Houston man loses hands, parts of his feet after flea bite

Michael Kohlhof's family says the 35-year-old has been fighting a tough battle in a San Antonio hospital after having his limbs amputated due to a flea bite.

Usher attends annual UNL Disruptive Summit to help young people

Grammy Award winner Usher was on hand Thursday at the annual Usher's New Look Disruptivator Summit at Georgia State.

Espresso could lower your risk for Alzheimer’s disease, study finds

New research published Wednesday found that drinking a shot of espresso could lower a person’s risk for Alzheimer’s disease.

Therapist explains why boredom is good for kids

As summer winds down, children may feel bored. One Children's Healthcare of Atlanta licensed therapist says that is a good thing.

Study reveals weekend-only workouts can also boost heart health

Researchers learned that limiting exercise weekly could reduce your risk of a heart attack and other cardiovascular problems.

1 year later, how is 988 mental health crisis hotline doing? Here's what you should know

It has been a year since a national three-digit number was launched for people in a mental health crisis, and officials say the service has helped many in its first year. Here's what you should know about 988, and how it's doing so far.

New OTC birth control pill could hit the market in early 2024. Here's what you need to know

A new non-prescription birth control pill could soon be available in drugstores, convenience stores and online. One Emory OB-GYN says OPill, a progestin-based pill, could transform how people access birth control in the US.

Atlanta air quality: When will things return to normal?

What is the Air Quality Index, and how long can Atlanta expect to be under a Code Orange Alert? Here's a cohesive breakdown:

Olympic gold medalist opens up on eye disease

Three-time Olympic Gold Medalist Gail Devers often says her biggest opponent wasn’t any of the racers on the track, but a hidden disease she struggled with.

One-third of normal weight people could be obese, study says

A new study from researchers in Israel sheds light on the connection between a person's body mass index and obesity.

Dozens of cats in Poland got bird flu amid global outbreak

Scientists worry that rising cases, particularly in animals that have frequent contact with humans, might lead to a mutated version that could spread easily between people, triggering another pandemic.

Lisa Marie Presley's cause of death revealed

Presley, known as the child of singer and actor Elvis Presley, died in January.