Death of Naomi Judd highlights risk of depression, suicide in older Americans
The death of the country music star Saturday at 76 has left many families wondering how to talk about depression and help seniors who may be struggling.
The death of the country music star Saturday at 76 has left many families wondering how to talk about depression and help seniors who may be struggling.
Nearly 15M deaths associated with COVID-19, World Health Organization says
Scientists estimate there were between 13.3 million and 16.6 million deaths that were either caused directly by the coronavirus or were somehow attributed to the pandemic’s impact on health systems.
Scientists estimate there were between 13.3 million and 16.6 million deaths that were either caused directly by the coronavirus or were somehow attributed to the pandemic’s impact on health systems.
Is that cough or sneeze allergies, COVID-19 or the flu? An ER doctor shares tips
You're coughing and sneezing. Do you have spring allergies, or could you have a COVID-19 infection? The American College of Emergency Physicians says several simple questions can help you solve the mystery behind your sniffles.
You're coughing and sneezing. Do you have spring allergies, or could you have a COVID-19 infection? The American College of Emergency Physicians says several simple questions can help you solve the mystery behind your sniffles.
Legally blind mom of 5 says she's 'just like any other parent out there; I just so happen to be blind'
Jackie Anderson of Woodstock, Georgia, says she is just like any other parent out there. But, the legally blind mother of 5 admits parenting sometimes came with real challenges.
Jackie Anderson of Woodstock, Georgia, says she is just like any other parent out there. But, the legally blind mother of 5 admits parenting sometimes came with real challenges.
Blinken tests positive for COVID-19, State Department says
The State Department says Secretary of State Antony Blinken has tested positive for COVID-19 after attending the White House Correspondents' Dinner and related events over the weekend.
The State Department says Secretary of State Antony Blinken has tested positive for COVID-19 after attending the White House Correspondents' Dinner and related events over the weekend.
How the weather may trigger migraines
Migraines are caused by inflammatory proteins, which the brain produces in response to specific triggers
Migraines are caused by inflammatory proteins, which the brain produces in response to specific triggers
Paulding County student struck by car released from hospital
A Paulding County student severely injured while walking on campus is finally home after months in the hospital. Kendall Thomas' parents said she's minimally conscious and still has a long recovery ahead.
A Paulding County student severely injured while walking on campus is finally home after months in the hospital. Kendall Thomas' parents said she's minimally conscious and still has a long recovery ahead.
Non-profit launches new adaptive kayaking program in metro Atlanta
There are new opportunities for athletes with physical challenges in metro Atlanta. Catalyst Sports, a local non-profit has launched an adaptive kayaking program.
There are new opportunities for athletes with physical challenges in metro Atlanta. Catalyst Sports, a local non-profit has launched an adaptive kayaking program.
CDC restates transportation mask recommendation
U.S. health officials are restating their recommendation that Americans wear masks on planes, trains and buses, despite a court ruling last month that struck down a national mask mandate on public transportation.
U.S. health officials are restating their recommendation that Americans wear masks on planes, trains and buses, despite a court ruling last month that struck down a national mask mandate on public transportation.
Planet Fitness to offer high schoolers free gym membership
Participants will also be automatically entered for a chance to win a $500 scholarship, with one awarded per state.
Participants will also be automatically entered for a chance to win a $500 scholarship, with one awarded per state.
Pfizer hopes to submit COVID-19 vaccine data for youngest kids in weeks
Pfizer is testing three extra-small doses of its vaccine in children under 5 after two shots didn't prove quite strong enough.
Pfizer is testing three extra-small doses of its vaccine in children under 5 after two shots didn't prove quite strong enough.
Roe v. Wade: Georgia public figures react to SCOTUS opinion draft overturning decision
A Supreme Court opinion draft overturning Roe v. Wade prompted elected officials and candidates running for offices during the 2022 midterm elections to chime in on the issue.
A Supreme Court opinion draft overturning Roe v. Wade prompted elected officials and candidates running for offices during the 2022 midterm elections to chime in on the issue.
COVID-19 Omicron sub-variants dodge immunity from past infection, South African study finds
South Africa's health minister says it is likely the country has entered a new wave of COVID-19 earlier than expected as new infections and hospitalizations have risen rapidly over the past two weeks.
South Africa's health minister says it is likely the country has entered a new wave of COVID-19 earlier than expected as new infections and hospitalizations have risen rapidly over the past two weeks.
Ulta pulls Kate Spade e-mail ad after complaints it referenced designer’s suicide
“We apologize to the Spade family,” the company responded in a statement.
“We apologize to the Spade family,” the company responded in a statement.
James Madison University cancels softball season following player's death
The remainder of the season for the James Madison University softball team was canceled, the school announced Monday, following the death of star player Lauren Bernett.
The remainder of the season for the James Madison University softball team was canceled, the school announced Monday, following the death of star player Lauren Bernett.
Teens tune parents out due to changing brain activity, study finds
Researchers said developing brain activity in teenagers causes them to respond better to unfamiliar voices than their mothers’.
Researchers said developing brain activity in teenagers causes them to respond better to unfamiliar voices than their mothers’.
Naomi Judd, gone at 76, wrote about her mental illness in recent book
Grammy award-winning singer — the 'mom' half of The Judds singing duo — shared her struggle with depression
Grammy award-winning singer — the 'mom' half of The Judds singing duo — shared her struggle with depression
Philadelphia family adopts dog of local woman with terminal brain cancer
A local family was selected from hundreds of applicants to adopt the dog of a terminally ill Philadelphia woman.
A local family was selected from hundreds of applicants to adopt the dog of a terminally ill Philadelphia woman.
82-year-old Georgia woman takes kidney dialysis with her on cruises
Sandra Cannon thought her traveling days were over when she was diagnosed with end stage kidney disease. Then, the Kennesaw 82-year-old learned about home dialysis.
Sandra Cannon thought her traveling days were over when she was diagnosed with end stage kidney disease. Then, the Kennesaw 82-year-old learned about home dialysis.
Obesity drug helped people lose over 20% of body weight in trials, drugmaker says
A new experimental drug could be a game-changer in treating obesity if clinical trials prove true, experts say.
A new experimental drug could be a game-changer in treating obesity if clinical trials prove true, experts say.