Diagnosed with breast cancer at 34, Georgia woman is now a two-time survivor and advocate
Sonia Ray of Clayton County, Georgia, was just 34 when she felt a painful lump in her breast. She says a doctor told her she was too young, and too low risk, for a mammogram. Ray pushed back. Today, she is a two-time cancer survivor.
Sonia Ray of Clayton County, Georgia, was just 34 when she felt a painful lump in her breast. She says a doctor told her she was too young, and too low risk, for a mammogram. Ray pushed back. Today, she is a two-time cancer survivor.
Duran Duran guitarist Andy Taylor reveals stage 4 prostate cancer diagnosis
Taylor revealed his diagnosis as Duran Duran was honored during the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Saturday evening.
Taylor revealed his diagnosis as Duran Duran was honored during the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Saturday evening.
Emory heart disease experiment goes to space
Researchers at Emory University's School of Medicine are looking to space to try and solve the problem of heart disease. Heart disease is the leading killer in the United States.
Researchers at Emory University's School of Medicine are looking to space to try and solve the problem of heart disease. Heart disease is the leading killer in the United States.
Non-stick pans could release millions of microplastic particles in possible 'health concern,' study says
Researchers in Australia said a crack on a Teflon-coated pan could release over 9,000 plastic particles.
Researchers in Australia said a crack on a Teflon-coated pan could release over 9,000 plastic particles.
US flu hospitalization rate highest its been since 2009 swine flu pandemic, experts say
The winter flu season usually ramps up in December or January. Reports of another respiratory virus, RSV, also continue to increase nationally, although health officials are optimistic that they are seeing some early signs that the wave of RSV may be starting to wane.
The winter flu season usually ramps up in December or January. Reports of another respiratory virus, RSV, also continue to increase nationally, although health officials are optimistic that they are seeing some early signs that the wave of RSV may be starting to wane.
1.3 million Americans ration insulin amid high drug prices in US, study shows
David Himmelstein, a researcher of the study, told FOX Television Stations he is “greatly alarmed” by their findings.
David Himmelstein, a researcher of the study, told FOX Television Stations he is “greatly alarmed” by their findings.
As flu cases surge, expect longer ER, urgent care wait times for children
Georgia is getting hit hard by an early flu surge, leaving pediatric emergency rooms and urgent care centers swamped. Children's Healthcare of Atlanta says the wait times in its 3 emergency departments and 7 urgent cares are averaging over 3 hours.
Georgia is getting hit hard by an early flu surge, leaving pediatric emergency rooms and urgent care centers swamped. Children's Healthcare of Atlanta says the wait times in its 3 emergency departments and 7 urgent cares are averaging over 3 hours.
Non-stick pans could be releasing millions of tiny plastic particles into your food, study finds
Researchers in Australia tested several non-stick pots and pans and mimicked cooking and cleaning processes with steel and wooden spatulas and steel wool scrubbers.
Researchers in Australia tested several non-stick pots and pans and mimicked cooking and cleaning processes with steel and wooden spatulas and steel wool scrubbers.
Amoxicillin prescribed for children is in short supply, FDA says
Here's what you need to know about an antibiotic shortage to keep your family healthy.
Here's what you need to know about an antibiotic shortage to keep your family healthy.
US deaths caused by alcohol spiked during pandemic, CDC reports show
Deaths attributed to alcohol were highest for people ages 55 to 64, but rose dramatically for certain other groups, including jumping 42% among women ages 35 to 44.
Deaths attributed to alcohol were highest for people ages 55 to 64, but rose dramatically for certain other groups, including jumping 42% among women ages 35 to 44.
CDC softens opioid prescribing guidelines for doctors
The nation’s top public health agency on Thursday softened its guidelines for U.S. doctors prescribing oxycodone and other opioid painkillers.
The nation’s top public health agency on Thursday softened its guidelines for U.S. doctors prescribing oxycodone and other opioid painkillers.
As Health Insurance Marketplace turns 10, experts share tips on saving on 2023 plan
More than 700,000 Georgians purchase health insurance through the ACA Marketplace in 2022. Now, it is time to sign up for coverage beginning January 1, 2023.
More than 700,000 Georgians purchase health insurance through the ACA Marketplace in 2022. Now, it is time to sign up for coverage beginning January 1, 2023.
Drinking low amounts of caffeine during pregnancy may impact child's height, study suggests
A new study found that children of women with low caffeine intake during pregnancy were slightly shorter, on average, compared to kids born to women who completely avoided it altogether.
A new study found that children of women with low caffeine intake during pregnancy were slightly shorter, on average, compared to kids born to women who completely avoided it altogether.
Study: Video games can lead to ‘enhanced cognitive performance in children’
Findings from the study suggest kids who played video games three or more hours a week performed better with intellectual abilities, including working memory.
Findings from the study suggest kids who played video games three or more hours a week performed better with intellectual abilities, including working memory.
Pfizer-BioNTech testing combination flu-COVID-19 vaccine
The WHO estimates 290,000 to 650,000 people worldwide die of flu-related causes every year. About 1.1 million people in the U.S. have died from COVID-19.
The WHO estimates 290,000 to 650,000 people worldwide die of flu-related causes every year. About 1.1 million people in the U.S. have died from COVID-19.
Synthetic 'magic mushroom' drug may ease depression in hard-to-treat patients, study says
A single dose of psilocybin, the hallucinogenic compound found in “magic mushrooms,” was found to help some people who previously had gotten little relief from standard antidepressants.
A single dose of psilocybin, the hallucinogenic compound found in “magic mushrooms,” was found to help some people who previously had gotten little relief from standard antidepressants.
Georgia couple feels hopeful about experimental Alzheimer's treatment
Steven and Bonnie Salomon of Decatur have been married 54 years.
Steven and Bonnie Salomon of Decatur have been married 54 years.
Judy Coughlin, wife of ex-Giants coach Tom Coughlin, dead at 77 after battle with rare brain disorder
Judy Coughlin, the wife of former New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin, has died, the family said in a statement on Wednesday. She was 77.
Judy Coughlin, the wife of former New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin, has died, the family said in a statement on Wednesday. She was 77.
Dry shampoos containing cancer-causing benzene remain on store shelves, study suggests
An independent research group found that 70% of the dry shampoo samples tested showed “quantifiable levels” of benzene, with some containing up to 170 times the FDA limit.
An independent research group found that 70% of the dry shampoo samples tested showed “quantifiable levels” of benzene, with some containing up to 170 times the FDA limit.
Experimental cat allergy shot may provide longer-lasting relief
Scientists say standard cat allergy shots are impractical and have a new treatment that when combined with regular shots can provide longer-lasting relief.
Scientists say standard cat allergy shots are impractical and have a new treatment that when combined with regular shots can provide longer-lasting relief.