Atlanta physician shares joy of motherhood after struggling with infertility

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.

Laughing gas and childbirth: An option for patients looking for a middle ground

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.

Mississippi women's health clinic drops challenge of state's near-ban on abortions

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

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

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

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.

At 122 cases, D.C. has the highest rate of monkeypox per capita in US says Health Director

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

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.

Fauci to retire by the end of Biden's term: report

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.

Georgia to transition to debit cards for WIC benefits

Georgia to transition to debit cards for WIC benefits

The Coastal Health District said the Georgia Department of Public Health selected the district to test eWIC, debit cards that could become the norm for mothers using benefits in Georgia.

The Coastal Health District said the Georgia Department of Public Health selected the district to test eWIC, debit cards that could become the norm for mothers using benefits in Georgia.

Toddler, who once spent nearly 700 days in hospital for heart defect, dies

Toddler, who once spent nearly 700 days in hospital for heart defect, dies

Valentina Garnetti first gained notoriety in 2021 for spending most of her toddler life inside a hospital due to a congenital heart defect.

Valentina Garnetti first gained notoriety in 2021 for spending most of her toddler life inside a hospital due to a congenital heart defect.

Abortion laws spark profound changes in other medical care

Abortion laws spark profound changes in other medical care

Abortion restrictions and the overturn of Roe v. Wade are having profound repercussions in reproductive medicine as well as in other areas of medical care.

Abortion restrictions and the overturn of Roe v. Wade are having profound repercussions in reproductive medicine as well as in other areas of medical care.

Is too much sun giving you the blues?

Is too much sun giving you the blues?

Do you feel down now that the days are longer? Doctors call it reverse seasonal affective disorder.

Do you feel down now that the days are longer? Doctors call it reverse seasonal affective disorder.