After chance encounter, coworkers donate kidneys to each other's husbands
Susan Ellis and Tia Wimbush, who have worked together for years in the IT department at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, say they were "friendly, but not friends." But, when they ran into each other in the ladies' room at work last winter, a simple, "How's it going?" changed everything.
Susan Ellis and Tia Wimbush, who have worked together for years in the IT department at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, say they were "friendly, but not friends." But, when they ran into each other in the ladies' room at work last winter, a simple, "How's it going?" changed everything.
Average reproductive lifespan in women has increased by 2 years, study finds
A recent study found that the average waning reproductive age for women increased from 35 to 37.1.
A recent study found that the average waning reproductive age for women increased from 35 to 37.1.
NYC schools to be in-person only in September, de Blasio says
"New York City public schools, 1 million kids, will be back in their classroom in September. All in-person, no remote," said Mayor Bill de Blasio.
"New York City public schools, 1 million kids, will be back in their classroom in September. All in-person, no remote," said Mayor Bill de Blasio.
Rosalynn Carter recognized by WHO for mental health advocacy
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter was recognized for more than 50 years of mental health advocacy with an award from the World Health Organization.
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter was recognized for more than 50 years of mental health advocacy with an award from the World Health Organization.
'I'm young, I shouldn't be here': My fight with COVID-19
Where Maurielle got COVID-19 is still not exactly known, but she does know what it was like to survive the virus. Now she's telling us her COVID-19 survival story, her own words.
Where Maurielle got COVID-19 is still not exactly known, but she does know what it was like to survive the virus. Now she's telling us her COVID-19 survival story, her own words.
FCC offers $50 monthly internet discount
The FCC wants to keep you connected online by offering a monthly rebate of up to $50 on your internet service.
The FCC wants to keep you connected online by offering a monthly rebate of up to $50 on your internet service.
India's COVID-19 death toll 3rd highest in world at 300,000 amid slow vaccine drive
India topped 300,000 virus-related deaths on Monday, the nation with the third-highest death toll after the U.S. and Brazil. Meanwhile, vaccine deliveries have slowed as the surge hits the nation’s countryside.
India topped 300,000 virus-related deaths on Monday, the nation with the third-highest death toll after the U.S. and Brazil. Meanwhile, vaccine deliveries have slowed as the surge hits the nation’s countryside.
Any amount of alcohol consumption can harm brain, according to UK study
Researchers in England are recommending health officials revise drinking guidelines after finding that any amount of alcohol consumption can affect the brain.
Researchers in England are recommending health officials revise drinking guidelines after finding that any amount of alcohol consumption can affect the brain.
Fauci 'not convinced' COVID-19 developed naturally
Dr. Anthony Fauci says he is "not convinced" COVID-19 developed naturally, and called for an open investigation into the virus' origins.
Dr. Anthony Fauci says he is "not convinced" COVID-19 developed naturally, and called for an open investigation into the virus' origins.
6-year-old boys bonded forever through organ donation
Last year on March 25, two days after his sixth birthday, Sean Michael Bridges-Rivera was critically injured in a car accident. He died just days later. On Sunday, the family of the little boy who received Sean's heart met with Sean's family at a church in Orlando for the first time.
Last year on March 25, two days after his sixth birthday, Sean Michael Bridges-Rivera was critically injured in a car accident. He died just days later. On Sunday, the family of the little boy who received Sean's heart met with Sean's family at a church in Orlando for the first time.
CDC warns Americans not to hug, kiss chickens amid salmonella outbreak
Federal health officials are warning people not to touch backyard poultry after reporting more than 100 cases of salmonella across 43 states.
Federal health officials are warning people not to touch backyard poultry after reporting more than 100 cases of salmonella across 43 states.
Study finds fewer COVID-19 cases in Georgia schools requiring masks, improved ventilation
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention studied Georgia elementary schools and found those requiring mask-wearing and improved ventilation reported fewer cases COVID-19.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention studied Georgia elementary schools and found those requiring mask-wearing and improved ventilation reported fewer cases COVID-19.
Masks no longer required in Gwinnett County facilities
An executive order ended the requirement of masks in Gwinnett County facilities on Friday.
An executive order ended the requirement of masks in Gwinnett County facilities on Friday.
Georgia permanently closes state mass vaccination sites
Workers at Georiga's mass vaccination locations have administered a combined total of more than 350,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines. Those sites are now shutting down.
Workers at Georiga's mass vaccination locations have administered a combined total of more than 350,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines. Those sites are now shutting down.
Father of 5 dies from COVID-19 after refusing to get vaccine
A Lincoln Park family is grieving the loss of a father of five from COVID-19. He and his wife refused the vaccine, now she is sharing the story to convince others to get it.
A Lincoln Park family is grieving the loss of a father of five from COVID-19. He and his wife refused the vaccine, now she is sharing the story to convince others to get it.
Educator teaches from hospital as son recovers from life-threatening battle with COVID-19
Qiana Bigsby said her son Ziggy was initially admitted into Scottish Rite Hospital for an infection. While there, he tested positive for COVID and the virus took a toll on his body.
Qiana Bigsby said her son Ziggy was initially admitted into Scottish Rite Hospital for an infection. While there, he tested positive for COVID and the virus took a toll on his body.
COVID-19 death toll could be 2 to 3 times higher than recorded, WHO reports
The World Health Organization said up to eight million deaths may be linked to Covid-19, more than double the official data.
The World Health Organization said up to eight million deaths may be linked to Covid-19, more than double the official data.
Nervous workers struggle to adjust to CDC's new mask policies
An abrupt relaxation of mask policies at some retail and grocery stores has left workers reeling as they try to sort out what the new environment means for their own safety and relationship with customers.
An abrupt relaxation of mask policies at some retail and grocery stores has left workers reeling as they try to sort out what the new environment means for their own safety and relationship with customers.
"We ask for your patience." Restaurants on the verge of being overwhelmed
The state president of the restaurant association says many establishments are on the verge of being overwhelmed.
The state president of the restaurant association says many establishments are on the verge of being overwhelmed.
Dunedin mother brought to tears by daughter with cerebral palsy walking with shopping cart
A community came together to support a little girl battling cerebral palsy. She’s inspired so many after overcoming the odds and learning to walk with a shopping cart.
A community came together to support a little girl battling cerebral palsy. She’s inspired so many after overcoming the odds and learning to walk with a shopping cart.