Wreck survivor finds new passion in wheelchair rugby
Jonathan Horna's life changed in a split second back in the spring of 2021. The 23-year-old was headed from a game when another driver slammed into his car. But at the Shepherd Center, Horna was able to find hope and a brand-new passion: rugby.
Jonathan Horna's life changed in a split second back in the spring of 2021. The 23-year-old was headed from a game when another driver slammed into his car. But at the Shepherd Center, Horna was able to find hope and a brand-new passion: rugby.
'Tranq:' US names veterinary drug mix of xylazine, fentanyl an 'emerging threat'
The U.S. Office of National Drug Control Policy is designating the tranquilizer xylazine when mixed with fentanyl as an emerging threat.
The U.S. Office of National Drug Control Policy is designating the tranquilizer xylazine when mixed with fentanyl as an emerging threat.
Boxing class at Buckhead retirement community brings Parkinson’s patients into the ring
Doctors working with an Atlanta senior living community are turning to the “Sweet Science" to help those residents affected by Parkinson's disease and other movement challenges.
Doctors working with an Atlanta senior living community are turning to the “Sweet Science" to help those residents affected by Parkinson's disease and other movement challenges.
New dog spreading love and cheer to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta patients
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta has a hardworking new employee whose main job involves cuddles and pets. Her name is Marvel, and the golden retriever is the first ever facility dog at the Hughes Spalding Children's Hospital in Downtown Atlanta.
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta has a hardworking new employee whose main job involves cuddles and pets. Her name is Marvel, and the golden retriever is the first ever facility dog at the Hughes Spalding Children's Hospital in Downtown Atlanta.
Study finds 17% of women with unexplained infertility have gene variants linked to heart problems, cancer
A new study finds nearly 17% of women who have experienced unexplained infertility carry gene variants know to cause health problems. But one researcher cautions it is too soon to draw conclusions about what this means for couples dealing with fertility problems.
A new study finds nearly 17% of women who have experienced unexplained infertility carry gene variants know to cause health problems. But one researcher cautions it is too soon to draw conclusions about what this means for couples dealing with fertility problems.
Researchers look into connection between "unexplained infertility" and gene variants in women
About 15-20% of couples experiencing infertility don't have a clear medical reason why. They call it "unexplained infertility". Now, researchers are studying the connection between unexplained infertility and women who carry gene variants that could raise their risk of health problems down the road.
About 15-20% of couples experiencing infertility don't have a clear medical reason why. They call it "unexplained infertility". Now, researchers are studying the connection between unexplained infertility and women who carry gene variants that could raise their risk of health problems down the road.
EPA finds cancer risk from sterilization chemical, proposes usage limits
“EPA’s number one priority is protecting people’s health and safety,” EPA Administrator Michael Regan said in a statement.
“EPA’s number one priority is protecting people’s health and safety,” EPA Administrator Michael Regan said in a statement.
Gwinnett County nonprofit helps young people find a 'Space Place'
From runaways to kids just in bad situation, there is a need for a safe place to stay for young people in the metro area. A Gwinnett County nonprofit is helping to find transitional housing and needs help themselves to keep going.
From runaways to kids just in bad situation, there is a need for a safe place to stay for young people in the metro area. A Gwinnett County nonprofit is helping to find transitional housing and needs help themselves to keep going.
Biden ends COVID-19 national emergency after Congress acts
The U.S. national emergency to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic has ended.
The U.S. national emergency to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic has ended.
Strokes in younger adults are rising
Deborah Martinez was just 36 when she had a stroke. What happened to Martinez is becoming increasingly familiar.
Deborah Martinez was just 36 when she had a stroke. What happened to Martinez is becoming increasingly familiar.
Justice Department appeals Texas court ruling to halt order of commonly used abortion pill
The Justice Department is appealing a Texas court ruling that would halt approval of a drug used in the most common method of abortion in the U.S.
The Justice Department is appealing a Texas court ruling that would halt approval of a drug used in the most common method of abortion in the U.S.
Doctors see rise in strokes for younger adults
Deborah Martinez, a 36-year-old woman, is a stroke-survivor. Doctors say they're seeing this become more common. They say inactivity may be fueling it.
Deborah Martinez, a 36-year-old woman, is a stroke-survivor. Doctors say they're seeing this become more common. They say inactivity may be fueling it.
Sen. Ossoff, Becerra bring news of curbed insulin prices to Gwinnett Co.
Sen. Jon Ossoff and Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra visited Gwinnett County on Monday to raise awareness about a new federal law to curb the price of insulin for seniors.
Sen. Jon Ossoff and Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra visited Gwinnett County on Monday to raise awareness about a new federal law to curb the price of insulin for seniors.
‘It was surreal’: Florida native becomes Vanderbilt’s first Black woman neurosurgery resident
A prestigious medical school will see its first Black woman neurosurgery resident ever.
A prestigious medical school will see its first Black woman neurosurgery resident ever.
New Birth Missionary Baptist Church gives away 1K boxes of food, tablets
Feeding 1,000 families was the goal for the New Birth Missionary Baptist Church giveaway on Saturday.
Feeding 1,000 families was the goal for the New Birth Missionary Baptist Church giveaway on Saturday.
Judge halts FDA approval of abortion pill mifepristone
Judge halts FDA approval of abortion pill mifepristone but delays order to give time to feds to appeal.
Judge halts FDA approval of abortion pill mifepristone but delays order to give time to feds to appeal.
Former NFL player works to recruit minority organ donors
Bobby Howard's life changed at 28, when he learned he was in kidney failure and needed a transplant. Today, the former NFL player has a new career, working to encourage more African Americans to become organ donors.
Bobby Howard's life changed at 28, when he learned he was in kidney failure and needed a transplant. Today, the former NFL player has a new career, working to encourage more African Americans to become organ donors.
Former NFL player works to sign up organ donors after getting new kidney
Former Tampa Bay Bucs player Bobby Howard life changed in 1994 after the NFL running back went into kidney failure at just 28. After 7 months on dialysis, he finally found a donor. Now, he is working to ensure others sign up to be organ donors.
Former Tampa Bay Bucs player Bobby Howard life changed in 1994 after the NFL running back went into kidney failure at just 28. After 7 months on dialysis, he finally found a donor. Now, he is working to ensure others sign up to be organ donors.
States consider banning cosmetics that contain PFAS
A growing number of state legislatures are considering banning the sale of cosmetics and other consumer products that contain the toxic industrial compound PFAS, so-called forever chemicals.
A growing number of state legislatures are considering banning the sale of cosmetics and other consumer products that contain the toxic industrial compound PFAS, so-called forever chemicals.
Neiko Flowers talks about WHO
Radio personality Neiko Flowers talks about World Health Day and anniversary of the founding of the World Health Organizaiton
Radio personality Neiko Flowers talks about World Health Day and anniversary of the founding of the World Health Organizaiton