Canadian woman sets world record for donating blood: ‘I have it in me to give’
Josephine Michaluk, an 80-year-old woman from Alberta, Canada, has been donating blood for nearly six decades. Now, she’s a world record holder.
Josephine Michaluk, an 80-year-old woman from Alberta, Canada, has been donating blood for nearly six decades. Now, she’s a world record holder.
UGA student who suffered brain hemorrhage in Mexico diagnosed with tumor
“Please pray for her responsiveness and her fighting spirit," Liza's mom said. "She's the leader in this fight, but we are her warrior marching into battle with her."
“Please pray for her responsiveness and her fighting spirit," Liza's mom said. "She's the leader in this fight, but we are her warrior marching into battle with her."
Former NBA player Eric Montross battling cancer, family says
Montross’ family issued a statement through the school on Saturday announcing the 51-year-old’s diagnosis, though it didn’t specify the nature of the cancer.
Montross’ family issued a statement through the school on Saturday announcing the 51-year-old’s diagnosis, though it didn’t specify the nature of the cancer.
McConnell leaves rehab facility following therapy for concussion
The 81-year-old Kentucky Republican said in a statement released by his office that he will work from home for the next few days.
The 81-year-old Kentucky Republican said in a statement released by his office that he will work from home for the next few days.
CDC: Autism rates on the rise, especially among minorities
A new CDC report shows autism is on the rise, and rates are increasing quickly for minorities.
A new CDC report shows autism is on the rise, and rates are increasing quickly for minorities.
Eye drop recall: Florida woman sues company after eye removed
Nearly 70 people in 16 states have been infected with Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Nearly 70 people in 16 states have been infected with Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Biden administration plans to revamp, modernize organ transplant system
More people than ever are getting new organs, with a record 42,888 transplants last year.
More people than ever are getting new organs, with a record 42,888 transplants last year.
Misophonia: Why common sounds like chewing or breathing can trigger anxiety, anger in some
If these sounds make you want to punch someone, you may be among the one in five people who are affected by the condition called misophonia.
If these sounds make you want to punch someone, you may be among the one in five people who are affected by the condition called misophonia.
Animal tranquilizer mixed with fentanyl creates deadly mix
Federal authorities issued a warning this week about fentanyl mixed with an animal tranquilizer. It has been linked to a growing number of deaths across the country, including here in Georgia.
Federal authorities issued a warning this week about fentanyl mixed with an animal tranquilizer. It has been linked to a growing number of deaths across the country, including here in Georgia.
Georgia House approves blocking COVID-19 vaccine mandates
Any COVID-19 vaccine requirement by public schools, state agencies or local governments would be blocked under legislation given final approval by the Georgia House on Thursday.
Any COVID-19 vaccine requirement by public schools, state agencies or local governments would be blocked under legislation given final approval by the Georgia House on Thursday.
At 75, research trailblazer urges young women, minority students who want to be scientists to "go for it"
Lydia Villa-Komaroff began her research career in the early 1970s, when few researchers were female or Mexican American. Today, at 75, she is proud of her research and proud of mentoring young scientists.
Lydia Villa-Komaroff began her research career in the early 1970s, when few researchers were female or Mexican American. Today, at 75, she is proud of her research and proud of mentoring young scientists.
UGA researchers part of effort to make prescription labels more user-friendly
Health literacy researchers say prescription drug labels can be complicated. They are working to tweak the labels to make them easier to read and understand.
Health literacy researchers say prescription drug labels can be complicated. They are working to tweak the labels to make them easier to read and understand.
Gov. Kemp signs legislation banning some gender-affirming care for trans youth into law
Under the measure, most gender-affirming surgeries and hormone replacement therapies for transgender people under 18 would be banned in the state.
Under the measure, most gender-affirming surgeries and hormone replacement therapies for transgender people under 18 would be banned in the state.
Trans flight attendant known for United commercial dies by apparent suicide
Kayleigh Scott, a flight attendant and activist, had a "way of making people feel comfortable and provided support or help to transgender people that needed it," her mom said.
Kayleigh Scott, a flight attendant and activist, had a "way of making people feel comfortable and provided support or help to transgender people that needed it," her mom said.
Former Raiders TE Foster Moreau reveals cancer diagnosis
NFL tight end Foster Moreau revealed Wednesday that he found a new opponent: cancer.
NFL tight end Foster Moreau revealed Wednesday that he found a new opponent: cancer.
Eyedrop recall: Two more people die amid outbreak of bacteria
Three people have died from the outbreak, eight patients have suffered vision loss, and four others have had to have their eyeballs removed, according to the CDC.
Three people have died from the outbreak, eight patients have suffered vision loss, and four others have had to have their eyeballs removed, according to the CDC.
CDC warns of deadly fungal inflection spreading at ‘alarming’ rate across US
Officials first reported cases of Candida auris in 2016. In 2021, clinical cases increased by more than 200 percent—jumping from 476 cases reported in 2019 to 1,471.
Officials first reported cases of Candida auris in 2016. In 2021, clinical cases increased by more than 200 percent—jumping from 476 cases reported in 2019 to 1,471.
Teenager dies after defibrillator on American Airlines flight wasn't charged, lawsuit alleges
Kevin Greenidge was a passenger onboard American Airlines Flight 614
Kevin Greenidge was a passenger onboard American Airlines Flight 614
Blood test looks for early warning signs of colorectal cancer
A Georgia lab is offering a blood test for colorectal cancer. But, it won't replace the need for a colonoscopy.
A Georgia lab is offering a blood test for colorectal cancer. But, it won't replace the need for a colonoscopy.
DNA from Beethoven's hair offers clues on his life, death
This Sunday marks the 196th anniversary of Beethoven's death in Vienna on March 26, 1827, at the age of 56.
This Sunday marks the 196th anniversary of Beethoven's death in Vienna on March 26, 1827, at the age of 56.