Rabid bat found in DeKalb County

The virus is spread through saliva, usually from a bite of an animal that has the disease.

ME report of man who died after Atlanta police confrontation

The Fulton County Medical Examiner determined the placement of a suspect by police played a pivotal role in that suspect going into cardiac arrest and ultimately dying.

Fall vaccinations against COVID, flu and RSV get underway: What to know

Fall vaccination season is in full swing, with health officials urging both an updated COVID-19 shot and flu vaccine for most everyone.

Dieting to help control high blood pressure
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Nearly half of Americans ages 20 and older have high blood pressure, according to the American Heart Association. That's just over 122-million people if you fall in that category, making some changes like tweaking your diet can be really important.

Acworth first grader thriving 6 years after heart surgery

At 6, Axel Crate of Acworth, Georgia, doesn't remember much about his heart surgery when he was a few weeks old. But, his mother Tara Crate remembers everything about his diagnosis, operation, and the long road back.

Acworth boy thriving years after heart surgery
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He may be too young to remember what it was like, but an Acworth boy has made tremendous progress after undergoing surgery to repair a defect. The once fragile baby, is now a fun-loving first-grader with so much life ahead of him.

Acworth boy thriving 6 years after heart-defect surgery
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A Cobb County first-grader is thriving today after a pretty rough start in life. Axel crate was just six-weeks-old when he had to undergo emergency heart surgery.

Parasitic worm that can enter brain found in Atlanta, researchers say

The parasitic brain worm is spread by rats and snails and scientists believe it could be a threat to the health of people in the Atlanta area.

Plague claims life of Southern Colorado person, health officials warn

According to health officials, the plague can be treated. Symptoms of the disease include a sudden fever and swollen lymph nodes.

Dental surgeons turn to robot for help placing implants

Dr. Chuck Pitts has been a dental surgeon for 41 years. Earlier this year, he began using a robotic system to help him place implants with more accuracy and precision.

Robot helping with dental surgeries
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Robots are a routine part of many operations in the US, but the Yomi is the first and only robotic system used for dental surgery.

Cobb County 911 launches Logan's List: A lifeline for vulnerable residents

The Cobb County Department of Emergency Communications (DEC) has just unveiled an innovative tool to enhance emergency response efforts and assist the county's most vulnerable residents.

Mother cancer-free after months of delay
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Hearing the words "you have cancer" can be frightening. And, for one Jonesboro woman, the fear of what lay ahead led her delay treatment for more than a year. It's a decision Danielle McCrae now realizes was a critical mistake.