Medical report: Surgeons removed screwdriver from man's rectum
Doctors at one Florida hospital have documented an uncommon medical case where surgery was done on a man to remove a screwdriver that had pierced a portion of his rectum. (WARNING: Due to the graphic nature of the story, discretion is advised)
Doctors at one Florida hospital have documented an uncommon medical case where surgery was done on a man to remove a screwdriver that had pierced a portion of his rectum. (WARNING: Due to the graphic nature of the story, discretion is advised)
HR pro shares tips for picking the right health plan for 2020
Open Enrollment has begun. Over the next month, millions of Americans will choose their health insurance coverage for 2020. A human resources consultant says it's important to get started, compare your options, and pick the right plan for you.
Open Enrollment has begun. Over the next month, millions of Americans will choose their health insurance coverage for 2020. A human resources consultant says it's important to get started, compare your options, and pick the right plan for you.
Judge rejects Trump religious-objection rule for health care
A federal judge on Wednesday struck down a new rule, not yet in effect, that allowed health care providers to refuse participation in abortions and other services on moral or religious grounds.
A federal judge on Wednesday struck down a new rule, not yet in effect, that allowed health care providers to refuse participation in abortions and other services on moral or religious grounds.
Georgia governor unveils Medicaid plan with activity requirement
Under Kemp's proposal, which is more limited than other states, uninsured adults in Georgia who make no more than the federal poverty level would qualify for Medicaid assistance if they spent at least 80 hours a month working, volunteering, training or studying. They would also have to pay monthly premiums.
Under Kemp's proposal, which is more limited than other states, uninsured adults in Georgia who make no more than the federal poverty level would qualify for Medicaid assistance if they spent at least 80 hours a month working, volunteering, training or studying. They would also have to pay monthly premiums.
Parents should not use inclined infant sleepers due to risks, US Consumer Product Safety Commission warns
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission warned parents and caregivers about the dangers of popular inclined infant sleep products, according to a release on Thursday.
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission warned parents and caregivers about the dangers of popular inclined infant sleep products, according to a release on Thursday.
Elizabeth Warren health care plan pledges no middle class tax increase
(AP) -- Elizabeth Warren promised Friday to spend more than $20 trillion over the next decade to provide government-funded health care to every American without raising middle class taxes -- finally offering ideas about how to implement the massive "Medicare for All" program without taking a larger bite out of most Americans' salaries.
(AP) -- Elizabeth Warren promised Friday to spend more than $20 trillion over the next decade to provide government-funded health care to every American without raising middle class taxes -- finally offering ideas about how to implement the massive "Medicare for All" program without taking a larger bite out of most Americans' salaries.
Governor Kemp unveils 'Georgia Access' reinsurance plan to address healthcare crisis
Those inside the governor's office describe it as the biggest thing to happen to healthcare in Georgia in decades.
Those inside the governor's office describe it as the biggest thing to happen to healthcare in Georgia in decades.
CHOA patients get first ride on the Pink Pig
Priscilla the Pink Pig has returned to Macy's at Lenox Square.
Priscilla the Pink Pig has returned to Macy's at Lenox Square.
NICU nurse crochets Halloween costumes for tiny patients
A NICU nurse in Atlanta is helping her tiniest patients get into the Halloween spirit.
A NICU nurse in Atlanta is helping her tiniest patients get into the Halloween spirit.
Wedding held for therapy dogs at North Texas hospital
Wedding bells were ringing at Methodist Mansfield Medical Center on Friday, but it wasn’t for patients.
Wedding bells were ringing at Methodist Mansfield Medical Center on Friday, but it wasn’t for patients.
‘Tiniest patients’ in hospital’s NICU decked out in precious costumes for Halloween contest
A hospital in Wisconsin posted photos of several premature babies recovering in the hospital’s neonatal intensive care unit dressed in adorable costumes for a cute Halloween contest that is bringing joy to their parents — and to the rest of us.
A hospital in Wisconsin posted photos of several premature babies recovering in the hospital’s neonatal intensive care unit dressed in adorable costumes for a cute Halloween contest that is bringing joy to their parents — and to the rest of us.
Portuguese doctor suspended after baby is born sans eyes, nose, part of skull: reports
The Portuguese Medical Council voted unanimously Tuesday to suspend a doctor for six months after a baby was born under his care without eyes, without a nose and with just part of its skull, according to reports.
The Portuguese Medical Council voted unanimously Tuesday to suspend a doctor for six months after a baby was born under his care without eyes, without a nose and with just part of its skull, according to reports.
‘Life-changing’ visit to tourist attraction leads to woman’s early breast cancer diagnosis
When Bal Gill visited Camera Obscura & World of Illusions in May, she had no idea just how life-changing the experience would be — one of the attractions helped her discover that she had breast cancer and led to an early diagnosis.
When Bal Gill visited Camera Obscura & World of Illusions in May, she had no idea just how life-changing the experience would be — one of the attractions helped her discover that she had breast cancer and led to an early diagnosis.
Federal appeals court blocks Trump administration birth control exemptions
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra said, "Once again, our courts have blocked the Trump Administration's unlawful attempt to trample on women's rights."
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra said, "Once again, our courts have blocked the Trump Administration's unlawful attempt to trample on women's rights."
‘A real-life nightmare’: Family sues medical center over death of mom after routine cyst removal procedure
The family of a New York woman who died after a routine cyst removal procedure is suing the medical center for $50 million.
The family of a New York woman who died after a routine cyst removal procedure is suing the medical center for $50 million.
NBA legend Michael Jordan opens medical clinic for underprivileged patients in Charlotte
NBA legend Michael Jordan has decided to spend part of his fortune on helping the most underprivileged members of his community.
NBA legend Michael Jordan has decided to spend part of his fortune on helping the most underprivileged members of his community.
Security director at assisted living community arrested for stealing jewelry
A security director at an assisted living home in Oconee County is behind bars, charged with stealing thousands of dollars in jewelry from residents and patients.
A security director at an assisted living home in Oconee County is behind bars, charged with stealing thousands of dollars in jewelry from residents and patients.
Health official say 10-year-old Fulton County girl contracted West Nile Virus
Another person in Fulton County has been diagnosed with West Nile Virus. This time, a 10-year-old girl.
Another person in Fulton County has been diagnosed with West Nile Virus. This time, a 10-year-old girl.
Beer fan Carson King drops off $3M check to children’s hospital, continues to raise money for charity
24-year-old football – and beer – fan donated a check for more than $3 million to the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital, after he accidentally began raking in donations in September.
24-year-old football – and beer – fan donated a check for more than $3 million to the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital, after he accidentally began raking in donations in September.
Family of injured girl asks for birthday cards
A little girl is fighting for her life after she was seriously injured in a car crash in Griffin and her family needs a little help to make her feel batter.
A little girl is fighting for her life after she was seriously injured in a car crash in Griffin and her family needs a little help to make her feel batter.