Survey: More than 60% believe migraines, allergies, other ailments will be cured in 100 years
Of the 2,000 participants in the survey, 62% said they believed common ailments such as migraines, allergies and the common cold will either be cured or at least better contained in 100 years.
Of the 2,000 participants in the survey, 62% said they believed common ailments such as migraines, allergies and the common cold will either be cured or at least better contained in 100 years.
Georgia mother and son both diagnosed with hemophilia
When Stormy Johnson's young son started bleeding heavily days after a routine surgery, she took him to the emergency department. Years later, the McDonough, Georgia, mother learned that she, too, had the same bleeding disorder.
When Stormy Johnson's young son started bleeding heavily days after a routine surgery, she took him to the emergency department. Years later, the McDonough, Georgia, mother learned that she, too, had the same bleeding disorder.
CDC warns about severe, early flu season coming to Georgia
The CDC says Georgia is already seeing some of the highest levels of flu activity in the nation and health officials believe this year's season will be worse and come than the last few years.
The CDC says Georgia is already seeing some of the highest levels of flu activity in the nation and health officials believe this year's season will be worse and come than the last few years.
Boston University researchers claim to have developed new, more lethal COVID strain in lab
Researchers at Boston University added a spike protein from the Omicron variant with the original Wuhan strain, which has an 80% kill rate
Researchers at Boston University added a spike protein from the Omicron variant with the original Wuhan strain, which has an 80% kill rate
Teal pumpkins: They’re not just for decoration
Spread a little food allergy awareness and inclusion this year by displaying a teal pumpkin on your doorstep.
Spread a little food allergy awareness and inclusion this year by displaying a teal pumpkin on your doorstep.
Frequent chemical hair straightening linked to higher uterine cancer risk, NIH study finds
The study authors highlighted how the risks may be more heightened for Black women, who reported using hair straightening products more frequently than other groups.
The study authors highlighted how the risks may be more heightened for Black women, who reported using hair straightening products more frequently than other groups.
RSV cases surging in children as virus spreads earlier, faster this year
Cases of respiratory syncytial virus, better known as RSV, are on the rise, doctors warn.
Cases of respiratory syncytial virus, better known as RSV, are on the rise, doctors warn.
6-year-old returns home after brain surgery to remove tumor
The son of a Woodstock Police Department officer is home after weeks in the hospital after surgery and treatment for a brain tumor.
The son of a Woodstock Police Department officer is home after weeks in the hospital after surgery and treatment for a brain tumor.
NBA referee turns pancreatic cancer fight into a future for Clark Atlanta student-athletes
NBA referee Tony Brown is facing the biggest battle of his life, pancreatic cancer. However, he is turning his battle into something postive.
NBA referee Tony Brown is facing the biggest battle of his life, pancreatic cancer. However, he is turning his battle into something postive.
New 988 lifeline offers mental health support to those in crisis
In the 3 months since the new 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline launched in Georgia, organizers have seen a small uptick in calls from rural areas, men and younger adults.
In the 3 months since the new 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline launched in Georgia, organizers have seen a small uptick in calls from rural areas, men and younger adults.
High levels of BPA found in name-brand sports bras, shirts, advocacy group says
BPA is used to make certain types of plastics and is widely used in almost every industry.
BPA is used to make certain types of plastics and is widely used in almost every industry.
USDA proposes expansive poultry changes to reduce salmonella illnesses
The agency is offering a plan that would involve testing incoming flocks of chickens and turkeys for salmonella before meat processing takes place.
The agency is offering a plan that would involve testing incoming flocks of chickens and turkeys for salmonella before meat processing takes place.
Most women can't spot signs of aggressive form of breast cancer — here's what to know
Inflammatory breast cancer, a rare yet deadly form of the disease, often doesn’t cause a breast lump, and it might not show up on a mammogram, doctors say.
Inflammatory breast cancer, a rare yet deadly form of the disease, often doesn’t cause a breast lump, and it might not show up on a mammogram, doctors say.
Flu season may be spiking earlier in Georgia, experts warn
Medical experts say flu season is here a lot sooner than usual.
Medical experts say flu season is here a lot sooner than usual.
New study indicates dementia signs can be detected nearly a decade before diagnosis
A new study from researchers at the University of Cambridge indicates it may be possible to detect dementia within a patient nearly a decade before they are diagnosed.
A new study from researchers at the University of Cambridge indicates it may be possible to detect dementia within a patient nearly a decade before they are diagnosed.
Millions of people may still be eligible for COVID-19 stimulus checks, but the deadline is coming up
Based on IRS and Treasury data, there could be between 9 and 10 million people who have not yet received their payments.
Based on IRS and Treasury data, there could be between 9 and 10 million people who have not yet received their payments.
Raisin Bran, Honey Nut Cheerios among cereals not defined as 'healthy' under proposed FDA criteria
Under the FDA’s newly-proposed "healthy" definition for food packaging, salmon, nuts, and seeds would now qualify, while many breakfast cereals would not.
Under the FDA’s newly-proposed "healthy" definition for food packaging, salmon, nuts, and seeds would now qualify, while many breakfast cereals would not.
CVS lowers price on tampons, other menstrual products, pays 'pink tax' in 12 states
CVS is reducing prices by 25% on CVS Health and Live Better brand period products, including tampons, menstrual pads, liners, and cups, the chain said.
CVS is reducing prices by 25% on CVS Health and Live Better brand period products, including tampons, menstrual pads, liners, and cups, the chain said.
Video games could trigger deadly heart problems in children, study finds
Australian researchers found that war-type video games were the main trigger that caused heart issues in kids.
Australian researchers found that war-type video games were the main trigger that caused heart issues in kids.
Twin sisters diagnosed with breast cancer months apart
Rebecca Lesnik and Sarah Seidl said they were able to lean on each other during one of the toughest moments of their lives.
Rebecca Lesnik and Sarah Seidl said they were able to lean on each other during one of the toughest moments of their lives.