Tigers' Austin Meadows reveals mental health struggles, encourages others 'to reach out'
Detroit Tigers outfielder Austin Meadows revealed on Friday he has been dealing with mental health issues along with physical ailments and will not play again this season.
Detroit Tigers outfielder Austin Meadows revealed on Friday he has been dealing with mental health issues along with physical ailments and will not play again this season.
San Jose seafood restaurant owner charged with bilking $3.5M from COVID relief funds
A federal grand jury has indicted a San Jose restaurant owner with bilking $3.5 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds and spending it to refinance his home, buy a Lexus and use at a casino, charging documents indicate.
A federal grand jury has indicted a San Jose restaurant owner with bilking $3.5 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds and spending it to refinance his home, buy a Lexus and use at a casino, charging documents indicate.
Wendy’s E. coli outbreak spreads to more states, CDC says
The e. Coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce from Wendy’s has spread to at least 6 states, but health officials warn there may be more unreported cases elsewhere.
The e. Coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce from Wendy’s has spread to at least 6 states, but health officials warn there may be more unreported cases elsewhere.
Shot 7 times, Cherokee County woman dreams of one day running again
Tina Davis of Ball Ground, Georgia, survived being shot 7 times. Four years later, the 54-year-old is determined she will one day run again.
Tina Davis of Ball Ground, Georgia, survived being shot 7 times. Four years later, the 54-year-old is determined she will one day run again.
CDC panel recommends tweaked COVID-19 booster
The tweaked COVID booster, which was approved in a fast-tracked strategy, is expected to be available next week after Labor Day.
The tweaked COVID booster, which was approved in a fast-tracked strategy, is expected to be available next week after Labor Day.
This happens every single night: Atlanta trauma surgeon talks about treating shooting survivors
More than 1,100 shooting survivors were hospitalized at Atlanta's Grady Memorial Hopsital in 2021. Dr. Elizabeth Benjamin, the hospital's trauma medical director, says she cannot remember working a shift when she did not treat a shooting survivor.
More than 1,100 shooting survivors were hospitalized at Atlanta's Grady Memorial Hopsital in 2021. Dr. Elizabeth Benjamin, the hospital's trauma medical director, says she cannot remember working a shift when she did not treat a shooting survivor.
White House encouraging COVID-19 boosters, flu shot for fall
The federal government is emphasizing that anyone who wants a COVID-19 booster can get one for free.
The federal government is emphasizing that anyone who wants a COVID-19 booster can get one for free.
Atlanta Medical Center Downtown to close November 1
Atlanta Medical Center Downtown (AMC) will cease operations on November 1, Wellstar Health System confirmed.
Atlanta Medical Center Downtown (AMC) will cease operations on November 1, Wellstar Health System confirmed.
Deadly bird flu returns to Midwest earlier than expected after lull
The highly pathogenic disease was detected in a commercial turkey flock in western Minnesota, officials said. It was the first in the Midwest since an infection in Indiana on June 9.
The highly pathogenic disease was detected in a commercial turkey flock in western Minnesota, officials said. It was the first in the Midwest since an infection in Indiana on June 9.
FDA approves tweaked ‘combo shot’ COVID booster to target variants
The FDA is taking a gamble with a fast-tracked approval of the updated shot, hoping to beat out any more virus mutations before the fall and winter surge hits.
The FDA is taking a gamble with a fast-tracked approval of the updated shot, hoping to beat out any more virus mutations before the fall and winter surge hits.
Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary could take months to reopen amid avian flu outbreak
It could be months before Georgia's Noah's Ark animal sanctuary reopens after being closed by bird flu that killed hundreds of wild vultures roosting there,
It could be months before Georgia's Noah's Ark animal sanctuary reopens after being closed by bird flu that killed hundreds of wild vultures roosting there,
Road rage shooting leaves Atlanta man with life-altering injury
John Laster of Atlanta is still trying to understand what happened to him two years ago, how a chance encounter at a traffic light escalated into a shooting that paralyzed his left arm.
John Laster of Atlanta is still trying to understand what happened to him two years ago, how a chance encounter at a traffic light escalated into a shooting that paralyzed his left arm.
‘Rainbow fentanyl’: DEA warns of colorful synthetic drugs aimed at attracting young people
The colorful narcotics were seized by the Drug Enforcement Administration in 18 different states this month alone.
The colorful narcotics were seized by the Drug Enforcement Administration in 18 different states this month alone.
Clippers' John Wall says he considered suicide during struggles: 'Darkest place I've ever been in'
John Wall says he considered taking his own life during a time in the last three years when he was dealing with a torn Achilles and the deaths of family members at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
John Wall says he considered taking his own life during a time in the last three years when he was dealing with a torn Achilles and the deaths of family members at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mississippi water crisis: Governor declares state of emergency after flooding, treatment issues
Parts of Jackson were without running water Tuesday because flooding exacerbated longstanding problems in one of two water-treatment plants.
Parts of Jackson were without running water Tuesday because flooding exacerbated longstanding problems in one of two water-treatment plants.
More Americans smoke marijuana than cigarettes, poll finds
In a Gallup poll first, more Americans say they smoke pot over tobacco, while most people surveyed believe marijuana should be legalized in all states.
In a Gallup poll first, more Americans say they smoke pot over tobacco, while most people surveyed believe marijuana should be legalized in all states.
Drinkers of black tea enjoy possible health benefits, NIH study suggests
Those who drank two or more cups of black tea per day were linked to a modestly lower risk of death from any cause, according to the study.
Those who drank two or more cups of black tea per day were linked to a modestly lower risk of death from any cause, according to the study.
How long are you contagious with COVID-19?
If you test positive for COVID-19, how long are you contagious? One disease expert says the answer is complicated.
If you test positive for COVID-19, how long are you contagious? One disease expert says the answer is complicated.
Teen National Guard trainee died of ‘undetectable and very rare heart abnormality’
After the 17-year-old died, doctors discovered that her twin sister, who trained alongside her at Fort Jackson, also has the same heart abnormality.
After the 17-year-old died, doctors discovered that her twin sister, who trained alongside her at Fort Jackson, also has the same heart abnormality.
What is the ‘tomato flu’? Scientists monitoring outbreak in India
The virus can cause large, red blisters that can grow to the size of tomatoes, according to researchers in India.
The virus can cause large, red blisters that can grow to the size of tomatoes, according to researchers in India.