FDA authorizes updated COVID boosters for kids as young as 5
Only people who’ve gotten their initial Covid-19 vaccinations -- with any of the original-formula versions -- qualify for an updated booster.
Only people who’ve gotten their initial Covid-19 vaccinations -- with any of the original-formula versions -- qualify for an updated booster.
White House: Get new COVID booster by Halloween
The White House is warning of a "challenging" virus season ahead and urging eligible Americans to get the updated COVID-19 boosters by Halloween to have maximum protection against the coronavirus by Thanksgiving and the holidays
The White House is warning of a "challenging" virus season ahead and urging eligible Americans to get the updated COVID-19 boosters by Halloween to have maximum protection against the coronavirus by Thanksgiving and the holidays
Georgia expands Medicaid coverage for new mothers, but is it enough?
Facing one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the US, Georgia lawmakers expanded Medicare coverage for new moms, from 6 months to a 12 months after they deliver. One obstetrician says the 6 months of extra health coverage is a step in the right direction, but it is not enough.
Facing one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the US, Georgia lawmakers expanded Medicare coverage for new moms, from 6 months to a 12 months after they deliver. One obstetrician says the 6 months of extra health coverage is a step in the right direction, but it is not enough.
Families who eat meals together are often less stressed, survey finds
Overall, the respondents of the American Heart Association survey reported eating alone about half of the time due to difficulties aligning schedules.
Overall, the respondents of the American Heart Association survey reported eating alone about half of the time due to difficulties aligning schedules.
Nurse poisoned 2 babies with insulin, prosecutor says
A neonatal nurse at a hospital in England is accused of killing seven babies and trying to kill 10 others. A prosecutor says the nurse deliberately poisoned two infants with insulin.
A neonatal nurse at a hospital in England is accused of killing seven babies and trying to kill 10 others. A prosecutor says the nurse deliberately poisoned two infants with insulin.
Diagnosed with ovarian cancer at 25, Atlanta woman says she nearly overlooked her symptoms because of her age
Sherene Harati found herself facing ovarian cancer at 25. But, she says, she almost avoided getting her symptoms checked because the word "cancer" just was not on her radar screen.
Sherene Harati found herself facing ovarian cancer at 25. But, she says, she almost avoided getting her symptoms checked because the word "cancer" just was not on her radar screen.
Woman attends rodeo, gets struck by bull and realizes she has cancer
Paige King credits a runaway bull and a rodeo for saving her life.
Paige King credits a runaway bull and a rodeo for saving her life.
Infant born with cancer undergoes chemotherapy, amputation before 1st birthday
Luke Adkins was born with congenital spindle cell rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare cancer that affects the soft tissue.
Luke Adkins was born with congenital spindle cell rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare cancer that affects the soft tissue.
CDC: E. coli outbreak possibly linked to frozen falafel sold at Aldi
Health officials say at least 20 people have been infected from six states.
Health officials say at least 20 people have been infected from six states.
Wendy's E. coli outbreak ends; CDC says source of contamination ‘unknown’
The outbreak has led to multiple lawsuits against Wendy’s.
The outbreak has led to multiple lawsuits against Wendy’s.
Legendary Georgia football coach Vince Dooley hospitalized
Georgia Bulldogs legend Vince Dooley has been hospitalized with a mild case of COVID-19, according to reports.
Georgia Bulldogs legend Vince Dooley has been hospitalized with a mild case of COVID-19, according to reports.
South Georgia family finds refuge from chaos of childhood cancer diagnosis
At 12, Tripp Lasseter has faced cancer twice, undergoing treatment 200 miles from his south Georgia home. His family found refuge in one of the Atlanta Ronald McDonald Houses.
At 12, Tripp Lasseter has faced cancer twice, undergoing treatment 200 miles from his south Georgia home. His family found refuge in one of the Atlanta Ronald McDonald Houses.
Adderall shortages impacting ADHD patients
Pharmacists are sounding the alarm.
Pharmacists are sounding the alarm.
NFL Players Association urges change to league's concussion protocol
The NFL Players Association has urged the league to implement changes to its concussion protocol in time to protect players in this weekend’s games.
The NFL Players Association has urged the league to implement changes to its concussion protocol in time to protect players in this weekend’s games.
Survey: Little progress made in keeping e-cigarettes out of the hands of US kids
The data seems to show an increase, with 14% of surveyed high schoolers saying they vaped recently, up from 11% the year before.
The data seems to show an increase, with 14% of surveyed high schoolers saying they vaped recently, up from 11% the year before.
6-year-old Woodstock boy battling cancer gifted with new vehicle
Ezra, who just turned 6 years old last month, is battling a brain tumor.
Ezra, who just turned 6 years old last month, is battling a brain tumor.
Dietitian shares lifestyle tips she says can naturally boost fertility
Registered dietitian Ayla Barmmer recommends couples trying to conceive start making 4 lifestyle changes in the 3 to 6 months before they plan to start trying to get pregnant.
Registered dietitian Ayla Barmmer recommends couples trying to conceive start making 4 lifestyle changes in the 3 to 6 months before they plan to start trying to get pregnant.
How petting dogs could improve your attention span and motivation
Researchers concluded that the brain stimulation felt by regularly petting a dog could translate to improved cognitive function down the road.
Researchers concluded that the brain stimulation felt by regularly petting a dog could translate to improved cognitive function down the road.
Targeted cancer treatment helps Georgia boy facing advanced neuroblastoma
Edward Page was just 4 in 2017, when he was diagnosed with metastatic neuroblastoma, a life-threatening pediatric cancer. Today, he is thriving, thanks to a precision medicine program that yielded answers about what was driving his cancer, and how best to treat it.
Edward Page was just 4 in 2017, when he was diagnosed with metastatic neuroblastoma, a life-threatening pediatric cancer. Today, he is thriving, thanks to a precision medicine program that yielded answers about what was driving his cancer, and how best to treat it.
Kyiv’s city council to give out potassium iodide pills in case of Russian nuclear attack
While analysts believe the chance of a nuclear attack by Russia is fairly low, President Vladimir Putin’s vow to use “all the means at our disposal” is putting officials on high alert.
While analysts believe the chance of a nuclear attack by Russia is fairly low, President Vladimir Putin’s vow to use “all the means at our disposal” is putting officials on high alert.