Anti-aging drug boosts brain blood flow in people at higher Alzheimer’s risk, study finds

A new University of Missouri study found that a drug called rapamycin improved blood flow in the brains of healthy middle-aged people with a gene linked to a higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease.

Woman found dead inside Atlanta airport bathroom

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is probing the death of a woman who died from apparent self-inflicted stab wounds at Atlanta's airport.

The surprising link between allergies and suicide risk explained

Could high pollen mean more than sneezing? A study found suicide deaths rose during peak pollen periods, raising new questions about allergies and mental health.

VA releases annual veteran suicide prevention report, prevention remains top clinical priority

Suicide prevention continues to be the Department of Veterans Affairs' top clinical priority and the 2026 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report shows a decline in suicide rates among veterans enrolled in VA healthcare, but an increase in veterans who are not enrolled in VA healthcare.

Lindsay Clancy murder trial ends in mistrial after jury deadlocked

Following legal procedures that took several hours Friday, the judge in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial declared a mistrial after the jury earlier in the day told the judge they were deadlocked on whether Clancy is criminally responsible for killing her three children.  

Roswell teen uses basketball to fight youth mental health stigma

A 15-year-old high school student who has autism organized a basketball tournament in Roswell to break down mental health stigma and support area youth.

Marietta police registry aims to find missing vulnerable adults

Marietta police launched a voluntary registry to speed up searches for missing vulnerable individuals who have trouble communicating.

Shingles vaccine linked to 24% lower dementia risk in older adults

A new Brown University-led study found that older adults who received the shingles vaccine Shingrix had a 24% lower relative risk of a dementia diagnosis over four years than those who were not vaccinated.

Atlanta Beltline stabbing: Suspect's family apologizes, wants reform

The family of Johnathan Hamby, the man accused of killing Ramon Harris on the Atlanta Beltline, has issued an anonymous public apology to Harris' family and the Atlanta community.

'Reason my son is alive': Atlanta mother praises officer shot during crisis

A mother is speaking out after her son opened fire inside their southwest Atlanta home Monday, shooting an Atlanta police officer and another woman.

VA launches trial of GLP-1 drugs to treat alcohol use disorder in veterans

The VA is launching a new clinical trial to test whether blockbuster GLP-1 drugs used for weight loss and type 2 diabetes can treat alcohol use disorder in veterans.

Midlife TV binging linked to smaller brain structures, especially in men

The study found that the key parts of the brains of people who told researchers they watched TV "very often" during their midlife years were found to have smaller structures.

Kentucky family awarded record settlement against gun dealer

A ghost gun organization has been ordered to pay more than $100 million to a Kentucky family after the death of a teenager who bought a pistol-building kit online from the company.

Blood test could help identify people at high risk for Alzheimer's, study suggests

A blood test may help predict whether healthy older adults are likely to develop Alzheimer’s symptoms within five to 10 years, researchers reported Wednesday.

Tylenol autism lawsuits revived by federal appeals court

A federal appeals court has revived more than 500 lawsuits against Tylenol maker Kenvue, ruling that a lower court improperly excluded expert testimony in cases.