Atlanta pharmacies, hospitals under strain as 'super flu' spreads
Georgia flu activity reaches "very high" levels as a new H3N2 variant, subclade K, drives up hospitalizations and demand for Tamiflu in metro Atlanta.
Georgia flu activity reaches "very high" levels as a new H3N2 variant, subclade K, drives up hospitalizations and demand for Tamiflu in metro Atlanta.
Georgia confirms first measles case of 2026 in traveling infant
Georgia health officials confirmed the state's first measles case of 2026 in an infant who had recently traveled abroad and was too young for the standard vaccine.
Georgia health officials confirmed the state's first measles case of 2026 in an infant who had recently traveled abroad and was too young for the standard vaccine.
CDC reports first cruise norovirus outbreak this year, as nearly 90 people are infected
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed a norovirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship — the first one of the year that's been reported.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed a norovirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship — the first one of the year that's been reported.
BBB LipoMax warning: AI videos helping promote weight loss products
The BBB is issuing a warning that troubling deep-fake videos are circulating social media to help promote weight loss products. One includes Oprah promoting the “pink salt trick.”
The BBB is issuing a warning that troubling deep-fake videos are circulating social media to help promote weight loss products. One includes Oprah promoting the “pink salt trick.”
Missing sleep may take a hidden toll on your brain and longevity, research reveals
Insufficient sleep has higher mortality risk than bad diet and lack of exercise, study finds.
Insufficient sleep has higher mortality risk than bad diet and lack of exercise, study finds.
Study reveals why chewing gum might actually help with focus and stress relief
Polish researchers used brain imaging to reveal how chewing affects attention and stress regulation networks.
Polish researchers used brain imaging to reveal how chewing affects attention and stress regulation networks.
Novo Nordisk executive reports high interest for Wegovy weight loss pill
Novo Nordisk launched an oral version of its GLP-1 injectable to US markets on Jan 5.
Novo Nordisk launched an oral version of its GLP-1 injectable to US markets on Jan 5.
Beloved Cobb County teacher dies suddenly from flu: 'Truly irreplaceable'
Angela Coleman, a 51-year-old Spanish teacher at Mount Paran Christian School, died suddenly from the flu.
Angela Coleman, a 51-year-old Spanish teacher at Mount Paran Christian School, died suddenly from the flu.
Georgia ‘super flu’ activity hits ‘extremely high’ levels: When to call 911
Georgia currently maintains an “extremely high" flu activity level, fueled by a new "super flu" variant.
Georgia currently maintains an “extremely high" flu activity level, fueled by a new "super flu" variant.
Map: America's healthiest states have these things in common
America’s least healthy states also have a few things in common, according to a new report. Here's where your state ranks.
America’s least healthy states also have a few things in common, according to a new report. Here's where your state ranks.
House votes to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies. What we know
The House has passed legislation that extends expired health care subsidies for those who get coverage through the Affordable Care Act.
The House has passed legislation that extends expired health care subsidies for those who get coverage through the Affordable Care Act.
These cities rank as the best places for active lifestyles in 2026, data finds
As Americans set New Year’s resolutions to exercise more and lose weight in 2026, a new WalletHub study highlights how city living can influence an active lifestyle.
As Americans set New Year’s resolutions to exercise more and lose weight in 2026, a new WalletHub study highlights how city living can influence an active lifestyle.
Map: These states have the highest levels of flu activity
Most flu infections this season are from a new variant not covered by the flu shot, but doctors say the vaccine will still help protect against severe illness and death.
Most flu infections this season are from a new variant not covered by the flu shot, but doctors say the vaccine will still help protect against severe illness and death.
New federal dietary guidelines: Avoid processed foods, added sugar
New guidelines for healthy eating say Americans should eat more whole foods and protein, fewer highly processed foods and less added sugar.
New guidelines for healthy eating say Americans should eat more whole foods and protein, fewer highly processed foods and less added sugar.
Georgia toddler paralyzed by rare flu complication as CDC warns of rising cases
A 2-year-old girl from Calhoun remains hospitalized nearly three weeks after a flu diagnosis.
A 2-year-old girl from Calhoun remains hospitalized nearly three weeks after a flu diagnosis.
Sleep and activity patterns may signal hidden brain health risks: Study
A new study suggests that disruptions in sleep and daily activity timing may be linked to a higher risk of dementia in older adults.
A new study suggests that disruptions in sleep and daily activity timing may be linked to a higher risk of dementia in older adults.
Atlanta doctors voice concern over CDC child vaccine schedule update
Medical experts are criticizing a CDC decision to reduce recommended childhood vaccines.
Medical experts are criticizing a CDC decision to reduce recommended childhood vaccines.
Wegovy daily pill Is here: How to get it and what it costs
Novo Nordisk has launched the first once-daily oral version of Wegovy, marking the arrival of the first GLP-1 weight-loss pill approved for adults with obesity or overweight.
Novo Nordisk has launched the first once-daily oral version of Wegovy, marking the arrival of the first GLP-1 weight-loss pill approved for adults with obesity or overweight.
US drops number of vaccines it recommends for every child: What to know
The U.S. took the unprecedented step Monday of dropping the number of vaccines it recommends for every child. Here's what we know.
The U.S. took the unprecedented step Monday of dropping the number of vaccines it recommends for every child. Here's what we know.
Georgia flu cases surge to highest possible level, more deaths reported
Flu activity is surging across Georgia, pushing the state into the highest level of the “very high" category for reported cases, according to the latest public health data.
Flu activity is surging across Georgia, pushing the state into the highest level of the “very high" category for reported cases, according to the latest public health data.