CDC doctor who suffered a concussion in scooter accident experiences a new approach to treating brain injury
When CDC epidemiology Catherine McLean suffered a concussion in a scooter accident, she discovered a new way of treating mild traumatic brain injuries. Instead of recommending rest, her neurologist at the Shepherd Center Complex Concussion Clinic in Atlanta, wanted McLean to get up and moving as quickly as possible.
When CDC epidemiology Catherine McLean suffered a concussion in a scooter accident, she discovered a new way of treating mild traumatic brain injuries. Instead of recommending rest, her neurologist at the Shepherd Center Complex Concussion Clinic in Atlanta, wanted McLean to get up and moving as quickly as possible.
Federal judge ruling makes it so insurers don't have to cover some preventive care services
This includes screenings for cancer, diabetes and mental health
This includes screenings for cancer, diabetes and mental health
‘God must have put you in my car!’: Uber driver donates kidney to passenger
A New Jersey man’s Uber ride turned into a trip that would save his life.
A New Jersey man’s Uber ride turned into a trip that would save his life.
Heart disease risk could be affected by one surprising factor, new study finds
Hearts that are rounder shaped could be more prone to future cardiac disease, artificial intelligence indicates.
Hearts that are rounder shaped could be more prone to future cardiac disease, artificial intelligence indicates.
CDC warns against eating raw cookie dough amid salmonella cases linked to raw flour
The CDC is warning that people should not eat raw cookie dough after a salmonella outbreak that has spread to 11 states.
The CDC is warning that people should not eat raw cookie dough after a salmonella outbreak that has spread to 11 states.
CDC warns of Marburg virus after deadly Africa outbreak
The CDC is sending personnel to assist with the outbreak of the Marburg virus in Guinea and Tanzania.
The CDC is sending personnel to assist with the outbreak of the Marburg virus in Guinea and Tanzania.
Fetterman leaves Walter Reed with depression 'in remission'
In a statement, Fetterman’s office says his depression was treated with medication and that he's wearing hearing aids for hearing loss.
In a statement, Fetterman’s office says his depression was treated with medication and that he's wearing hearing aids for hearing loss.
Marietta Police sets up wellness room to help first responders
Law enforcement officers often deal with one crisis after another. It can affect them personally and how they do their job. That's why the Marietta Police Department set up a place where they can go to decompress.
Law enforcement officers often deal with one crisis after another. It can affect them personally and how they do their job. That's why the Marietta Police Department set up a place where they can go to decompress.
Florida man searches metro Atlanta for missing fiancée
Joe Brigati says he last saw Brianna Quinteros walking into a supermarket on Atlanta Highway in Loganville on March 25.
Joe Brigati says he last saw Brianna Quinteros walking into a supermarket on Atlanta Highway in Loganville on March 25.
Gun injuries in US surged during pandemic, CDC study shows
For every American killed by gunfire, an estimated two or more survive, often with terrible injuries — a fact that public health experts say is crucial to understanding the full impact of guns on society.
For every American killed by gunfire, an estimated two or more survive, often with terrible injuries — a fact that public health experts say is crucial to understanding the full impact of guns on society.
Dentists reveal why you shouldn't brush your teeth in the shower
Dentists shared three risky reasons why brushing your teeth in the shower may be a bad idea.
Dentists shared three risky reasons why brushing your teeth in the shower may be a bad idea.
Nearly a third of leukemia patients saw remission after taking experimental pill
“As someone who does this for a living, this is incredibly gratifying," said one of the physicians overseeing the trial.
“As someone who does this for a living, this is incredibly gratifying," said one of the physicians overseeing the trial.
2.7 million Georgians must recertify for Medicaid, Peachcare after April 1
After a 3-year pause during the pandemic, Georgians covered by Medicaid or PeachCare for Kids will soon have to get recertified to continue their coverage, a process known in Georgia as Medicaid unwinding.
After a 3-year pause during the pandemic, Georgians covered by Medicaid or PeachCare for Kids will soon have to get recertified to continue their coverage, a process known in Georgia as Medicaid unwinding.
Infants exposed to pet dogs or cats may develop fewer food allergies, study finds
The study showed dog exposure was estimated to reduce the risk of egg, milk and nut allergies, while cat exposure was estimated to reduce the risk of egg, wheat and soybean allergies.
The study showed dog exposure was estimated to reduce the risk of egg, milk and nut allergies, while cat exposure was estimated to reduce the risk of egg, wheat and soybean allergies.
‘Honey Boo Boo’s' sister diagnosed with stage 4 cancer: reports
The former reality TV star is currently undergoing chemotherapy after the cancer diagnosis.
The former reality TV star is currently undergoing chemotherapy after the cancer diagnosis.
Dangerous plant fungus infects man in first-known global case, doctors say
Doctors diagnosed the 61-year-old man with a throat abscess caused by the same thing responsible for silver leaf disease in plants, according to a study.
Doctors diagnosed the 61-year-old man with a throat abscess caused by the same thing responsible for silver leaf disease in plants, according to a study.
Standout OSU football player talks about why he left the game for good
Henry Miller was a standout athlete-scholar on and off the playing field. But the 21-year-old says he had to leave the game to save himself.
Henry Miller was a standout athlete-scholar on and off the playing field. But the 21-year-old says he had to leave the game to save himself.
Damar Hamlin pushes for AED access in Washington, D.C.
The Buffalo Bills player is teaming up with families and legislators to keep kids safe with access to automated external defibrillators (AEDs).
The Buffalo Bills player is teaming up with families and legislators to keep kids safe with access to automated external defibrillators (AEDs).
Rome COVID-19 survivor's weight loss journey
Clay Bentley, a veteran law enforcement officer and evangelical Christian, credits God with saving his life, when he was one of the first people in Georgia hospitalized with the coronavirus in March of 2020. But, as he fought to recover, the 63-year-old says he realized he needed to take responsibility for his health.
Clay Bentley, a veteran law enforcement officer and evangelical Christian, credits God with saving his life, when he was one of the first people in Georgia hospitalized with the coronavirus in March of 2020. But, as he fought to recover, the 63-year-old says he realized he needed to take responsibility for his health.
Should you try a weight loss drug? One doctor weighs in
Millions of Americans struggle with their weight. For some, newer weight loss medications may be a breakthrough.
Millions of Americans struggle with their weight. For some, newer weight loss medications may be a breakthrough.