Atlanta baby returns home after 307 days in hospital following heart transplant
A 10-month-old girl returned home after spending 307 days in the hospital and undergoing a successful heart transplant procedure.
A 10-month-old girl returned home after spending 307 days in the hospital and undergoing a successful heart transplant procedure.
West Nile Virus found in 4 DeKalb mosquito traps
Health officials confirmed four additional surveillance traps in DeKalb County collected mosquitoes infected with West Nile Virus.
Health officials confirmed four additional surveillance traps in DeKalb County collected mosquitoes infected with West Nile Virus.
GLP-1 drugs show promise in treating common hormonal disorder
Researchers are investigating whether GLP-1 medications might double as an effective new treatment for the hormonal disorder PMOS.
Researchers are investigating whether GLP-1 medications might double as an effective new treatment for the hormonal disorder PMOS.
Maine and Massachusetts added to multistate Cyclospora outbreak
Maine and Massachusetts have become the latest states impacted by a growing nationwide Cyclospora outbreak that has now sickened more than 9,000 people, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
Maine and Massachusetts have become the latest states impacted by a growing nationwide Cyclospora outbreak that has now sickened more than 9,000 people, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
VA launches clinical trial of psilocybin to treat veterans suffering from depression, PTSD
The VA launched a clinical trial testing psilocybin for veterans with treatment-resistant depression.
The VA launched a clinical trial testing psilocybin for veterans with treatment-resistant depression.
Nearly half of Georgia counties are maternity care deserts
Nearly 44% of Georgia counties are maternity care deserts, affecting about 158,000 women and 10,000 births each year.
Nearly 44% of Georgia counties are maternity care deserts, affecting about 158,000 women and 10,000 births each year.
Trump vaccine plan could bring decades-old shot and higher costs for families
President Donald Trump’s plan to overhaul childhood immunizations would require pharmaceutical companies to revert to a vaccine schedule while expanding manufacturing to boost vaccine production capacity.
President Donald Trump’s plan to overhaul childhood immunizations would require pharmaceutical companies to revert to a vaccine schedule while expanding manufacturing to boost vaccine production capacity.
Birth order linked to 150 health conditions in study of 10 million American siblings
Whether someone is the older or younger sibling may be linked to certain health outcomes later in life, according to a massive new study.
Whether someone is the older or younger sibling may be linked to certain health outcomes later in life, according to a massive new study.
Ice cream makers rethink the scoop as GLP-1 use grows
Rising use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs and growing demand for healthier foods are prompting ice cream makers to rethink traditional indulgence.
Rising use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs and growing demand for healthier foods are prompting ice cream makers to rethink traditional indulgence.
Drug-resistant fungus cases rise in Georgia, CDC says
Georgia health officials are monitoring the spread of Candida auris, a drug-resistant fungus that can cause serious infections in vulnerable patients.
Georgia health officials are monitoring the spread of Candida auris, a drug-resistant fungus that can cause serious infections in vulnerable patients.
Sir Rod Stewart has heart procedure, ends farewell tour
Rod Stewart was forced to end his farewell tour after having a heart procedure performed.
Rod Stewart was forced to end his farewell tour after having a heart procedure performed.
Medicaid to stop paying for gender-affirming care for some transgender minors
President Donald Trump’s administration said that Medicaid will stop paying for gender-affirming surgeries and hormone treatments for transgender minors.
President Donald Trump’s administration said that Medicaid will stop paying for gender-affirming surgeries and hormone treatments for transgender minors.
Deadly disease outbreak kills 2,000 as experts reveal what Americans should know
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed over 2,000 people, but experts say the average American faces very little threat.
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed over 2,000 people, but experts say the average American faces very little threat.
Social Security adds 14 health conditions to disability fast-track list
The Social Security Administration has announced the addition of 14 health conditions to their Compassionate Allowances (CAL) list.
The Social Security Administration has announced the addition of 14 health conditions to their Compassionate Allowances (CAL) list.
South Fulton park activities suspended over West Nile virus test
Fulton County health officials detected West Nile Virus in mosquitoes collected near Old National Park in South Fulton.
Fulton County health officials detected West Nile Virus in mosquitoes collected near Old National Park in South Fulton.
UGA medical students tour Georgia amid doctor shortage
The 64 members of the University of Georgia's inaugural medical school class traveled across Georgia this summer to learn about the state's health care needs.
The 64 members of the University of Georgia's inaugural medical school class traveled across Georgia this summer to learn about the state's health care needs.
WHO pushes back after Trump orders reduced vaccine schedule
World Health Organization officials are pushing back against President Donald Trump’s executive order to scale back the childhood vaccine schedule, as health experts argue the policy puts children at increased risk for preventable illnesses.
World Health Organization officials are pushing back against President Donald Trump’s executive order to scale back the childhood vaccine schedule, as health experts argue the policy puts children at increased risk for preventable illnesses.
Atlanta father creates $25K scholarship to honor son after passing
An Atlanta family is honoring 19-year-old Wesley Wilson by establishing a $25,000 technical college scholarship following his sudden death from aggressive leukemia.
An Atlanta family is honoring 19-year-old Wesley Wilson by establishing a $25,000 technical college scholarship following his sudden death from aggressive leukemia.
Trump signs executive order recommending spaced-out childhood vaccines, separate MMR shots
President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order calling for revamped childhood vaccine recommendations that promote his long-held belief that childhood shots should be spaced out into separate medical visits.
President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order calling for revamped childhood vaccine recommendations that promote his long-held belief that childhood shots should be spaced out into separate medical visits.
18 prepared foods under alert as jalapeño Salmonella outbreak sickens 345
Health officials said the recall covers prepared wraps, bowls and salads distributed across 24 states.
Health officials said the recall covers prepared wraps, bowls and salads distributed across 24 states.