Lawsuits claim Atlanta-area plants led to rise in cancer cases
The lawsuits claim chemicals from Atlanta area sterilization plants led to a rise in cancer.
The lawsuits claim chemicals from Atlanta area sterilization plants led to a rise in cancer.
Report: 266K US COVID cases traced to Sturgis; WI bikers 'don't believe it'
The report says Sturgis generated public health costs of $12.2 billion -- enough, researchers say, to have paid every rally attendee $26,000 dollars to stay home.
The report says Sturgis generated public health costs of $12.2 billion -- enough, researchers say, to have paid every rally attendee $26,000 dollars to stay home.
Bittersweet ending for 'virtual' Dragon Con 2020 with hope to be back in person in 2021
When the organizers of the annual Dragon Con, the Southeast’s largest multi-media and pop culture convention, made the decision that moving forward with this year’s in-person events in Downtown Atlanta was too risky due to the on-going coronavirus pandemic, they scrambled to find a way to still hold the show in some form or fashion.
When the organizers of the annual Dragon Con, the Southeast’s largest multi-media and pop culture convention, made the decision that moving forward with this year’s in-person events in Downtown Atlanta was too risky due to the on-going coronavirus pandemic, they scrambled to find a way to still hold the show in some form or fashion.
Atlanta City Council considers plan to ban short-term rentals due to so-called party mansions
The effort by a Buckhead councilman to ban so-called party houses could cost property owners who have absolutely nothing to do with those homes.
The effort by a Buckhead councilman to ban so-called party houses could cost property owners who have absolutely nothing to do with those homes.
AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine trial put on hold due to ‘unexplained illness’
The safety pause was due to a suspected serious adverse reaction in a participant in the United Kingdom, according to STAT News.
The safety pause was due to a suspected serious adverse reaction in a participant in the United Kingdom, according to STAT News.
Is it safe to go to a party? Pediatrician says ask these 5 questions first
Pediatrician and WebMD medical editor Dr. Hansa Bhargava says she was getting a lot of questions from friends and other mothers about whether it was safe to attend a birthday party, BBQ, or even a wedding.
Pediatrician and WebMD medical editor Dr. Hansa Bhargava says she was getting a lot of questions from friends and other mothers about whether it was safe to attend a birthday party, BBQ, or even a wedding.
Study: 19% of COVID-19 cases nationwide from last month can be traced back to Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
A study from San Diego State University shows 19 percent of the 1.4 million new coronavirus cases in the United States over the last month can be traced back to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota in August.
A study from San Diego State University shows 19 percent of the 1.4 million new coronavirus cases in the United States over the last month can be traced back to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota in August.
American Academy of Sleep and Medicine calls for elimination of daylight saving time, citing health risks
The American Academy of Sleep and Medicine, as well as several experts who have endorsed them, are calling for the elimination of daylight saving time, citing health risks associated with the time changes.
The American Academy of Sleep and Medicine, as well as several experts who have endorsed them, are calling for the elimination of daylight saving time, citing health risks associated with the time changes.
Mitch McConnell proposes 'targeted' coronavirus aid, Democrats say not enough
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says the Senate will vote on a trimmed-down Republican coronavirus relief package, though it has a slim chance of passage in the face of Democrats’ insistence for more sweeping aid.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says the Senate will vote on a trimmed-down Republican coronavirus relief package, though it has a slim chance of passage in the face of Democrats’ insistence for more sweeping aid.
Doctors studying why obesity may be tied to serious coronavirus cases
Obesity seems to put people at higher risk for getting very sick if they’re infected with the coronavirus, and doctors are trying to figure out why.
Obesity seems to put people at higher risk for getting very sick if they’re infected with the coronavirus, and doctors are trying to figure out why.
LAPD breaks up house party with hundreds of attendees defying health orders in Woodland Hills
The Los Angeles Police Department was called to a house party early Tuesday to a Woodland Hills neighborhood where hundreds of people gathered, defying local health orders.
The Los Angeles Police Department was called to a house party early Tuesday to a Woodland Hills neighborhood where hundreds of people gathered, defying local health orders.
Technical outage causes issues on first day of classes for Newton County students
The school system posted on Facebook that it was experiencing issues after AT&T had a circuit go out around 3 a.m. Tuesday.
The school system posted on Facebook that it was experiencing issues after AT&T had a circuit go out around 3 a.m. Tuesday.
Allegiant Air passenger removed after allegedly asking flight attendant to wear face mask
A man was removed from an Allegiant Air flight Monday morning to Punta Gorda, Florida after allegedly asking a flight attendant to put a face mask on, according to a report by Newsweek.
A man was removed from an Allegiant Air flight Monday morning to Punta Gorda, Florida after allegedly asking a flight attendant to put a face mask on, according to a report by Newsweek.
What should I look for in a hand sanitizer?
When picking a hand sanitizer, opt for one that contains mostly alcohol and has few other ingredients.
When picking a hand sanitizer, opt for one that contains mostly alcohol and has few other ingredients.
Mother forced to wait months to hold NICU baby because of pandemic
A Clayton County mother forced to wait months to hold her baby because of the pandemic may finally be able to bring her son home.
A Clayton County mother forced to wait months to hold her baby because of the pandemic may finally be able to bring her son home.
Faculty, students say lack of transparency from UGA over COVID-19 cases
The Georgia Department of Public Health reports more than 1,200 cases in Clarke County in the last two weeks. Some faculty and students say there is a lack of transparency from the University of Georgia when it comes to COVID-19 cases on campus.
The Georgia Department of Public Health reports more than 1,200 cases in Clarke County in the last two weeks. Some faculty and students say there is a lack of transparency from the University of Georgia when it comes to COVID-19 cases on campus.
'A lot of wishful thinking': Experts say usefulness of COVID-19 antibody tests still unclear
Coronavirus tests touted by President Donald Trump and his top officials to help reopen the economy are widely available, but predictions for their usefulness haven't panned out.
Coronavirus tests touted by President Donald Trump and his top officials to help reopen the economy are widely available, but predictions for their usefulness haven't panned out.
Health officials worry about Labor Day setbacks in social distancing amid COVID-19 pandemic
The Lost Summer of 2020 is drawing to a close with many big Labor Day gatherings canceled across the U.S. and health authorities pleading with people to keep their distance from others so as not to cause another surge in coronavirus cases.
The Lost Summer of 2020 is drawing to a close with many big Labor Day gatherings canceled across the U.S. and health authorities pleading with people to keep their distance from others so as not to cause another surge in coronavirus cases.
Atlanta businesses hit hard without Dragon Con fans Labor Day Weekend
The sci-fi and fantasy convention moved entirely online because of the pandemic, disappointing more than just participants, but also Downtown Atlanta businesses that largely exist because of massive events, such as Dragon Con.
The sci-fi and fantasy convention moved entirely online because of the pandemic, disappointing more than just participants, but also Downtown Atlanta businesses that largely exist because of massive events, such as Dragon Con.
The New York Public Library wants to record your COVID-19 pandemic stories
NYPL is giving people the chance to submit audio records of themselves or family telling stories about life amid a global COVID-19 pandemic.
NYPL is giving people the chance to submit audio records of themselves or family telling stories about life amid a global COVID-19 pandemic.