Elon Musk’s Neuralink seeks 1st volunteer to have robot insert wires inside their skull
Would you put a tiny computer chip in your brain? Neuralink is one of many working on linking the nervous system to computers, aimed at helping treat brain disorders and injuries.
Would you put a tiny computer chip in your brain? Neuralink is one of many working on linking the nervous system to computers, aimed at helping treat brain disorders and injuries.
Cobb County firefighters find new device to reduce cancer risk
Cobb County firefighters have a new device to keep them safe. Fire officials say the StormStick will not only help them now, but possibly for the rest of their lives.
Cobb County firefighters have a new device to keep them safe. Fire officials say the StormStick will not only help them now, but possibly for the rest of their lives.
Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, Syphilis cases on the rise in Georgia
Sexually transmitted disease cases continue to soar across Georgia. The rapidly growing numbers are capturing the attention of state lawmakers who held a special meeting to discuss the issue and possible solutions.
Sexually transmitted disease cases continue to soar across Georgia. The rapidly growing numbers are capturing the attention of state lawmakers who held a special meeting to discuss the issue and possible solutions.
FDA warns Americans not to use 28 recalled over-the-counter eye products amid contamination concerns
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning Americans not to buy or use dozens of common over-the-counter lubricating eye drops sold by retailers such as CVS Health, Rite Aid, Target Up & Up, and other stores.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning Americans not to buy or use dozens of common over-the-counter lubricating eye drops sold by retailers such as CVS Health, Rite Aid, Target Up & Up, and other stores.
Do you use eye drops? | What you urgently need to know
If you use lubricating eye drops, you may want to check the label. That's because more than two-dozen over-the-counter drops have been recalled amid contamination concerns. So, how do you know if your eye drops are on the list?
If you use lubricating eye drops, you may want to check the label. That's because more than two-dozen over-the-counter drops have been recalled amid contamination concerns. So, how do you know if your eye drops are on the list?
Birth control pill might impair parts of brain that regulate fear, study says
The part of the brain that controls how people regulate fear was thinner than that of men and women who never used hormonal contraceptives.
The part of the brain that controls how people regulate fear was thinner than that of men and women who never used hormonal contraceptives.
AI has ability to detect future heart attack: study
Artificial Intelligence was able to identify people at more than a 90% risk of sudden death.
Artificial Intelligence was able to identify people at more than a 90% risk of sudden death.
Sharp surge in syphilis cases among US newborns sparks urgent call for testing and treatment
More than 3,700 babies were born with congenital syphilis in 2022 — 10 times more than a decade ago and a 32% increase from 2021.
More than 3,700 babies were born with congenital syphilis in 2022 — 10 times more than a decade ago and a 32% increase from 2021.
1 in 5 US adults ‘rarely or never’ wakes up feeling well-rested — here’s why
Surprising sleep trends were revealed in new survey, including the rise of ‘Scandinavian sleeping.'
Surprising sleep trends were revealed in new survey, including the rise of ‘Scandinavian sleeping.'
Grady Memorial, Emory Midtown receive C's from Leapfrog Group; 24 Georgia hospitals score A's
These grades serve as a critical benchmark, shedding light on preventable medical errors, accidents, injuries, and infections that collectively claim more than 500 lives daily in the United States.
These grades serve as a critical benchmark, shedding light on preventable medical errors, accidents, injuries, and infections that collectively claim more than 500 lives daily in the United States.
After losing 4-month-old son to SIDS, Georgia father urges parents to know, follow safe sleep practices
Marcellus Long, a proud father of five, says the sudden, unexpected loss of his infant son to SIDS devastated his family. Now, he's doing everything in his power to teach parents how to protect their babies.
Marcellus Long, a proud father of five, says the sudden, unexpected loss of his infant son to SIDS devastated his family. Now, he's doing everything in his power to teach parents how to protect their babies.
Father loses child to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Each year in the U.S., about 3,400 babies die suddenly and unexpectedly during their sleep, and four-month-old Khyree Long was one of them. His father, Marcellus Long, says heard of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, but he didn't know much about it until his lost his own baby.
Each year in the U.S., about 3,400 babies die suddenly and unexpectedly during their sleep, and four-month-old Khyree Long was one of them. His father, Marcellus Long, says heard of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, but he didn't know much about it until his lost his own baby.
1 in 6 teens admits to drowsy driving, survey finds: 'Impaired driving, unequivocally'
Drowsy driving kills an estimated 6,400 people in the U.S. each year — here's what to do about it.
Drowsy driving kills an estimated 6,400 people in the U.S. each year — here's what to do about it.
Spinach vs. kale: Which is 'better' for you? Nutritionists settle the great debate
Spinach and kale are often pitted against each other in the realm of healthy eating. But is there a winner?
Spinach and kale are often pitted against each other in the realm of healthy eating. But is there a winner?
High levels of 'fecal bacteria' close popular Lake Mead tourist spot, NPS says
Travelers headed to Lake Mead National Recreation Area in the U.S. Southwest may face closures in certain park areas "until further notice."
Travelers headed to Lake Mead National Recreation Area in the U.S. Southwest may face closures in certain park areas "until further notice."
These are some of the strange objects that get stuck in people's bodies, according to CDC data
"Foreign objects stuck in people’s bodies" were the 9th leading cause of unintentional injuries that led to emergency room visits in 2021, according to the CDC.
"Foreign objects stuck in people’s bodies" were the 9th leading cause of unintentional injuries that led to emergency room visits in 2021, according to the CDC.
FDA proposes ban on food additive found in some sodas, fruity sports drinks
Brominated vegetable oil was once more widely used in popular citrus drinks in the U.S., but has been slowly phased out amid potential health risks.
Brominated vegetable oil was once more widely used in popular citrus drinks in the U.S., but has been slowly phased out amid potential health risks.
Dentist shares tips on how to spot, prevent and manage gum disease
About half of Americans age 30 and older have some form of gum disease. Here is how to spot the signs and take control of the problem.
About half of Americans age 30 and older have some form of gum disease. Here is how to spot the signs and take control of the problem.
Fulton County DA Fani Willis partners with Morehouse School of Medicine to help inmate's mental health
The Fulton County DA is turning to professionals at the Morehouse School of Medicine to help inmates transition to life outside of jail.
The Fulton County DA is turning to professionals at the Morehouse School of Medicine to help inmates transition to life outside of jail.
Tropical skin disease carried by sand flies now in US
A recent study reveals the bite of a sand fly can cause a skin infection.
A recent study reveals the bite of a sand fly can cause a skin infection.