New BA.5 COVID-19 omicron variant 'most transmissible yet'
The now dominant BA.5 COVID-19 variant is the most contagious strain so far in the pandemic, according to one Georgia epidemiologist.
The now dominant BA.5 COVID-19 variant is the most contagious strain so far in the pandemic, according to one Georgia epidemiologist.
COVID-19 omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5 could be ‘worst’ so far, doctors say
Subvariants BA.4 and BA.5 are more transmissible, and early evidence shows both are capable of evading immune responses from previous infection as well as current COVID-19 vaccines.
Subvariants BA.4 and BA.5 are more transmissible, and early evidence shows both are capable of evading immune responses from previous infection as well as current COVID-19 vaccines.
Deadly brain-eating amoeba found in Iowa beach as temperatures rise
A rare but deadly brain-eating amoeba has forced state officials to close an Iowa beach for swimming.
A rare but deadly brain-eating amoeba has forced state officials to close an Iowa beach for swimming.
Beijing appears to retract vaccine mandate after pushback
The Chinese capital Beijing appears to have backed off a plan to launch a vaccine mandate for entry into certain public spaces after pushback from residents.
The Chinese capital Beijing appears to have backed off a plan to launch a vaccine mandate for entry into certain public spaces after pushback from residents.
Beijing mandates COVID vaccines to enter some public spaces
The Chinese capital has issued a mandate requiring people to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination before they can enter some public spaces including gyms, museums and libraries, drawing concern from city residents.
The Chinese capital has issued a mandate requiring people to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination before they can enter some public spaces including gyms, museums and libraries, drawing concern from city residents.
After 107,000 Americans died from overdoses in 2021, Atlanta pharmacist pushes for better access to Narcan
In 2021, the CDC says 107,000 Americans died from a drug overdose, the highest number on record.
In 2021, the CDC says 107,000 Americans died from a drug overdose, the highest number on record.
New vaccine could protect against COVID-19 variants before they emerge
The vaccine works by using spike proteins from SARS-CoV-2 — the virus that causes COVID-19 — and seven other related animal viruses with the potential to cause a pandemic in humans.
The vaccine works by using spike proteins from SARS-CoV-2 — the virus that causes COVID-19 — and seven other related animal viruses with the potential to cause a pandemic in humans.
City Council member helps save a life while on ride along
An Atlanta City Council member was on a police ride along when he helped save a life.
An Atlanta City Council member was on a police ride along when he helped save a life.
Rabid fox bit 3rd Carroll County resident in 2 months, health officials say
Health officials are treating a third person that has been bitten by a rabid fox in Carroll County in the last six week.
Health officials are treating a third person that has been bitten by a rabid fox in Carroll County in the last six week.
Can non-contact boxing ease Parkinson's symptoms? Motion sensors may provide some answers.
Researchers have found exercise, especially vigorous exercise, can help people living with Parkinson's disease. Non-contact boxing may be especially beneficial, they have found. At one Georgia center, a company is using wireless motion sensors to track whether PD patients who box are seeing benefits when it comes to their mobility and balance.
Researchers have found exercise, especially vigorous exercise, can help people living with Parkinson's disease. Non-contact boxing may be especially beneficial, they have found. At one Georgia center, a company is using wireless motion sensors to track whether PD patients who box are seeing benefits when it comes to their mobility and balance.
COVID-19 endemic stage could be two years away
The coronavirus pandemic could last for nearly two more years before becoming an endemic according to new Yale research.
The coronavirus pandemic could last for nearly two more years before becoming an endemic according to new Yale research.
Pharmacists can prescribe COVID treatment drug Paxlovid, FDA says
The FDA change will make thousands more pharmacies eligible to quickly prescribe and dispense the pill, which has been shown to curb the worst effects of COVID-19.
The FDA change will make thousands more pharmacies eligible to quickly prescribe and dispense the pill, which has been shown to curb the worst effects of COVID-19.
CDC expanding monkeypox testing with commercial laboratories
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced LabCorp will begin utilizing its largest clinical laboratory to increase nationwide testing capacity on monkeypox.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced LabCorp will begin utilizing its largest clinical laboratory to increase nationwide testing capacity on monkeypox.
Monkeypox in Georgia: CDC confirms new cases as outbreak continues
The number of monkeypox cases in Georgia has continued to rise, making the Peach State one of the 10 states with the most infections in the country.
The number of monkeypox cases in Georgia has continued to rise, making the Peach State one of the 10 states with the most infections in the country.
Georgia Tech researchers develop way for wheelchair users to steer with head tilts, facial expressions
Inside the Aware House on the Georgia Tech campus in Atlanta, Matt McCoy is testing out what could be the next big thing in assistive technology: a system of magnetic sensors on his face and behind his ear allowing him steer his power wheelchair by tilting his head.
Inside the Aware House on the Georgia Tech campus in Atlanta, Matt McCoy is testing out what could be the next big thing in assistive technology: a system of magnetic sensors on his face and behind his ear allowing him steer his power wheelchair by tilting his head.
Recreational marijuana use linked to increased chance of ER, hospitalization, study finds
Acute trauma was the most common cause, followed by respiratory health reasons and gastrointestinal issues.
Acute trauma was the most common cause, followed by respiratory health reasons and gastrointestinal issues.
Monkeypox in Georgia: Health officials see case numbers rising in metro Atlanta
Nearly a dozen cases of monkeypox have been reported in Georgia, according to health officials. All of the patients have been men living in the metro Atlanta area.
Nearly a dozen cases of monkeypox have been reported in Georgia, according to health officials. All of the patients have been men living in the metro Atlanta area.
UPS driver dies in Pasadena after collapsing inside delivery truck day after his 24th birthday
Esteban Chavez died on his route in Pasadena, just one day after his 24th birthday.
Esteban Chavez died on his route in Pasadena, just one day after his 24th birthday.
Man loses 156 lbs. in 9 months with diet and exercise: ‘If I can do it, anybody can’
At his heaviest, the Missourian, who travels frequently for his sales job and has “lived on expense accounts” for decades, weighed about 540 pounds.
At his heaviest, the Missourian, who travels frequently for his sales job and has “lived on expense accounts” for decades, weighed about 540 pounds.
Parasitic worms found across US parks put kids, pet owners at risk
Eggs of the tiny worm, which are found in pets' fecal matter, have been widely detected in New York City public spaces, with evidence of significant levels of contamination in all five boroughs.
Eggs of the tiny worm, which are found in pets' fecal matter, have been widely detected in New York City public spaces, with evidence of significant levels of contamination in all five boroughs.