Alpharetta nonprofit helps families battling pancreatic cancer

After Maria Fundora's mother died from pancreatic cancer, the Alpharetta restaurant owner was inspired to help others dealing with the deadly disease. Since then, her Purple Pansies nonprofit has raised millions to support families.

Can you use expired COVID tests? Here’s how to check

While it might have seemed like a good idea to stockpile those free at-home tests, many are likely now expired. But you may still be able to use them — here’s how to check.

Uvalde children grapple with trauma after school massacre

As students get ready to return to school in Uvalde on Tuesday for the first time since the massacre at Robb Elementary, PTSD symptoms are starting to show.

Jane Fonda reveals cancer diagnosis: This is 'very treatable'

Jane Fonda revealed she's been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma in a lengthy Instagram post shared Friday.

Expert shares tips on how to de-escalate dangerous conflicts

What would you do if you were confronted with someone who was dangerously angry? Atlanta security expert Joshua Byrd teaches clients and students how to deescalate tense encounters and walk away safely and alive.

Tigers' Austin Meadows reveals mental health struggles, encourages others 'to reach out'

Detroit Tigers outfielder Austin Meadows revealed on Friday he has been dealing with mental health issues along with physical ailments and will not play again this season.

San Jose seafood restaurant owner charged with bilking $3.5M from COVID relief funds

A federal grand jury has indicted a San Jose restaurant owner with bilking $3.5 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds and spending it to refinance his home, buy a Lexus and use at a casino, charging documents indicate.

Wendy’s E. coli outbreak spreads to more states, CDC says

The e. Coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce from Wendy’s has spread to at least 6 states, but health officials warn there may be more unreported cases elsewhere.

Shot 7 times, Cherokee County woman dreams of one day running again

Tina Davis of Ball Ground, Georgia, survived being shot 7 times. Four years later, the 54-year-old is determined she will one day run again.

CDC panel recommends tweaked COVID-19 booster

The tweaked COVID booster, which was approved in a fast-tracked strategy, is expected to be available next week after Labor Day.

This happens every single night: Atlanta trauma surgeon talks about treating shooting survivors

More than 1,100 shooting survivors were hospitalized at Atlanta's Grady Memorial Hopsital in 2021. Dr. Elizabeth Benjamin, the hospital's trauma medical director, says she cannot remember working a shift when she did not treat a shooting survivor.

Atlanta Medical Center Downtown to close November 1

Atlanta Medical Center Downtown (AMC) will cease operations on November 1, Wellstar Health System confirmed.