Georgia doctors, families call for more research, funding for children with cancer
Gov. Brian Kemp proclaimed September Childhood Cancer Awareness Month at the Georgia State Capitol.
Gov. Brian Kemp proclaimed September Childhood Cancer Awareness Month at the Georgia State Capitol.
Cyclospora research projects shuttered as US cases climb
The United States Department of Agriculture is shuttering two of their research projects used to study cyclospora, the foodborne parasite that has infected thousands of Americans in 20 states over the summer.
The United States Department of Agriculture is shuttering two of their research projects used to study cyclospora, the foodborne parasite that has infected thousands of Americans in 20 states over the summer.
Fulton County free weddings relaunch September 4
Fulton County Probate Court is bringing back free Friday weddings on Sept. 4, offering couples a cost-free way to tie the knot.
Fulton County Probate Court is bringing back free Friday weddings on Sept. 4, offering couples a cost-free way to tie the knot.
Brain-eating amoeba leaves NC teen critically injured
A North Carolina teenager is in critical condition after contracting a rare brain‑eating amoeba, state health officials said.
A North Carolina teenager is in critical condition after contracting a rare brain‑eating amoeba, state health officials said.
North Carolina warns mobile petting zoo visitors of rabies exposure after baby goats test positive
North Carolina health officials are urging people who touched baby goats at a mobile petting zoo to contact their local health department after several goats tested positive for rabies.
North Carolina health officials are urging people who touched baby goats at a mobile petting zoo to contact their local health department after several goats tested positive for rabies.
Walmart agrees to pay $50M settlement over allegations its pharmacies filled illegal opioid prescriptions
Walmart has agreed to pay a $50 million settlement over allegations its pharmacies were illegally filling thousands of prescriptions for opioids and other controlled substances.
Walmart has agreed to pay a $50 million settlement over allegations its pharmacies were illegally filling thousands of prescriptions for opioids and other controlled substances.
University of Georgia study links legal marijuana use to fewer sick days
Legalizing medical marijuana reduces health-related job absences, according to a University of Georgia study.
Legalizing medical marijuana reduces health-related job absences, according to a University of Georgia study.
4 more measles cases confirmed in metro Atlanta daycare outbreak
Four more children have been diagnosed with measles in an outbreak associated with a metro Atlanta daycare, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health.
Four more children have been diagnosed with measles in an outbreak associated with a metro Atlanta daycare, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health.
Shingles vaccine linked to 24% lower dementia risk in older adults
A new Brown University-led study found that older adults who received the shingles vaccine Shingrix had a 24% lower relative risk of a dementia diagnosis over four years than those who were not vaccinated.
A new Brown University-led study found that older adults who received the shingles vaccine Shingrix had a 24% lower relative risk of a dementia diagnosis over four years than those who were not vaccinated.
FDA approves updated COVID vaccines targeting XFG ‘Stratus’ variant
The FDA has approved updated COVID-19 vaccines from Moderna, Pfizer-BioNTech and Novavax-Sanofi for the 2026-27 season.
The FDA has approved updated COVID-19 vaccines from Moderna, Pfizer-BioNTech and Novavax-Sanofi for the 2026-27 season.
Recalled lettuce outbreak spreads to Georgia as national cases surge
Health officials added Georgia, Tennessee and Texas to a massive iceberg lettuce parasite outbreak that has sickened 11,458 nationwide.
Health officials added Georgia, Tennessee and Texas to a massive iceberg lettuce parasite outbreak that has sickened 11,458 nationwide.
2 airport workers dead after malaria cases alarm officials at major travel hub
Two employees died after contracting a rare form of malaria linked to mosquitoes at a major German travel hub.
Two employees died after contracting a rare form of malaria linked to mosquitoes at a major German travel hub.
General Mills ditches artificial dye from Lucky Charms, Trix
General Mills announced it is dropping synthetic food dyes in its cereals, swapping them for natural alternatives to keep its products colorful.
General Mills announced it is dropping synthetic food dyes in its cereals, swapping them for natural alternatives to keep its products colorful.
Busy Philipps diagnosed with rare brain tumor after undergoing body scan her doctor told her she didn't 'need'
Busy Philipps is sharing how she was diagnosed with a rare brain tumor.
Busy Philipps is sharing how she was diagnosed with a rare brain tumor.
Groundbreaking pancreatic cancer drug approved by FDA: What we know
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a landmark new drug for advanced pancreatic cancer, one of the deadliest types of the disease.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a landmark new drug for advanced pancreatic cancer, one of the deadliest types of the disease.
South Fulton West Nile Virus: Welcome All Park spraying begins
Crews are spraying for mosquitoes near Welcome All Park in South Fulton after a trap tested positive for West Nile Virus.
Crews are spraying for mosquitoes near Welcome All Park in South Fulton after a trap tested positive for West Nile Virus.
Autistic patient sexually assaulted at Smyrna psychiatric facility, lawsuit claims
Attorneys for the guardian of a 20-year-old vulnerable adult patient filed a lawsuit Wednesday against Ridgeview Institute in Smyrna.
Attorneys for the guardian of a 20-year-old vulnerable adult patient filed a lawsuit Wednesday against Ridgeview Institute in Smyrna.
GLP-1 boom could reshape restaurant bars as diners cut back on alcohol
The rise of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs could be changing more than what Americans put on their plates, as restaurants increasingly look at beverages too.
The rise of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs could be changing more than what Americans put on their plates, as restaurants increasingly look at beverages too.
CDC says Cyclosporiasis cases now top 17,000
Health officials have reported additional cases of Cyclosporiasis as the outbreak continues to rise, leaving hundreds hospitalized across the country.
Health officials have reported additional cases of Cyclosporiasis as the outbreak continues to rise, leaving hundreds hospitalized across the country.
Atlanta Beltline stabbing: Suspect's family apologizes, wants reform
The family of Johnathan Hamby, the man accused of killing Ramon Harris on the Atlanta Beltline, has issued an anonymous public apology to Harris' family and the Atlanta community.
The family of Johnathan Hamby, the man accused of killing Ramon Harris on the Atlanta Beltline, has issued an anonymous public apology to Harris' family and the Atlanta community.