RSV, usually a winter virus, is hospitalizing babies in the summer
We usually think of respiratory viruses like the flu or RSV as seasonal, a problem in the winter months. They tend to circulate when the temperatures drop and people move indoors. But the pandemic has allowed the viruses to creep up outside of their typical season. RSV recently landed Major Gonzales, a 3-month-old Atlanta boy, in the hospital.
We usually think of respiratory viruses like the flu or RSV as seasonal, a problem in the winter months. They tend to circulate when the temperatures drop and people move indoors. But the pandemic has allowed the viruses to creep up outside of their typical season. RSV recently landed Major Gonzales, a 3-month-old Atlanta boy, in the hospital.
Demand for monkeypox vaccine outpaces supply in Atlanta metro area
With growing concerns that the monkeypox outbreak could turn into another pandemic, local health offices have been flooded with requests for the monkeypox vaccine.
With growing concerns that the monkeypox outbreak could turn into another pandemic, local health offices have been flooded with requests for the monkeypox vaccine.
Gwinnett County police expanding unit that responds to mental health crisis calls
Gwinnett County Police Department's Behavioral Health Unit, by the end of this year, are going to grow from two people to 12.
Gwinnett County Police Department's Behavioral Health Unit, by the end of this year, are going to grow from two people to 12.
COVID omicron vaccine: US reaches deal with Moderna for winter booster shots
About 261 million Americans have received at least one COVID-19 shot, but only 108 million have received a booster.
About 261 million Americans have received at least one COVID-19 shot, but only 108 million have received a booster.
More monkeypox vaccines expected to head to Georgia amid rising cases, demand
Demand is so high for the monkeypox vaccine that it only took four minutes for all the spots at the DeKalb County clinic and its waitlist to fill up.
Demand is so high for the monkeypox vaccine that it only took four minutes for all the spots at the DeKalb County clinic and its waitlist to fill up.
Georgia nurse works at same cancer hospital where she was once a patient
Bridget Wilson now works as a nurse at Cancer Treatment Centers of America in Newnan, the same center where she underwent cancer treatment in 2013.
Bridget Wilson now works as a nurse at Cancer Treatment Centers of America in Newnan, the same center where she underwent cancer treatment in 2013.
Deadly bacteria found in continental U.S. soil for the first time
Melioidosis, or Whitmore’s disease, can cause a variety of symptoms and can infect any organ, including the brain.
Melioidosis, or Whitmore’s disease, can cause a variety of symptoms and can infect any organ, including the brain.
Teen becomes caregiver for cancer-stricken parents: 'It's all love'
Sekope Sharits said he felt the world was against him when both his parents were diagnosed with cancer, but he’s caring for them in the way a loving son would.
Sekope Sharits said he felt the world was against him when both his parents were diagnosed with cancer, but he’s caring for them in the way a loving son would.
Women gaining nearly twice as much weight as men, study finds
About 42% of Americans are considered obese, up from 30.5% in 2000.
About 42% of Americans are considered obese, up from 30.5% in 2000.
WHO leader: Men at risk of monkeypox should limit sex for now
The head of the World Health Organization advises men at risk of monkeypox to consider limiting sexual partners for now.
The head of the World Health Organization advises men at risk of monkeypox to consider limiting sexual partners for now.
Shawn Mendes cancels tour to focus on mental health: 'Much needed time off'
Mendes had previously postponed the Wonder World Tour to focus on his mental health.
Mendes had previously postponed the Wonder World Tour to focus on his mental health.
Biden tests negative for COVID-19: ‘Back to the Oval’
Biden spoke publicly Wednesday to a round of applause, telling Americans that “COVID isn't gone” but that serious illness can be avoided with vaccines, booster shoots and treatments.
Biden spoke publicly Wednesday to a round of applause, telling Americans that “COVID isn't gone” but that serious illness can be avoided with vaccines, booster shoots and treatments.
Georgia man describes contracting, living through monkeypox
So far, doctors said the only treatment is to get through it, although there are pain medicines and topical ointments.
So far, doctors said the only treatment is to get through it, although there are pain medicines and topical ointments.
COVID infections impact TSA, American and Southwest Airlines at LAX: report
COVID surge among Los Angeles International Airport staff includes cases where patients have since recovered from virus.
COVID surge among Los Angeles International Airport staff includes cases where patients have since recovered from virus.
Georgia reports first case of monkeypox in adult woman
The Georgia Department of Public Health confirmed the state's first positive case of one adult woman, who reported having close personal contact with a man previously diagnosed with monkeypox.
The Georgia Department of Public Health confirmed the state's first positive case of one adult woman, who reported having close personal contact with a man previously diagnosed with monkeypox.
West Nile Virus found in mosquitoes in 3 more Atlanta traps
Health officials have found mosquitoes carrying the West Nile Virus in two more traps in Atlanta this week.
Health officials have found mosquitoes carrying the West Nile Virus in two more traps in Atlanta this week.
Napping could lead to high blood pressure, stroke, study suggests
Experts say napping, though not unhealthy, may be a sign of poor sleep quality, according to the American Heart Association.
Experts say napping, though not unhealthy, may be a sign of poor sleep quality, according to the American Heart Association.
ACLU, doctors file lawsuit seeking to block Georgia abortion law
The ACLU, Georgia physicians and advocates have filed a new lawsuit in Fulton County challenging the state's abortion "heartbeat" ban.
The ACLU, Georgia physicians and advocates have filed a new lawsuit in Fulton County challenging the state's abortion "heartbeat" ban.
FDA's ongoing analysis finds toxic arsenic, lead in certain baby foods — tips for parents to limit exposure
The FDA’s ongoing analysis in an effort to lower toxic heavy metals in baby foods found that levels of lead in baby food sweet potatoes and teething biscuits were among the highest of all foods tested.
The FDA’s ongoing analysis in an effort to lower toxic heavy metals in baby foods found that levels of lead in baby food sweet potatoes and teething biscuits were among the highest of all foods tested.
Georgia clinics facing low supply of monkeypox vaccines as cases surge
Georgia has over 250 cases of monkeypox - the fifth most in the U.S. Despite high demand for vaccines and rising cases, many in metro Atlanta are frustrated over the difficultly getting the shot.
Georgia has over 250 cases of monkeypox - the fifth most in the U.S. Despite high demand for vaccines and rising cases, many in metro Atlanta are frustrated over the difficultly getting the shot.