Guillain-Barré syndrome: Jenna Jameson shares diagnosis — what is the rare disorder?
Guillain-Barré syndrome is a rare, autoimmune disorder in which a person’s own immune system damages the nerves, causing muscle weakness and sometimes paralysis.
Guillain-Barré syndrome is a rare, autoimmune disorder in which a person’s own immune system damages the nerves, causing muscle weakness and sometimes paralysis.
Fauci Senate hearing on pandemic gets testy: ‘What a moron’
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the U.S. government’s top infectious disease expert, angrily accused Senator Rand Paul of making false accusations that are leading to threats against him -- all to raise political cash.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the U.S. government’s top infectious disease expert, angrily accused Senator Rand Paul of making false accusations that are leading to threats against him -- all to raise political cash.
New drive-up COVID-19 testing sites open in Henry County
The site is in North Henry County at New Hope Christian Ministries at 1738 Fairview Road in Stockbridge. Testing is offered from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays.
The site is in North Henry County at New Hope Christian Ministries at 1738 Fairview Road in Stockbridge. Testing is offered from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays.
Family accuses employer of making their loved one work on-site despite pleas to work remotely
A family is accusing a Riverside County employer of not letting their beloved family member with pre-existing conditions work remotely during a COVID-19 surge. He died in February 2021.
A family is accusing a Riverside County employer of not letting their beloved family member with pre-existing conditions work remotely during a COVID-19 surge. He died in February 2021.
What is a cerebrovascular accident?
A cerebrovascular accident is more commonly known as a stroke and is the No. 5 cause of death in the United States, according to the American Heart Association.
A cerebrovascular accident is more commonly known as a stroke and is the No. 5 cause of death in the United States, according to the American Heart Association.
Norway's military reissuing used underwear to new recruits due to shortages
Members of the military are being ordered to return their underwear, bras, and socks after the end of their military service so that the next group of recruits can use them.
Members of the military are being ordered to return their underwear, bras, and socks after the end of their military service so that the next group of recruits can use them.
UCSF researchers: Binax home tests highly accurate in detecting omicron
Researchers at UCSF said the Binax home test is effective in detecting omicron.
Researchers at UCSF said the Binax home test is effective in detecting omicron.
Health officials let COVID-infected nurses and healthcare workers keep working
California health authorities announced over the weekend that hospital staff members who test positive but are symptom-free can continue working. Some hospitals in Rhode Island and Arizona have likewise told employees they can stay on the job if they have no symptoms or just mild ones.
California health authorities announced over the weekend that hospital staff members who test positive but are symptom-free can continue working. Some hospitals in Rhode Island and Arizona have likewise told employees they can stay on the job if they have no symptoms or just mild ones.
US finalizing plans to ship free COVID-19 tests via USPS, shares 1st contracts
The White House is finalizing plans to ship free at-home COVID-19 tests to Americans nationwide and has awarded its first contracts as part of this pledge.
The White House is finalizing plans to ship free at-home COVID-19 tests to Americans nationwide and has awarded its first contracts as part of this pledge.
Funeral plans announced for Newnan School Resource Officer
Funeral arrangements are set for Officer Ricky Tostenson who served the Newnan Police Department as a School Resource Officer at Evans Middle School.
Funeral arrangements are set for Officer Ricky Tostenson who served the Newnan Police Department as a School Resource Officer at Evans Middle School.
Medicare told to reassess premium hike after price slashed on Biogen Alzheimer's drug
Biogen cut the annual price per patient of its controversial new Alzheimer's drug, Aduhelm, from $56,000 to $28,200
Biogen cut the annual price per patient of its controversial new Alzheimer's drug, Aduhelm, from $56,000 to $28,200
Pfizer: Omicron-specific COVID-19 vaccine human trials to begin late January
Pfizer confirmed it plans to start human trials of its omicron-specific COVID-19 vaccine later this month, potentially making it available to the public as soon as March.
Pfizer confirmed it plans to start human trials of its omicron-specific COVID-19 vaccine later this month, potentially making it available to the public as soon as March.
US surgeons perform 1st transplant of pig heart into human patient
U.S. doctors have transplanted a pig heart into a patient in a last-ditch effort to save his life — a first for medical science.
U.S. doctors have transplanted a pig heart into a patient in a last-ditch effort to save his life — a first for medical science.
Omicron surge: Georgia opens mega-testing sites in Marietta, Stonecrest
As the number of COVID-19 cases increase in Georgia, health officials respond by opening two mega testing sites on Monday.
As the number of COVID-19 cases increase in Georgia, health officials respond by opening two mega testing sites on Monday.
Front-line workers lost savings during pandemic shutdowns, study shows
Americans added almost $4 trillion dollars to their savings accounts, but almost all of it went to the wealthiest 20 percent, according to a new economic study.
Americans added almost $4 trillion dollars to their savings accounts, but almost all of it went to the wealthiest 20 percent, according to a new economic study.
T cells from common colds may help protect against COVID-19, study suggests
T cells generated from the common cold may help protect against COVID-19, a new study found. But researchers stressed that "no one should rely on this alone."
T cells generated from the common cold may help protect against COVID-19, a new study found. But researchers stressed that "no one should rely on this alone."
Metro Atlanta school districts return to in-person learning after omicron spike
Students in five major Georgia school districts will hop on the school bus Monday morning to go back to in-classroom learning.
Students in five major Georgia school districts will hop on the school bus Monday morning to go back to in-classroom learning.
CDC guidelines: When is the best time to get tested for COVID-19 after exposure?
With COVID-19 cases rising related to the omicron variant, the CDC explains the best time to get tested for the virus after exposure.
With COVID-19 cases rising related to the omicron variant, the CDC explains the best time to get tested for the virus after exposure.
'It does bring closure': Ahmaud Arbery's family provides emotional testimony at sentencing hearing
Wanda-Cooper Jones, the mother of Ahmaud Arbery, stood outside the Glynn County Courthouse on Friday after hearing the men convicted of his murder were sentenced to life in prison.
Wanda-Cooper Jones, the mother of Ahmaud Arbery, stood outside the Glynn County Courthouse on Friday after hearing the men convicted of his murder were sentenced to life in prison.
Falcons owner Arthur Blank to miss Sunday's game due to positive COVID-19 test
Falcons team owner Arthur Blank has tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of the team's final game of the regular season.
Falcons team owner Arthur Blank has tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of the team's final game of the regular season.