Some cleaning products, including ‘green’ ones, emit hazardous chemicals, study finds
Scientists at the Environmental Working Group found that fragrance-free “green” cleaning products produced the least amount of hazardous chemicals on average.
Scientists at the Environmental Working Group found that fragrance-free “green” cleaning products produced the least amount of hazardous chemicals on average.
Getting shot, booster in same arm may boost immunity
German researchers found people who received a COVID-19 vaccine and then a booster in the same arm produced higher levels of protective "killer T-cells" than those who got the same vaccinations in different arms.
German researchers found people who received a COVID-19 vaccine and then a booster in the same arm produced higher levels of protective "killer T-cells" than those who got the same vaccinations in different arms.
Firefighters fear toxic chemicals in their gear may contribute to surge in cancer cases
Firefighters around the country are worried that gear laced with PFAS, a group of toxic industrial compounds, could be one reason cancer rates among their ranks are rising.
Firefighters around the country are worried that gear laced with PFAS, a group of toxic industrial compounds, could be one reason cancer rates among their ranks are rising.
Laxatives: What to know about a shortage that Americans are facing
It's a rather delicate problem, but it needs to be talked about nonetheless. Here's what to know about a laxative shortage across the U.S., and how the country possibly got to this point.
It's a rather delicate problem, but it needs to be talked about nonetheless. Here's what to know about a laxative shortage across the U.S., and how the country possibly got to this point.
Atlanta renters lose protection as city lifts eviction moratorium
The pause on evictions due to COVID-19 hardship is officially over.
The pause on evictions due to COVID-19 hardship is officially over.
There were absolutely no signs: Widow of MARTA CEO talks about his suicide
Asked how she will remember Jeff, Erin Harlow-Parker pauses and says, "My husband, my best friend, the father of my kids. That's how I remember him."
Asked how she will remember Jeff, Erin Harlow-Parker pauses and says, "My husband, my best friend, the father of my kids. That's how I remember him."
Brown recluse spider bite almost costs Georgia artist his leg
An Atlanta-area singer and songwriter is recovering after an infectious disease doctor diagnosed him with a poisonous spider bite.
An Atlanta-area singer and songwriter is recovering after an infectious disease doctor diagnosed him with a poisonous spider bite.
Family of former MARTA CEO shares his story
The death of MARTA CEO Jeff Parker made national headlines last year. And right away, his wife and daughters decided they would be open and honest about how Parker died: by suicide. Now, a year-and-a-half later, they are still healing, and sharing their story to try to break through the stigma and sometimes, the shame, that surrounds suicide. This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 or contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at�1-800-273-TALK�(8255).
The death of MARTA CEO Jeff Parker made national headlines last year. And right away, his wife and daughters decided they would be open and honest about how Parker died: by suicide. Now, a year-and-a-half later, they are still healing, and sharing their story to try to break through the stigma and sometimes, the shame, that surrounds suicide. This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 or contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at�1-800-273-TALK�(8255).
Clearblue launches first at-home menopause test: 'Personal knowledge'
The Clearblue Menopause Stage Indicator allows women to identify their likely stage of menopause: premenopause, early perimenopause, late perimenopause or postmenopause.
The Clearblue Menopause Stage Indicator allows women to identify their likely stage of menopause: premenopause, early perimenopause, late perimenopause or postmenopause.
How to spot the signs: Suicide can impact anyone, regardless of status, race or age
According to the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the United States.
According to the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the United States.
Atlanta man left paralyzed after rare surfer's injury during honeymoon in Hawaii
An Atlanta man, who went surfing while on his honeymoon in Hawaii, is paralyzed from the waist down after an extremely rare injury.
An Atlanta man, who went surfing while on his honeymoon in Hawaii, is paralyzed from the waist down after an extremely rare injury.
COVID-19 vaccine: CDC panel recommends shots for ages 6 months and older
Americans may soon be able to get an updated COVID-19 vaccine. Advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday endorsed the new shots for everyone 6 months of age and older.
Americans may soon be able to get an updated COVID-19 vaccine. Advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday endorsed the new shots for everyone 6 months of age and older.
What strains of COVID-19 do the new vaccines target?
If you've been waiting to get an updated COVID-19 shot, your wait could soon be over. The FDA cleared the way Monday for two new shots, from Pfizer and Moderna, for children as young as six months. A CDC panel is meeting Tuesday to weigh in on the vaccines.
If you've been waiting to get an updated COVID-19 shot, your wait could soon be over. The FDA cleared the way Monday for two new shots, from Pfizer and Moderna, for children as young as six months. A CDC panel is meeting Tuesday to weigh in on the vaccines.
First lady Jill Biden heading to Atlanta
First Lady Dr. Jill Biden is headed for the Peach State.
First Lady Dr. Jill Biden is headed for the Peach State.
Nonprofit plans to offer overdose reversal drug at Music Midtown Festival
An Ohio-based nonprofit is traveling to Atlanta this weekend to potentially save lives.
An Ohio-based nonprofit is traveling to Atlanta this weekend to potentially save lives.
Popular nasal decongestant doesn't actually relieve congestion, say FDA experts
The FDA assembled advisers to take another look at phenylephrine, which became the main drug in over-the-counter decongestants when medicines with an older ingredient were moved behind counters.
The FDA assembled advisers to take another look at phenylephrine, which became the main drug in over-the-counter decongestants when medicines with an older ingredient were moved behind counters.
CDC opens exhibit on lingering health effects of September 11th
Nearly 80,000 Americans live with the physical and mental-health effects of 9/11.
Nearly 80,000 Americans live with the physical and mental-health effects of 9/11.
When will the latest COVID-19 vaccinations be available?
The U.S. approved the new COVID-19 vaccines Monday ahead of what is typically the cold and flu season.
The U.S. approved the new COVID-19 vaccines Monday ahead of what is typically the cold and flu season.
FDA approves updated COVID-19 vaccine, CDC set to issue recommendations this week
There’s still another step: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must sign off. A CDC advisory panel is set to issue recommendations Tuesday on who most needs the updated shots.
There’s still another step: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must sign off. A CDC advisory panel is set to issue recommendations Tuesday on who most needs the updated shots.
Texas man dies after eating raw oysters from restaurant, officials issue warning
A man has died from a bacterial infection after eating raw oysters in Galveston. Local health authorities are now investigating his death and the batch of oysters from the restaurant he visited on the island.
A man has died from a bacterial infection after eating raw oysters in Galveston. Local health authorities are now investigating his death and the batch of oysters from the restaurant he visited on the island.