More than 1 in 6 Americans are now 65 or older; aging population expected to keep climbing
The number of people 65 and older in the U.S. is expected to keep growing in future decades, thanks to improvements in areas like health and medical therapies, as well as reductions in fertility.
The number of people 65 and older in the U.S. is expected to keep growing in future decades, thanks to improvements in areas like health and medical therapies, as well as reductions in fertility.
Allergy alert: Early spring blooms are here and could mean ‘a longer and more intense pollen season'
Scientists are already warning about spring allergies. Trees are leafing out weeks early, and plants are blooming, creating allergy issues for many across the country.
Scientists are already warning about spring allergies. Trees are leafing out weeks early, and plants are blooming, creating allergy issues for many across the country.
Four signs it may be time to get couples counseling
Valentine's Day can be awkward if you're no longer feeling the love for your spouse or partner. But, couples counseling can be a lifeline for relationships that are struggling. A licensed professional counselor shares 4 signs it may be time to seek out counseling.
Valentine's Day can be awkward if you're no longer feeling the love for your spouse or partner. But, couples counseling can be a lifeline for relationships that are struggling. A licensed professional counselor shares 4 signs it may be time to seek out counseling.
Is chocolate good for you? Here's what the FDA says
While some may enjoy a few chocolates on Valentine’s Day, the FDA is weighing in on if there are health benefits.
While some may enjoy a few chocolates on Valentine’s Day, the FDA is weighing in on if there are health benefits.
High-fat foods may help rid body of intestinal parasite, study finds
Researchers behind a new study found that a high-fat diet allows the immune system to eliminate a parasitic worm that’s a major cause of illness and death in developing countries.
Researchers behind a new study found that a high-fat diet allows the immune system to eliminate a parasitic worm that’s a major cause of illness and death in developing countries.
Few may get aid as Georgia House backs cash to pregnant moms
A few pregnant women could get cash from Georgia’s government under a bill the state House approved Monday.
A few pregnant women could get cash from Georgia’s government under a bill the state House approved Monday.
Atlanta doctor nixes insurance, offers $100 a month unlimited primary care
Dr. Nick Beaulieu is offering his patients unlimited appointments for $100 a month instead of accepting insurance.
Dr. Nick Beaulieu is offering his patients unlimited appointments for $100 a month instead of accepting insurance.
US teen girls experiencing record-high levels of sadness, violence, and suicide risk, CDC says
Overall, girls fared worse than boys across nearly all measures, while the CDC report noted “ongoing and extreme distress” among LGBQ+ teens.
Overall, girls fared worse than boys across nearly all measures, while the CDC report noted “ongoing and extreme distress” among LGBQ+ teens.
How to achieve ‘Super Bowels’ on Super Bowl Sunday and beyond
We talked with an expert on how you can have a winning digestive system as you recover from all the eating and drinking on Super Bowl Sunday
We talked with an expert on how you can have a winning digestive system as you recover from all the eating and drinking on Super Bowl Sunday
New vibrating, drug-free pill may help chronic constipation
A first-of-its-kind, drug-free pill designed to “gently” vibrate in the colon may help squeeze food through the gut of chronically constipated people.
A first-of-its-kind, drug-free pill designed to “gently” vibrate in the colon may help squeeze food through the gut of chronically constipated people.
Celebrities promote ice baths, but science on health benefits is lukewarm
Some benefits of ice baths include improved mood, more energy, and weight loss. Among the biggest questions for researchers: How cold does water have to be to achieve any health benefits?
Some benefits of ice baths include improved mood, more energy, and weight loss. Among the biggest questions for researchers: How cold does water have to be to achieve any health benefits?
Allergy alert: Georgia's pollen season may be here a little early
It's the one thing allergy suffers dread: the start of allergy season.
It's the one thing allergy suffers dread: the start of allergy season.
Heart surgeon discusses options for patients with severe heart failure
About six million Americans are living with congestive heart failure, a condition in which their heart is no longer able to pump properly, leaving it unable to maintain with the workload of supplying oxygen-rich blood to the body.
About six million Americans are living with congestive heart failure, a condition in which their heart is no longer able to pump properly, leaving it unable to maintain with the workload of supplying oxygen-rich blood to the body.
'I'm pretty experienced': Decatur 13-year-old talks about growing up with type 1 diabetes
Charlie Thompson spent months prepping for the biggest ride of his life in December: 26 miles around Amelia Island, raising money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
Charlie Thompson spent months prepping for the biggest ride of his life in December: 26 miles around Amelia Island, raising money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
Frequently taking sleeping pills could increase risk of dementia, study says
The study also noted that white participants who frequently took sleeping medications had a higher likelihood of developing dementia compared to their Black cohorts.
The study also noted that white participants who frequently took sleeping medications had a higher likelihood of developing dementia compared to their Black cohorts.
Revitalizing old blood with anti-inflammatory drug could slow aging, study suggests
The new study focused on an anti-inflammatory drug used for rheumatoid arthritis and found that it may reverse some of the effects of aging on the blood system in mice.
The new study focused on an anti-inflammatory drug used for rheumatoid arthritis and found that it may reverse some of the effects of aging on the blood system in mice.
Fabuloso recall: Colgate-Palmolive recalls 4.9M cleaners over bacteria risk
In a warning notice, posted Wednesday, the federal regulatory agency said consumers should "immediately" stop using the recalled Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaner products.
In a warning notice, posted Wednesday, the federal regulatory agency said consumers should "immediately" stop using the recalled Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaner products.
Georgia senators vote to bar COVID-19 vaccine requirements
The Senate voted 31-21 in favor of the bill, which would make permanent what had been a one-year ban enacted in 2022.
The Senate voted 31-21 in favor of the bill, which would make permanent what had been a one-year ban enacted in 2022.
Citizens voice concern over Atlanta returning $10 million in rental assistance
Atlanta leaders will try to secure new funding for rental assistance.
Atlanta leaders will try to secure new funding for rental assistance.
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta ER doctor urges parents to unload, lock guns
As a pediatric emergency physician at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Dr. Kiesha Fraser Doh has treated children who have been shot. She urges parents to lock up firearms and ask friends and family members to do the same.
As a pediatric emergency physician at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Dr. Kiesha Fraser Doh has treated children who have been shot. She urges parents to lock up firearms and ask friends and family members to do the same.