Joe Biden, Bill Clinton mark 3 decades of Family and Medical Leave Act
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) guaranteed many American workers up to 12 unpaid weeks off to recover from a major illness or childbirth or to take care of sick family members.
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) guaranteed many American workers up to 12 unpaid weeks off to recover from a major illness or childbirth or to take care of sick family members.
Mayor explains why Atlanta must sends millions of dollars in COVID-relief back to Washington
The mayor explained the pending giveback has nothing to do with effort.
The mayor explained the pending giveback has nothing to do with effort.
Dangerous fungal illness rapidly spreading across country, doctors warn
Valley fever is an infection of the lungs and causes respiratory symptoms like a cough, difficulty breathing, fever, and tiredness or fatigue. In rare cases, the Valley fever fungus can spread to other body parts and cause severe disease.
Valley fever is an infection of the lungs and causes respiratory symptoms like a cough, difficulty breathing, fever, and tiredness or fatigue. In rare cases, the Valley fever fungus can spread to other body parts and cause severe disease.
Psychiatrist shares common signs children might be struggling with anxiety, depression
Children and teens, just like adults, experience mental health problems, like anxiety and depression.
Children and teens, just like adults, experience mental health problems, like anxiety and depression.
Georgia lawmakers may bar COVID-19 vaccine rules for good
A new bill in the Georgia Senate would permanently block schools and most state and local government agencies from requiring people to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
A new bill in the Georgia Senate would permanently block schools and most state and local government agencies from requiring people to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Atlanta woman turns pain of loss into mission to help prevent opioid addiction
Cammie Wolf Rice lost her 32-year-old son Christopher to an overdose in 2016. The Atlanta woman has made it her mission to help thousands of other pain patients navigate treatment safely.
Cammie Wolf Rice lost her 32-year-old son Christopher to an overdose in 2016. The Atlanta woman has made it her mission to help thousands of other pain patients navigate treatment safely.
CDC says an eye drop brand may be connected to drug-resistant bacterial infections
The CDC has identified at least 50 people with Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a type of bacterium resistant to most antibiotics.
The CDC has identified at least 50 people with Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a type of bacterium resistant to most antibiotics.
Experimental UGA vaccine could target life-threatening fungal infections
Fungal infections kill more than 1.5 million people every year and there's no effective vaccine to fight the life-threatening problem. A new experimental vaccine from the University of Georgia may change that.
Fungal infections kill more than 1.5 million people every year and there's no effective vaccine to fight the life-threatening problem. A new experimental vaccine from the University of Georgia may change that.
Banana Boat sunscreen recall expanded over benzene concerns
The expanded recall includes four batches of Banana Boat Hair & Scalp Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 products after samples contained the cancer-causing chemical benzene.
The expanded recall includes four batches of Banana Boat Hair & Scalp Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 products after samples contained the cancer-causing chemical benzene.
Stepping back as children hit adulthood is hard for parents, but a relationship expert says it is essential
Taking a step back, and allowing young adult children to make their own choices can be challenging. Licensed professional counselor Natolie Gray urges parents to try viewing themselves as consultants, rather than bosses.
Taking a step back, and allowing young adult children to make their own choices can be challenging. Licensed professional counselor Natolie Gray urges parents to try viewing themselves as consultants, rather than bosses.
'All-natural' Simply Tropical juice has high levels of toxic 'forever chemicals,' lawsuit alleges
The class-action lawsuit alleges that the presence of PFAS is “entirely inconsistent” with Coca-Cola and the Simply Orange Juice Company’s “all-natural ingredients” with “nothing to hide” marketing.
The class-action lawsuit alleges that the presence of PFAS is “entirely inconsistent” with Coca-Cola and the Simply Orange Juice Company’s “all-natural ingredients” with “nothing to hide” marketing.
What will ending the COVID-19 emergency look like in the US?
Many Americans will see changes to their insurance and other measures once the emergency comes to an end.
Many Americans will see changes to their insurance and other measures once the emergency comes to an end.
Study: DASH diet may reduce heart disease risk by 10% with greater benefits for women, Black adults
The study compared a DASH diet and a diet high in fruit and vegetables compared to a typical Western diet, which is often lower in fruits and vegetables and higher in fat and sodium.
The study compared a DASH diet and a diet high in fruit and vegetables compared to a typical Western diet, which is often lower in fruits and vegetables and higher in fat and sodium.
'It's so important to catch it early': Georgia nurse is now a three-time cancer survivor
Jackie Faires has been diagnosed with cancer three times in the last 25 years. She believes she is still around thanks to early detection.
Jackie Faires has been diagnosed with cancer three times in the last 25 years. She believes she is still around thanks to early detection.
Study: Vaping causes more inflammation in lungs than regular cigarettes
New study is the first of its kind to prevent evidence that vaping presents risks separate from smoking regular cigarettes.
New study is the first of its kind to prevent evidence that vaping presents risks separate from smoking regular cigarettes.
President Biden to end country's COVID-19 emergencies on May 11
President Joe Biden informed Congress that he will end the twin national emergencies for addressing COVID-19 on May 11, as most of the world has returned closer to normalcy nearly three years after they were first declared.
President Joe Biden informed Congress that he will end the twin national emergencies for addressing COVID-19 on May 11, as most of the world has returned closer to normalcy nearly three years after they were first declared.
Atlanta sends millions of dollars in COVID-relief back to Washington
Atlanta must return $10 million to Washington. City officials say they have been unable to deliver millions in COVID-relief funds to citizens who badly need the cash in order to stay in their homes.
Atlanta must return $10 million to Washington. City officials say they have been unable to deliver millions in COVID-relief funds to citizens who badly need the cash in order to stay in their homes.
COVID remains a global health emergency, but nearing 'inflection' point: WHO
Three years ago, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak of COVID-19 -- and the virus still remains a global health emergency.
Three years ago, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak of COVID-19 -- and the virus still remains a global health emergency.
Australia mining company apologizes for losing highly radioactive capsule
Australian officials said the lost capsule could cause skin burns and prolonged exposure could cause cancer. They warned that it could have unknowingly become lodged in someone’s car tires.
Australian officials said the lost capsule could cause skin burns and prolonged exposure could cause cancer. They warned that it could have unknowingly become lodged in someone’s car tires.
Risk of developing heart failure found to be much higher in rural areas
Researchers found the risk of heart failure was about 19% higher in rural residents, especially among Black men.
Researchers found the risk of heart failure was about 19% higher in rural residents, especially among Black men.