Dexter King's 3-year battle against prostate cancer a reminder to get screened early
Dexter King, the youngest son of Coretta Scott and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., has battled prostate cancer for three-and-a-half years.
Dexter King, the youngest son of Coretta Scott and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., has battled prostate cancer for three-and-a-half years.
How to stop doomscrolling, take back your life
If the idea of losing your phone or leaving it at home stresses you out, it may be time to consider taking a digital detox.
If the idea of losing your phone or leaving it at home stresses you out, it may be time to consider taking a digital detox.
New blood test could screen for Alzheimer's before onset of symptoms
A blood test could soon be used to identify a type of protein that is linked to Alzheimer's disease before symptoms arise with 97% accuracy, a new study shows.
A blood test could soon be used to identify a type of protein that is linked to Alzheimer's disease before symptoms arise with 97% accuracy, a new study shows.
Can you keep your New Year's resolution? GymBird is offering $5,000 to one lucky contest winner who can
If the participant meets their goals by March 29, the contest money is theirs. But the deal has a catch that some politically-minded hopefuls may find motivating.
If the participant meets their goals by March 29, the contest money is theirs. But the deal has a catch that some politically-minded hopefuls may find motivating.
National Kidney Registry's personalized website sharing stories of those in search of live donors
Jennyl Thomas, 51, of Fayetteville, Georgia, needs a kidney transplant. She's hope a personalized website program launched by the National Kidney Registry will help get her story out, so she can find a living donor.
Jennyl Thomas, 51, of Fayetteville, Georgia, needs a kidney transplant. She's hope a personalized website program launched by the National Kidney Registry will help get her story out, so she can find a living donor.
Woman creates website to find living donor
Georgians who need a kidney transplant may wait years for a deceased donor kidney. A Fayette County woman created a personalized website to try and find a living donor.
Georgians who need a kidney transplant may wait years for a deceased donor kidney. A Fayette County woman created a personalized website to try and find a living donor.
Georgia woman creates website to find donor
Georgians who need a kidney transplant may wait years for a deceased donor kidney. A Fayette County woman created a personalized website to try and find a living donor.
Georgians who need a kidney transplant may wait years for a deceased donor kidney. A Fayette County woman created a personalized website to try and find a living donor.
Health officials concerned over bat infestation in UGA dorm
Georgia health officials are asking anyone who lived in or visited the UGA dorm since December to take part in a survey to see if they were exposed to potentially rabid bats.
Georgia health officials are asking anyone who lived in or visited the UGA dorm since December to take part in a survey to see if they were exposed to potentially rabid bats.
What is tianeptine? Lawmakers sound the alarm on 'gas station heroin'
Sold at gas stations across the country under names like “ZaZa Red” and “Neptune’s Elixir,” tianeptine use can lead to serious health complications and even death, officials say.
Sold at gas stations across the country under names like “ZaZa Red” and “Neptune’s Elixir,” tianeptine use can lead to serious health complications and even death, officials say.
WHO director calls for world pandemic treaty to prepare for Disease X
Disease X is a hypothetical "placeholder" virus that has not yet been formed, but scientists say it could be 20 times deadlier than COVID-19.
Disease X is a hypothetical "placeholder" virus that has not yet been formed, but scientists say it could be 20 times deadlier than COVID-19.
What you should order at McDonald's, according to nutritionists
By ordering carefully from the menu and not making the fast food chain a regular part of your routine, you can opt for better-for-you alternatives.
By ordering carefully from the menu and not making the fast food chain a regular part of your routine, you can opt for better-for-you alternatives.
UGA Ice Dawgs get new member: Team wins one for 9-year-old Alaina
The Georgia Men's Hockey Team has recently found inspiration, something that can be hard to come by.
The Georgia Men's Hockey Team has recently found inspiration, something that can be hard to come by.
Dog pneumonia quarantine: Douglas County Animal Shelter locked down after outbreak
It has prompted a mandatory quarantine to be put in place by the Georgia Department of Agriculture.
It has prompted a mandatory quarantine to be put in place by the Georgia Department of Agriculture.
Blood shortage: Critical need for donations in north Georgia; hospitals postpone elective surgeries
A blood center that supplies North Georgia’s hospitals with blood has asked them to put off elective surgeries.
A blood center that supplies North Georgia’s hospitals with blood has asked them to put off elective surgeries.
Smoking may cause your brain to shrink, according to new research
Researchers studied scans of about 30,000 volunteers who underwent brain imaging as part of the giant health database UK Biobank. They compared brain scans of smokers and non-smokers in the same age group, The team found smoking is prematurely aging the brain.
Researchers studied scans of about 30,000 volunteers who underwent brain imaging as part of the giant health database UK Biobank. They compared brain scans of smokers and non-smokers in the same age group, The team found smoking is prematurely aging the brain.
Smoking causes brain shrinkage, study shows
Smokers will want to take note of a new study which shows cigarettes can actually shirk the brain. How the recent eye-opening research shows the effects are similar to the damage Alzheimer?s disease can cause.
Smokers will want to take note of a new study which shows cigarettes can actually shirk the brain. How the recent eye-opening research shows the effects are similar to the damage Alzheimer?s disease can cause.
Sextortion cases led to alarming number of suicides, FBI says: Why teen males are more at risk
Sextortion cases involving minors have led to an alarming number of suicides, the FBI says. Here's what parents and children should know about the crime.
Sextortion cases involving minors have led to an alarming number of suicides, the FBI says. Here's what parents and children should know about the crime.
Cancer cases increasing in US, but overall deaths decreasing, new research shows
In 2024, over 611,000 deaths from cancer are projected for the US. That’s more than 1,600 deaths from cancer each day, according to the organization.
In 2024, over 611,000 deaths from cancer are projected for the US. That’s more than 1,600 deaths from cancer each day, according to the organization.
Common cold weather myths busted
You've probably been told that you must wear a hat in the winter, cold weather will make you sick and you should always warm up your car before you drive. However, these things aren't necessarily true.
You've probably been told that you must wear a hat in the winter, cold weather will make you sick and you should always warm up your car before you drive. However, these things aren't necessarily true.
Georgia's 1st measles case since 2020 confirmed in metro Atlanta
Health officials say the infected metro Atlanta resident was unvaccinated and had been exposed to measles while traveling outside the country.
Health officials say the infected metro Atlanta resident was unvaccinated and had been exposed to measles while traveling outside the country.