New FDA approved drug could help cure mast cell tumors in dogs
A new FDA-approved drug claims to cure most mast cell tumors, in some cases with only a single injection.
A new FDA-approved drug claims to cure most mast cell tumors, in some cases with only a single injection.
Duke performs world's first baby heart transplant with twist to fight rejection
Easton Sinnamon of Asheboro, North Carolina, received his unique transplant last summer when he was 6 months old.
Easton Sinnamon of Asheboro, North Carolina, received his unique transplant last summer when he was 6 months old.
Georgia House passes bill to overhaul mental health care system
Bi-partisan HB 1013 forces insurers to cover mental health and substance abuse issues the same way they cover physical conditions.
Bi-partisan HB 1013 forces insurers to cover mental health and substance abuse issues the same way they cover physical conditions.
Mask mandate will continue at Clayton County Schools through summer
Clayton County Public Schools says they will continue with their current COVID-19 protocols, including a mask mandate, through the end of the year.
Clayton County Public Schools says they will continue with their current COVID-19 protocols, including a mask mandate, through the end of the year.
2nd round of free at-home COVID tests available now, White House says
If you ordered your free at-home COVID tests from the government earlier this year, the White House says you can now place another order for a set of four tests per household.
If you ordered your free at-home COVID tests from the government earlier this year, the White House says you can now place another order for a set of four tests per household.
WHO says COVID-19 boosters are needed, reversing previous guidance
An expert group convened by the World Health Organization said it “strongly supports urgent and broad access” to coronavirus vaccines, including booster doses.
An expert group convened by the World Health Organization said it “strongly supports urgent and broad access” to coronavirus vaccines, including booster doses.
Team effort helps pregnant Augusta mom, baby survive rare aortic valve replacement
Lindsey Turman was just halfway through her pregnancy when doctors discovered the aortic valve the 31-year-old Augusta woman's surgeons had replaced in 2017 was narrowed and failing. Saving the young mother and baby would take incredible teamwork.
Lindsey Turman was just halfway through her pregnancy when doctors discovered the aortic valve the 31-year-old Augusta woman's surgeons had replaced in 2017 was narrowed and failing. Saving the young mother and baby would take incredible teamwork.
Mother pushes to prevent heat-related deaths of Georgia's young athletes
Michelle Wright made an emotional plea Monday during a hearing on a proposed bill for the second time in three years.
Michelle Wright made an emotional plea Monday during a hearing on a proposed bill for the second time in three years.
Taller people could be at higher risk for colorectal cancer, study suggests
Researchers found that the individuals who were taller had a 24% higher risk of developing colorectal cancer as opposed to their shorter counterparts.
Researchers found that the individuals who were taller had a 24% higher risk of developing colorectal cancer as opposed to their shorter counterparts.
West Georgia breast cancer patient learns breathing technique to protect her heart during radiation
Christa Smith, an Assistant Superintendent for Bremen City Schools, was at her desk January 2021, when she got the call she had breast cancer.
Christa Smith, an Assistant Superintendent for Bremen City Schools, was at her desk January 2021, when she got the call she had breast cancer.
Global COVID death toll tops 6 million for pandemic now in 3rd year
The milestone is a tragic reminder about the pandemic's deadliness even as masks are dropping, travel is resuming and businesses are reopening around the globe.
The milestone is a tragic reminder about the pandemic's deadliness even as masks are dropping, travel is resuming and businesses are reopening around the globe.
Trucker convoys rally along Capital Beltway Sunday
Trucker convoys from across the U.S. arrived in the D.C. region Sunday. The group called the People's Convoy circled the Capital Beltway throughout the day.
Trucker convoys from across the U.S. arrived in the D.C. region Sunday. The group called the People's Convoy circled the Capital Beltway throughout the day.
Georgia senators seek to ban state vaccine mandates for year
Republicans supporting Senate Bill 345, which moves to the House for more debate, say the state shouldn’t be able to force the inoculation against the respiratory illness. Democrats say the GOP is kowtowing to misinformation on vaccines.
Republicans supporting Senate Bill 345, which moves to the House for more debate, say the state shouldn’t be able to force the inoculation against the respiratory illness. Democrats say the GOP is kowtowing to misinformation on vaccines.
Drinking wine with meals may lower risk of type 2 diabetes, study finds
The study found consuming alcohol with meals was associated with a 14% lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes compared to consuming alcohol without eating food.
The study found consuming alcohol with meals was associated with a 14% lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes compared to consuming alcohol without eating food.
Deaths among Alzheimer's patients increased by 26% during first year of COVID-19 pandemic: study
Deaths among older Alzheimer's patients surged 26% during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to New Hampshire and Massachusetts researchers.
Deaths among older Alzheimer's patients surged 26% during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to New Hampshire and Massachusetts researchers.
Georgia joins investigation into TikTok's effect on kids' health
Georgia is joining a nationwide investigation into TikTok's potential harmful effects on children and young adults, Attorney General Chris Carr says.
Georgia is joining a nationwide investigation into TikTok's potential harmful effects on children and young adults, Attorney General Chris Carr says.
California governor proposes controversial mental health courts for homeless people
Gov. Gavin Newsom said he has no intention of rounding homleess people up and locking them away. Instead, he said his plan would offer a way for people to get court-ordered psychiatric treatment, medication and housing, preferably before they are arrested.
Gov. Gavin Newsom said he has no intention of rounding homleess people up and locking them away. Instead, he said his plan would offer a way for people to get court-ordered psychiatric treatment, medication and housing, preferably before they are arrested.
New COVID-19 initiative could help at-risk Americans get antivirals faster
A new "test to treat" initiative is designed to help higher-risk Americans to get easy access to antiviral pills the White House describes as a "gamechanger."
A new "test to treat" initiative is designed to help higher-risk Americans to get easy access to antiviral pills the White House describes as a "gamechanger."
Exercise after COVID-19 vaccine may increase antibodies, study finds
The study demonstrates that 90 minutes of exercise after immunization of the COVID-19 vaccine increases antibody response several weeks later.
The study demonstrates that 90 minutes of exercise after immunization of the COVID-19 vaccine increases antibody response several weeks later.
Bill addressing Georgia mental health care system moves forward at Capitol
Georgia has seen a spike in substance abuse and consistently ranks near the bottom of states for access to mental health care. A new bill the aims to tackle these issues is moving forward at the state Capitol.
Georgia has seen a spike in substance abuse and consistently ranks near the bottom of states for access to mental health care. A new bill the aims to tackle these issues is moving forward at the state Capitol.