Georgia girl, 12, has already survived two major health challenges
Briley Lamon is just 12-years-old, but the Northeast Georgia girl has already survived two major health challenges.
Briley Lamon is just 12-years-old, but the Northeast Georgia girl has already survived two major health challenges.
1 in 8 older Americans addicted to highly processed foods, poll finds
The researchers said a major reason highly-processed foods can be so addictive is that they can trigger the release of dopamine in the brain’s reward system at levels comparable to nicotine and alcohol.
The researchers said a major reason highly-processed foods can be so addictive is that they can trigger the release of dopamine in the brain’s reward system at levels comparable to nicotine and alcohol.
Atlanta doctors successfully implant experimental pacemaker in preemie infant
The doctors successfully implanted an experimental pacemaker, designed specifically for infants. It’s one of a handful of procedures done around the world.
The doctors successfully implanted an experimental pacemaker, designed specifically for infants. It’s one of a handful of procedures done around the world.
‘Intensive’ blood pressure treatment could reduce dementia risk: study
The study found that intensive blood pressure treatment may help to clear toxins and other byproducts from the brain.
The study found that intensive blood pressure treatment may help to clear toxins and other byproducts from the brain.
USDA targets sugar, sodium in new proposed nutrition standards for school meals
The 280-page plan includes the first limits on added sugars.
The 280-page plan includes the first limits on added sugars.
Caddie collapses, administered CPR during second round of Pebble Beach Pro-Am
The caddie, whose name was not released, collapsed on the 11th fairway and had CPR performed on him until an ambulance arrived to take him to the hospital.
The caddie, whose name was not released, collapsed on the 11th fairway and had CPR performed on him until an ambulance arrived to take him to the hospital.
900-pound man loses half his body weight with help of minimally invasive bariatric surgery
A new minimally invasive bariatric procedure is helping people lose weight with less downtime than traditional weight loss surgery.
A new minimally invasive bariatric procedure is helping people lose weight with less downtime than traditional weight loss surgery.
Super Bowl LVII: NFL will offer free CPR training in Arizona
In addition to free CPR training in Arizona, the league throughout February is raising money to support CPR education and youth sports safety efforts across the country.
In addition to free CPR training in Arizona, the league throughout February is raising money to support CPR education and youth sports safety efforts across the country.
Majority of US adults support banning sales of all tobacco products, CDC survey says
Nearly two-thirds of Americans said they support banning the sale of menthol cigarettes, and 57% supported a policy ending the sale of all tobacco products, the CDC research found.
Nearly two-thirds of Americans said they support banning the sale of menthol cigarettes, and 57% supported a policy ending the sale of all tobacco products, the CDC research found.
Eye drop manufacturer issues recall after US drug-resistant bacteria outbreak
The CDC previously sent a health alert, saying the outbreak included at least 55 people in 12 states. One died and at least five others had permanent vision loss.
The CDC previously sent a health alert, saying the outbreak included at least 55 people in 12 states. One died and at least five others had permanent vision loss.
Atlanta wants to use COIVD relief money to find affordable housing for first responders
Some Atlanta City Council members are recommending using up to $500,000 in COVID relief funds to help police, fire, and correction officers with housing costs in the city.
Some Atlanta City Council members are recommending using up to $500,000 in COVID relief funds to help police, fire, and correction officers with housing costs in the city.
Joe Biden, Bill Clinton mark 3 decades of Family and Medical Leave Act
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) guaranteed many American workers up to 12 unpaid weeks off to recover from a major illness or childbirth or to take care of sick family members.
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) guaranteed many American workers up to 12 unpaid weeks off to recover from a major illness or childbirth or to take care of sick family members.
Mayor explains why Atlanta must sends millions of dollars in COVID-relief back to Washington
The mayor explained the pending giveback has nothing to do with effort.
The mayor explained the pending giveback has nothing to do with effort.
Dangerous fungal illness rapidly spreading across country, doctors warn
Valley fever is an infection of the lungs and causes respiratory symptoms like a cough, difficulty breathing, fever, and tiredness or fatigue. In rare cases, the Valley fever fungus can spread to other body parts and cause severe disease.
Valley fever is an infection of the lungs and causes respiratory symptoms like a cough, difficulty breathing, fever, and tiredness or fatigue. In rare cases, the Valley fever fungus can spread to other body parts and cause severe disease.
Psychiatrist shares common signs children might be struggling with anxiety, depression
Children and teens, just like adults, experience mental health problems, like anxiety and depression.
Children and teens, just like adults, experience mental health problems, like anxiety and depression.
Georgia lawmakers may bar COVID-19 vaccine rules for good
A new bill in the Georgia Senate would permanently block schools and most state and local government agencies from requiring people to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
A new bill in the Georgia Senate would permanently block schools and most state and local government agencies from requiring people to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Atlanta woman turns pain of loss into mission to help prevent opioid addiction
Cammie Wolf Rice lost her 32-year-old son Christopher to an overdose in 2016. The Atlanta woman has made it her mission to help thousands of other pain patients navigate treatment safely.
Cammie Wolf Rice lost her 32-year-old son Christopher to an overdose in 2016. The Atlanta woman has made it her mission to help thousands of other pain patients navigate treatment safely.
CDC says an eye drop brand may be connected to drug-resistant bacterial infections
The CDC has identified at least 50 people with Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a type of bacterium resistant to most antibiotics.
The CDC has identified at least 50 people with Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a type of bacterium resistant to most antibiotics.
Experimental UGA vaccine could target life-threatening fungal infections
Fungal infections kill more than 1.5 million people every year and there's no effective vaccine to fight the life-threatening problem. A new experimental vaccine from the University of Georgia may change that.
Fungal infections kill more than 1.5 million people every year and there's no effective vaccine to fight the life-threatening problem. A new experimental vaccine from the University of Georgia may change that.
Banana Boat sunscreen recall expanded over benzene concerns
The expanded recall includes four batches of Banana Boat Hair & Scalp Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 products after samples contained the cancer-causing chemical benzene.
The expanded recall includes four batches of Banana Boat Hair & Scalp Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 products after samples contained the cancer-causing chemical benzene.