CDC reporting nearly 16,000 total cyclosporiasis cases
Health officials are investigating multiple clusters of a nationwide Cyclospora outbreak that has sickened thousands and sent hundreds of people to the hospital.
Health officials are investigating multiple clusters of a nationwide Cyclospora outbreak that has sickened thousands and sent hundreds of people to the hospital.
Popular daily drinking habit could nearly triple risk of stomach cancer, major study finds
A popular daily drinking habit could be linked to a significantly higher risk of stomach cancer, according to a new study from Mass General Brigham.
A popular daily drinking habit could be linked to a significantly higher risk of stomach cancer, according to a new study from Mass General Brigham.
Colombia earthquake: Decatur students collect 800 N95 masks
Over 800 N95 masks were collected by Decatur students to support emergency workers following a powerful earthquake in Colombia.
Over 800 N95 masks were collected by Decatur students to support emergency workers following a powerful earthquake in Colombia.
Unvaccinated metro Atlanta resident diagnoses with measles
Georgia health officials have confirmed a case of measles in an unvaccinated metro Atlanta resident who has no reported travel history or known exposure.
Georgia health officials have confirmed a case of measles in an unvaccinated metro Atlanta resident who has no reported travel history or known exposure.
More mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus in DeKalb County
More mosquitoes have tested positive for the West Nile virus in DeKalb County, health officials announced Tuesday.
More mosquitoes have tested positive for the West Nile virus in DeKalb County, health officials announced Tuesday.
Cancer treatment delays surge across US as doctor warns system ‘needs fixing immediately’
Average wait times from diagnosis to first treatment grew by more than 10 days across all six cancer types studied.
Average wait times from diagnosis to first treatment grew by more than 10 days across all six cancer types studied.
Vaccination rates for US students entering kindergarten fall as exemptions climb to a new high
Vaccination rates for U.S. children entering kindergarten during the 2025-2026 school year decreased according to new data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), with vaccination exemptions hitting a record high.
Vaccination rates for U.S. children entering kindergarten during the 2025-2026 school year decreased according to new data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), with vaccination exemptions hitting a record high.
Atlanta baby returns home after 307 days in hospital following heart transplant
A 10-month-old girl returned home after spending 307 days in the hospital and undergoing a successful heart transplant procedure.
A 10-month-old girl returned home after spending 307 days in the hospital and undergoing a successful heart transplant procedure.
West Nile Virus found in 4 DeKalb mosquito traps
Health officials confirmed four additional surveillance traps in DeKalb County collected mosquitoes infected with West Nile Virus.
Health officials confirmed four additional surveillance traps in DeKalb County collected mosquitoes infected with West Nile Virus.
GLP-1 drugs show promise in treating common hormonal disorder
Researchers are investigating whether GLP-1 medications might double as an effective new treatment for the hormonal disorder PMOS.
Researchers are investigating whether GLP-1 medications might double as an effective new treatment for the hormonal disorder PMOS.
Maine and Massachusetts added to multistate Cyclospora outbreak
Maine and Massachusetts have become the latest states impacted by a growing nationwide Cyclospora outbreak that has now sickened more than 9,000 people, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
Maine and Massachusetts have become the latest states impacted by a growing nationwide Cyclospora outbreak that has now sickened more than 9,000 people, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
VA launches clinical trial of psilocybin to treat veterans suffering from depression, PTSD
The VA launched a clinical trial testing psilocybin for veterans with treatment-resistant depression.
The VA launched a clinical trial testing psilocybin for veterans with treatment-resistant depression.
Nearly half of Georgia counties are maternity care deserts
Nearly 44% of Georgia counties are maternity care deserts, affecting about 158,000 women and 10,000 births each year.
Nearly 44% of Georgia counties are maternity care deserts, affecting about 158,000 women and 10,000 births each year.
Trump vaccine plan could bring decades-old shot and higher costs for families
President Donald Trump’s plan to overhaul childhood immunizations would require pharmaceutical companies to revert to a vaccine schedule while expanding manufacturing to boost vaccine production capacity.
President Donald Trump’s plan to overhaul childhood immunizations would require pharmaceutical companies to revert to a vaccine schedule while expanding manufacturing to boost vaccine production capacity.
Birth order linked to 150 health conditions in study of 10 million American siblings
Whether someone is the older or younger sibling may be linked to certain health outcomes later in life, according to a massive new study.
Whether someone is the older or younger sibling may be linked to certain health outcomes later in life, according to a massive new study.
Ice cream makers rethink the scoop as GLP-1 use grows
Rising use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs and growing demand for healthier foods are prompting ice cream makers to rethink traditional indulgence.
Rising use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs and growing demand for healthier foods are prompting ice cream makers to rethink traditional indulgence.
Drug-resistant fungus cases rise in Georgia, CDC says
Georgia health officials are monitoring the spread of Candida auris, a drug-resistant fungus that can cause serious infections in vulnerable patients.
Georgia health officials are monitoring the spread of Candida auris, a drug-resistant fungus that can cause serious infections in vulnerable patients.
Sir Rod Stewart has heart procedure, ends farewell tour
Rod Stewart was forced to end his farewell tour after having a heart procedure performed.
Rod Stewart was forced to end his farewell tour after having a heart procedure performed.
Medicaid to stop paying for gender-affirming care for some transgender minors
President Donald Trump’s administration said that Medicaid will stop paying for gender-affirming surgeries and hormone treatments for transgender minors.
President Donald Trump’s administration said that Medicaid will stop paying for gender-affirming surgeries and hormone treatments for transgender minors.
Deadly disease outbreak kills 2,000 as experts reveal what Americans should know
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed over 2,000 people, but experts say the average American faces very little threat.
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed over 2,000 people, but experts say the average American faces very little threat.