In potential cancer breakthrough, newly found ‘kill switch’ triggers death of cancer cells: ‘One-two punch'
The receptor, called CD95, could improve the effectiveness of immune-based therapies.
The receptor, called CD95, could improve the effectiveness of immune-based therapies.
First vaccine for chikungunya virus, an 'emerging global health threat,' gets FDA approval
The FDA described chikungunya as an "emerging global health threat," with at least five million cases reported over the past 15 years.
The FDA described chikungunya as an "emerging global health threat," with at least five million cases reported over the past 15 years.
Fish to eat and fish to think twice about, according to experts — see the lists
Here are the healthiest fish you can eat, according to dietitians.
Here are the healthiest fish you can eat, according to dietitians.
Arkansas military veteran receives world’s first whole-eye and partial-face transplant
Aaron James, a military veteran received the first-ever whole-eye and partial-face transplant at NYU Langone Health is speaking out about the life-changing surgery.
Aaron James, a military veteran received the first-ever whole-eye and partial-face transplant at NYU Langone Health is speaking out about the life-changing surgery.
Lung cancer pill shows 'earth-shattering' results in 5-year study: 'An optimistic time'
Many lung cancer patients now have access to a potentially life-saving new medication called Tagrisso. A surgeon from Hackensack Meridian and a patient share their experiences with the drug.
Many lung cancer patients now have access to a potentially life-saving new medication called Tagrisso. A surgeon from Hackensack Meridian and a patient share their experiences with the drug.
CDC report: Childhood vaccination exemptions reach all-time high
A study released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday indicates that 3% of all U.S. kindergartners are not being vaccinated, the highest level reported ever.
A study released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday indicates that 3% of all U.S. kindergartners are not being vaccinated, the highest level reported ever.
Marines honor terminally ill Georgia teen by making him a honorary Marine
The Marines just bestowed a terminally ill Gwinnett County teenager with an incredible honor.
The Marines just bestowed a terminally ill Gwinnett County teenager with an incredible honor.
Zepbound: FDA approves new weight-loss drug
Federal regulators say a new version of the popular diabetes treatment Mounjaro can be sold as a weight-loss drug.
Federal regulators say a new version of the popular diabetes treatment Mounjaro can be sold as a weight-loss drug.
Georgia woman survives rare ovarian cancer
It wasn't a typical symptom, but a Coweta County woman believes leg pain helped doctors catch her cancer early on. Jaclyn Cardell was just 25 when she developed pain that radiated down her leg. Today, she's a 14-year survivor of a rare type of ovarian cancer.
It wasn't a typical symptom, but a Coweta County woman believes leg pain helped doctors catch her cancer early on. Jaclyn Cardell was just 25 when she developed pain that radiated down her leg. Today, she's a 14-year survivor of a rare type of ovarian cancer.
Too much red meat connected to higher risk of type 2 diabetes, study finds
Researchers found that substituting red meat with other forms of protein can help lower your risk of diabetes.
Researchers found that substituting red meat with other forms of protein can help lower your risk of diabetes.
FDA approves new version of diabetes drug Mounjaro for weight loss
The Food and Drug Administration approved Zepbound, a new version of the popular diabetes treatment Mounjaro which helps dieters lose about a quarter of their body weight.
The Food and Drug Administration approved Zepbound, a new version of the popular diabetes treatment Mounjaro which helps dieters lose about a quarter of their body weight.
Elon Musk’s Neuralink seeks 1st volunteer to have robot insert wires inside their skull
Would you put a tiny computer chip in your brain? Neuralink is one of many working on linking the nervous system to computers, aimed at helping treat brain disorders and injuries.
Would you put a tiny computer chip in your brain? Neuralink is one of many working on linking the nervous system to computers, aimed at helping treat brain disorders and injuries.
Cobb County firefighters find new device to reduce cancer risk
Cobb County firefighters have a new device to keep them safe. Fire officials say the StormStick will not only help them now, but possibly for the rest of their lives.
Cobb County firefighters have a new device to keep them safe. Fire officials say the StormStick will not only help them now, but possibly for the rest of their lives.
Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, Syphilis cases on the rise in Georgia
Sexually transmitted disease cases continue to soar across Georgia. The rapidly growing numbers are capturing the attention of state lawmakers who held a special meeting to discuss the issue and possible solutions.
Sexually transmitted disease cases continue to soar across Georgia. The rapidly growing numbers are capturing the attention of state lawmakers who held a special meeting to discuss the issue and possible solutions.
FDA warns Americans not to use 28 recalled over-the-counter eye products amid contamination concerns
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning Americans not to buy or use dozens of common over-the-counter lubricating eye drops sold by retailers such as CVS Health, Rite Aid, Target Up & Up, and other stores.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning Americans not to buy or use dozens of common over-the-counter lubricating eye drops sold by retailers such as CVS Health, Rite Aid, Target Up & Up, and other stores.
Do you use eye drops? | What you urgently need to know
If you use lubricating eye drops, you may want to check the label. That's because more than two-dozen over-the-counter drops have been recalled amid contamination concerns. So, how do you know if your eye drops are on the list?
If you use lubricating eye drops, you may want to check the label. That's because more than two-dozen over-the-counter drops have been recalled amid contamination concerns. So, how do you know if your eye drops are on the list?
Birth control pill might impair parts of brain that regulate fear, study says
The part of the brain that controls how people regulate fear was thinner than that of men and women who never used hormonal contraceptives.
The part of the brain that controls how people regulate fear was thinner than that of men and women who never used hormonal contraceptives.
AI has ability to detect future heart attack: study
Artificial Intelligence was able to identify people at more than a 90% risk of sudden death.
Artificial Intelligence was able to identify people at more than a 90% risk of sudden death.
Sharp surge in syphilis cases among US newborns sparks urgent call for testing and treatment
More than 3,700 babies were born with congenital syphilis in 2022 — 10 times more than a decade ago and a 32% increase from 2021.
More than 3,700 babies were born with congenital syphilis in 2022 — 10 times more than a decade ago and a 32% increase from 2021.
1 in 5 US adults ‘rarely or never’ wakes up feeling well-rested — here’s why
Surprising sleep trends were revealed in new survey, including the rise of ‘Scandinavian sleeping.'
Surprising sleep trends were revealed in new survey, including the rise of ‘Scandinavian sleeping.'