Worker secretly lowered Vermont town's fluoride for years
A town employee who quietly lowered the fluoride in a Vermont town's drinking water has resigned — and now he says the levels had actually been lowered for more than a decade.
A town employee who quietly lowered the fluoride in a Vermont town's drinking water has resigned — and now he says the levels had actually been lowered for more than a decade.
CDC’s Dr. Walensky tests positive for COVID-19
Dr. Walensky, who is up-to-date with vaccination, is experiencing mild symptoms, the CDC said.
Dr. Walensky, who is up-to-date with vaccination, is experiencing mild symptoms, the CDC said.
Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine will cost $110-$130 per dose
Pfizer said the commercial pricing for adult COVID-19 vaccine doses could start in early 2023, depending on when the U.S. government phases out its program of buying the shots.
Pfizer said the commercial pricing for adult COVID-19 vaccine doses could start in early 2023, depending on when the U.S. government phases out its program of buying the shots.
Study: Pandemic may have altered personality, making young adults more neurotic, less agreeable
The research found that the pandemic made U.S. adults under 30 "moodier and more prone to stress, less cooperative and trusting, and less restrained and responsible."
The research found that the pandemic made U.S. adults under 30 "moodier and more prone to stress, less cooperative and trusting, and less restrained and responsible."
Longtime NBA referee, Clark Atlanta alum loses battle with pancreatic cancer
Tony Brown, a professional referee for the NBA who has officiated more than a 1,000 games, has lost his battle against pancreatic cancer. He was 55.
Tony Brown, a professional referee for the NBA who has officiated more than a 1,000 games, has lost his battle against pancreatic cancer. He was 55.
Nevada boy dies from brain-eating amoeba that might have infected him in Lake Mead
Naegleria fowleri, a brain-eating amoeba, is found in warm lakes and rivers.
Naegleria fowleri, a brain-eating amoeba, is found in warm lakes and rivers.
With flu hitting Georgia early and hard, doctor recommends getting vaccinated soon
Georgia is being hit by an early surge in flu infections. The top doctor at the Georgia Department of Public Health says, if you have not had a flu shot, now is the time to get protected.
Georgia is being hit by an early surge in flu infections. The top doctor at the Georgia Department of Public Health says, if you have not had a flu shot, now is the time to get protected.
Turkey prices up 73% compared to last year due to factors like the bird flu
Turkey businesses dealing with cases of the bird flu are having their production for the holiday season impacted as the cost of turkey rises at grocery stores.
Turkey businesses dealing with cases of the bird flu are having their production for the holiday season impacted as the cost of turkey rises at grocery stores.
More gardens, green space might boost life spans in poorer neighborhoods, study finds
Every 10% increase in natural space and private gardens was linked to a 7% drop in early death among those younger than 65, the study found.
Every 10% increase in natural space and private gardens was linked to a 7% drop in early death among those younger than 65, the study found.
Gas stoves in California leaking cancer-causing benzene, study finds
Homes in almost every region in the study — Greater Los Angeles, the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento and Fresno — had benzene levels that far exceed the limit determined to be safe.
Homes in almost every region in the study — Greater Los Angeles, the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento and Fresno — had benzene levels that far exceed the limit determined to be safe.
Health officials warning Georgians about widespread, early flu season
Georgia has the highest flu rates across the entire country with health officials saying they've already seen widespread flu activity much earlier than previous years.
Georgia has the highest flu rates across the entire country with health officials saying they've already seen widespread flu activity much earlier than previous years.
COVID-19 linked to increase in pregnancy-related deaths in the US
COVID-19 drove a dramatic increase in the number of women who died from pregnancy or childbirth complications in the U.S. last year, a crisis that has disproportionately claimed Black and Hispanic women as victims.
COVID-19 drove a dramatic increase in the number of women who died from pregnancy or childbirth complications in the U.S. last year, a crisis that has disproportionately claimed Black and Hispanic women as victims.
FDA OKs Novavax COVID-19 booster dose
The Food and Drug Administration has authorized a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine made by Novavax.
The Food and Drug Administration has authorized a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine made by Novavax.
People with food insecurities likely to binge eat when there's food: U of M study
Feast-or-famine cycle is a real thing for people with food insecurities, a new University of Minnesota study found.
Feast-or-famine cycle is a real thing for people with food insecurities, a new University of Minnesota study found.
Georgia WIC benefits go digital with new, loadable card
The Fulton County Board of Health and the Georgia Department of Public Health just rolled out what they hope will make Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) benefits more easily accessible. In a new electronic system, shoppers will be able to swipe a loadable e-WIC card at the grocery store, and ditch those paper vouchers after Oct. 23.
The Fulton County Board of Health and the Georgia Department of Public Health just rolled out what they hope will make Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) benefits more easily accessible. In a new electronic system, shoppers will be able to swipe a loadable e-WIC card at the grocery store, and ditch those paper vouchers after Oct. 23.
Children whose parents lack warmth more likely to grow up obese, study finds
In a landmark study, researchers in England found that neglectful parenting can lead to a rise in weight gain for children.
In a landmark study, researchers in England found that neglectful parenting can lead to a rise in weight gain for children.
Student loan forgiveness applications now online
Federal student loan forgiveness has begun. The application came online October 17th after a weekend trial of the process to catch glitches.
Federal student loan forgiveness has begun. The application came online October 17th after a weekend trial of the process to catch glitches.
Good sleep is an integral part of heart health, research says
The American Heart Association added sleep duration to its checklist of factors for heart disease, and a recently-published study underscores the importance of getting good rest.
The American Heart Association added sleep duration to its checklist of factors for heart disease, and a recently-published study underscores the importance of getting good rest.
US warned to prepare as COVID cases rise in Europe
Under 15 million Americans have received the latest booster shots.
Under 15 million Americans have received the latest booster shots.
Georgia woman finds breakthrough for crippling depression, anxiety
Linda Evers, 64, says her life veered off track after a serious fall in 2017 left her with crippling anxiety and depression. She stopped driving, started using a walker and stopped going out in public, leaving her sad and isolated. But, the Dallas, Georgia, woman says she found help from TMS, or transcranial magnetic stimulation.
Linda Evers, 64, says her life veered off track after a serious fall in 2017 left her with crippling anxiety and depression. She stopped driving, started using a walker and stopped going out in public, leaving her sad and isolated. But, the Dallas, Georgia, woman says she found help from TMS, or transcranial magnetic stimulation.