll of prescription opioids.

Residents, staff of Acworth assisted living facility blindsided by verbal eviction notice

Tranquil Gardens Assisted Living Facility's staff, residents and their family members are in disbelief after learning the facility will be permanently closing its doors at the end of the week.

'The Office' CPR technique helps Indiana dad save 4-year-old daughter

A father from Indiana had seconds to act when his 4-year-old child fell to the ground and became unresponsive amid a sudden cardiac arrest.

Walmart insulin: Low-cost, private brand launched for diabetes patients

Walmart unveiled a low-cost version of analog insulin that it will sell in an effort to help Americans who struggle to pay for the diabetes drug.

Lilly to seek FDA approval for potential Alzheimer's drug donanemab

The drugmaker said Thursday that it plans to submit its potential treatment donanemab to the Food and Drug Administration later this year.

Regeneron’s COVID-19 drug authorized by FDA for injection

The COVID-19 antibody drug made by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. can be injected, rather than administered by IV infusion, the FDA authorized.

Biden says he's 'very confident' in Fauci after thousands of emails revealed

President Biden said he is "very confident" in Dr. Anthony Fauci amid Republican attacks on his chief medical adviser after the revelation of thousands of his emails from the early days of the coronavirus pandemic. 

NIH has identified promising oral drug to treat COVID-19

The NIH says it has identified a promising antiviral drug that has shown effectiveness in reducing the ability for COVID-19 to spread once it has infected a host cell.

South Fulton leaders explain declaring racism a public health concern

The council members who put forth the resolution acknowledging that declaration want to bring attention to the racial disparities and income inequalities in policy making.

NFL pledges to halt the use of 'race-norming,' review Black claims

The NFL on Wednesday pledged to halt the use of "race-norming" — which assumed Black players started out with lower cognitive functioning — in the $1 billion settlement of brain injury claims and review past scores for any potential race bias.

Georgia cardiologist part of team working to help India COVID-19 patients

It's nearly 10 p.m. on a Thursday, and Dr. Sreeni Gangasani is grabbing a cup of chai tea with his wife and daughter, getting ready for another late night.

Supreme Court rejects appeal of Johnson & Johnson $2B ovarian cancer talc verdict

A jury found Johnson & Johnson’s talc products contain asbestos and that asbestos-laced talc can cause ovarian cancer. The company disputes both points, but a $2 billion verdict has been upheld by the Supreme Court.