Case tracker: Here is where flesh-eating bacteria cases have been reported in the US
Health officials in Florida confirmed the country's first death in 2026 from the flesh-eating bacteria known as Vibrio vulnificus.
Health officials in Florida confirmed the country's first death in 2026 from the flesh-eating bacteria known as Vibrio vulnificus.
Clarkston woman delivers healthy baby girl amid severe storms
As severe weather ripped through the Clarkston area in DeKalb County overnight Wednesday, a woman managed to brave the storm and give birth to a healthy baby girl with the help of responding paramedics.
As severe weather ripped through the Clarkston area in DeKalb County overnight Wednesday, a woman managed to brave the storm and give birth to a healthy baby girl with the help of responding paramedics.
Hall County Animal Shelter offers low-cost rabies vaccinations for pets
Georgia law requires domestic pets to be kept current on their rabies vaccinations.
Georgia law requires domestic pets to be kept current on their rabies vaccinations.
Wellstar to layoff nearly 800 employees
The Georgia-based company stated that it has reduced its workforce following a review of the organization.
The Georgia-based company stated that it has reduced its workforce following a review of the organization.
Woman wins massive settlement after bladder mistakenly removed during surgery for benign cyst
A Maine jury awarded a woman millions of dollars after a routine surgery for a benign ovarian cyst ended with the accidental removal of her bladder.
A Maine jury awarded a woman millions of dollars after a routine surgery for a benign ovarian cyst ended with the accidental removal of her bladder.
Red Cross declares second-ever national blood supply crisis as donations fall to four-year summer low
The American Red Cross has declared a national blood supply crisis after blood donations this summer are at a four-year low and is now limiting distribution of type O blood to hospitals.
The American Red Cross has declared a national blood supply crisis after blood donations this summer are at a four-year low and is now limiting distribution of type O blood to hospitals.
'You're So Vain' singer Carly Simon says Parkinson's and cancer diagnoses kept her from public eye
Carly Simon has Parkinson's disease and underwent surgery for basal cell carcinoma, a form of skin cancer.
Carly Simon has Parkinson's disease and underwent surgery for basal cell carcinoma, a form of skin cancer.
Georgia firm settles COVID-19 loan fraud allegations for $2.6M
A Peachtree City business has agreed to pay $2.6 million after federal investigators found the firm improperly secured a pandemic relief loan.
A Peachtree City business has agreed to pay $2.6 million after federal investigators found the firm improperly secured a pandemic relief loan.
A shorter eating window may lower dementia risk, study finds
Reducing the risk of dementia may be possible with a shift in eating habits. The change in this case, though, is not about what a person eats as much as it is about when.
Reducing the risk of dementia may be possible with a shift in eating habits. The change in this case, though, is not about what a person eats as much as it is about when.
Colon cancer survivor Aaron Wright finishes Panama City Ironman triathlon
Fayetteville resident Aaron Wright overcame advanced colon cancer to finish an Ironman triathlon in Panama City.
Fayetteville resident Aaron Wright overcame advanced colon cancer to finish an Ironman triathlon in Panama City.
Kelly Ripa undergoes surgery, leaving her unable to speak, husband shares
Kelly Ripa’s co-host and husband Mark Consuelos revealed that Ripa has undergone a surgery, leaving her temporarily unable to speak. Here’s what to know.
Kelly Ripa’s co-host and husband Mark Consuelos revealed that Ripa has undergone a surgery, leaving her temporarily unable to speak. Here’s what to know.
These are the best and worst states for healthcare in 2026, data suggests
While surging healthcare costs remain a burden for millions of Americans, a new report reveals that your location plays a role in how much you pay out-of-pocket for medical services.
While surging healthcare costs remain a burden for millions of Americans, a new report reveals that your location plays a role in how much you pay out-of-pocket for medical services.
McConnell releases health update, saying he’s undergoing ‘intense physical therapy’
Sen. Mitch McConnell’s office released a health update on Monday saying he’s not ready to return to in-person work after his June hospitalization.
Sen. Mitch McConnell’s office released a health update on Monday saying he’s not ready to return to in-person work after his June hospitalization.
Deadly infection: Florida reports first rare, flesh-eating bacteria death of the year
The Florida Department of Health said most people get Vibrio vulnificus by eating raw or undercooked shellfish, particularly oysters.
The Florida Department of Health said most people get Vibrio vulnificus by eating raw or undercooked shellfish, particularly oysters.
Lou Koller, Sick of It All frontman, dies at 59 after cancer battle
Lou Koller, the longtime frontman and co-founder of New York hardcore band Sick of It All, has died at age 59 after a two-year battle with cancer.
Lou Koller, the longtime frontman and co-founder of New York hardcore band Sick of It All, has died at age 59 after a two-year battle with cancer.
Simone Biles undergoes procedure after near-death experience in June: Reports
Simone Biles is reportedly back in the hospital after she revealed she “almost died" last month.
Simone Biles is reportedly back in the hospital after she revealed she “almost died" last month.
Measles surge hits new milestone as US cases surpass last year's total
Measles has reemerged as a persistent public health challenge in the U.S. over the past two years — and the spread isn't slowing down.
Measles has reemerged as a persistent public health challenge in the U.S. over the past two years — and the spread isn't slowing down.
The hidden cost of GLP-1s: Popularity surge raises long-term affordability questions
As GLP-1 drug use surges nationwide, overall spending could soon drive up healthcare costs for everyone, according to a new study.
As GLP-1 drug use surges nationwide, overall spending could soon drive up healthcare costs for everyone, according to a new study.
Here's how much retiring in 2026 could cost you in health care expenses
A new Fidelity Investments analysis finds that health care costs for Americans retiring in 2026 are expected to rise 7.5% from last year.
A new Fidelity Investments analysis finds that health care costs for Americans retiring in 2026 are expected to rise 7.5% from last year.
Four more states linked to cyclosporiasis outbreak, reports say
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention has added four additional states to the link of U.S. states that have been impacted by the outbreak of cyclosporiasis traced to iceberg lettuce from central Mexico.
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention has added four additional states to the link of U.S. states that have been impacted by the outbreak of cyclosporiasis traced to iceberg lettuce from central Mexico.