Breast cancer survivors affected by new codes
Jamie Cooper has been fairly private about her breast cancer diagnosis. Some friends and colleagues don't even know she's sick. But she wanted to share her story because she's worried the surgery she needs could be hard to find, maybe even impossible to get, by the time she's ready for it. Insurance plays a major role.
Jamie Cooper has been fairly private about her breast cancer diagnosis. Some friends and colleagues don't even know she's sick. But she wanted to share her story because she's worried the surgery she needs could be hard to find, maybe even impossible to get, by the time she's ready for it. Insurance plays a major role.
Death toll rises in fungal meningitis outbreak tied to procedures in Mexico
U.S. and Mexican officials have specifically linked two clinics to the fungal meningitis outbreak, both of which closed last month.
U.S. and Mexican officials have specifically linked two clinics to the fungal meningitis outbreak, both of which closed last month.
Surge of invasive strep A infections alarms doctors
Invasive strep A infections can cause organ failure, severe sepsis and other potentially deadly complications.
Invasive strep A infections can cause organ failure, severe sepsis and other potentially deadly complications.
Think you might have adult ADHD? Look for these 3 common symptoms
It is a myth that children can outgrow ADHD, says Dr. Suvrat Bhargave of the Center for Family Psychiatry. He says the disorder has the same three core symptoms in both children and adults. But it can look very differently in both groups.
It is a myth that children can outgrow ADHD, says Dr. Suvrat Bhargave of the Center for Family Psychiatry. He says the disorder has the same three core symptoms in both children and adults. But it can look very differently in both groups.
3 signs you may have Adult ADHD
We hear a lot about children with ADHD, but many adults live with the disorder, too. Experts estimate close to 5% of U.S. adults are affected by ADHD, but many don't know they have it. Here are some signs.
We hear a lot about children with ADHD, but many adults live with the disorder, too. Experts estimate close to 5% of U.S. adults are affected by ADHD, but many don't know they have it. Here are some signs.
Drinking alcohol could increase risk of more than 60 diseases, study suggests
The researchers said that 33 diseases not previously established as alcohol-related were identified as higher risk – such as gastric ulcers and gout.
The researchers said that 33 diseases not previously established as alcohol-related were identified as higher risk – such as gastric ulcers and gout.
Doctors warn that wildfire smoke causes 'accelerated skin aging'
Recent Canadian wildfires sent air quality into the dangerous zone for cities up and down the East Coast and the Great Lakes. That pollution can take a toll on your skin now and in the future.
Recent Canadian wildfires sent air quality into the dangerous zone for cities up and down the East Coast and the Great Lakes. That pollution can take a toll on your skin now and in the future.
Frozen fruit sold at Costco recalled amid outbreak of hepatitis A infections
Check your freezer: Packages of Wawona Frozen Foods' Organic DayBreak Blend "may have the potential to be contaminated with hepatitis A," federal health officials warned.
Check your freezer: Packages of Wawona Frozen Foods' Organic DayBreak Blend "may have the potential to be contaminated with hepatitis A," federal health officials warned.
To take trip of her life, young Georgia cancer survivor must first learn to swim
After years of waiting and a pandemic postponement, 8-year-old Kiki Troutman, a childhood leukemia survivor, is heading to Hawaii this weekend on a Make A Wish Foundation trip. To get ready, Troutman has spent months learning to swim at her local YMCA pool in Atlanta.
After years of waiting and a pandemic postponement, 8-year-old Kiki Troutman, a childhood leukemia survivor, is heading to Hawaii this weekend on a Make A Wish Foundation trip. To get ready, Troutman has spent months learning to swim at her local YMCA pool in Atlanta.
Man dies from bacterial infection after eating raw oysters sold at Missouri seafood stand
The 54-year-old man died after becoming infected by the bacteria Vibrio vulnificus, which can be carried by oysters and other shellfish.
The 54-year-old man died after becoming infected by the bacteria Vibrio vulnificus, which can be carried by oysters and other shellfish.
Catnap your way to creativity: Study reveals naps may boost creative ideas
Researchers at MIT and Harvard University studied the impact of dreaming during a nap or N1 sleep (the earliest stage of sleep) on post-sleep creative performances.
Researchers at MIT and Harvard University studied the impact of dreaming during a nap or N1 sleep (the earliest stage of sleep) on post-sleep creative performances.
Amputee boot camp held held at Truist Park hopes to instill confidence
Atlanta's most revered baseball players often practice at Truist Park, but Friday, another group of determined people packed the stadium.
Atlanta's most revered baseball players often practice at Truist Park, but Friday, another group of determined people packed the stadium.
Alzheimer's drug Leqembi gets FDA panel's backing, setting the stage for broader use
U.S. health advisers are backing the full approval of an Alzheimer's drug that received preliminary approval last year.
U.S. health advisers are backing the full approval of an Alzheimer's drug that received preliminary approval last year.
Study: Binge drinking and bereavement linked
There are few things harder in life than losing someone close to you. A new study finds people who have recently lost a loved one or friend may be at higher risk of binge-drinking. That's especially true for younger adults.
There are few things harder in life than losing someone close to you. A new study finds people who have recently lost a loved one or friend may be at higher risk of binge-drinking. That's especially true for younger adults.
Sucralose, a chemical in Splenda, is found to cause ‘significant health effects’ in new study
The ingredient is linked to DNA damage, elevated cancer risk, and a leaky gut, but the sweetener industry maintains safety.
The ingredient is linked to DNA damage, elevated cancer risk, and a leaky gut, but the sweetener industry maintains safety.
Shannen Doherty, '90210' star, reveals cancer has spread to her brain in emotional video
The "Beverly Hills, 90210" star shared videos of her undergoing a CT scan and finding out her cancer had spread. "The turmoil….. the timing of it all…. This is what cancer can look like."
The "Beverly Hills, 90210" star shared videos of her undergoing a CT scan and finding out her cancer had spread. "The turmoil….. the timing of it all…. This is what cancer can look like."
5-year-old undergoes high-tech arm amputation
Johnny Alexander is one of the first kids at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta to undergo a new type of amputation surgery. Doctors rerouted the nerves in Johnny's upper arm to help him control a high-tech prosthetic arm being built for him.
Johnny Alexander is one of the first kids at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta to undergo a new type of amputation surgery. Doctors rerouted the nerves in Johnny's upper arm to help him control a high-tech prosthetic arm being built for him.
Billionaire who gets transfusions of teen son’s blood has one surprisingly simple goal for society
Yes, there’s the blood transfusions, regular MRIs, and whispers of immortality. But this tech tycoon just wants to change the way people view health.
Yes, there’s the blood transfusions, regular MRIs, and whispers of immortality. But this tech tycoon just wants to change the way people view health.
Survey reveals 45% of adults skip using soap when washing their hands
A recent survey finds that some people not only pass on soap use for handwashing, but they will also dry their hands with their clothes.
A recent survey finds that some people not only pass on soap use for handwashing, but they will also dry their hands with their clothes.
Canada wildfires lead to air-quality alerts in US – Here's how to stay safe
The tiny particles are small enough to get past airway defenses and cause breathing problems. Here's a closer look at what's happening and some precautions for dealing with the haze.
The tiny particles are small enough to get past airway defenses and cause breathing problems. Here's a closer look at what's happening and some precautions for dealing with the haze.