New 2020 data shows jump in Georgia students receiving medical exemptions from vaccines
For the first time in more than a decade, the number of Georgia parents who received a medical exemption from a vaccine for their child increased slightly in 2020. It's not clear if this is a trend or a temporary uptick. One pediatric nurse practitioner says health care providers who work with children are watching to see what happens next.
For the first time in more than a decade, the number of Georgia parents who received a medical exemption from a vaccine for their child increased slightly in 2020. It's not clear if this is a trend or a temporary uptick. One pediatric nurse practitioner says health care providers who work with children are watching to see what happens next.
Arizona man details his monkeypox diagnosis as cases rise in the country
Monkeypox cases are on the rise in the Phoenix area and a man who was recently diagnosed with the illness is detailing his experience.
Monkeypox cases are on the rise in the Phoenix area and a man who was recently diagnosed with the illness is detailing his experience.
Georgia health officials address confusion over monkeypox testing
As monkeypox cases continue to surge in Georgia, there's growing confusion from both patients and healthcare providers over who can be tested and where they can be tested.
As monkeypox cases continue to surge in Georgia, there's growing confusion from both patients and healthcare providers over who can be tested and where they can be tested.
Monkeypox: What you should know as U.S. declares public health emergency
As more countries around the world, including the U.S., report cases of monkeypox, here's what you need to know about the relatively rare disease, and some of the things people can do to prevent the disease's spread.
As more countries around the world, including the U.S., report cases of monkeypox, here's what you need to know about the relatively rare disease, and some of the things people can do to prevent the disease's spread.
Study finds COVID-19 reinfections can be risky
COVID-19 reinfections are becoming increasingly common, with people getting infected not just once or twice, but three or four times. A recent study found each reinfection may raise the risk of complications and long COVID.cor
COVID-19 reinfections are becoming increasingly common, with people getting infected not just once or twice, but three or four times. A recent study found each reinfection may raise the risk of complications and long COVID.cor
MARTA train evacuated, disinfected after rider overheard saying they have monkeypox
A MARTA train was evacuated on Monday afternoon after someone overheard a passenger say they had monkeypox.
A MARTA train was evacuated on Monday afternoon after someone overheard a passenger say they had monkeypox.
Ashton Kutcher reveals vasculitis diagnosis, says he couldn't walk, talk or hear
Ashton Kutcher revealed he couldn't walk, hear or talk after being diagnosed with vasculitis two years ago.
Ashton Kutcher revealed he couldn't walk, hear or talk after being diagnosed with vasculitis two years ago.
Ashton Kutcher diagnosed with vasculitis: What you should know about the disease
An announcement by actor Ashton Kutcher that he couldn't walk, hear or talk after his vasculitis diagnosis two years ago has put a spotlight on the disease. Here's what you should know about vasculitis.
An announcement by actor Ashton Kutcher that he couldn't walk, hear or talk after his vasculitis diagnosis two years ago has put a spotlight on the disease. Here's what you should know about vasculitis.
Medical student dies during 102-mile bike ride for cancer research
Mason Fisher, 27, suffered a medical event at the 100-mile mark.
Mason Fisher, 27, suffered a medical event at the 100-mile mark.
China resort city goes into COVID-19 lockdown stranding thousands
There were 229 confirmed cases on Friday and an additional 129 on Saturday.
There were 229 confirmed cases on Friday and an additional 129 on Saturday.
Biden tests negative for COVID-19, will remain in isolation after rebound case
President Joe Biden tested negative for COVID-19 Saturday, but will remain in isolation until he tests negative a second time.
President Joe Biden tested negative for COVID-19 Saturday, but will remain in isolation until he tests negative a second time.
Illinois daycare worker contracts monkeypox, children exposed
Even though health experts say the monkeypox virus is largely impacting a certain population, the grim reality is anyone can catch it.
Even though health experts say the monkeypox virus is largely impacting a certain population, the grim reality is anyone can catch it.
US declares monkeypox a health emergency, Georgia doctor breaks down the basics
Georgia has become one of the top epicenters for the monkeypox outbreak. As the Biden Administration declares the outbreak a public health emergency, one Atlanta doctor is hoping the move with help states contain the virus.
Georgia has become one of the top epicenters for the monkeypox outbreak. As the Biden Administration declares the outbreak a public health emergency, one Atlanta doctor is hoping the move with help states contain the virus.
Georgia has one of the lowest percentages of children vaccinated for COVID-19, study shows
A Centers for Disease Control Report shows Georgia ranks in the bottom of the U.S. states in terms of percentage of children vaccinated for COVID-19.
A Centers for Disease Control Report shows Georgia ranks in the bottom of the U.S. states in terms of percentage of children vaccinated for COVID-19.
Spain reports first deaths from acute hepatitis in children
Spain health officials say 46 cases have been reported and three required liver transplants. In the U.S., there have been at least 180 hepatitis cases and six reported deaths.
Spain health officials say 46 cases have been reported and three required liver transplants. In the U.S., there have been at least 180 hepatitis cases and six reported deaths.
Many parents are stressed about back-to-school expenses; how to talk to your kids about it
Polls show Americans are increasing anxious about inflation. For many parents, back-to-school costs are rising, and so is their stress level. A Decatur, Georgia, counselor share some tips on how to talk to kids about finances.
Polls show Americans are increasing anxious about inflation. For many parents, back-to-school costs are rising, and so is their stress level. A Decatur, Georgia, counselor share some tips on how to talk to kids about finances.
US declares monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency
The U.S. has declared a public health emergency to bolster the federal response to the outbreak of monkeypox that already has infected more than 6,600 Americans.
The U.S. has declared a public health emergency to bolster the federal response to the outbreak of monkeypox that already has infected more than 6,600 Americans.
Free COVID-19 PCR testing kiosks popping up across Georgia
The Georgia Department of Public Health is debuting kiosks that provide free COVID-19 PCR tests and results in roughly two days.
The Georgia Department of Public Health is debuting kiosks that provide free COVID-19 PCR tests and results in roughly two days.
Polio New York: Case found in Rockland County
New York health officials have issued a health alert about a case of polio that has been discovered.
New York health officials have issued a health alert about a case of polio that has been discovered.
NUK glass baby bottles sold on Amazon recalled over high lead levels
The recalled NUK-branded baby bottles were not intended to be sold in the U.S., according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The recalled NUK-branded baby bottles were not intended to be sold in the U.S., according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.