Open enrollment for Affordable Care Act plans begins today
The Health Insurance Marketplace open enrollment period for Obamacare, also known as the Affordable Care Act (ACA), for the 2026 plan year begins on Saturday.
The Health Insurance Marketplace open enrollment period for Obamacare, also known as the Affordable Care Act (ACA), for the 2026 plan year begins on Saturday.
Promising cancer treatment using LED light and tin flakes kills skin and colon cancer cells in 30 minutes
Researchers at the UT Austin Portugal Program have developed what they say is a remarkable cancer treatment that combines LED light and tiny tin flakes to kill cancer cells while shielding healthy cells.
Researchers at the UT Austin Portugal Program have developed what they say is a remarkable cancer treatment that combines LED light and tiny tin flakes to kill cancer cells while shielding healthy cells.
Blood pressure medication recalled due to cancerous chemical
More than 500,000 bottles of blood pressure medication have been recalled for having high levels of a cancer-causing chemical.
More than 500,000 bottles of blood pressure medication have been recalled for having high levels of a cancer-causing chemical.
Atlanta mayor’s $800M 'Project Robin' could build new hospital
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens is proposing an $800 million health initiative, “Project Robin," that could bring a new hospital to replace the closed Atlanta Medical Center and restore critical healthcare services for underserved residents.
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens is proposing an $800 million health initiative, “Project Robin," that could bring a new hospital to replace the closed Atlanta Medical Center and restore critical healthcare services for underserved residents.
Truck carrying research monkeys crashes in Mississippi — three still missing
Authorities in Mississippi say several monkeys were euthanized and three remain missing after a truck transporting the animals crashed on Interstate 59 in Jasper County.
Authorities in Mississippi say several monkeys were euthanized and three remain missing after a truck transporting the animals crashed on Interstate 59 in Jasper County.
Gray hair could play surprising role in cancer defense, study suggests
Scientists reveal the stem cell stress response that links gray hair and melanoma.
Scientists reveal the stem cell stress response that links gray hair and melanoma.
McDonough woman says car crash led to life-saving breast cancer discovery
A car crash led doctors to discover Gloria Jeffery’s previously undetected Stage 3 breast cancer.
A car crash led doctors to discover Gloria Jeffery’s previously undetected Stage 3 breast cancer.
More than 140,000 bottles of cholesterol medication recalled: See the list
The FDA has issued a recall of over 140,000 bottles of cholesterol medication due to "failed dissolution specifications." Here's the list.
The FDA has issued a recall of over 140,000 bottles of cholesterol medication due to "failed dissolution specifications." Here's the list.
Atlanta airport threat suspect’s mental state under federal review
Cagle’s wife told investigators he has schizophrenia, was off medication, and made the threats during a divorce dispute.
Cagle’s wife told investigators he has schizophrenia, was off medication, and made the threats during a divorce dispute.
Kim Kardashian diagnosed with brain aneurysm that doctors attribute to stress following Kanye West divorce
The Skims founder opens up about medical discovery in Season 7 premiere of Hulu's 'The Kardashians.'
The Skims founder opens up about medical discovery in Season 7 premiere of Hulu's 'The Kardashians.'
Study finds people with cardiovascular disease have increased risk of getting shingles
A recent study shows adults with cardiovascular disease have a higher risk of developing shingles.
A recent study shows adults with cardiovascular disease have a higher risk of developing shingles.
As we fall back, here's how much sleep your state gets
A study from the American Heart Association and Brigham and Women’s Hospital finds that sleep patterns vary by state, with differences in how long and when people sleep.
A study from the American Heart Association and Brigham and Women’s Hospital finds that sleep patterns vary by state, with differences in how long and when people sleep.
FDA approved eye drop can help people regain near vision
Vizz is a recently FDA approved eye drop that can help people who struggle with near vision.
Vizz is a recently FDA approved eye drop that can help people who struggle with near vision.
Free breast exams being offered in Cherokee County
The Cherokee County Health Department is marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month with free screenings and educational events at both its Woodstock and Canton locations next week.
The Cherokee County Health Department is marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month with free screenings and educational events at both its Woodstock and Canton locations next week.
New Wellstar hospital approved for hospital
State officials have approved plans for a new $1 billion Wellstar hospital in Acworth.
State officials have approved plans for a new $1 billion Wellstar hospital in Acworth.
Biden completes round of radiation therapy for aggressive form of prostate cancer
Former President Joe Biden completed radiation therapy for aggressive prostate cancer. Here’s what we know.
Former President Joe Biden completed radiation therapy for aggressive prostate cancer. Here’s what we know.
Warmer temperatures fuel increased sugar consumption, study says
A new study published in Nature Climate Change reveals that warmer weather may be increasing Americans’ sugar intake.
A new study published in Nature Climate Change reveals that warmer weather may be increasing Americans’ sugar intake.
Just a little alcohol could increase dementia risk for seniors, study finds
A new study led by the University of Oxford, in collaboration with Yale and Cambridge, suggests that even small amounts of alcohol consumption may increase the risk of dementia in older adults.
A new study led by the University of Oxford, in collaboration with Yale and Cambridge, suggests that even small amounts of alcohol consumption may increase the risk of dementia in older adults.
Peanut allergies dropped significantly in last 10 years, study found
Changing advice on when to introduce young children to peanuts helped tens of thousands of kids avoid the allergy, a newly-published study found.
Changing advice on when to introduce young children to peanuts helped tens of thousands of kids avoid the allergy, a newly-published study found.
4 in 10 Americans are obese, annual report finds: See the worst states
For the first time in over a decade, the number of states with rates of obesity at 35% or higher has dropped, according to a recent report.
For the first time in over a decade, the number of states with rates of obesity at 35% or higher has dropped, according to a recent report.