Texas child becomes first to die of measles in U.S. since 2015

Officials say the school-aged child was not vaccinated and was hospitalized in Lubbock last week after testing positive for measles. This is the first death in the U.S. caused by measles since 2015, according to the CDC.

Pharmacy firm cuts prices for popular weight-loss drug again

Eli Lilly is expanding the supply and cutting the costs of its weight-loss drug Zepbound, broadening access to more patients without insurance.

'Dessert stomach' lives in your brain, say scientists

The part of the brain that regulates fullness also drives an appetite for desserts, says study.

March is Blood Clot Awareness Month, Gov. Kemp proclaims
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March will be Blood Clot Awareness Month in Georgia, thanks to the advocacy of two grieving local families and Gov. Brian Kemp's latest proclamation. Learn more about 21-year-old Bryce Stanfield and 17-year-old Finley Krutchen who both died, just months apart, due to blood clots.

New test can detect prostate cancer from home
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A new at-home urine test developed by Michigan researchers aims to encourage more men to undergo diagnostic testing. The Fox Medical Team's Deena Centofanti joined Alyse Eady with how it works.

Flu deaths outpace COVID for first time; level ranked high in Georgia

This flu season is shaping up to be one of the worst in a decade, with nationwide figures showing at least 29 million cases, 370,000 hospitalizations, and 16,000 deaths so far.

When is the happiest time of day?

A recent study took a look at how the time of day, season and day of the week can impact mental health. Here are the findings.

New coronavirus discovered in Chinese bats: What we know

This new virus reportedly can bind to humans in a comparable manner to the virus that causes COVID-19.

Flu season is peaking in these 13 states, data shows

With flu cases spiking in the U.S., the CDC released new stats for flu activity nationwide. Here are the states with the highest activity.

What is DVT, the condition that sidelined Victor Wembanyama?

San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama’s season is likely over after he was diagnosed with a blood clot in his right shoulder.

Cold weather got you itching? You might be allergic to winter

Brrr! As temperatures drop, you might think all you need to worry about is bundling up, but did you know you could actually be allergic to the cold?

USDA accidentally fired bird flu employees and is now trying to rehire them

The Trump administration is working to “rectify" the termination of several employees over the weekend that were working to combat bird flu, the agency said.

Rare pest found in lettuce shipment at California border—a US first

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists discovered a rare insect in a lettuce shipment at the Calexico cargo facility on January 8.

UGA School of Medicine granted 'candidate status,' site visit next

The University of Georgia (UGA) School of Medicine has been granted "candidate status" by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME)

CDC lab leadership program, which trains scientists, hit hard by federal layoffs

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has suffered significant losses in its Laboratory Leadership Service (LLS) program due to federal layoffs.

Lung cancer rising among non-smokers — here's why

The most common form of lung cancer is primarily found in non-smokers, a new study reveals. Doctors react to the surprising driver of the disease and other risk factors.