FDA: Seven deaths and 736 serious injuries due to issue with some FreeStyle Libre glucose monitoring systems
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an alert after certain FreeStyle Libre glucose monitor sensors are providing incorrect low glucose readings.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an alert after certain FreeStyle Libre glucose monitor sensors are providing incorrect low glucose readings.
Powder Springs teen raises funds for trainer battling brain tumor
An equestrian student is raising money to support the trainer she shared saved her life.
An equestrian student is raising money to support the trainer she shared saved her life.
Minnesota study backs birth vaccine for hepatitis B
Universal Hepatitis B vaccines at birth are safe, effective and essential, and eliminating them does not improve health outcomes or safety, according to a review by the University of Minnesota.
Universal Hepatitis B vaccines at birth are safe, effective and essential, and eliminating them does not improve health outcomes or safety, according to a review by the University of Minnesota.
FDA plans stricter vaccine approval rules
The FDA plans to impose stricter vaccine approval rules, prompting warnings from Georgia doctors who fear the policy could discourage vaccination and slow new vaccine development.
The FDA plans to impose stricter vaccine approval rules, prompting warnings from Georgia doctors who fear the policy could discourage vaccination and slow new vaccine development.
Trump's doctor says president had preventative screening MRI on heart, abdomen
The White House released a memo from President Donald Trump's physician on Monday with the doctor saying that Trump's physical exam included “advanced imaging" that is “standard for an executive physical."
The White House released a memo from President Donald Trump's physician on Monday with the doctor saying that Trump's physical exam included “advanced imaging" that is “standard for an executive physical."
New mutated flu strain ‘subclade K’ raises concerns as cases spread
A new flu variant called subclade K is gaining attention as doctors warn it could lead to a tougher flu season this winter. The strain, which stems from the influenza A (H3N2) virus, has already been identified in several countries and may be spreading more easily than earlier versions of H3N2.
A new flu variant called subclade K is gaining attention as doctors warn it could lead to a tougher flu season this winter. The strain, which stems from the influenza A (H3N2) virus, has already been identified in several countries and may be spreading more easily than earlier versions of H3N2.
Teen cancer awareness advocate launches in-flight campaign to raise awareness
A Georgia high-school student is trying to raise cancer awareness 30,000 feet in the air.
A Georgia high-school student is trying to raise cancer awareness 30,000 feet in the air.
Holiday season can come with seasonal depression, experts warn
Mental health experts in Georgia are urging families to watch for signs of seasonal affective disorder as shorter days and the holidays approach, with guidance on symptoms and how to get help.
Mental health experts in Georgia are urging families to watch for signs of seasonal affective disorder as shorter days and the holidays approach, with guidance on symptoms and how to get help.
Is malnutrition affecting your mental health?
Dr. James Greenblatt, a functional & integrative psychiatry expert, says the root of mental health issues like depression often starts within our bodies. Greenblatt speaks to how malnutrition might be causing mental health problems in people.
Dr. James Greenblatt, a functional & integrative psychiatry expert, says the root of mental health issues like depression often starts within our bodies. Greenblatt speaks to how malnutrition might be causing mental health problems in people.
Over 40,000 bottles of Walgreens nasal spray recalled due to bacteria contamination, FDA says
The affected nasal spray products were sold at Walgreens stores nationwide. Here’s what you need to know.
The affected nasal spray products were sold at Walgreens stores nationwide. Here’s what you need to know.
CDC deputy director's 'vaccine skepticism' worries doctors, employees
CDC employees and Georgia doctors are raising concerns after vaccine skeptic Dr. Ralph Abraham was appointed the agency’s second-in-command, citing fears about future vaccine policy and public health guidance.
CDC employees and Georgia doctors are raising concerns after vaccine skeptic Dr. Ralph Abraham was appointed the agency’s second-in-command, citing fears about future vaccine policy and public health guidance.
Miss Jamaica health update as Miss Universe org addresses ‘speculation’
The Miss Universe Organization is sharing more information about the health of Miss Jamaica, who has been hospitalized since falling off the stage last week.
The Miss Universe Organization is sharing more information about the health of Miss Jamaica, who has been hospitalized since falling off the stage last week.
Trump Obamacare extension proposal: What to know
The fate of rising healthcare premiums for millions of Americans is still in limbo after the historic government shutdown, but a plan circulating the White House could bring some relief.
The fate of rising healthcare premiums for millions of Americans is still in limbo after the historic government shutdown, but a plan circulating the White House could bring some relief.
Sen. Warnock calls for the firing of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Sen. Raphael Warnock calls for the immediate firing of HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., accusing him of spreading vaccine misinformation.
Sen. Raphael Warnock calls for the immediate firing of HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., accusing him of spreading vaccine misinformation.
‘Perfect storm’: Doctors warn of alarming rise in adult-onset food allergies
More adults are suddenly developing allergic reactions later in life — and experts aren't sure why.
More adults are suddenly developing allergic reactions later in life — and experts aren't sure why.
Donald Glover shares health update: Stroke and heart condition
Donald Glover, who performs under the name Childish Gambino, opened up about a recent health scare that forced him to cancel his tour last year.
Donald Glover, who performs under the name Childish Gambino, opened up about a recent health scare that forced him to cancel his tour last year.
ByHeart formula may have sickened other babies months before botulism outbreak
Parents whose babies were sickened with botulism some nine months before the current outbreak linked to ByHeart formula are demanding answers.
Parents whose babies were sickened with botulism some nine months before the current outbreak linked to ByHeart formula are demanding answers.
Dreaded dental procedure may slash diabetes and heart disease risk, researchers say
Researchers found significant drops in inflammation markers and diabetes risk factors in dozens of patients after they underwent this dreaded dental procedure.
Researchers found significant drops in inflammation markers and diabetes risk factors in dozens of patients after they underwent this dreaded dental procedure.
Tatiana Schlossberg, JFK's granddaughter, reveals terminal cancer diagnosis
Tatiana Schlossberg, President John F. Kennedy's granddaughter, shared in an essay this weekend that she’s been diagnosed with terminal cancer and has less than a year to live.
Tatiana Schlossberg, President John F. Kennedy's granddaughter, shared in an essay this weekend that she’s been diagnosed with terminal cancer and has less than a year to live.
Daily pill slashes 'bad' cholesterol levels by 60% in yearlong trial
A new daily pill could reduce bad cholesterol levels by 60%, according to a new study.
A new daily pill could reduce bad cholesterol levels by 60%, according to a new study.