More colleges join NFL study that uses mouthguard sensors to track head impacts

The NFL partnered with eight college football teams to have their players wear the devices to collect data on head impacts these athletes experience during games and practices.

Health officials encourage COVID-19 booster as Thanksgiving nears

With Thanksgiving two weeks away, public health officials are recommending that Americans get the new COVID-19 booster tweaked to target the most common omicron strain.

Deli meats and cheeses linked to deadly listeria outbreak in 6 states, CDC says

One person died and 13 have been hospitalized across six states in the outbreak, the CDC said, which added that the true number of sick people "is likely higher."

Breast cancer survivors offer hope, financial support to patients on metro Atlanta's south side

The women who created Harbor of Hope Breast Cancer Support program never intended to start a not-for-profit. But, they say, they looked around and saw a need for a program to serve breast cancer patients on Metro-Atlanta's south side.

Doctors make history using novel technique to treat fatal genetic disease before birth

The girl, now 16 months, began receiving the critical protein her body can't make while still in the womb. The treatment was delivered through a needle inserted through the mother’s abdomen and guided into a vein in the umbilical cord. The disease killed two of the girl's sisters before they turned 3.

Weekend job fair to offer headshots, resumes, child care

It’s a one-stop shopping opportunity where jobseekers can get headshots, resume courses, and more.

Beer hops compounds may help protect against Alzheimer's, study suggests

The new research found that hops, which give beer that bitter flavor, may help prevent the clumping of amyloid beta proteins in the brain — a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease.

Diagnosed with breast cancer at 34, Georgia woman is now a two-time survivor and advocate

Sonia Ray of Clayton County, Georgia, was just 34 when she felt a painful lump in her breast. She says a doctor told her she was too young, and too low risk, for a mammogram. Ray pushed back. Today, she is a two-time cancer survivor.

Emory heart disease experiment goes to space

Researchers at Emory University's School of Medicine are looking to space to try and solve the problem of heart disease. Heart disease is the leading killer in the United States.

US flu hospitalization rate highest its been since 2009 swine flu pandemic, experts say

The winter flu season usually ramps up in December or January. Reports of another respiratory virus, RSV, also continue to increase nationally, although health officials are optimistic that they are seeing some early signs that the wave of RSV may be starting to wane.

As flu cases surge, expect longer ER, urgent care wait times for children

Georgia is getting hit hard by an early flu surge, leaving pediatric emergency rooms and urgent care centers swamped. Children's Healthcare of Atlanta says the wait times in its 3 emergency departments and 7 urgent cares are averaging over 3 hours.

US deaths caused by alcohol spiked during pandemic, CDC reports show

Deaths attributed to alcohol were highest for people ages 55 to 64, but rose dramatically for certain other groups, including jumping 42% among women ages 35 to 44.