Atlanta parents get creative to beat the triple-digit heat
As the heat index rose into the triple digits across metro Atlanta Saturday, some parents got creative at their kids' soccer tournaments to stay cool.
As the heat index rose into the triple digits across metro Atlanta Saturday, some parents got creative at their kids' soccer tournaments to stay cool.
Kennesaw family raising awareness about childhood cancer
A Kennesaw family is making it their mission to raise awareness about childhood cancer after their young daughter and sister battled a rare form of cancer.
A Kennesaw family is making it their mission to raise awareness about childhood cancer after their young daughter and sister battled a rare form of cancer.
Biden plans to request more funding for new COVID-19 vaccine
President Joe Biden said Friday that he is planning to request more money from Congress to develop another new coronavirus vaccine, as scientists track new waves and hospitalizations rise, though not like before.
President Joe Biden said Friday that he is planning to request more money from Congress to develop another new coronavirus vaccine, as scientists track new waves and hospitalizations rise, though not like before.
Groundbreaking AI implants help stroke victim 'talk' for first time in nearly two decades
A woman who was left unable to speak following a stroke just regained her voice, thanks to artificial intelligence.
A woman who was left unable to speak following a stroke just regained her voice, thanks to artificial intelligence.
Newer 'airflow' dental cleaning removes plaque with less scraping
Many people put off their recommended dental cleanings because they do not like the scraping sensation that can come with a traditional cleaning.
Many people put off their recommended dental cleanings because they do not like the scraping sensation that can come with a traditional cleaning.
Newer 'Airflow' teeth cleaning reduces teeth scraping
Getting your teeth cleaned is one of those things you know you need to do but sometimes put off. One of the reasons? We don't love the scraping and tugging needed to take off the tartar buildup on our teeth. But there's a new way to get rid of plaque without so much scraping.
Getting your teeth cleaned is one of those things you know you need to do but sometimes put off. One of the reasons? We don't love the scraping and tugging needed to take off the tartar buildup on our teeth. But there's a new way to get rid of plaque without so much scraping.
Study suggests screen time for toddlers linked to developmental delays
Researchers found that young children exposed to too much screen time were at a higher risk for delays, including communication skills.
Researchers found that young children exposed to too much screen time were at a higher risk for delays, including communication skills.
Colorectal cancer survivor urges men not to delay cancer screenings
For years, Mark Atencio of Marietta says he rarely went in for medical checkups.
For years, Mark Atencio of Marietta says he rarely went in for medical checkups.
Colorectal cancer survivor urges men to get screened
Married with two adult daughters, when Atencio hit his mid-forties and fifties, he knew was due for a colonoscopy, a routine screening for colorectal cancer.
Married with two adult daughters, when Atencio hit his mid-forties and fifties, he knew was due for a colonoscopy, a routine screening for colorectal cancer.
Which arm receives COVID-19 booster may make a difference, study finds
Researchers in Germany analyzed data from more than 300 people who received the COVID-19 vaccine, along with a booster dose.
Researchers in Germany analyzed data from more than 300 people who received the COVID-19 vaccine, along with a booster dose.
Morris Brown College implements two-week COVID-19 mask mandate as cases climb
Morris Brown College announced Sunday on its Facebook page it was implementing mandatory COVID-19 remediations including wearing masks at all classes and functions for the next 14 days.
Morris Brown College announced Sunday on its Facebook page it was implementing mandatory COVID-19 remediations including wearing masks at all classes and functions for the next 14 days.
Tips to help students with ADHD transition back to school
Getting back into a school routine can be challenging for students with ADHD, or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
Getting back into a school routine can be challenging for students with ADHD, or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
Navigating new school year for students with ADHD
It is just a couple of weeks into the new school year and many are navigating a few bumps in the road. This time of year can be especially tricky for parents of students who have ADHD.
It is just a couple of weeks into the new school year and many are navigating a few bumps in the road. This time of year can be especially tricky for parents of students who have ADHD.
Oral cancer survivor works to find her voice again after tongue surgery
Becky Goggins went to her dentist when she noticed something odd in the back of her mouth. That was the beginning of the most challenging 18 months of the Alabama woman's life.
Becky Goggins went to her dentist when she noticed something odd in the back of her mouth. That was the beginning of the most challenging 18 months of the Alabama woman's life.
Oral cancer survivor relearns how to speak
After undergoing a tongue reconstruction surgery, an oral cancer survivor is relearning how to speak.
After undergoing a tongue reconstruction surgery, an oral cancer survivor is relearning how to speak.
More younger people are receiving cancer diagnoses, study finds — especially this type
The increase in early-onset cancers is likely associated with the increasing incidence of obesity as well as changes in environmental exposures, study authors noted.
The increase in early-onset cancers is likely associated with the increasing incidence of obesity as well as changes in environmental exposures, study authors noted.
Binge drinking, marijuana use reached record highs in middle-aged adults, study finds
Researchers found that binge drinking, marijuana use, and hallucinogen consumption reached record levels among adults between the ages of 35 and 50.
Researchers found that binge drinking, marijuana use, and hallucinogen consumption reached record levels among adults between the ages of 35 and 50.
Wellstar AMC closure leaves metro Atlanta with only one top level trauma center
The closure of Wellstar Atlanta Medical Center last fall left the Atlanta area with just one level 1 trauma center, Grady's Marcus Trauma Center. One Georgia State Center is worried the next major disaster could be more than one hospital can handle.
The closure of Wellstar Atlanta Medical Center last fall left the Atlanta area with just one level 1 trauma center, Grady's Marcus Trauma Center. One Georgia State Center is worried the next major disaster could be more than one hospital can handle.
Young boy has 'wish' of meeting Atlanta Braves come to life
What if your wish was to meet your favorite baseball players? That wish came true for one young fan.
What if your wish was to meet your favorite baseball players? That wish came true for one young fan.
Georgia sees uptick in COVID cases as 'Eris' variant proves more contagious
A new COVID-19 variant nicknamed “Eris" is causing an increase in the number of new cases, Georgia health official say.
A new COVID-19 variant nicknamed “Eris" is causing an increase in the number of new cases, Georgia health official say.