Detention officers work fast to save Coweta County inmate's life
Coweta County detention officers are credited with giving lifesaving first aid to an inmate that was having an apparent heart attack behind bars.
Coweta County detention officers are credited with giving lifesaving first aid to an inmate that was having an apparent heart attack behind bars.
Your dog may have ‘better health’ outcome if it has a friend, study finds
A new study conducted by researchers from the Dog Aging Project reveals the positive impact of companionship from other dogs on a pet's health and survival.
A new study conducted by researchers from the Dog Aging Project reveals the positive impact of companionship from other dogs on a pet's health and survival.
Food allergies more common among Hispanic, Black and Asian individuals, study finds
In households earning more than $150,000 a year, food allergies were also found to be less prevalent, according to the study.
In households earning more than $150,000 a year, food allergies were also found to be less prevalent, according to the study.
Bikers turn out for Henry County Sheriff's Office's Ride 4 Unity
Nearly 1,000 bikers turned out on Saturday for the third annual Ride 4 Unity in Locust Grove.
Nearly 1,000 bikers turned out on Saturday for the third annual Ride 4 Unity in Locust Grove.
West Nile virus cases, positive samples detected across the country
In Iowa, the Department of Health and Human Services announced Friday that the first case of West Nile virus infection was reported this year in an older adult — age 61-80 years — from Plymouth County.
In Iowa, the Department of Health and Human Services announced Friday that the first case of West Nile virus infection was reported this year in an older adult — age 61-80 years — from Plymouth County.
Former North Carolina health official is picked to be new CDC director
Dr. Mandy Cohen, a former North Carolina official, will be the new director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the White House announced Friday.
Dr. Mandy Cohen, a former North Carolina official, will be the new director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the White House announced Friday.
Nerve freezing procedures helps relieve post-surgery pain and the need for opioids
Doctors are using a nerve-freezing procedure to relieve post-surgery incision pain in people undergoing knee replacements. Curt Bazemore of Forsyth County, Georgia, says the procedure numbed his knee pain for months.
Doctors are using a nerve-freezing procedure to relieve post-surgery incision pain in people undergoing knee replacements. Curt Bazemore of Forsyth County, Georgia, says the procedure numbed his knee pain for months.
How to freeze the pain away
If you've ever had to have surgery, you've probably worried about the pain afterwards. That fear of pain can be powerful, but there may be a way around it, for people facing knee replacements. There is a procedure to freeze the nerves and stop the pain before it starts.
If you've ever had to have surgery, you've probably worried about the pain afterwards. That fear of pain can be powerful, but there may be a way around it, for people facing knee replacements. There is a procedure to freeze the nerves and stop the pain before it starts.
Suicides and homicides among young people spiked early in pandemic, study says
Experts cited several potential reasons for the increases in suicides and homicides, including higher rates of depression, limited availability of mental health services, and the number of guns in homes.
Experts cited several potential reasons for the increases in suicides and homicides, including higher rates of depression, limited availability of mental health services, and the number of guns in homes.
Atlanta man sentenced 7 years for multiple fraud schemes involving COVID-19 relief money
An Atlanta resident, Oluwagbemiga Otufale, has been handed a seven-year prison sentence for his involvement in a money laundering conspiracy.
An Atlanta resident, Oluwagbemiga Otufale, has been handed a seven-year prison sentence for his involvement in a money laundering conspiracy.
Billing code change could make popular breast reconstruction surgery harder for cancer survivors to find
Jamie Cooper of Scottdale, Georgia, has to get through breast cancer treatment before she can undergo breast reconstruction surgery. The 40-year-old mother of two has been researching her options for months. Now, because of a relatively little-known medical billing code change, Cooper worries her insurance provider may not cover the cost of the surgery once she is ready for it next year.
Jamie Cooper of Scottdale, Georgia, has to get through breast cancer treatment before she can undergo breast reconstruction surgery. The 40-year-old mother of two has been researching her options for months. Now, because of a relatively little-known medical billing code change, Cooper worries her insurance provider may not cover the cost of the surgery once she is ready for it next year.
Florida apartment complex fines resident $400 after visit from friend with service dog
Daytona Beach man is looking for answers after his friend was fined by her apartment complex following a visit from him and his service dog.
Daytona Beach man is looking for answers after his friend was fined by her apartment complex following a visit from him and his service dog.
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.