Pfizer asks FDA for emergency approval of COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 5

Children 6 months to 5 years old are one step closer to receiving the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine after the company officially submitted the two-dose regimen to the FDA for emergency approval.

Black History Month honors medical pioneers for 2022 theme

Charles Drew, Rebecca Lee Crumpler and Daniel Hale Williams are just a few of the practitioners who revolutionized modern medicine.

Tampa teen wins right to abortion without parental consent

A Tampa teen has won her appeal in district court for the right to talk to a doctor about, and ultimately have a medical abortion without parental consent. Her original request was denied by a judge, based partially on "either a lack of intelligence or credibility."

Omicron variant raises concerns about long-term COVID-19

Omicron's race across the globe has amped up concerns about long COVID, which some estimates suggest affects a third of COVID-19 survivors.

Georgia woman is back in the gym after surviving 6 heart attacks

When she had her first heart attack, Karen Green had all the classic symptoms, but none of the risk factors. It has taken the 56-year-old Hoschton, Georgia, former teacher years to get answers, and to get back working out again.

2022 Winter Olympics: US bobsledder tests positive for COVID-19

U.S. Olympic bobsledder Josh Williamson has tested positive for COVID-19 and won't fly with his teammates to China, though he remains hopeful of getting there in time for the Beijing Games.

Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau tests positive for COVID-19

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tested positive for COVID-19 but said he's feeling fine and will continue working remotely.

Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine gets full FDA approval

Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine called “Spikevax” has been given full approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

North Carolina man would rather 'die free' than get COVID vaccine needed for life-saving transplant

A man in need of a life-saving kidney transplant says his hospital refuses to do the surgery because he is unvaccinated against COVID-19. But Chad Carswell says he is willing to "die free" rather than comply with their mandate.

Black History Month 2022 to celebrate 'Black Health and Wellness'

Black History Month 2022 starts on Feb. 1, and this year’s theme aims to focus on the importance of “Black Health and Wellness.”

Raising money is 'lip' service at wild annual event

The year's most epic lip sync battle is happening Thursday at the Coca-Cola Roxy at The Battery.

Joe Rogan pledges to ‘try harder’ amid Spotify protests over COVID-19 misinformation

Joe Rogan responded to backlash and Neil Young’s music boycott over his Spotify-exclusive podcast, saying he was only seeking to have conversations with people who have “differing opinions.”

Patients get additional relief in Georgia health care fight

Northside said in a statement it is aware of the stress and frustration of Anthem members and their families and is seeking a deal that provides the best benefits to patients and their families.

T-mobile vaccine mandate: Office employees must comply by April

T-mobile is the latest high-profile company to keep a vaccine mandate after the Supreme Court rejected Biden’s plan earlier this month.

Canadian truckers, thousands of others protest vaccine mandate in Ottawa

Police are investigating possible criminal charges after anti-vaccine protesters urinated on the National War Memorial, danced on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and used the statue of Canadian hero Terry Fox to display an anti-vaccine statement.

Robot performs 1st abdominal surgery without human help

Soft-tissue can be tricky to operate on — for humans or a robot — because the subtle movements in the texture are unpredictable.

COVID-19 survivors advocate for paid leave, Medicaid expansion, support for children who lost parents

Activists and survivors want more action on the state level. Some activists' goals include expanding Medicaid coverage, creating more paid leave for people diagnosed with COVID-19 and support for children who lost their parents to complications with the virus.

USPS worker helps save woman’s life after seeing mail pileup

U.S. Postal Service employee Kayla Berridge noticed her customer’s mail was piling up. Officers later found the elderly woman trapped inside her home for at least three days.

Joni Mitchell joining Neil Young in protest over Spotify

Joni Mitchell said Friday she is seeking to remove all of her music from Spotify in solidarity with Neil Young, who ignited a protest against the streaming service for airing a podcast that featured a figure who has spread misinformation about the coronavirus.