‘Honey Boo Boo’s' sister diagnosed with stage 4 cancer: reports
The former reality TV star is currently undergoing chemotherapy after the cancer diagnosis.
The former reality TV star is currently undergoing chemotherapy after the cancer diagnosis.
Dangerous plant fungus infects man in first-known global case, doctors say
Doctors diagnosed the 61-year-old man with a throat abscess caused by the same thing responsible for silver leaf disease in plants, according to a study.
Doctors diagnosed the 61-year-old man with a throat abscess caused by the same thing responsible for silver leaf disease in plants, according to a study.
Standout OSU football player talks about why he left the game for good
Henry Miller was a standout athlete-scholar on and off the playing field. But the 21-year-old says he had to leave the game to save himself.
Henry Miller was a standout athlete-scholar on and off the playing field. But the 21-year-old says he had to leave the game to save himself.
Damar Hamlin pushes for AED access in Washington, D.C.
The Buffalo Bills player is teaming up with families and legislators to keep kids safe with access to automated external defibrillators (AEDs).
The Buffalo Bills player is teaming up with families and legislators to keep kids safe with access to automated external defibrillators (AEDs).
Rome COVID-19 survivor's weight loss journey
Clay Bentley, a veteran law enforcement officer and evangelical Christian, credits God with saving his life, when he was one of the first people in Georgia hospitalized with the coronavirus in March of 2020. But, as he fought to recover, the 63-year-old says he realized he needed to take responsibility for his health.
Clay Bentley, a veteran law enforcement officer and evangelical Christian, credits God with saving his life, when he was one of the first people in Georgia hospitalized with the coronavirus in March of 2020. But, as he fought to recover, the 63-year-old says he realized he needed to take responsibility for his health.
Should you try a weight loss drug? One doctor weighs in
Millions of Americans struggle with their weight. For some, newer weight loss medications may be a breakthrough.
Millions of Americans struggle with their weight. For some, newer weight loss medications may be a breakthrough.
Canadian woman sets world record for donating blood: ‘I have it in me to give’
Josephine Michaluk, an 80-year-old woman from Alberta, Canada, has been donating blood for nearly six decades. Now, she’s a world record holder.
Josephine Michaluk, an 80-year-old woman from Alberta, Canada, has been donating blood for nearly six decades. Now, she’s a world record holder.
UGA student who suffered brain hemorrhage in Mexico diagnosed with tumor
“Please pray for her responsiveness and her fighting spirit," Liza's mom said. "She's the leader in this fight, but we are her warrior marching into battle with her."
“Please pray for her responsiveness and her fighting spirit," Liza's mom said. "She's the leader in this fight, but we are her warrior marching into battle with her."
Former NBA player Eric Montross battling cancer, family says
Montross’ family issued a statement through the school on Saturday announcing the 51-year-old’s diagnosis, though it didn’t specify the nature of the cancer.
Montross’ family issued a statement through the school on Saturday announcing the 51-year-old’s diagnosis, though it didn’t specify the nature of the cancer.
McConnell leaves rehab facility following therapy for concussion
The 81-year-old Kentucky Republican said in a statement released by his office that he will work from home for the next few days.
The 81-year-old Kentucky Republican said in a statement released by his office that he will work from home for the next few days.
CDC: Autism rates on the rise, especially among minorities
A new CDC report shows autism is on the rise, and rates are increasing quickly for minorities.
A new CDC report shows autism is on the rise, and rates are increasing quickly for minorities.
Eye drop recall: Florida woman sues company after eye removed
Nearly 70 people in 16 states have been infected with Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Nearly 70 people in 16 states have been infected with Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Biden administration plans to revamp, modernize organ transplant system
More people than ever are getting new organs, with a record 42,888 transplants last year.
More people than ever are getting new organs, with a record 42,888 transplants last year.
Misophonia: Why common sounds like chewing or breathing can trigger anxiety, anger in some
If these sounds make you want to punch someone, you may be among the one in five people who are affected by the condition called misophonia.
If these sounds make you want to punch someone, you may be among the one in five people who are affected by the condition called misophonia.
Animal tranquilizer mixed with fentanyl creates deadly mix
Federal authorities issued a warning this week about fentanyl mixed with an animal tranquilizer. It has been linked to a growing number of deaths across the country, including here in Georgia.
Federal authorities issued a warning this week about fentanyl mixed with an animal tranquilizer. It has been linked to a growing number of deaths across the country, including here in Georgia.
Georgia House approves blocking COVID-19 vaccine mandates
Any COVID-19 vaccine requirement by public schools, state agencies or local governments would be blocked under legislation given final approval by the Georgia House on Thursday.
Any COVID-19 vaccine requirement by public schools, state agencies or local governments would be blocked under legislation given final approval by the Georgia House on Thursday.
At 75, research trailblazer urges young women, minority students who want to be scientists to "go for it"
Lydia Villa-Komaroff began her research career in the early 1970s, when few researchers were female or Mexican American. Today, at 75, she is proud of her research and proud of mentoring young scientists.
Lydia Villa-Komaroff began her research career in the early 1970s, when few researchers were female or Mexican American. Today, at 75, she is proud of her research and proud of mentoring young scientists.
UGA researchers part of effort to make prescription labels more user-friendly
Health literacy researchers say prescription drug labels can be complicated. They are working to tweak the labels to make them easier to read and understand.
Health literacy researchers say prescription drug labels can be complicated. They are working to tweak the labels to make them easier to read and understand.
Gov. Kemp signs legislation banning some gender-affirming care for trans youth into law
Under the measure, most gender-affirming surgeries and hormone replacement therapies for transgender people under 18 would be banned in the state.
Under the measure, most gender-affirming surgeries and hormone replacement therapies for transgender people under 18 would be banned in the state.
Trans flight attendant known for United commercial dies by apparent suicide
Kayleigh Scott, a flight attendant and activist, had a "way of making people feel comfortable and provided support or help to transgender people that needed it," her mom said.
Kayleigh Scott, a flight attendant and activist, had a "way of making people feel comfortable and provided support or help to transgender people that needed it," her mom said.