Recall issued for blood pressure medication over possible cholesterol drug contamination
Neither the FDA nor Glenmark Pharmaceuticals have issued guidance for consumers who may have the medication involved in this recall.
Obamacare support hits an all-time high, poll reveals
A new survey shows public approval of the Affordable Care Act has reached its highest level since the law’s passage.
Feeling SAD? Here's how to beat the winter blues
Experts say there are ways to combat seasonal affective disorder, better known as SAD.
Lonely marriages linked to higher weight, study finds
A new study by UCLA Health found that people in emotionally supportive marriages have lower BMIs, healthier guts and higher levels of the “love hormone.”
Martha Stewart reveals unconventional end-of-life plan
Martha Stewart has her end-of-life plans already set, and it may seem a little unconventional to some.
CDC panel recommends changes to hepatitis B vaccine schedule: What to know
A CDC advisory panel appointed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. no longer recommends that babies get a hepatitis B vaccine at birth.
Vaccine advisory panel votes against Hep B vaccines at birth
A federal vaccine advisory panel met in Atlanta at the CDC this week to reconsider whether every newborn should receive the hepatitis B vaccine immediately after birth.
FDA: Seven deaths and 736 serious injuries due to issue with some FreeStyle Libre glucose monitoring systems
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an alert after certain FreeStyle Libre glucose monitor sensors are providing incorrect low glucose readings.
Powder Springs teen raises funds for trainer battling brain tumor
An equestrian student is raising money to support the trainer she shared saved her life.
Minnesota study backs birth vaccine for hepatitis B
Universal Hepatitis B vaccines at birth are safe, effective and essential, and eliminating them does not improve health outcomes or safety, according to a review by the University of Minnesota.
FDA plans stricter vaccine approval rules
The FDA plans to impose stricter vaccine approval rules, prompting warnings from Georgia doctors who fear the policy could discourage vaccination and slow new vaccine development.
Trump's doctor says president had preventative screening MRI on heart, abdomen
The White House released a memo from President Donald Trump's physician on Monday with the doctor saying that Trump's physical exam included “advanced imaging" that is “standard for an executive physical."
New mutated flu strain ‘subclade K’ raises concerns as cases spread
A new flu variant called subclade K is gaining attention as doctors warn it could lead to a tougher flu season this winter. The strain, which stems from the influenza A (H3N2) virus, has already been identified in several countries and may be spreading more easily than earlier versions of H3N2.
Teen cancer awareness advocate launches in-flight campaign to raise awareness
A Georgia high-school student is trying to raise cancer awareness 30,000 feet in the air.
Holiday season can come with seasonal depression, experts warn
Mental health experts in Georgia are urging families to watch for signs of seasonal affective disorder as shorter days and the holidays approach, with guidance on symptoms and how to get help.
Is malnutrition affecting your mental health?
Dr. James Greenblatt, a functional & integrative psychiatry expert, says the root of mental health issues like depression often starts within our bodies. Greenblatt speaks to how malnutrition might be causing mental health problems in people.
Over 40,000 bottles of Walgreens nasal spray recalled due to bacteria contamination, FDA says
The affected nasal spray products were sold at Walgreens stores nationwide. Here’s what you need to know.
CDC deputy director's 'vaccine skepticism' worries doctors, employees
CDC employees and Georgia doctors are raising concerns after vaccine skeptic Dr. Ralph Abraham was appointed the agency’s second-in-command, citing fears about future vaccine policy and public health guidance.
Miss Jamaica health update as Miss Universe org addresses ‘speculation’
The Miss Universe Organization is sharing more information about the health of Miss Jamaica, who has been hospitalized since falling off the stage last week.
Trump Obamacare extension proposal: What to know
The fate of rising healthcare premiums for millions of Americans is still in limbo after the historic government shutdown, but a plan circulating the White House could bring some relief.