Austin surgeons shocked by injuries protesters sustained by bean bag rounds
Over a span of two days in late May, Dell Seton Medical Center treated 19 protesters with severe injuries.
Over a span of two days in late May, Dell Seton Medical Center treated 19 protesters with severe injuries.
GBI sends nearly 400 rape kits to private lab as backlog grows
Thursday the Georgia Bureau of Investigation packed up and shipped out 394 sexual assault evidence kits to a private lab for testing. The new partnership is one of the ways the bureau hopes to reduce the state's current backlog of rape kits.
Thursday the Georgia Bureau of Investigation packed up and shipped out 394 sexual assault evidence kits to a private lab for testing. The new partnership is one of the ways the bureau hopes to reduce the state's current backlog of rape kits.
Health officials across US are quitting or getting fired amid the COVID-19 pandemic
Dozens of state and local public health leaders around the country have resigned or have been fired amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Dozens of state and local public health leaders around the country have resigned or have been fired amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Researchers test 14 types of face masks to see how well they protect against COVID-19
Among the 14 masks tested were surgical masks, a bandana, a valved N95 mask, as well as different types of cotton-based masks.
Among the 14 masks tested were surgical masks, a bandana, a valved N95 mask, as well as different types of cotton-based masks.
Couple sues St. Joseph's Hospital for losing the body of their newborn baby
A grieving couple has filed a lawsuit accusing St. Joseph's Hospital of losing the body of their newborn baby after he died.
A grieving couple has filed a lawsuit accusing St. Joseph's Hospital of losing the body of their newborn baby after he died.
‘Button Project’ allows children to see the smiling faces behind the masks at children’s hospitals
A new project displays medical staff’s smiling faces on buttons to reassure and comfort children who are visiting hospitals.
A new project displays medical staff’s smiling faces on buttons to reassure and comfort children who are visiting hospitals.
Over 200 protests held nationwide as nurses demand better protection amid the COVID-19 pandemic
Registered nurses who belong to National Nurses United and the California Nurses Association will hold more than 200 protests across the nation Wednesday -- including in Southern California -- to demand greater protections for health care providers and their patients.
Registered nurses who belong to National Nurses United and the California Nurses Association will hold more than 200 protests across the nation Wednesday -- including in Southern California -- to demand greater protections for health care providers and their patients.
Young volunteers willing to take 'calculated risk' in human challenge vaccine trials
At 20, Abie Rohrig of New York City has already taken on one major calculated risk.
At 20, Abie Rohrig of New York City has already taken on one major calculated risk.
18 anesthesiologists at UF hospital system reportedly contract COVID-19 after attending private party
The Miami Herald reported that 14 junior residents, two senior residents, a fellow and an administrative employee contracted COVID-19 after attending a private party.
The Miami Herald reported that 14 junior residents, two senior residents, a fellow and an administrative employee contracted COVID-19 after attending a private party.
Georgia researchers develop coronavirus saliva test
For millions of Americans, getting tested for the novel coronavirus involves a quick nasal swab a long wait for answers.
For millions of Americans, getting tested for the novel coronavirus involves a quick nasal swab a long wait for answers.
Scientists get closer to blood test for Alzheimer's disease
New study results are boosting hopes that there soon may be a simple, reliable way to help family doctors diagnose the most common form of dementia
New study results are boosting hopes that there soon may be a simple, reliable way to help family doctors diagnose the most common form of dementia
Poll: 49% would get a new COVID-19 vaccine, fewer Black, Hispanic Americans plan to get vaccine
The race is on to create a vaccine that could stop the novel coronavirus.
The race is on to create a vaccine that could stop the novel coronavirus.
Here is what COVID-19 antibody testing can and cannot tell us
Many of us are curious about whether we have been exposed to the novel coronavirus, and there is a way to find that out.
Many of us are curious about whether we have been exposed to the novel coronavirus, and there is a way to find that out.
Former CDC Director & US Surgeon General says CDC missteps not an excuse to ignore science
U.S. hospitals have been ordered to stop sending COVID-19 ICU and patient hospitalization data to the CDC in Atlanta.
U.S. hospitals have been ordered to stop sending COVID-19 ICU and patient hospitalization data to the CDC in Atlanta.
Emory University student collecting used smart devices to connect seniors with telehealth
An Emory University student is taking action to help patients with serious medical conditions during this pandemic. If you have an old cellphone or tablet, she needs your help.
An Emory University student is taking action to help patients with serious medical conditions during this pandemic. If you have an old cellphone or tablet, she needs your help.
‘Masks don’t reduce your oxygen levels’: Doctor debunks facial covering claim in experiment
An Irish doctor tested whether wearing a mask lowered oxygen levels and shared the results on Twitter.
An Irish doctor tested whether wearing a mask lowered oxygen levels and shared the results on Twitter.
Georgia COVID-19 hospitalizations surge, breaking new records
Georgia coronavirus cases surged to 111, 211 Friday, with a a record jump of 4,484 cases in the last 24 hours.
Georgia coronavirus cases surged to 111, 211 Friday, with a a record jump of 4,484 cases in the last 24 hours.
US bets on untested company to deliver COVID-19 vaccine
Its injector is not approved by federal health authorities and the company hasn’t yet set up a factory to manufacture the unapproved devices.
Its injector is not approved by federal health authorities and the company hasn’t yet set up a factory to manufacture the unapproved devices.
Without sick pay benefits, COVID-infected healthcare workers feel pressure to return to work
Some Georgia healthcare workers who contract COVID-19 face an extra burden.
Some Georgia healthcare workers who contract COVID-19 face an extra burden.
Pregnant doctor faces hard questions
The pandemic altered Dr. Annemarie Cardell's life in many ways, changing the way she lives, the way she works, even changing her pregnancy.
The pandemic altered Dr. Annemarie Cardell's life in many ways, changing the way she lives, the way she works, even changing her pregnancy.