Officer replaces therapy pig for young boy after tragic animal attack
A Kansas police officer stepped in to replace a therapy pig for a young boy after the original one was attacked by another animal.
A Kansas police officer stepped in to replace a therapy pig for a young boy after the original one was attacked by another animal.
Amputee turns to yoga after using leg
An Atlanta woman who lost her leg to flesh-eating bacteria turned to yoga during her recovery.
An Atlanta woman who lost her leg to flesh-eating bacteria turned to yoga during her recovery.
Atlanta woman finds her way back to yoga after losing her leg to deadly infection
Jennifer Barlow has come back to yoga, which has been part of her life for more than a decade.
Jennifer Barlow has come back to yoga, which has been part of her life for more than a decade.
Woman turns to yoga after amputation
An Atlanta woman turned to yoga after losing her leg to a deadly bacterial infection.
An Atlanta woman turned to yoga after losing her leg to a deadly bacterial infection.
Flu cases surge across US, CDC reports
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released its latest weekly report, indicating a 16.2% increase in flu cases across the United States.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released its latest weekly report, indicating a 16.2% increase in flu cases across the United States.
Infant's decapitation during delivery at Southern Regional Medical Center ruled a homicide
The Clayton County Medical Examiner's Office has ruled the death of the infant decapitated during childbirth at Southern Regional Medical Center in July 2023 as a homicide.
The Clayton County Medical Examiner's Office has ruled the death of the infant decapitated during childbirth at Southern Regional Medical Center in July 2023 as a homicide.
Group recommends Black men get screened for prostate cancer as early as 40
You have probably heard the statistics: 1 in 6 Black men will develop prostate cancer in their lifetime, compared to 1 in 8 men overall.
You have probably heard the statistics: 1 in 6 Black men will develop prostate cancer in their lifetime, compared to 1 in 8 men overall.
Deadly listeria outbreak linked to cotija cheese, queso fresco, more dairy products, CDC says
The decade-long outbreak of listeria across 11 U.S. states has been linked to a cheese and dairy company in California. Two people have died and at least 26 have been sickened.
The decade-long outbreak of listeria across 11 U.S. states has been linked to a cheese and dairy company in California. Two people have died and at least 26 have been sickened.
Piedmont cardiologist taking team to Ethiopia to help heart patients
A Piedmont Hospital cardiologist is working to improve heart health in his home country of Ethiopia, which he says suffers from an incredibly high death rate from cardiovascular disease.
A Piedmont Hospital cardiologist is working to improve heart health in his home country of Ethiopia, which he says suffers from an incredibly high death rate from cardiovascular disease.
Blood donations hit 20-year low; Red Cross offering $20 gift cards to donors
The number of blood donors in the U.S. has reached a new low, and the Red Cross is offering $20 gift cards to those who roll up their sleeves.
The number of blood donors in the U.S. has reached a new low, and the Red Cross is offering $20 gift cards to those who roll up their sleeves.
Cancer diagnoses in the British royal family over the years: 'The great equalizer'
Most recently, Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, announced on Jan. 21 that she was diagnosed with skin cancer just a month after receiving breast cancer treatments.
Most recently, Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, announced on Jan. 21 that she was diagnosed with skin cancer just a month after receiving breast cancer treatments.
Toby Keith's death: Here's what to know about stomach cancer
Toby Keith’s death has renewed the spotlight on stomach cancer, which is the fifth most common cancer in the world.
Toby Keith’s death has renewed the spotlight on stomach cancer, which is the fifth most common cancer in the world.
Georgia lawmakers propose bill to allow Narcan vending machines on college campuses
At the state capitol, a bill aimed at addressing an ever-growing opioid crisis in Georgia is making its way through the state House.
At the state capitol, a bill aimed at addressing an ever-growing opioid crisis in Georgia is making its way through the state House.
Georgia mom pushes for increased newborn screenings for congenital CMV
When Brooke Barnes gave birth to twins nearly 4 years ago, the Carrollton, Georgia, woman says both appeared perfectly healthy. Then, her son Mason failed his newborn hearing test.
When Brooke Barnes gave birth to twins nearly 4 years ago, the Carrollton, Georgia, woman says both appeared perfectly healthy. Then, her son Mason failed his newborn hearing test.
Alzheimer's disease found to be transmitted through medical procedures decades ago, study finds
Researchers emphasized that dementia is "not contagious" and these were "extraordinary occurrences."
Researchers emphasized that dementia is "not contagious" and these were "extraordinary occurrences."
Four out of five autoimmune disease patients are women. New study reveals why
Up to 50 million Americans have an autoimmune disease – a condition in which your immune system attacks healthy cells – and as many as 80% of those people are women.
Up to 50 million Americans have an autoimmune disease – a condition in which your immune system attacks healthy cells – and as many as 80% of those people are women.
Emergency response times rise due to EMT, paramedic shortage
There continues to be a shortage of paramedics and EMTs across the country, leading to longer response times to emergencies.
There continues to be a shortage of paramedics and EMTs across the country, leading to longer response times to emergencies.
Neptune's Fix, tianeptine product, recalled over life-threatening overdose risks
Tianeptine is an antidepressant used in some parts of Europe, Asia and South America but not approved in the U.S. It's often referred to as "gas station heroin."
Tianeptine is an antidepressant used in some parts of Europe, Asia and South America but not approved in the U.S. It's often referred to as "gas station heroin."
HHS calls for better cybersecurity as medical record breaches affect millions of patients
This week is Identity Theft Awareness Week.
This week is Identity Theft Awareness Week.
A blood test could detect dozens of cancers, but one expert is not recommending it, yet
A promising cancer screening technology, multi-cancer early detection (MCED) tests could screen for dozens of cancers in a single blood sample. But the technology has limitations.
A promising cancer screening technology, multi-cancer early detection (MCED) tests could screen for dozens of cancers in a single blood sample. But the technology has limitations.