Georgia newlywed talks about the cancer symptoms he almost overlooked
Charles Farmer was in his twenties when he started feeling strange pain in different areas of his body. When he finally went to the doctor, he says, cancer was the last thing on his mind.
Charles Farmer was in his twenties when he started feeling strange pain in different areas of his body. When he finally went to the doctor, he says, cancer was the last thing on his mind.
Only son donates kidney to mother: ‘It’s amazing to give life in a different way’
The 25-year-old couldn’t imagine going through life without his mother. So he did what he could to help her live longer.
The 25-year-old couldn’t imagine going through life without his mother. So he did what he could to help her live longer.
Fauci to retire by the end of Biden's term: report
Dr. Anthony Fauci is reportedly set to retire after more than five decades in federal service.
Dr. Anthony Fauci is reportedly set to retire after more than five decades in federal service.
Georgia to transition to debit cards for WIC benefits
The Coastal Health District said the Georgia Department of Public Health selected the district to test eWIC, debit cards that could become the norm for mothers using benefits in Georgia.
The Coastal Health District said the Georgia Department of Public Health selected the district to test eWIC, debit cards that could become the norm for mothers using benefits in Georgia.
Toddler, who once spent nearly 700 days in hospital for heart defect, dies
Valentina Garnetti first gained notoriety in 2021 for spending most of her toddler life inside a hospital due to a congenital heart defect.
Valentina Garnetti first gained notoriety in 2021 for spending most of her toddler life inside a hospital due to a congenital heart defect.
Abortion laws spark profound changes in other medical care
Abortion restrictions and the overturn of Roe v. Wade are having profound repercussions in reproductive medicine as well as in other areas of medical care.
Abortion restrictions and the overturn of Roe v. Wade are having profound repercussions in reproductive medicine as well as in other areas of medical care.
Sobering new study says that those under age 40 shouldn't drink alcohol at all
People under 40 suffer significant health risks from drinking, according to new research.
People under 40 suffer significant health risks from drinking, according to new research.
Is too much sun giving you the blues?
Do you feel down now that the days are longer? Doctors call it reverse seasonal affective disorder.
Do you feel down now that the days are longer? Doctors call it reverse seasonal affective disorder.
988 hotline to simplify access to emotional distress and suicidal crisis resources
Beginning Saturday July 16th, "988" will be a new number available to callers in the United States who are experiencing suicidal crises or emotional distress. Folks in need of care will be able to call, text or chat the simplified number and get access to trained counselors who are part of the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline network.
Beginning Saturday July 16th, "988" will be a new number available to callers in the United States who are experiencing suicidal crises or emotional distress. Folks in need of care will be able to call, text or chat the simplified number and get access to trained counselors who are part of the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline network.
Henry County 911 using nurse navigators to help field medical calls
A new tool for the Henry County 911 operators helps his crew respond more effectively.
A new tool for the Henry County 911 operators helps his crew respond more effectively.
5 ways to use that pandemic supply of hand sanitizer
The pandemic introduced us to things we never thought would be future must-haves like K-95 masks, toilet paper for days, and copious amounts of hand sanitizer. But it's the bottles of alcohol we now don't know what do to with it.
The pandemic introduced us to things we never thought would be future must-haves like K-95 masks, toilet paper for days, and copious amounts of hand sanitizer. But it's the bottles of alcohol we now don't know what do to with it.
Georgia receives shipment of monkeypox vaccine as production ramps up
Health officials in Georgia say this week they received enough monkeypox vaccines for 1,500 people.
Health officials in Georgia say this week they received enough monkeypox vaccines for 1,500 people.
Gwinnett County requiring employees to wear masks again
One metro Atlanta county is once again requiring all employees to wear masks indoors and is urging visitors to county facilities to do the same as COVID-19 cases in Georgia climb once again.
One metro Atlanta county is once again requiring all employees to wear masks indoors and is urging visitors to county facilities to do the same as COVID-19 cases in Georgia climb once again.
Georgia woman's goal to walk every day for a year transforms her physically and emotionally
Living in the city, Sandra Anderson says she has spent most of her life behind the wheel stuck in traffic.
Living in the city, Sandra Anderson says she has spent most of her life behind the wheel stuck in traffic.
White House doctor shares ways to protect yourself from new COVID-19 variant
The Omicron BA.5 variant, the most transmissible strain so far in the pandemic, could complicate your summer travel plans.
The Omicron BA.5 variant, the most transmissible strain so far in the pandemic, could complicate your summer travel plans.
25 million kids have missed routine vaccinations due to COVID-19, WHO report says
About 25 million children worldwide have missed out on routine immunizations against diseases like diptheria, tetanus and pertussis.
About 25 million children worldwide have missed out on routine immunizations against diseases like diptheria, tetanus and pertussis.
Not getting enough water? Eat it with these hydrating foods
If carrying around a giant water container for you and everyone in your family sounds daunting, it's time to change your hydration game plan.
If carrying around a giant water container for you and everyone in your family sounds daunting, it's time to change your hydration game plan.
Cherokee County senior center shuts down over COVID outbreak
Cherokee County has shut down its senior center after a COVID outbreak left a dozen people testing positive for the virus.
Cherokee County has shut down its senior center after a COVID outbreak left a dozen people testing positive for the virus.
CDC detects traces of weed killer linked to cancer in majority of US urine samples
Bayer, the German pharmaceutical company which owns roundup, the commonly used weed killer which contains a chemical believed to cause cancer, is facing hundreds of lawsuits. That chemical has now been found in more than 80% of U.S. urine samples.
Bayer, the German pharmaceutical company which owns roundup, the commonly used weed killer which contains a chemical believed to cause cancer, is facing hundreds of lawsuits. That chemical has now been found in more than 80% of U.S. urine samples.
Monkeypox outbreak: US regulators greenlight additional vaccine shipments
The update comes amid soaring demand for the shots in New York City, California and other parts of the U.S.
The update comes amid soaring demand for the shots in New York City, California and other parts of the U.S.