Monkeypox cases in Georgia continue climbing as state distributes limited vaccines
Georgia now has over 150 cases of monkeypox in the metro Atlanta area - making it the state with fifth-highest number of positive cases in the country.
Georgia now has over 150 cases of monkeypox in the metro Atlanta area - making it the state with fifth-highest number of positive cases in the country.
Georgia now has 158 monkeypox cases, the fifth-highest number in the country
An Atlanta infectious diseases physician treating a handful of the state's 158 monkeypox patients says their symptoms can range from mild to intensely painful.
An Atlanta infectious diseases physician treating a handful of the state's 158 monkeypox patients says their symptoms can range from mild to intensely painful.
Pro-choice activists condemn court's abortion law ruling, pro-life allies plan to 'build' on win
A U.S. appeals court in Georgia ruled that there is no Constitutional right to abortion, based on a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling.
A U.S. appeals court in Georgia ruled that there is no Constitutional right to abortion, based on a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling.
Quick Georgia abortion restrictions send some patients home
Georgia’s abortion law changed so abruptly Wednesday afternoon that some patients who were in an office waiting for abortions were told that what had been legal that morning was no longer legal in the state and sent home.
Georgia’s abortion law changed so abruptly Wednesday afternoon that some patients who were in an office waiting for abortions were told that what had been legal that morning was no longer legal in the state and sent home.
Emory University participating in first-of-its-kind HIV vaccine trial
The new type of vaccine Emory is testing uses the same technology as the Pfizer and Moderna's COVID-19 vaccinations and could be a breakthrough in the fight against HIV and AIDS.
The new type of vaccine Emory is testing uses the same technology as the Pfizer and Moderna's COVID-19 vaccinations and could be a breakthrough in the fight against HIV and AIDS.
Atlanta physician shares joy of motherhood after struggling with infertility
Lauren and Karl Powell had been married for six years when they decided to start a family. But, getting pregnant was a lot harder than they expected.
Lauren and Karl Powell had been married for six years when they decided to start a family. But, getting pregnant was a lot harder than they expected.
Indianapolis doctor who performed abortion prepares defamation suit against state's attorney general
An Indianapolis doctor who performed an abortion on a 10-year-old rape victim from Ohio took the first step Tuesday toward suing Indiana’s attorney general for defamation.
An Indianapolis doctor who performed an abortion on a 10-year-old rape victim from Ohio took the first step Tuesday toward suing Indiana’s attorney general for defamation.
New ‘Centaurus’ coronavirus variant surfacing in multiple countries
The latest coronavirus omicron subvariant— BA.2.75.— has doctors concerned about another surge in cases.
The latest coronavirus omicron subvariant— BA.2.75.— has doctors concerned about another surge in cases.
Laughing gas and childbirth: An option for patients looking for a middle ground
Doctors and patients around the world are likely familiar with using laughing gas during childbirth, but it’s largely gone under the radar here in the U.S. — until now.
Doctors and patients around the world are likely familiar with using laughing gas during childbirth, but it’s largely gone under the radar here in the U.S. — until now.
West Nile Virus detected in mosquitos at multiple DeKalb County locations
Health officials have detected the West Nile Virus in mosquitos caught at four testing sites around DeKalb County.
Health officials have detected the West Nile Virus in mosquitos caught at four testing sites around DeKalb County.
Public health officials offer free Narcan, training as overdose cases spike
Police and public health officials in Gwinnett County have reported an uptick in overdose cases with at least 41 in the last 18 days.
Police and public health officials in Gwinnett County have reported an uptick in overdose cases with at least 41 in the last 18 days.
Mississippi women's health clinic drops challenge of state's near-ban on abortions
The Mississippi abortion clinic that was at the center of the U.S. Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade has ended a lawsuit in which it was seeking to block the state from enforcing a law banning most abortions.
The Mississippi abortion clinic that was at the center of the U.S. Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade has ended a lawsuit in which it was seeking to block the state from enforcing a law banning most abortions.
CDC endorses more traditional Novavax COVID-19 vaccine for adults
Health officials say U.S. adults who haven’t gotten any COVID-19 shots yet should consider a new option from Novavax.
Health officials say U.S. adults who haven’t gotten any COVID-19 shots yet should consider a new option from Novavax.
Blood pressure scare at dentist inspires Atlanta woman to get healthier
Denied a routine dental surgery because her blood pressure was sky-high, 45-year-old Tonya O'Bryan of Atlanta decided it was time to start making some changes in her life.
Denied a routine dental surgery because her blood pressure was sky-high, 45-year-old Tonya O'Bryan of Atlanta decided it was time to start making some changes in her life.
75% of US teens aren’t getting recommended daily exercise, particularly females, study finds
Researchers suspected that the environment at school could play an important role in determining how comfortable students feel participating in school sports or other physical activities.
Researchers suspected that the environment at school could play an important role in determining how comfortable students feel participating in school sports or other physical activities.
Officials warn of spike in drug overdoses in Gwinnett County
Gwinnett County officials are warning residents about a spike over overdoses in recent weeks.
Gwinnett County officials are warning residents about a spike over overdoses in recent weeks.
At 122 cases, D.C. has the highest rate of monkeypox per capita in US says Health Director
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser addressed the District's monkeypox outbreak after more than 120 cases have been reported. This makes D.C. the city with the highest rate of monkeypox per capita in the United States.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser addressed the District's monkeypox outbreak after more than 120 cases have been reported. This makes D.C. the city with the highest rate of monkeypox per capita in the United States.
Georgia newlywed talks about the cancer symptoms he almost overlooked
Charles Farmer was in his twenties when he started feeling strange pain in different areas of his body. When he finally went to the doctor, he says, cancer was the last thing on his mind.
Charles Farmer was in his twenties when he started feeling strange pain in different areas of his body. When he finally went to the doctor, he says, cancer was the last thing on his mind.
Only son donates kidney to mother: ‘It’s amazing to give life in a different way’
The 25-year-old couldn’t imagine going through life without his mother. So he did what he could to help her live longer.
The 25-year-old couldn’t imagine going through life without his mother. So he did what he could to help her live longer.
Fauci to retire by the end of Biden's term: report
Dr. Anthony Fauci is reportedly set to retire after more than five decades in federal service.
Dr. Anthony Fauci is reportedly set to retire after more than five decades in federal service.