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.

A third of US parents give fever-reducing meds to their kids when it’s not needed

It may be tempting to give your child anything to make them more comfortable when they’re feeling sick, however, unnecessarily giving a child this medication could postpone the correct diagnosis by masking pain and other symptoms.

Heart pump technology helps keep Georgia man alive

Back in 2019, James Craft had no idea that his fatigue and difficulty catching his breath could be a sign of a serious heart problem.

Male contraception showed promise in study

An experimental drug that temporarily stops sperm in their tracks could be a “game-changer” for contraception, a new study found.

Ohio derailment: Clinic to open as health fears linger

Ohio’s governor says a plume of chemicals that spilled into the Ohio River after a fiery train derailment has broken up and is no longer a concern.

Sen. John Fetterman's case highlights common stroke, depression link

Pennsylvania Democratic Senator John Fetterman is seeking treatment for severe depression months after having a stroke. Fetterman last year had the most common kind of stroke, caused by clots that block a blood vessel to the brain.

Bruce Willis diagnosed with Frontotemporal Dementia: What you should know about the disease

As news spread that actor Bruce Willis has been diagnosed with a disease known as frontotemporal dementia, here's what you should know about the neurological condition, and the effects it can have on the patient.

How to find the 'why' behind your workout goals

If you have already given up on your New Year's resolution, it may be time to rethink your goals and find the "why" behind your fitness goals. A Virginia Tech professor and researcher talks about how to find the right fit for you.

Sen. John Fetterman checks into hospital, cites clinical depression

U.S. Senator John Fetterman checked himself into Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Wednesday night to receive treatment for clinical depression, according to his office.

Living with Angelman Syndrome: A Minnesota family's tale

Rose Smith, a 5-year-old New Brighton girl, is one of 160 Minnesotans with Angelman Syndrome, a rare neurogenic disorder that impacts about one in 15,000 to 20,000 people worldwide. 

Upset Ohio residents pack town hall meeting seeking answers over train derailment

Hundreds gathered Wednesday in East Palestine, Ohio, to hear state officials insist yet again that testing shows local air is safe to breathe so far and that air and water monitoring would continue.

Atlanta woman has baby, heart transplant within five months

When Jasmine Craft started experiencing fatigue and swelling during her pregnancy, the Atlanta 32-year-old thought she was experiencing typical side effects many expectant mothers experience. Then, Craft woke up unable to breathe.