We finally know why some people get more mosquito bites than others
If you’re the friend who gets the most mosquito bites, science says it might not be a cruel random phenomenon.
If you’re the friend who gets the most mosquito bites, science says it might not be a cruel random phenomenon.
New vitiligo treatment may restore lost pigment for some patients
At 57, Perry Whaley has been living with vitiligo, an autoimmune disorder that has caused him to lose pigment in his skin, for more than half his life.
At 57, Perry Whaley has been living with vitiligo, an autoimmune disorder that has caused him to lose pigment in his skin, for more than half his life.
Visitors to Shanghai Disney locked in park for COVID-19 testing
“Please return and take a tour in the park," an employee in a mask said to guests in a video on social media. "The park’s gates are all closed temporarily, and you cannot leave now.”
“Please return and take a tour in the park," an employee in a mask said to guests in a video on social media. "The park’s gates are all closed temporarily, and you cannot leave now.”
Georgia police warning parents about viral 'One Chip Challenge' after student injured
Police say the viral One Chip Challenge has left one high school student needing medical attention. They're hoping they can make sure that's the last incident.
Police say the viral One Chip Challenge has left one high school student needing medical attention. They're hoping they can make sure that's the last incident.
Former McDonald's now home to healthy eating program
Marcia Cole figured she would never get her weight back below 200 pounds. The, the Atlanta grandmother found a breakthrough. She's lost 62 pounds thanks to a healthy eating program set up in a former McDonald's restaurant near Atlanta's Grady Memorial Hospital.
Marcia Cole figured she would never get her weight back below 200 pounds. The, the Atlanta grandmother found a breakthrough. She's lost 62 pounds thanks to a healthy eating program set up in a former McDonald's restaurant near Atlanta's Grady Memorial Hospital.
Spirit Halloween helps hospitalized kids celebrate the holiday in style
Halloween is about more than just costumes and decorations for one major holiday retailer: It’s also about helping sick children.
Halloween is about more than just costumes and decorations for one major holiday retailer: It’s also about helping sick children.
Study finds persistent hot flashes may raise a woman's heart risk
Most perimenopausal and menopausal women have experienced hot flashes. New research shows persistent night sweats may raise a woman's risk of having a heart attack or stroke down the road. But researcher are telling women not to panic; there is a lot they can do to lower their risk.f
Most perimenopausal and menopausal women have experienced hot flashes. New research shows persistent night sweats may raise a woman's risk of having a heart attack or stroke down the road. But researcher are telling women not to panic; there is a lot they can do to lower their risk.f
Forcing a smile might put you in a better mood, research suggests
The new research, led by a scientist at Stanford, may tell us “something fundamentally important” about how human emotions work.
The new research, led by a scientist at Stanford, may tell us “something fundamentally important” about how human emotions work.
Seeing, listening to birds can improve mental health, study finds
In addition to helping people, scientists say they are also advocating for the protection of the environment and wildlife.
In addition to helping people, scientists say they are also advocating for the protection of the environment and wildlife.
Family of Ga. teen with rare disorder spreads CPR awareness after his heart stopped
The mother of a Georgia teen with a rare heart disorder said her family was given the scare of a lifetime when her son’s heart stopped in the middle of the school day last year.
The mother of a Georgia teen with a rare heart disorder said her family was given the scare of a lifetime when her son’s heart stopped in the middle of the school day last year.
Potentially deadly fungal infections climb during COVID pandemic, WHO says
Health officials say the increase is "a public health concern worldwide."
Health officials say the increase is "a public health concern worldwide."
Tucson father convicted in clash over school COVID-19 mandates
In September 2021, cellphone video showed Kelly Walker and two other men in the doorway of an office at Mesquite Elementary School. They stated they would make a "citizen’s arrest" of the principal. Walker was upset his child would have to isolate and miss a school field trip because of possible exposure to someone with COVID-19.
In September 2021, cellphone video showed Kelly Walker and two other men in the doorway of an office at Mesquite Elementary School. They stated they would make a "citizen’s arrest" of the principal. Walker was upset his child would have to isolate and miss a school field trip because of possible exposure to someone with COVID-19.
Georgia parents sue over son’s death after he took kratom supplement
The Georgia parents had never heard of kratom before their 23-year-old son was found dead on the kitchen floor last year with his puppy by his side. In his apartment, they found a to-do list with one task that stuck out: Stop taking kratom.
The Georgia parents had never heard of kratom before their 23-year-old son was found dead on the kitchen floor last year with his puppy by his side. In his apartment, they found a to-do list with one task that stuck out: Stop taking kratom.
Residents say sewage backups ongoing at Atlanta apartment complex
Tenants of a southwest Atlanta apartment complex are fired up. They say they are fed up dealing with sewage backing up into their units.
Tenants of a southwest Atlanta apartment complex are fired up. They say they are fed up dealing with sewage backing up into their units.
RSV surge: Pediatricians seeing more cases among older children (not just babies)
Pediatricians say they usually they see the most cases of respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, among children 2 and under, but now they're seeing a lot more older children getting exposed, too.
Pediatricians say they usually they see the most cases of respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, among children 2 and under, but now they're seeing a lot more older children getting exposed, too.
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta tackles mental health crisis
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is tackling the mental health crisis in kids in an extraordinary way. They will soon be opening a behavioral and mental health pediatric center.
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is tackling the mental health crisis in kids in an extraordinary way. They will soon be opening a behavioral and mental health pediatric center.
Amid nationwide EMT shortage, Grady EMS Academy offers scholarships to military veterans
Facing a nationwide EMT and paramedic shortage, the Grady EMS Academy is offering military veterans a full scholarship. Many of them are looking for a second career and an opportunity to find the sense of belonging and mission they felt in the military.
Facing a nationwide EMT and paramedic shortage, the Grady EMS Academy is offering military veterans a full scholarship. Many of them are looking for a second career and an opportunity to find the sense of belonging and mission they felt in the military.
China begins administering oral COVID-19 vaccine
The needle-free vaccine is a mist that gets sucked in through the mouth.
The needle-free vaccine is a mist that gets sucked in through the mouth.
Health officials sounding alarm in rising RSV, flu cases in Georgia children
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is sounding the alarm after seeing a surge in the number of sick children - the majority of which have the flu or the respiratory illness RSV.
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is sounding the alarm after seeing a surge in the number of sick children - the majority of which have the flu or the respiratory illness RSV.
Clocking in more hours at a stressful job raises risk of depression, study finds
Researchers from the University of Michigan collected data from first-year medical residents and discovered that those who worked longer hours had three times the risk for depression.
Researchers from the University of Michigan collected data from first-year medical residents and discovered that those who worked longer hours had three times the risk for depression.