Lawmakers, parents demand rollback of 30% Medicaid cut for autism therapy

State lawmakers, foster parents and healthcare providers gathered Thursday at the State Capitol to demand action following sudden cuts to Medicaid-funded autism therapy.

Pro-football Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk reveals Parkinson's diagnosis

Pro-football Hall of Famer and Southern University coach Marshall Faulk has opened up about his diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease, a condition he has been managing for approximately a year-and-a-half.

New study reveals why dangerous fungus is so difficult to treat

Scientists discovered how the deadly fungus Candida auris can survive antifungal treatment – a finding that could lead to new therapies.

Dementia risk may be linked to seemingly harmless daily habit, new research suggests

A study from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health found that older adults who napped frequently or unintentionally had a higher risk of developing dementia over the following decade.

New World screwworm found in elk killed by Texas hunter

New World screwworm was recently found in an elk that was killed by a Texas hunter, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

Health insurance costs continue rising for American workers, new survey finds

new KFF survey found that Americans with employer-sponsored health insurance are paying more for coverage in 2026, with workers at small businesses facing the steepest increases.

Common disorder linked to 70% higher death rate, but medication may offer protection

People diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) face a roughly 71% higher overall risk of early death compared to those without the condition, according to a new review published in JAMA Network Open.

Pope Leo’s lung cancer had not spread, doctors confirm no further treatment needed

Pope Leo XIV does not need further treatment for lung cancer after follow-up tests confirmed the disease was localized, the Vatican said in a statement Wednesday.

FDA recalls GLP-1 drug, other injectable medication over sterility concerns

Apothecary Pharma is recalling 23 vials of compounded injectable drugs distributed nationwide because their sterility cannot be assured, according to the Food and Drug Administration.

Here's how much sleep doomscrolling is costing your kids

A new study supports what parents have long suspected: that their teens’ late-night smartphone sessions not only keep them up at night but also disrupt the next day. 

Doctors urge flu shots, as new strain raises concerns for younger people

Doctors are urging young people to get a flu shot, warning that an early rise in a new influenza strain poses an elevated risk for younger groups, including infants as young as 6 months.

Saturday is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day - How to  safely dispose of unneeded medications

You can safely dispose of unneeded, unwanted, or expired medications this Saturday during the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take Back Day and help prevent drug misuse and abuse. 

Lung cancer can grow silently for years, here’s who qualifies for screening

Cancer can strike at any age, often without symptoms. For many cancers, routine screening remains the best way to detect the disease early and reduce the risk of death.

New THC caps threaten 225,800 jobs nationwide, up to $1B in Georgia sales

Thousands of Georgia store owners, warehouse employees and farmers face an immediate threat to their livelihoods as a strict federal restriction takes effect Dec. 11.

Measles exposure reported at LongHorn Steakhouse in Perry

Georgia health officials are warning of possible measles exposure at a LongHorn Steakhouse in Perry on Oct. 7.