When could the new COVID-19 booster shot be available?
Georgians could soon be rolling up their sleeves for another COVID-19 booster. This as the FDA approved updated booster shots targeting subvariants.
Georgians could soon be rolling up their sleeves for another COVID-19 booster. This as the FDA approved updated booster shots targeting subvariants.
Fauci predicts mask recommendations could come back if US sees 'significant uptick' in COVID-19 cases
Dr. Anthony Fauci said that while he does not foresee a federal mask mandate in the future, recommendations are likely if COVID-19 cases rise this winter.
Dr. Anthony Fauci said that while he does not foresee a federal mask mandate in the future, recommendations are likely if COVID-19 cases rise this winter.
These are the 3 vaccines doctors hope will block fall 'tripledemic'
COVID-19 hospitalizations have been steadily increasing since late summer, and RSV already is on the rise in parts of the Southeast.
COVID-19 hospitalizations have been steadily increasing since late summer, and RSV already is on the rise in parts of the Southeast.
Sunday, Sept. 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day
The day’s recognition is a chance to share hope and highlight the ways and resources to preventing suicide deaths, which were at the highest number ever last year in the U.S.
The day’s recognition is a chance to share hope and highlight the ways and resources to preventing suicide deaths, which were at the highest number ever last year in the U.S.
Study finds U.S. heart disease deaths connected to obesity have tripled in 20 Years
A recent report revealed that obesity-related cardiovascular deaths among U.S. populations tripled between 1999 and 2020.
A recent report revealed that obesity-related cardiovascular deaths among U.S. populations tripled between 1999 and 2020.
Nearly a year into ADHD drug shortage, many parents, adults are still struggling to find the stimulants
In October of 2022, the FDA announced a nationwide shortage of ADHD drugs such as Adderall. Nearly a year later, the shortage is still making it hard for parents and adults living with ADHD to find the medication they need.
In October of 2022, the FDA announced a nationwide shortage of ADHD drugs such as Adderall. Nearly a year later, the shortage is still making it hard for parents and adults living with ADHD to find the medication they need.
Adderall shortage making it harder for ADHD students
Now that the new school year is in session, many parents are still struggling to find their children's ADHD medication. Adderall and other stimulants have been in short supply for nearly a year now.
Now that the new school year is in session, many parents are still struggling to find their children's ADHD medication. Adderall and other stimulants have been in short supply for nearly a year now.
Moderna says updated COVID-19 vaccine offers 'strong immune response' to new variant
The CDC says the BA.2.86 COVID-19 variant ‘may be more capable of causing infection’ in those who have been vaccinated.
The CDC says the BA.2.86 COVID-19 variant ‘may be more capable of causing infection’ in those who have been vaccinated.
New COVID booster coming soon: Who should get it and how much will it cost?
It’s the first time since the pandemic began that the federal government won’t cover the cost of COVID-19 vaccines.
It’s the first time since the pandemic began that the federal government won’t cover the cost of COVID-19 vaccines.
Narcan is now available without a prescription: Here's where to find it
As of this week, you can now walk into a CVS, Walgreens, or Walmart and find the powerful opioid overdose reversal medication naloxone on shelves or online under the brand name Narcan. Previously, customers could only access the nasal spray directly from a pharmacist on site.
As of this week, you can now walk into a CVS, Walgreens, or Walmart and find the powerful opioid overdose reversal medication naloxone on shelves or online under the brand name Narcan. Previously, customers could only access the nasal spray directly from a pharmacist on site.
Need a flu shot? North Georgia drive-thru clinics to open in October
It's about that time of year again. Flu season is creeping up on us and you may have received a reminder to get updated on the flu shot.
It's about that time of year again. Flu season is creeping up on us and you may have received a reminder to get updated on the flu shot.
Flesh-eating bacteria may be in Hurricane Idalia flood waters
One week after Hurricane Idalia made landfall, medical experts are watching for potential cases of Vibrio vulnificus, bacteria found in brackish waters.
One week after Hurricane Idalia made landfall, medical experts are watching for potential cases of Vibrio vulnificus, bacteria found in brackish waters.
Georgia teen back to playing saxophone after surviving acute liver failure, transplant
Anthony Talbot thought he had developed a bad stomach ache in the summer of 2021. But, it turned out to be much more than that.
Anthony Talbot thought he had developed a bad stomach ache in the summer of 2021. But, it turned out to be much more than that.
Teen recovers from liver failure, transplant
Anthony Talbot is only 15 years old, but the high school sophomore has already gone through some hard things. After falling ill two years ago, he ended up in acute liver failure at 13. These days, he's singing a new tune.
Anthony Talbot is only 15 years old, but the high school sophomore has already gone through some hard things. After falling ill two years ago, he ended up in acute liver failure at 13. These days, he's singing a new tune.
Air pollution from wildfires linked to dementia cases, study says
Particulate pollution comes from several sources, not just wildfires, but the study identified particulates from wildfires and agriculture as the sources linked to dementia cases.
Particulate pollution comes from several sources, not just wildfires, but the study identified particulates from wildfires and agriculture as the sources linked to dementia cases.
Narcan arriving to store shelves after FDA approves over-the-counter sales
A drug that will reverse the deadly effects of opioids is now available as an over-the-counter medicine. Narcan will start filling pharmacy shelves in the coming days. Naloxone is better known to many as Narcan, and the FDA has approved this as a nasal spray to be sold without a prescription.
A drug that will reverse the deadly effects of opioids is now available as an over-the-counter medicine. Narcan will start filling pharmacy shelves in the coming days. Naloxone is better known to many as Narcan, and the FDA has approved this as a nasal spray to be sold without a prescription.
NARCAN headed to shelves
NARCAN, which is used to reverse the deadly effects of opioids, is heading to shelves soon.
NARCAN, which is used to reverse the deadly effects of opioids, is heading to shelves soon.
DeKalb, Fulton residents can sign up for Home Test to Treat if concerned about COVID
With COVID cases on the rise again, people in DeKalb and Fulton counties now have free help.
With COVID cases on the rise again, people in DeKalb and Fulton counties now have free help.
Atlanta BOE votes to reject charter school with options for neurodivergent students
Atlanta's Board of Education has rejected a new charter school option that would offer extra support to neurodivergent kids in the city.
Atlanta's Board of Education has rejected a new charter school option that would offer extra support to neurodivergent kids in the city.
Linda Evangelista has 'one foot in the grave' after being diagnosed with cancer twice in 5 years
It was only last year when supermodel Linda Evangelista revealed she had secluded herself from the public for half a decade due to deformities she says were caused by CoolSculpting, an FDA-approved procedure known to freeze fat.
It was only last year when supermodel Linda Evangelista revealed she had secluded herself from the public for half a decade due to deformities she says were caused by CoolSculpting, an FDA-approved procedure known to freeze fat.