Sheriff: Dangerous and colorful new drug circulating in Cobb County
Deputies say the colorful purple drug looks a lot like candy but is actually an extremely dangerous opioid known as "Purple Heroin."
Deputies say the colorful purple drug looks a lot like candy but is actually an extremely dangerous opioid known as "Purple Heroin."
5-year-old moved from ICU one day after surgery to remove brain tumor, parents say
Ezra King's parents said a surgeon told them the boy was at “significant risk of deadly stroke” multiple times before surgery. Ezra was moved to ICU after surgery on Wednesday, but he's now been moved to the neurological floor, his mom said.
Ezra King's parents said a surgeon told them the boy was at “significant risk of deadly stroke” multiple times before surgery. Ezra was moved to ICU after surgery on Wednesday, but he's now been moved to the neurological floor, his mom said.
In rapid heart failure, Cobb County man waited just 4 days for a donor heart
Arthur Vaughn of Marietta, Georgia, has a pretty incredible survival story. Days after running in the Peachtree Road Race, the 53-year-old went into sudden, rapid heart failure, and needed a new heart. Vaughn received one after just 4 days on a transplant waiting list.
Arthur Vaughn of Marietta, Georgia, has a pretty incredible survival story. Days after running in the Peachtree Road Race, the 53-year-old went into sudden, rapid heart failure, and needed a new heart. Vaughn received one after just 4 days on a transplant waiting list.
New bivalent COVID-19 booster shot to be offered in Georgia
Starting this week, the new bivalent COVID-19 booster shot is available to Georgia residents. This booster is said to arm recipients against the omicron strain of the coronavirus.
Starting this week, the new bivalent COVID-19 booster shot is available to Georgia residents. This booster is said to arm recipients against the omicron strain of the coronavirus.
Study suggests walking this range of steps per day can reduce the risk of dementia
The study of nearly 78,000 adults looked at steps per day, and also the intensity of the steps, and the association with the risk of developing dementia.
The study of nearly 78,000 adults looked at steps per day, and also the intensity of the steps, and the association with the risk of developing dementia.
Mississippi water crisis: Jackson students return to school amid challenges
Jackson remained under a boil water advisory, but the drop in water pressure that had brought the system to near collapse appeared to be resolved, officials said.
Jackson remained under a boil water advisory, but the drop in water pressure that had brought the system to near collapse appeared to be resolved, officials said.
Do you need an updated COVID booster shot, and, if so, when? A pharmacist answers your questions.
The new updated COVID-19 booster shots are being rolled out across Georgia. So, do you need another booster, and, if so, when should you get one?
The new updated COVID-19 booster shots are being rolled out across Georgia. So, do you need another booster, and, if so, when should you get one?
Experimental brain implant zaps patients, quells food cravings, helps with binge eating
According to a report from the scientific journal Nature Medicine, two California women who were diagnosed with a binge-eating disorder, underwent surgery after several treatments failed to mend their cravings.
According to a report from the scientific journal Nature Medicine, two California women who were diagnosed with a binge-eating disorder, underwent surgery after several treatments failed to mend their cravings.
Labor Day air travel tops pre-pandemic levels for 1st time, TSA says
That is a first for a holiday weekend, the Transportation Security Administration said Tuesday.
That is a first for a holiday weekend, the Transportation Security Administration said Tuesday.
Juul to pay nearly $440 million in states' teen vaping settlement
Juul's product has long been blamed for sparking a national surge in teen vaping.
Juul's product has long been blamed for sparking a national surge in teen vaping.
Atlanta Mayor Dickens tests positive for COVID-19, says he has 'minor symptoms'
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens tests positive for COVID-19 for second time.
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens tests positive for COVID-19 for second time.
Survey: Nearly half of Americans admit talking to their plants, and it might make them happier
About 62% of respondents said talking to their plants helps their own mental health and 65% said they believe it helps the plants grow.
About 62% of respondents said talking to their plants helps their own mental health and 65% said they believe it helps the plants grow.
Alpharetta nonprofit helps families battling pancreatic cancer
After Maria Fundora's mother died from pancreatic cancer, the Alpharetta restaurant owner was inspired to help others dealing with the deadly disease. Since then, her Purple Pansies nonprofit has raised millions to support families.
After Maria Fundora's mother died from pancreatic cancer, the Alpharetta restaurant owner was inspired to help others dealing with the deadly disease. Since then, her Purple Pansies nonprofit has raised millions to support families.
Parts of China re-enter COVID-19 lockdown days before holiday travel
It said that outbreaks have been reported in 103 cities, the highest since the early days of the pandemic in early 2020.
It said that outbreaks have been reported in 103 cities, the highest since the early days of the pandemic in early 2020.
Can you use expired COVID tests? Here’s how to check
While it might have seemed like a good idea to stockpile those free at-home tests, many are likely now expired. But you may still be able to use them — here’s how to check.
While it might have seemed like a good idea to stockpile those free at-home tests, many are likely now expired. But you may still be able to use them — here’s how to check.
Uvalde children grapple with trauma after school massacre
As students get ready to return to school in Uvalde on Tuesday for the first time since the massacre at Robb Elementary, PTSD symptoms are starting to show.
As students get ready to return to school in Uvalde on Tuesday for the first time since the massacre at Robb Elementary, PTSD symptoms are starting to show.
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma: What is the cancer that Jane Fonda announced she has?
Jane Fonda said she has non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma: What is it?
Jane Fonda said she has non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma: What is it?
Luke Bell's family says the singer struggled with mental illness before his death at 32: 'We are heartbroken'
'Unfortunately Luke suffered from the disease of mental illness, which progressed after his father's death in 2015,' the family wrote in a statement.
'Unfortunately Luke suffered from the disease of mental illness, which progressed after his father's death in 2015,' the family wrote in a statement.
Jane Fonda reveals cancer diagnosis: This is 'very treatable'
Jane Fonda revealed she's been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma in a lengthy Instagram post shared Friday.
Jane Fonda revealed she's been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma in a lengthy Instagram post shared Friday.
Expert shares tips on how to de-escalate dangerous conflicts
What would you do if you were confronted with someone who was dangerously angry? Atlanta security expert Joshua Byrd teaches clients and students how to deescalate tense encounters and walk away safely and alive.
What would you do if you were confronted with someone who was dangerously angry? Atlanta security expert Joshua Byrd teaches clients and students how to deescalate tense encounters and walk away safely and alive.