Grady Memorial, Emory Midtown receive C's from Leapfrog Group; 24 Georgia hospitals score A's
These grades serve as a critical benchmark, shedding light on preventable medical errors, accidents, injuries, and infections that collectively claim more than 500 lives daily in the United States.
These grades serve as a critical benchmark, shedding light on preventable medical errors, accidents, injuries, and infections that collectively claim more than 500 lives daily in the United States.
After losing 4-month-old son to SIDS, Georgia father urges parents to know, follow safe sleep practices
Marcellus Long, a proud father of five, says the sudden, unexpected loss of his infant son to SIDS devastated his family. Now, he's doing everything in his power to teach parents how to protect their babies.
Marcellus Long, a proud father of five, says the sudden, unexpected loss of his infant son to SIDS devastated his family. Now, he's doing everything in his power to teach parents how to protect their babies.
Father loses child to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Each year in the U.S., about 3,400 babies die suddenly and unexpectedly during their sleep, and four-month-old Khyree Long was one of them. His father, Marcellus Long, says heard of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, but he didn't know much about it until his lost his own baby.
Each year in the U.S., about 3,400 babies die suddenly and unexpectedly during their sleep, and four-month-old Khyree Long was one of them. His father, Marcellus Long, says heard of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, but he didn't know much about it until his lost his own baby.
1 in 6 teens admits to drowsy driving, survey finds: 'Impaired driving, unequivocally'
Drowsy driving kills an estimated 6,400 people in the U.S. each year — here's what to do about it.
Drowsy driving kills an estimated 6,400 people in the U.S. each year — here's what to do about it.
Spinach vs. kale: Which is 'better' for you? Nutritionists settle the great debate
Spinach and kale are often pitted against each other in the realm of healthy eating. But is there a winner?
Spinach and kale are often pitted against each other in the realm of healthy eating. But is there a winner?
High levels of 'fecal bacteria' close popular Lake Mead tourist spot, NPS says
Travelers headed to Lake Mead National Recreation Area in the U.S. Southwest may face closures in certain park areas "until further notice."
Travelers headed to Lake Mead National Recreation Area in the U.S. Southwest may face closures in certain park areas "until further notice."
These are some of the strange objects that get stuck in people's bodies, according to CDC data
"Foreign objects stuck in people’s bodies" were the 9th leading cause of unintentional injuries that led to emergency room visits in 2021, according to the CDC.
"Foreign objects stuck in people’s bodies" were the 9th leading cause of unintentional injuries that led to emergency room visits in 2021, according to the CDC.
FDA proposes ban on food additive found in some sodas, fruity sports drinks
Brominated vegetable oil was once more widely used in popular citrus drinks in the U.S., but has been slowly phased out amid potential health risks.
Brominated vegetable oil was once more widely used in popular citrus drinks in the U.S., but has been slowly phased out amid potential health risks.
Dentist shares tips on how to spot, prevent and manage gum disease
About half of Americans age 30 and older have some form of gum disease. Here is how to spot the signs and take control of the problem.
About half of Americans age 30 and older have some form of gum disease. Here is how to spot the signs and take control of the problem.
Fulton County DA Fani Willis partners with Morehouse School of Medicine to help inmate's mental health
The Fulton County DA is turning to professionals at the Morehouse School of Medicine to help inmates transition to life outside of jail.
The Fulton County DA is turning to professionals at the Morehouse School of Medicine to help inmates transition to life outside of jail.
Tropical skin disease carried by sand flies now in US
A recent study reveals the bite of a sand fly can cause a skin infection.
A recent study reveals the bite of a sand fly can cause a skin infection.
Lowering the risk of gum disease
Nearly half of Americans age 30 and older have some level of gum disease. As we get older, more and more of us will struggle with gum health. How to lower the risk
Nearly half of Americans age 30 and older have some level of gum disease. As we get older, more and more of us will struggle with gum health. How to lower the risk
Eye drops sold at Walmart added to FDA's list of potentially harmful products
Walmart eye drops are the 27th concerning eye product on the FDA's list.
Walmart eye drops are the 27th concerning eye product on the FDA's list.
Gum disease major issue for many
Gum disease is a major issue for a lot of people but there are things you can do to protect your gums and teeth.
Gum disease is a major issue for a lot of people but there are things you can do to protect your gums and teeth.
Motion sensors confirm boxing may help ease Parkinson's disease symptoms is some patients
Millions of Americans with Parkinson's Disease have embraced non-contact boxing classes, hoping to slow down the progression of the brain disorder. In Atlanta, a recent experiment using high-tech functional motion sensors showed 8 weeks of boxing may improve gait and balance in some patients.
Millions of Americans with Parkinson's Disease have embraced non-contact boxing classes, hoping to slow down the progression of the brain disorder. In Atlanta, a recent experiment using high-tech functional motion sensors showed 8 weeks of boxing may improve gait and balance in some patients.
US infant mortality rate rose to 3% in 2022, largest increase in 2 decades, CDC says
The U.S. infant mortality rate rose 3% last year, which is the largest increase in two decades.
The U.S. infant mortality rate rose 3% last year, which is the largest increase in two decades.
College student accused in TikTok cancer hoax dodges jail despite scamming more than 400 people
Madison Russo of Iowa collected nearly $40,000 from unsuspecting donors.
Madison Russo of Iowa collected nearly $40,000 from unsuspecting donors.
Does boxing really help with Parkinson's?
Across Georgia, people living with Parkinson's Disease are turning to exercise to help manage their symptoms. One of the most popular options is non-contact boxing. A new study using high-tech movement sensors shows the sport may help improve balance and walking for patients.
Across Georgia, people living with Parkinson's Disease are turning to exercise to help manage their symptoms. One of the most popular options is non-contact boxing. A new study using high-tech movement sensors shows the sport may help improve balance and walking for patients.
Yearly infant mortality rate increases 3%; largest increase in two decades
In a new report, it has been revealed that the infant mortality rate in the United States experienced a 3% increase last year.
In a new report, it has been revealed that the infant mortality rate in the United States experienced a 3% increase last year.
Anger can motivate people to achieve their goals, new study suggests: 'Sharpened focus'
Looking to get stuff done? Being angry might help, according to a new study from the American Psychological Association.
Looking to get stuff done? Being angry might help, according to a new study from the American Psychological Association.