Stepping back as children hit adulthood is hard for parents, but a relationship expert says it is essential
Taking a step back, and allowing young adult children to make their own choices can be challenging. Licensed professional counselor Natolie Gray urges parents to try viewing themselves as consultants, rather than bosses.
Taking a step back, and allowing young adult children to make their own choices can be challenging. Licensed professional counselor Natolie Gray urges parents to try viewing themselves as consultants, rather than bosses.
'All-natural' Simply Tropical juice has high levels of toxic 'forever chemicals,' lawsuit alleges
The class-action lawsuit alleges that the presence of PFAS is “entirely inconsistent” with Coca-Cola and the Simply Orange Juice Company’s “all-natural ingredients” with “nothing to hide” marketing.
The class-action lawsuit alleges that the presence of PFAS is “entirely inconsistent” with Coca-Cola and the Simply Orange Juice Company’s “all-natural ingredients” with “nothing to hide” marketing.
What will ending the COVID-19 emergency look like in the US?
Many Americans will see changes to their insurance and other measures once the emergency comes to an end.
Many Americans will see changes to their insurance and other measures once the emergency comes to an end.
Study: DASH diet may reduce heart disease risk by 10% with greater benefits for women, Black adults
The study compared a DASH diet and a diet high in fruit and vegetables compared to a typical Western diet, which is often lower in fruits and vegetables and higher in fat and sodium.
The study compared a DASH diet and a diet high in fruit and vegetables compared to a typical Western diet, which is often lower in fruits and vegetables and higher in fat and sodium.
'It's so important to catch it early': Georgia nurse is now a three-time cancer survivor
Jackie Faires has been diagnosed with cancer three times in the last 25 years. She believes she is still around thanks to early detection.
Jackie Faires has been diagnosed with cancer three times in the last 25 years. She believes she is still around thanks to early detection.
Study: Vaping causes more inflammation in lungs than regular cigarettes
New study is the first of its kind to prevent evidence that vaping presents risks separate from smoking regular cigarettes.
New study is the first of its kind to prevent evidence that vaping presents risks separate from smoking regular cigarettes.
President Biden to end country's COVID-19 emergencies on May 11
President Joe Biden informed Congress that he will end the twin national emergencies for addressing COVID-19 on May 11, as most of the world has returned closer to normalcy nearly three years after they were first declared.
President Joe Biden informed Congress that he will end the twin national emergencies for addressing COVID-19 on May 11, as most of the world has returned closer to normalcy nearly three years after they were first declared.
Atlanta sends millions of dollars in COVID-relief back to Washington
Atlanta must return $10 million to Washington. City officials say they have been unable to deliver millions in COVID-relief funds to citizens who badly need the cash in order to stay in their homes.
Atlanta must return $10 million to Washington. City officials say they have been unable to deliver millions in COVID-relief funds to citizens who badly need the cash in order to stay in their homes.
COVID remains a global health emergency, but nearing 'inflection' point: WHO
Three years ago, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak of COVID-19 -- and the virus still remains a global health emergency.
Three years ago, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak of COVID-19 -- and the virus still remains a global health emergency.
Australia mining company apologizes for losing highly radioactive capsule
Australian officials said the lost capsule could cause skin burns and prolonged exposure could cause cancer. They warned that it could have unknowingly become lodged in someone’s car tires.
Australian officials said the lost capsule could cause skin burns and prolonged exposure could cause cancer. They warned that it could have unknowingly become lodged in someone’s car tires.
Risk of developing heart failure found to be much higher in rural areas
Researchers found the risk of heart failure was about 19% higher in rural residents, especially among Black men.
Researchers found the risk of heart failure was about 19% higher in rural residents, especially among Black men.
Jackson, Mississippi, preparing to go without water periodically for up to 10 years as crisis continues
The American Society of Civil Engineers gave the US a 'C-' overall for its drinking water systems.
The American Society of Civil Engineers gave the US a 'C-' overall for its drinking water systems.
CVS, Walmart cut pharmacy hours as pharmacist shortage persists
Walgreens recently added a net total of 600 pharmacists to its workforce.
Walgreens recently added a net total of 600 pharmacists to its workforce.
How well do over-the-counter teeth whitening products really work?
Over-the-counter teeth whitening products are incredibly popular. But, how well do they work? One Atlanta dentist weighs in.
Over-the-counter teeth whitening products are incredibly popular. But, how well do they work? One Atlanta dentist weighs in.
Is the COVID-19 pandemic over? WHO to vote whether to end global health emergency declaration
The decision made Friday will likely not be released or revealed until Monday.
The decision made Friday will likely not be released or revealed until Monday.
FDA declines to regulate CBD as foods, supplements; calls on Congress for fix
Despite a massive and growing market, the FDA said there’s not enough evidence about CBD to confirm that it's safe for use in foods or as a dietary supplement.
Despite a massive and growing market, the FDA said there’s not enough evidence about CBD to confirm that it's safe for use in foods or as a dietary supplement.
Outdoor play could reduce negative impacts from screen time in young children, study finds
Researchers say the findings suggest that outdoor play may mitigate the connection between higher screen time and later suboptimal neurodevelopment, implying the potential for intervention.
Researchers say the findings suggest that outdoor play may mitigate the connection between higher screen time and later suboptimal neurodevelopment, implying the potential for intervention.
Nearly 1 in 5 Americans regularly or occasionally use sleep medication, survey finds
Women were more likely than men to take sleep medication, and use generally increased with age, according to research published by the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics.
Women were more likely than men to take sleep medication, and use generally increased with age, according to research published by the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics.
Georgia commission passes rules to sell, produce medical marijuana
Medical marijuana sales are one step closer to becoming a reality in Georgia after the board overseeing the process cleared the way for dispensaries to open as soon as this spring.
Medical marijuana sales are one step closer to becoming a reality in Georgia after the board overseeing the process cleared the way for dispensaries to open as soon as this spring.
Future service dogs visit Shepherd Center patients, facility dogs
Patients at Shepherd Center in Atlanta got a chance to visit with future service dogs from Canine Companions for Independence, and the puppies-in-training got a practice run for what it might be like to be a facility dog.
Patients at Shepherd Center in Atlanta got a chance to visit with future service dogs from Canine Companions for Independence, and the puppies-in-training got a practice run for what it might be like to be a facility dog.