11 minute 'brisk' walks every day could reduce early deaths, study finds
Doing 75 minutes a week of moderate-intensity activity could reduce 1 in 10 early deaths, 1 in 20 cardiovascular disease diagnoses and nearly 1 in 30 cancer cases.
Doing 75 minutes a week of moderate-intensity activity could reduce 1 in 10 early deaths, 1 in 20 cardiovascular disease diagnoses and nearly 1 in 30 cancer cases.
Former NFL cornerback Irv Cross posthumously diagnosed with ‘most severe type’ of CTE, researchers say
Irv Cross, who died in 2012, was diagnosed with Stage 4 CTE.
Irv Cross, who died in 2012, was diagnosed with Stage 4 CTE.
Surgeon runs down Philadelphia street to retrieve organ from transport vehicle stuck in traffic
A Philadelphia doctor took matters into his own hands, or more accurately, - his own feet - to get an organ donation to a patient on time.
A Philadelphia doctor took matters into his own hands, or more accurately, - his own feet - to get an organ donation to a patient on time.
China dismisses FBI claims on COVID-19 lab-leak theory
FBI Director Christopher Wray said "the FBI has for quite some time now assessed that the origins of the pandemic are most likely a potential lab incident."
FBI Director Christopher Wray said "the FBI has for quite some time now assessed that the origins of the pandemic are most likely a potential lab incident."
How to make the family business last for generations
The statistics on family-owned business look like this: 30 percent survive to go to the second generation. Only 12 percent make it to the next generation. By the time the fourth generation comes along, that number plummets to four percent.
The statistics on family-owned business look like this: 30 percent survive to go to the second generation. Only 12 percent make it to the next generation. By the time the fourth generation comes along, that number plummets to four percent.
New dental treatment is easier, more effective at preventing cavities, study finds
The researchers found that the new treatment is more cost-effective, can be applied in less time than dental sealants, and can be provided by registered nurses rather than a dentist or dental hygienist.
The researchers found that the new treatment is more cost-effective, can be applied in less time than dental sealants, and can be provided by registered nurses rather than a dentist or dental hygienist.
Bill to increase Georgia cigarette tax stalls in House committee
Two bills aimed at increasing state excise taxes on cigarettes and vaping products have likely died for this session at the state Capitol.
Two bills aimed at increasing state excise taxes on cigarettes and vaping products have likely died for this session at the state Capitol.
Sandy Springs firefighters rappel off top of Children's Hospital of Atlanta
As they lowered themselves floor-by-floor, they would pause at the windows and wave to the tiny patients.
As they lowered themselves floor-by-floor, they would pause at the windows and wave to the tiny patients.
Study: Zero-calorie sweetener associated with high risk of heart failure, stroke and death
Researchers also noted that erythritol appeared to cause blood clots more readily in animal testing.
Researchers also noted that erythritol appeared to cause blood clots more readily in animal testing.
High school athletic director surprised by kidney donor, undergoes surgery
FOX 5 was in the operating room at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital when a Fayette County high school athletic director received a life changing kidney transplant.
FOX 5 was in the operating room at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital when a Fayette County high school athletic director received a life changing kidney transplant.
American teens' mental health crisis: What's driving this?
A recent CDC report highlights what mental health experts have been ringing the alarm over: Teens, and specifically girls, are suffering.
A recent CDC report highlights what mental health experts have been ringing the alarm over: Teens, and specifically girls, are suffering.
Hiker collapses, dies at Arches National Park
Park rangers said the victim was a 71-year-old man from Massachusetts who was with his wife and son.
Park rangers said the victim was a 71-year-old man from Massachusetts who was with his wife and son.
FDA approves combination flu-COVID test for home use
This is the first home test for the flu.
This is the first home test for the flu.
Georgia lawmakers look at raising tax on cigarettes, vape products
This week a House subcommittee held its first hearing on House Bill 191 and House Bill 192.
This week a House subcommittee held its first hearing on House Bill 191 and House Bill 192.
California bill would eventually ban all tobacco sales
Some California lawmakers want to eventually ban all tobacco sales, filing legislation to make it illegal to sell cigarettes and other products to anyone born after Jan. 1, 2007.
Some California lawmakers want to eventually ban all tobacco sales, filing legislation to make it illegal to sell cigarettes and other products to anyone born after Jan. 1, 2007.
Bird flu kills 11-year-old girl in Cambodia
Symptoms of H5N1 infection are similar to that of other flus, including cough, aches, fever and, in some cases, life-threatening pneumonia.
Symptoms of H5N1 infection are similar to that of other flus, including cough, aches, fever and, in some cases, life-threatening pneumonia.
First-ever RSV vaccine could be approved by August 2023, pending FDA review
Pfizer’s vaccine candidate, which is pending FDA review, is administered to pregnant women, who then pass the protective antibodies to the baby.
Pfizer’s vaccine candidate, which is pending FDA review, is administered to pregnant women, who then pass the protective antibodies to the baby.
Enfamil baby formula product recalled over 'possible cross-contamination'
The affected Plant-based infant formula can be identified by these product batch numbers printed on the bottom of the canister.
The affected Plant-based infant formula can be identified by these product batch numbers printed on the bottom of the canister.
Georgia woman who lost toe after pedicure says she's now 'a walking PSA': What you need to know now
Anita House of Flowery Branch, Georgia, contracted a bone infection shortly after a pedicure. Here's what a dermatologist and cosmetology director have to say about nail safety.
Anita House of Flowery Branch, Georgia, contracted a bone infection shortly after a pedicure. Here's what a dermatologist and cosmetology director have to say about nail safety.
Georgia House Speaker unveils mental health reform bill
Speaker of the House Jon Burns, R-Newington, announced the filing of new legislation Tuesday to add to reforms made last year to Georgia's mental healthcare system.
Speaker of the House Jon Burns, R-Newington, announced the filing of new legislation Tuesday to add to reforms made last year to Georgia's mental healthcare system.