Georgia man describes contracting, living through monkeypox
So far, doctors said the only treatment is to get through it, although there are pain medicines and topical ointments.
So far, doctors said the only treatment is to get through it, although there are pain medicines and topical ointments.
COVID infections impact TSA, American and Southwest Airlines at LAX: report
COVID surge among Los Angeles International Airport staff includes cases where patients have since recovered from virus.
COVID surge among Los Angeles International Airport staff includes cases where patients have since recovered from virus.
Georgia reports first case of monkeypox in adult woman
The Georgia Department of Public Health confirmed the state's first positive case of one adult woman, who reported having close personal contact with a man previously diagnosed with monkeypox.
The Georgia Department of Public Health confirmed the state's first positive case of one adult woman, who reported having close personal contact with a man previously diagnosed with monkeypox.
West Nile Virus found in mosquitoes in 3 more Atlanta traps
Health officials have found mosquitoes carrying the West Nile Virus in two more traps in Atlanta this week.
Health officials have found mosquitoes carrying the West Nile Virus in two more traps in Atlanta this week.
Napping could lead to high blood pressure, stroke, study suggests
Experts say napping, though not unhealthy, may be a sign of poor sleep quality, according to the American Heart Association.
Experts say napping, though not unhealthy, may be a sign of poor sleep quality, according to the American Heart Association.
ACLU, doctors file lawsuit seeking to block Georgia abortion law
The ACLU, Georgia physicians and advocates have filed a new lawsuit in Fulton County challenging the state's abortion "heartbeat" ban.
The ACLU, Georgia physicians and advocates have filed a new lawsuit in Fulton County challenging the state's abortion "heartbeat" ban.
FDA's ongoing analysis finds toxic arsenic, lead in certain baby foods — tips for parents to limit exposure
The FDA’s ongoing analysis in an effort to lower toxic heavy metals in baby foods found that levels of lead in baby food sweet potatoes and teething biscuits were among the highest of all foods tested.
The FDA’s ongoing analysis in an effort to lower toxic heavy metals in baby foods found that levels of lead in baby food sweet potatoes and teething biscuits were among the highest of all foods tested.
Georgia clinics facing low supply of monkeypox vaccines as cases surge
Georgia has over 250 cases of monkeypox - the fifth most in the U.S. Despite high demand for vaccines and rising cases, many in metro Atlanta are frustrated over the difficultly getting the shot.
Georgia has over 250 cases of monkeypox - the fifth most in the U.S. Despite high demand for vaccines and rising cases, many in metro Atlanta are frustrated over the difficultly getting the shot.
Georgia couple is now down 110 pounds after both undergo weight loss surgery
After decades of struggling with their weight, Chris and Michelle Miller of Marietta, Georgia, decided to take a leap of faith together. Both underweight weight loss surgery, hoping it would be the breakthrough they have been searching for to help them get healthy.
After decades of struggling with their weight, Chris and Michelle Miller of Marietta, Georgia, decided to take a leap of faith together. Both underweight weight loss surgery, hoping it would be the breakthrough they have been searching for to help them get healthy.
6th rabies case confirmed in Hall County this year
The sixth case of rabies in Hall County this year was confirmed on Monday, this time in the Clermont area.
The sixth case of rabies in Hall County this year was confirmed on Monday, this time in the Clermont area.
Woman hospitalized after suffering 15 spider bites, contracting flesh-eating bacteria
Susi Feltch-Malohifo’ou has had more than 10 pounds of dead tissue removed and doctors are continuing to treat her, according to her son.
Susi Feltch-Malohifo’ou has had more than 10 pounds of dead tissue removed and doctors are continuing to treat her, according to her son.
Coach and nurse save life of umpire who collapsed during Marietta baseball game
A baseball game in Marietta turned into a fight to save a man's life when an umpire collapsed during an inning. Thanks to the quick thinking of a coach and nurse in the stands, the umpire survived his health emergency.
A baseball game in Marietta turned into a fight to save a man's life when an umpire collapsed during an inning. Thanks to the quick thinking of a coach and nurse in the stands, the umpire survived his health emergency.
Biden improves 'significantly' after getting BA.5 COVID variant
Officials emphasized that Biden's symptoms are mild because he received four vaccine doses and started taking the antiviral drug Paxlovid after becoming infected.
Officials emphasized that Biden's symptoms are mild because he received four vaccine doses and started taking the antiviral drug Paxlovid after becoming infected.
Polio live oral vaccine: Here's why the US stopped using it years ago
The first case of polio in the US in years was detected this week in New York — here's what to know about polio vaccines.
The first case of polio in the US in years was detected this week in New York — here's what to know about polio vaccines.
World Health Organization declares monkeypox a global emergency
Declaring a global emergency means the monkeypox outbreak is an “extraordinary event” that could spill over into more countries and requires a coordinated global response.
Declaring a global emergency means the monkeypox outbreak is an “extraordinary event” that could spill over into more countries and requires a coordinated global response.
Infant diagnosed with monkeypox in DC, officials say
An infant in D.C. tested positive for monkeypox, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
An infant in D.C. tested positive for monkeypox, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Atlanta woman who helped test Novavax COVID-19 vaccine hopes it will draw vaccine-hesitant
Dre Pearson of Atlanta was part of a clinical trial, testing the newly-authorized Novavax COVID-19 vaccine. She hopes it will give those still on the fence about getting vaccinated a better option.
Dre Pearson of Atlanta was part of a clinical trial, testing the newly-authorized Novavax COVID-19 vaccine. She hopes it will give those still on the fence about getting vaccinated a better option.
Kentucky judge extends block of state's abortion ban
A Kentucky judge has issued a ruling that continues to keep the state’s near-total ban on abortion from taking effect.
A Kentucky judge has issued a ruling that continues to keep the state’s near-total ban on abortion from taking effect.
Salmonella outbreak in 11 states linked to these illegal pets
Nearly two dozen people got sick and five were hospitalized.
Nearly two dozen people got sick and five were hospitalized.
Monkeypox virus could become entrenched as new STD in the US
So far, over 2,000 virus cases have been reported in the U.S. Symptoms include fever, body aches, chills, fatigue, and bumps on parts of the body.
So far, over 2,000 virus cases have been reported in the U.S. Symptoms include fever, body aches, chills, fatigue, and bumps on parts of the body.