Potentially deadly fungal infections climb during COVID pandemic, WHO says
Health officials say the increase is "a public health concern worldwide."
Health officials say the increase is "a public health concern worldwide."
Tucson father convicted in clash over school COVID-19 mandates
In September 2021, cellphone video showed Kelly Walker and two other men in the doorway of an office at Mesquite Elementary School. They stated they would make a "citizen’s arrest" of the principal. Walker was upset his child would have to isolate and miss a school field trip because of possible exposure to someone with COVID-19.
In September 2021, cellphone video showed Kelly Walker and two other men in the doorway of an office at Mesquite Elementary School. They stated they would make a "citizen’s arrest" of the principal. Walker was upset his child would have to isolate and miss a school field trip because of possible exposure to someone with COVID-19.
Georgia parents sue over son’s death after he took kratom supplement
The Georgia parents had never heard of kratom before their 23-year-old son was found dead on the kitchen floor last year with his puppy by his side. In his apartment, they found a to-do list with one task that stuck out: Stop taking kratom.
The Georgia parents had never heard of kratom before their 23-year-old son was found dead on the kitchen floor last year with his puppy by his side. In his apartment, they found a to-do list with one task that stuck out: Stop taking kratom.
Residents say sewage backups ongoing at Atlanta apartment complex
Tenants of a southwest Atlanta apartment complex are fired up. They say they are fed up dealing with sewage backing up into their units.
Tenants of a southwest Atlanta apartment complex are fired up. They say they are fed up dealing with sewage backing up into their units.
RSV surge: Pediatricians seeing more cases among older children (not just babies)
Pediatricians say they usually they see the most cases of respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, among children 2 and under, but now they're seeing a lot more older children getting exposed, too.
Pediatricians say they usually they see the most cases of respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, among children 2 and under, but now they're seeing a lot more older children getting exposed, too.
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta tackles mental health crisis
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is tackling the mental health crisis in kids in an extraordinary way. They will soon be opening a behavioral and mental health pediatric center.
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is tackling the mental health crisis in kids in an extraordinary way. They will soon be opening a behavioral and mental health pediatric center.
Amid nationwide EMT shortage, Grady EMS Academy offers scholarships to military veterans
Facing a nationwide EMT and paramedic shortage, the Grady EMS Academy is offering military veterans a full scholarship. Many of them are looking for a second career and an opportunity to find the sense of belonging and mission they felt in the military.
Facing a nationwide EMT and paramedic shortage, the Grady EMS Academy is offering military veterans a full scholarship. Many of them are looking for a second career and an opportunity to find the sense of belonging and mission they felt in the military.
China begins administering oral COVID-19 vaccine
The needle-free vaccine is a mist that gets sucked in through the mouth.
The needle-free vaccine is a mist that gets sucked in through the mouth.
Health officials sounding alarm in rising RSV, flu cases in Georgia children
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is sounding the alarm after seeing a surge in the number of sick children - the majority of which have the flu or the respiratory illness RSV.
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is sounding the alarm after seeing a surge in the number of sick children - the majority of which have the flu or the respiratory illness RSV.
Clocking in more hours at a stressful job raises risk of depression, study finds
Researchers from the University of Michigan collected data from first-year medical residents and discovered that those who worked longer hours had three times the risk for depression.
Researchers from the University of Michigan collected data from first-year medical residents and discovered that those who worked longer hours had three times the risk for depression.
Family upset over $12,903 bill after their son was nearly killed with an allegedly tainted IV bag
An 18-year-old who suffered a cardiac emergency after being given an allegedly tainted IV bag received notice of a nearly $13,000 bill from Baylor Scott and White Surgicare for their ordeal.
An 18-year-old who suffered a cardiac emergency after being given an allegedly tainted IV bag received notice of a nearly $13,000 bill from Baylor Scott and White Surgicare for their ordeal.
Dentist shares best, worst Halloween candy for your teeth
Atlanta dentist Alex Rodriguez, who is also a father of two, says there is no such thing as "bad" candy for your teeth, but you may want to limit certain kinds of candy that can be trickier on your teeth.
Atlanta dentist Alex Rodriguez, who is also a father of two, says there is no such thing as "bad" candy for your teeth, but you may want to limit certain kinds of candy that can be trickier on your teeth.
National report suggest decline in math, reading test scores in students
A new education report released shows an alarming decline in test scores of elementary and middle school students nationwide since the start of the pandemic.
A new education report released shows an alarming decline in test scores of elementary and middle school students nationwide since the start of the pandemic.
Biden gets latest COVID booster, urging more Americans to get theirs
Over 20 million people, including nearly 1 in 5 older people, have gotten the new vaccine, which was formulated to target the coronavirus variants most dominant in the United States.
Over 20 million people, including nearly 1 in 5 older people, have gotten the new vaccine, which was formulated to target the coronavirus variants most dominant in the United States.
What is RSV? US children's hospitals see rising number of cases
RSV cases fell dramatically two years ago as the pandemic shut down schools, day cares and businesses. With restrictions easing in the summer of 2021, doctors saw an alarming increase in what is normally a fall and winter virus.
RSV cases fell dramatically two years ago as the pandemic shut down schools, day cares and businesses. With restrictions easing in the summer of 2021, doctors saw an alarming increase in what is normally a fall and winter virus.
Georgia grad student defies medical expectations, 25 years after devastating diagnosis
Linseigh Green was just 2-weeks-old when she was diagnosed with a life-threatening intestinal disease, known as necrotizing enterocolitis, or NEC. Today, the Johns Creek woman is 25 and working on her second master's degree in England.
Linseigh Green was just 2-weeks-old when she was diagnosed with a life-threatening intestinal disease, known as necrotizing enterocolitis, or NEC. Today, the Johns Creek woman is 25 and working on her second master's degree in England.
Michigan man dies from ‘flesh-eating’ bacteria after helping in Hurricane Ian recovery
James Hewitt rushed to help his friend in Florida after Hurricane Ian leveled parts of the state, but his fiancée says he was unaware of the dangers of infection.
James Hewitt rushed to help his friend in Florida after Hurricane Ian leveled parts of the state, but his fiancée says he was unaware of the dangers of infection.
Three-dose hepatitis B vaccine regimen protects people with HIV, study finds
Researchers tested dozens of individuals with HIV and discovered that the vaccine protected them even if they were never vaccinated or infected with the hepatitis B virus.
Researchers tested dozens of individuals with HIV and discovered that the vaccine protected them even if they were never vaccinated or infected with the hepatitis B virus.
Celebrating Halloween with a loved one who has dementia?
Halloween shouldn't be scary for those living with Alzheimer's or dementia. The Alzheimer's Foundation of America has a list of helpful Halloween tips for you and your loved one.
Halloween shouldn't be scary for those living with Alzheimer's or dementia. The Alzheimer's Foundation of America has a list of helpful Halloween tips for you and your loved one.
New COVID subvariants are resisting immunity and treatments. Should you be worried?
Emerging Omicron subvariants XBB, BQ.1, and BQ1.1 are likely resistant to some of the top drugs used to treat COVID-19 infections, experts warn.
Emerging Omicron subvariants XBB, BQ.1, and BQ1.1 are likely resistant to some of the top drugs used to treat COVID-19 infections, experts warn.