Allergy alert: Georgia's pollen season may be here a little early
It's the one thing allergy suffers dread: the start of allergy season.
It's the one thing allergy suffers dread: the start of allergy season.
Heart surgeon discusses options for patients with severe heart failure
About six million Americans are living with congestive heart failure, a condition in which their heart is no longer able to pump properly, leaving it unable to maintain with the workload of supplying oxygen-rich blood to the body.
About six million Americans are living with congestive heart failure, a condition in which their heart is no longer able to pump properly, leaving it unable to maintain with the workload of supplying oxygen-rich blood to the body.
'I'm pretty experienced': Decatur 13-year-old talks about growing up with type 1 diabetes
Charlie Thompson spent months prepping for the biggest ride of his life in December: 26 miles around Amelia Island, raising money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
Charlie Thompson spent months prepping for the biggest ride of his life in December: 26 miles around Amelia Island, raising money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
Frequently taking sleeping pills could increase risk of dementia, study says
The study also noted that white participants who frequently took sleeping medications had a higher likelihood of developing dementia compared to their Black cohorts.
The study also noted that white participants who frequently took sleeping medications had a higher likelihood of developing dementia compared to their Black cohorts.
Revitalizing old blood with anti-inflammatory drug could slow aging, study suggests
The new study focused on an anti-inflammatory drug used for rheumatoid arthritis and found that it may reverse some of the effects of aging on the blood system in mice.
The new study focused on an anti-inflammatory drug used for rheumatoid arthritis and found that it may reverse some of the effects of aging on the blood system in mice.
Fabuloso recall: Colgate-Palmolive recalls 4.9M cleaners over bacteria risk
In a warning notice, posted Wednesday, the federal regulatory agency said consumers should "immediately" stop using the recalled Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaner products.
In a warning notice, posted Wednesday, the federal regulatory agency said consumers should "immediately" stop using the recalled Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaner products.
Georgia senators vote to bar COVID-19 vaccine requirements
The Senate voted 31-21 in favor of the bill, which would make permanent what had been a one-year ban enacted in 2022.
The Senate voted 31-21 in favor of the bill, which would make permanent what had been a one-year ban enacted in 2022.
Citizens voice concern over Atlanta returning $10 million in rental assistance
Atlanta leaders will try to secure new funding for rental assistance.
Atlanta leaders will try to secure new funding for rental assistance.
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta ER doctor urges parents to unload, lock guns
As a pediatric emergency physician at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Dr. Kiesha Fraser Doh has treated children who have been shot. She urges parents to lock up firearms and ask friends and family members to do the same.
As a pediatric emergency physician at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Dr. Kiesha Fraser Doh has treated children who have been shot. She urges parents to lock up firearms and ask friends and family members to do the same.
Georgia girl, 12, has already survived two major health challenges
Briley Lamon is just 12-years-old, but the Northeast Georgia girl has already survived two major health challenges.
Briley Lamon is just 12-years-old, but the Northeast Georgia girl has already survived two major health challenges.
1 in 8 older Americans addicted to highly processed foods, poll finds
The researchers said a major reason highly-processed foods can be so addictive is that they can trigger the release of dopamine in the brain’s reward system at levels comparable to nicotine and alcohol.
The researchers said a major reason highly-processed foods can be so addictive is that they can trigger the release of dopamine in the brain’s reward system at levels comparable to nicotine and alcohol.
Atlanta doctors successfully implant experimental pacemaker in preemie infant
The doctors successfully implanted an experimental pacemaker, designed specifically for infants. It’s one of a handful of procedures done around the world.
The doctors successfully implanted an experimental pacemaker, designed specifically for infants. It’s one of a handful of procedures done around the world.
‘Intensive’ blood pressure treatment could reduce dementia risk: study
The study found that intensive blood pressure treatment may help to clear toxins and other byproducts from the brain.
The study found that intensive blood pressure treatment may help to clear toxins and other byproducts from the brain.
USDA targets sugar, sodium in new proposed nutrition standards for school meals
The 280-page plan includes the first limits on added sugars.
The 280-page plan includes the first limits on added sugars.
Caddie collapses, administered CPR during second round of Pebble Beach Pro-Am
The caddie, whose name was not released, collapsed on the 11th fairway and had CPR performed on him until an ambulance arrived to take him to the hospital.
The caddie, whose name was not released, collapsed on the 11th fairway and had CPR performed on him until an ambulance arrived to take him to the hospital.
900-pound man loses half his body weight with help of minimally invasive bariatric surgery
A new minimally invasive bariatric procedure is helping people lose weight with less downtime than traditional weight loss surgery.
A new minimally invasive bariatric procedure is helping people lose weight with less downtime than traditional weight loss surgery.
Super Bowl LVII: NFL will offer free CPR training in Arizona
In addition to free CPR training in Arizona, the league throughout February is raising money to support CPR education and youth sports safety efforts across the country.
In addition to free CPR training in Arizona, the league throughout February is raising money to support CPR education and youth sports safety efforts across the country.
Majority of US adults support banning sales of all tobacco products, CDC survey says
Nearly two-thirds of Americans said they support banning the sale of menthol cigarettes, and 57% supported a policy ending the sale of all tobacco products, the CDC research found.
Nearly two-thirds of Americans said they support banning the sale of menthol cigarettes, and 57% supported a policy ending the sale of all tobacco products, the CDC research found.
Eye drop manufacturer issues recall after US drug-resistant bacteria outbreak
The CDC previously sent a health alert, saying the outbreak included at least 55 people in 12 states. One died and at least five others had permanent vision loss.
The CDC previously sent a health alert, saying the outbreak included at least 55 people in 12 states. One died and at least five others had permanent vision loss.
Atlanta wants to use COIVD relief money to find affordable housing for first responders
Some Atlanta City Council members are recommending using up to $500,000 in COVID relief funds to help police, fire, and correction officers with housing costs in the city.
Some Atlanta City Council members are recommending using up to $500,000 in COVID relief funds to help police, fire, and correction officers with housing costs in the city.