Is your child headed to camp? Make sure you pack these essentials
Thousands of Georgia kids are headed off to summer camp. CVS Minute Clinic nurse practitioner Meredith Stidham has some tips on what to pack to keep your camper safe.
Thousands of Georgia kids are headed off to summer camp. CVS Minute Clinic nurse practitioner Meredith Stidham has some tips on what to pack to keep your camper safe.
Monkeypox in Georgia: Second case confirmed by health officials
State health officials have confirmed a second case of monkeypox in Georgia.
State health officials have confirmed a second case of monkeypox in Georgia.
FDA panel endorses Moderna's COVID vaccine for teens, school-age kids
An FDA advisory panel endorsed on Tuesday Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine for teenagers and school-aged children.
An FDA advisory panel endorsed on Tuesday Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine for teenagers and school-aged children.
Is monkeypox an emergency? U.N. gathering experts
The World Health Organization will convene its emergency committee to determine if the monkeypox outbreak that has mysteriously spread beyond Africa warrants being declared a global health emergency. More than 1,600 cases and nearly 1,500 suspected cases have been reported this year in 39 countries.
The World Health Organization will convene its emergency committee to determine if the monkeypox outbreak that has mysteriously spread beyond Africa warrants being declared a global health emergency. More than 1,600 cases and nearly 1,500 suspected cases have been reported this year in 39 countries.
'Forever chemicals' linked to high blood pressure risk in middle-aged women, study finds
PFAS, called "forever chemicals" because they last so long in the environment, are used in thousands of everyday household items.
PFAS, called "forever chemicals" because they last so long in the environment, are used in thousands of everyday household items.
Houston 4-year-old gets 'unintentional vasectomy' during hernia surgery
A Texas family is suing a Houston hospital and doctor after the family’s 4-year-old received an unintended vasectomy during surgery.
A Texas family is suing a Houston hospital and doctor after the family’s 4-year-old received an unintended vasectomy during surgery.
Atlanta 4-year-old now fully vaccinated after joining Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine trial
Astrid Pearson is fully vaccinated, but only 4. The Atlanta preschooler was part of the clinical trial of a new vaccine from Pfizer-BioNTech for preschoolers and toddlers. The FDA is set to decide whether to authorize pediatric vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna later this week.
Astrid Pearson is fully vaccinated, but only 4. The Atlanta preschooler was part of the clinical trial of a new vaccine from Pfizer-BioNTech for preschoolers and toddlers. The FDA is set to decide whether to authorize pediatric vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna later this week.
US Health Secretary Becerra tests positive for COVID
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra tested positive for COVID-19 Monday, the department said in a statement.
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra tested positive for COVID-19 Monday, the department said in a statement.
Mick Jagger has COVID, Rolling Stones cancel show
The Rolling Stones have canceled their concert in Amsterdam, just hours before it was due to start after lead singer Mick Jagger tested positive for COVID-19.
The Rolling Stones have canceled their concert in Amsterdam, just hours before it was due to start after lead singer Mick Jagger tested positive for COVID-19.
Drinking milk can increase risk of developing prostate cancer, study finds
Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in American men, according to the American Cancer Society.
Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in American men, according to the American Cancer Society.
Baby formula shortage: Delta Airlines to fly millions of bottles from UK to US
Pediatricians say baby formulas produced in Europe are roughly equivalent to those in the U.S.
Pediatricians say baby formulas produced in Europe are roughly equivalent to those in the U.S.
What is Ramsay Hunt syndrome: Justin Bieber reveals facial paralysis diagnosis
Ramsay Hunt syndrome has led Justin Bieber to cancel multiple shows because of the resulting facial paralysis.
Ramsay Hunt syndrome has led Justin Bieber to cancel multiple shows because of the resulting facial paralysis.
GEICO ordered to pay $5.2M to woman over claims she caught STD during sex in car
She alleged that because her partner failed to take proper precautions and infected her inside the insured car, her HPV infection should be covered by the policy.
She alleged that because her partner failed to take proper precautions and infected her inside the insured car, her HPV infection should be covered by the policy.
US lifts COVID-19 test requirement for international travel
The Biden administration is lifting its requirement that international air travelers to the U.S. take a COVID-19 test within a day before boarding their flights.
The Biden administration is lifting its requirement that international air travelers to the U.S. take a COVID-19 test within a day before boarding their flights.
Justin Bieber reveals facial paralysis, says he's been diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt Syndrome
Justin Bieber has canceled multiple shows over the facial paralysis.
Justin Bieber has canceled multiple shows over the facial paralysis.
Study: Gym workouts may increase COVID-19 infection risk; here's how to stay safe
Researchers measured the exhaled breath at rest and during different exercise intensities among eight men and eight women.
Researchers measured the exhaled breath at rest and during different exercise intensities among eight men and eight women.
FDA set to decide on Novavax COVID-19 vaccine
As the FDA weighs authorizing the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine, a Morehouse School of Medicine researcher hopes the vaccine will sway Americans on the fence about getting vaccinated.
As the FDA weighs authorizing the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine, a Morehouse School of Medicine researcher hopes the vaccine will sway Americans on the fence about getting vaccinated.
Dogs sniffed out COVID-19 more accurately than some lab tests, study says
Dogs were able to detect positive COVID-19 tests with 97% accuracy compared to the nasal swab tests which were only 84% accurate, according to the study.
Dogs were able to detect positive COVID-19 tests with 97% accuracy compared to the nasal swab tests which were only 84% accurate, according to the study.
Guardian Caps: NFL requires use of helmet cover at training camps to reduce head injuries
“The cap provided that extra layer of protection you needed during practice. The last thing you want is to lose players to head injuries during practice,” one NFL player said.
“The cap provided that extra layer of protection you needed during practice. The last thing you want is to lose players to head injuries during practice,” one NFL player said.
COVID-19 was leading cause of US duty-related police deaths in 2020, study finds
In 2020, COVID-19 deaths accounted for 62% of all duty-related law enforcement officer deaths.
In 2020, COVID-19 deaths accounted for 62% of all duty-related law enforcement officer deaths.