Acworth boy thriving years after heart surgery
He may be too young to remember what it was like, but an Acworth boy has made tremendous progress after undergoing surgery to repair a defect. The once fragile baby, is now a fun-loving first-grader with so much life ahead of him.
He may be too young to remember what it was like, but an Acworth boy has made tremendous progress after undergoing surgery to repair a defect. The once fragile baby, is now a fun-loving first-grader with so much life ahead of him.
Acworth boy thriving 6 years after heart-defect surgery
A Cobb County first-grader is thriving today after a pretty rough start in life. Axel crate was just six-weeks-old when he had to undergo emergency heart surgery.
A Cobb County first-grader is thriving today after a pretty rough start in life. Axel crate was just six-weeks-old when he had to undergo emergency heart surgery.
As amoxicillin shortage continues, prescriptions have plummeted, study finds
Heading into the 2023 flu season, the amoxicillin shortage in the U.S. has been in effect for nearly a year.
Heading into the 2023 flu season, the amoxicillin shortage in the U.S. has been in effect for nearly a year.
Millions more students eligible for free school meals under expanded US program
Previously, the qualifying threshold was 40%. Roughly 3,000 additional school districts will now be eligible, officials said.
Previously, the qualifying threshold was 40%. Roughly 3,000 additional school districts will now be eligible, officials said.
Parasitic worm that can enter brain found in Atlanta, researchers say
The parasitic brain worm is spread by rats and snails and scientists believe it could be a threat to the health of people in the Atlanta area.
The parasitic brain worm is spread by rats and snails and scientists believe it could be a threat to the health of people in the Atlanta area.
Plague claims life of Southern Colorado person, health officials warn
According to health officials, the plague can be treated. Symptoms of the disease include a sudden fever and swollen lymph nodes.
According to health officials, the plague can be treated. Symptoms of the disease include a sudden fever and swollen lymph nodes.
Dental surgeons turn to robot for help placing implants
Dr. Chuck Pitts has been a dental surgeon for 41 years. Earlier this year, he began using a robotic system to help him place implants with more accuracy and precision.
Dr. Chuck Pitts has been a dental surgeon for 41 years. Earlier this year, he began using a robotic system to help him place implants with more accuracy and precision.
Robot helping with dental surgeries
Robots are a routine part of many operations in the US, but the Yomi is the first and only robotic system used for dental surgery.
Robots are a routine part of many operations in the US, but the Yomi is the first and only robotic system used for dental surgery.
Cobb County 911 launches Logan's List: A lifeline for vulnerable residents
The Cobb County Department of Emergency Communications (DEC) has just unveiled an innovative tool to enhance emergency response efforts and assist the county's most vulnerable residents.
The Cobb County Department of Emergency Communications (DEC) has just unveiled an innovative tool to enhance emergency response efforts and assist the county's most vulnerable residents.
Mother of 4 says fear, denial led her to delay starting cervical cancer treatment for 15 months
Danielle McCrae is balancing her immunotherapy appointments at Piedmont Fayette Hospital every 3 weeks with raising 4 kids, and giving herself the time and space to heal.
Danielle McCrae is balancing her immunotherapy appointments at Piedmont Fayette Hospital every 3 weeks with raising 4 kids, and giving herself the time and space to heal.
Depression identified as 'contributing cause' of type 2 diabetes risk, study finds
Researchers revealed for the first time a 'cause-and-effect relationship' between the two conditions.
Researchers revealed for the first time a 'cause-and-effect relationship' between the two conditions.
Mother cancer-free after months of delay
Hearing the words "you have cancer" can be frightening. And, for one Jonesboro woman, the fear of what lay ahead led her delay treatment for more than a year. It's a decision Danielle McCrae now realizes was a critical mistake.
Hearing the words "you have cancer" can be frightening. And, for one Jonesboro woman, the fear of what lay ahead led her delay treatment for more than a year. It's a decision Danielle McCrae now realizes was a critical mistake.
Sign-up for more free COVID tests begins today. Here’s how to order
The U.S. government is replenishing its stockpile with millions of new at-home COVID tests. Here’s how to order yours for free.
The U.S. government is replenishing its stockpile with millions of new at-home COVID tests. Here’s how to order yours for free.
Biden has received the updated COVID-19 vaccine, White House says
The White House says President Joe Biden has gotten the updated COVID-19 vaccine and the annual flu shot, and that he was also recently vaccinated against RSV.
The White House says President Joe Biden has gotten the updated COVID-19 vaccine and the annual flu shot, and that he was also recently vaccinated against RSV.
'She won’t let go of him': Tennessee couple of 69 years hold hands in final moments
An elderly Tennessee couple, married for an astounding 69 years, recently shared a touching reunion during their final moments at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
An elderly Tennessee couple, married for an astounding 69 years, recently shared a touching reunion during their final moments at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
US task force calls for increasing blood pressure screenings during pregnancy
Increasing blood pressure screenings during pregnancy is an important step in addressing race-based inequities found in pregnancy-related morbidity and deaths, the task force said, which are often linked back to hypertensive disorders.
Increasing blood pressure screenings during pregnancy is an important step in addressing race-based inequities found in pregnancy-related morbidity and deaths, the task force said, which are often linked back to hypertensive disorders.
US employers expect to see biggest jump in healthcare costs in a decade in 2024
Three healthcare benefit consulting firms are forecasting costs to rise 5.4% to 8.5% in 2024.
Three healthcare benefit consulting firms are forecasting costs to rise 5.4% to 8.5% in 2024.
Melatonin warnings: Nearly half of parents give it to their kids to help them sleep, but experts urge caution
Melatonin is ‘not a regulated substance,’ a doctor warns.
Melatonin is ‘not a regulated substance,’ a doctor warns.
Fulton Fresh Mobile Market brings free produce, cooking demonstrations to 'food deserts'
Residents in Fulton County will soon have the opportunity to get free produce and learn some healthy recipes.
Residents in Fulton County will soon have the opportunity to get free produce and learn some healthy recipes.
Booking COVID-19 vaccine? Some are reporting canceled appointments, insurance issues
Pfizer and Moderna say they have sent out millions of doses of the new COVID-19 vaccines in the past week. But availability depends on where you live.
Pfizer and Moderna say they have sent out millions of doses of the new COVID-19 vaccines in the past week. But availability depends on where you live.