South Fulton West Nile Virus: Welcome All Park spraying begins

Crews are spraying for mosquitoes near Welcome All Park in South Fulton after a trap tested positive for West Nile Virus.

GLP-1 boom could reshape restaurant bars as diners cut back on alcohol

The rise of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs could be changing more than what Americans put on their plates, as restaurants increasingly look at beverages too.

CDC says Cyclosporiasis cases now top 17,000

Health officials have reported additional cases of Cyclosporiasis as the outbreak continues to rise, leaving hundreds hospitalized across the country.

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.

Thyroid tablets recalled because they may be ‘superpotent’

A thyroid medicine was recently recalled over fears that it could be superpotent and end up triggering other side effects.

Louisiana girl dies after contracting suspected brain-eating amoeba

An 8-year-old Louisiana girl died over the weekend from an infection linked to a brain-eating amoeba that health officials believe was contracted from swimming in a lake.

New $700M teaching hospital planned for South Atlanta

Morehouse School of Medicine and Atrium Health are planning a new teaching hospital and healthcare network centered on Metropolitan Parkway in South Atlanta.

‘Poop pills’ may point to new peanut allergy treatment, study finds

Researchers at Boston Children’s Hospital hope new research involving fecal transplants will help them find a permanent treatment for potentially deadly food allergies. 

Green-enriched light provides new hope for migraine sufferers and everyday benefits

New research may offer a bit of hope for those whose lives are disrupted by migraine headaches, and the solution may already be in doctors’ offices. Not only that, the benefits may extend to everyone in their daily lives. 

CDC links multistate E. coli and salmonella outbreak to alfalfa sprouts

A multistate E. coli and salmonella outbreak linked to alfalfa sprouts has sickened 55 people, prompting a warning from health officials.

What to know about ‘flesh-eating’ bacteria in the Gulf

Health officials warn of a potentially deadly bacteria lurking in warm coastal waters. Here’s the symptoms and who’s most at risk.

Emory University student builds AI app to help manage ADHD

An Emory University computer science student diagnosed with ADHD during her sophomore year has created a new app to help students manage overwhelming workloads.

Salmonella outbreak grows to 431 cases across multiple states, CDC says

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said a multistate salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeño peppers has sickened 431 people across 32 states.

What is khat? The stimulant behind an 847-pound Maryland airport seizure

An 847-pound seizure at a Maryland airport put khat in the spotlight. Here’s what to know about the plant and why it is controlled in the U.S.

'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.