Cobb County fire department using revolutionary TraumaGel to save lives
The Cobb County fire department is one of the first agencies in the country to use a revolutionary new gel that quickly stops bleeding.
The Cobb County fire department is one of the first agencies in the country to use a revolutionary new gel that quickly stops bleeding.
105-year-old Atlanta civil rights activist honored with church service
Valena York Henderson, lovingly called Mother Henderson by those who know her, turned 105 on Sunday. Henderson celebrated at Wheat Street Baptist Church, where she has belonged for more than 50 years, her family said.
Valena York Henderson, lovingly called Mother Henderson by those who know her, turned 105 on Sunday. Henderson celebrated at Wheat Street Baptist Church, where she has belonged for more than 50 years, her family said.
Nuclear waste being transformed into promising cancer treatment
The former headquarters of the Manhattan Project, where the world's first atomic bomb was created, is now turning nuclear waste into a potential cure for cancer.
The former headquarters of the Manhattan Project, where the world's first atomic bomb was created, is now turning nuclear waste into a potential cure for cancer.
Georgia Tech innovator develops home cervical cancer screening device for women
Rakeb Tesfatsellassie, a Georgia Tech student, is developing a home screening test for cervical cancer.
Rakeb Tesfatsellassie, a Georgia Tech student, is developing a home screening test for cervical cancer.
Royal Caribbean cruise ship hit by mysterious illness affecting more than 140 passengers
Passengers and crew members became ill with symptoms on Royal Caribbean's Navigator of the Seas cruise to Mexico, prompting enhanced cleaning protocols on the ship.
Passengers and crew members became ill with symptoms on Royal Caribbean's Navigator of the Seas cruise to Mexico, prompting enhanced cleaning protocols on the ship.
West Nile virus: 2 new cases confirmed in Fulton County mosquito traps
Fulton County health officials have confirmed two new cases of West Nile virus found in mosquito traps around the county.
Fulton County health officials have confirmed two new cases of West Nile virus found in mosquito traps around the county.
No link between aluminum in vaccines and autism, study says
A new study of 1.2 million kids found no link between aluminum in vaccines and autism or other chronic disorders. Here’s what we know.
A new study of 1.2 million kids found no link between aluminum in vaccines and autism or other chronic disorders. Here’s what we know.
31% of teens find AI chats “as satisfying or more satisfying" than human conversations
Teens admit that they prefer discussing important topics with AI companions more than people, according to a new study.
Teens admit that they prefer discussing important topics with AI companions more than people, according to a new study.
Marietta City Schools purchasing vape detection devices
Over the last few years, vaping has become more prevalent. Marietta City Schools officials said they needed to do something for the health and safety of the students.
Over the last few years, vaping has become more prevalent. Marietta City Schools officials said they needed to do something for the health and safety of the students.
Georgia health departments extend hours for back-to-school immunizations
DeKalb County Board of Health is extending clinic hours at four centers for immunizations and screenings.
DeKalb County Board of Health is extending clinic hours at four centers for immunizations and screenings.
What your bathroom habits may reveal about your health
Everybody has to go to the bathroom, but how often you do could reveal a lot about your long-term health. The Fox Medical Team's Dr. Mike Cirigliano joined Alyse Eady to take a look at the early signs of poor gut health,
Everybody has to go to the bathroom, but how often you do could reveal a lot about your long-term health. The Fox Medical Team's Dr. Mike Cirigliano joined Alyse Eady to take a look at the early signs of poor gut health,
Florida reports four deaths from flesh-eating bacteria so far in 2025
Florida leads the nation in cases of Vibrio vulnificus — a rare but deadly flesh-eating bacteria that thrives in warm, brackish water.
Florida leads the nation in cases of Vibrio vulnificus — a rare but deadly flesh-eating bacteria that thrives in warm, brackish water.
Monroe police K-9 officer receives body armor from nonprofit
The body armor will protect Enzo from bullets and knives while out on the street. It was custom-made and fitted to the K-9 officer.
The body armor will protect Enzo from bullets and knives while out on the street. It was custom-made and fitted to the K-9 officer.
DeKalb County launches cutting-edge TB clinic to combat rising cases
DeKalb County is opening a new high-tech TB clinic to address the highest number of TB cases in Georgia, with 52 cases reported last year.
DeKalb County is opening a new high-tech TB clinic to address the highest number of TB cases in Georgia, with 52 cases reported last year.
Research suggests link between diet and depression risk in women
A study suggests that eating a lot of processed foods and added sugars may raise the risk of depression in women aged 40 to 50 before menopause.
A study suggests that eating a lot of processed foods and added sugars may raise the risk of depression in women aged 40 to 50 before menopause.
Tick bites on the rise: Experts warn of increased Lyme disease risk this summer
Ticks can transmit diseases like Lyme disease, which requires a tick to be embedded for over 36 hours to pose a risk.
Ticks can transmit diseases like Lyme disease, which requires a tick to be embedded for over 36 hours to pose a risk.
West Nile virus detected in Fulton County
The two positive test results were reported in Hapeville and northwest Atlanta. The BOH said it will work with a mosquito control vendor to eliminate mosquitoes in the areas where West Nile was detected.
The two positive test results were reported in Hapeville and northwest Atlanta. The BOH said it will work with a mosquito control vendor to eliminate mosquitoes in the areas where West Nile was detected.
Plague in Arizona: Health officials address concerns after Flagstaff death
The Arizona Public Health Association is advising the public that there is no need to worry about the plague, despite one person in Flagstaff dying from the disease.
The Arizona Public Health Association is advising the public that there is no need to worry about the plague, despite one person in Flagstaff dying from the disease.
Greene credited as charges dropped in fake COVID-19 card case
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced that the Department of Justice will drop charges against a Utah doctor accused of running a fake COVID-19 vaccine scheme. Bondi credited Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene with getting the charges dropped.
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced that the Department of Justice will drop charges against a Utah doctor accused of running a fake COVID-19 vaccine scheme. Bondi credited Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene with getting the charges dropped.
Georgia lawmakers unite to urge FDA reversal on drug denial for child with rare disease
Georgia's congressional delegation is advocating for FDA reconsideration of the drug elamipretide for Hope Filchak.
Georgia's congressional delegation is advocating for FDA reconsideration of the drug elamipretide for Hope Filchak.