Ryan Reynolds films colonoscopy to raise cancer awareness; doctors find polyp
The 45-year-old actor broadcast the procedure after losing a bet to his friend, actor Rob McElhenney. Doctors say it was “potentially life-saving" for Reynolds.
The 45-year-old actor broadcast the procedure after losing a bet to his friend, actor Rob McElhenney. Doctors say it was “potentially life-saving" for Reynolds.
DeKalb County reopening COVID-19 rental assistance program
In total, DeKalb County has distributed $52.8 million to almost 4,900 families affected by the COVID-19 pandemic for rent and utilities. Now they're reopening the program to help more tenants and landlords.
In total, DeKalb County has distributed $52.8 million to almost 4,900 families affected by the COVID-19 pandemic for rent and utilities. Now they're reopening the program to help more tenants and landlords.
Doctor speculates over the cause of King Charles' swollen 'sausage fingers'
Resurfaced photos of King Charles' swollen fingers have led some on the internet to either poke fun or express serious concern.
Resurfaced photos of King Charles' swollen fingers have led some on the internet to either poke fun or express serious concern.
Blood test can detect multiple cancers early, study finds
A blood test may be able to detect the early stages of several cancers in which routine screening options aren’t available.
A blood test may be able to detect the early stages of several cancers in which routine screening options aren’t available.
Family travels the world after learning children will go blind
Edith Lemay and Sebastien Pelletier want their children to enjoy their vision while they still have it.
Edith Lemay and Sebastien Pelletier want their children to enjoy their vision while they still have it.
Study: Only eating during day may help improve mental health in night shift workers
It’s estimated that about 20% of the workforce is made up of shift workers, who are more at risk of having depression and anxiety, researchers said.
It’s estimated that about 20% of the workforce is made up of shift workers, who are more at risk of having depression and anxiety, researchers said.
Georgia is 4th least vaccinated state in the nation, study finds
A new study says that Georgia ranks as one of the states with the lowest percentage of the population vaccinated against the flu, tetanus, HPV, and more
A new study says that Georgia ranks as one of the states with the lowest percentage of the population vaccinated against the flu, tetanus, HPV, and more
Braves pitcher Tyler Matzek talks about overcoming anxiety that nearly ended his career
Braves pitcher Tyler Matzek spent 5 years battling the yips, which caused his wrist and arm to lock up on him. Now, the 31-year-old is sharing how he overcame anxiety to get back on the mound.
Braves pitcher Tyler Matzek spent 5 years battling the yips, which caused his wrist and arm to lock up on him. Now, the 31-year-old is sharing how he overcame anxiety to get back on the mound.
Biden hopes ending cancer can be a 'national purpose' for US
The commander-in-chief wants to develop treatments and therapeutics to battle cancer and hopes to meet a goal to cut cancer deaths by 50% over the next 25 years to improve the lives of caregivers and people suffering from cancer.
The commander-in-chief wants to develop treatments and therapeutics to battle cancer and hopes to meet a goal to cut cancer deaths by 50% over the next 25 years to improve the lives of caregivers and people suffering from cancer.
What is Enterovirus D68? CDC alerts pediatricians on rare illness affecting children
The CDC recently issued a health advisory regarding the respiratory illness after doctors across the country reported an increase in hospitalizations last month.
The CDC recently issued a health advisory regarding the respiratory illness after doctors across the country reported an increase in hospitalizations last month.
FDA warns of rare cases of cancers possibly linked to breast implants
While rare, the FDA is warning about certain cancers, including squamous cell carcinoma and various lymphomas, that may develop in scar tissue that forms around breast implants.
While rare, the FDA is warning about certain cancers, including squamous cell carcinoma and various lymphomas, that may develop in scar tissue that forms around breast implants.
US to award $35M in grants to tribes for 988 mental health crisis line
The 988 hotline, which went live in July, was designed to be an easy number to remember, similar to 911.
The 988 hotline, which went live in July, was designed to be an easy number to remember, similar to 911.
EXPLAINER: ‘Morning after pill’ not always option after rape
Here’s a look at emergency contraceptives and what some people are saying.
Here’s a look at emergency contraceptives and what some people are saying.
Brown water runs from tap in Mississippi amid water crisis
Governor Tate Reeves said progress was being made on the city’s water crisis.
Governor Tate Reeves said progress was being made on the city’s water crisis.
Walkers bring energy to 2022 Greater Atlanta Heart Walk, despite gloomy weather
The American Heart Association's 2022 Greater Atlanta Heart Walk expected about 7,500 people to turn out to help raise heart health awareness and funds. Participants circled Truist Park starting at around 8:30 a.m. on Saturday.
The American Heart Association's 2022 Greater Atlanta Heart Walk expected about 7,500 people to turn out to help raise heart health awareness and funds. Participants circled Truist Park starting at around 8:30 a.m. on Saturday.
1 million organ transplants: US reaches medical milestone since its first success in 1954
The U.S. has reached a medical milestone — counting 1 million organ transplants since the first success back in 1954.
The U.S. has reached a medical milestone — counting 1 million organ transplants since the first success back in 1954.
Quick-thinking nurse hailed as hero for saving baby who stopped breathing on flight
A nurse is being hailed as a hero when her quick thinking on a plane helped save the life of a newborn baby onboard a flight to Orlando, Florida.
A nurse is being hailed as a hero when her quick thinking on a plane helped save the life of a newborn baby onboard a flight to Orlando, Florida.
Sheriff: Dangerous and colorful new drug circulating in Cobb County
Deputies say the colorful purple drug looks a lot like candy but is actually an extremely dangerous opioid known as "Purple Heroin."
Deputies say the colorful purple drug looks a lot like candy but is actually an extremely dangerous opioid known as "Purple Heroin."
5-year-old moved from ICU one day after surgery to remove brain tumor, parents say
Ezra King's parents said a surgeon told them the boy was at “significant risk of deadly stroke” multiple times before surgery. Ezra was moved to ICU after surgery on Wednesday, but he's now been moved to the neurological floor, his mom said.
Ezra King's parents said a surgeon told them the boy was at “significant risk of deadly stroke” multiple times before surgery. Ezra was moved to ICU after surgery on Wednesday, but he's now been moved to the neurological floor, his mom said.
In rapid heart failure, Cobb County man waited just 4 days for a donor heart
Arthur Vaughn of Marietta, Georgia, has a pretty incredible survival story. Days after running in the Peachtree Road Race, the 53-year-old went into sudden, rapid heart failure, and needed a new heart. Vaughn received one after just 4 days on a transplant waiting list.
Arthur Vaughn of Marietta, Georgia, has a pretty incredible survival story. Days after running in the Peachtree Road Race, the 53-year-old went into sudden, rapid heart failure, and needed a new heart. Vaughn received one after just 4 days on a transplant waiting list.