Health alert issued for ravioli pasta that may contain shellfish

The Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a public health alert for 32-oz. plastic bag packages containing “Giovanni Rana Rustic Beef Sauce & Creamy Burrata Cheese Ravioli."

Hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship kills 3 people, others sickened

A hantavirus outbreak was suspected of killing three people and sickening at least three others on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean this weekend, according to world health officials.

'Ozempic breath' sparks questions as users report strange side effect

Those taking GLP-1 medications for diabetes and weight loss often experience gastrointestinal symptoms, but some lesser-known side effects have also been reported.

Trump says GLP-1 weight-loss drugs coming at $50 for Medicare patients

President Trump announced the popular GLP-1 weight loss drugs would soon be more accessible to millions of Americans at a cost of only $50 per month.

Cobb County student athletes rally behind sixth grader battling cancer

Walton High School student-athletes are rallying around Dickerson Middle School sixth grader Jackson Jefcoat as he undergoes chemotherapy.

How Fayette County is using a $1,000 building to fight substance abuse

Fayette County officials opened a new permanent home for the county's accountability court programs to provide therapy and support services.

Appeals court limits abortion pill access, requires in-person distribution nationwide

A federal appeals court has restricted access to mifepristone, a widely used abortion pill, by requiring it to be dispensed only in person at clinics rather than prescribed by mail.

Surprise diagnosis leads Georgia nurse on 4-year kidney search

A Georgia kidney recipient is sharing her story to highlight a critical shortage of organ donors affecting thousands of residents.

Facebook, Instagram could shutdown in New Mexico over child safety dispute

Meta may consider pulling its social media services from New Mexico as state prosecutors intensify their push for reforms to the tech company's platforms.

New research finds fish oil supplements can slow healing for some injuries

New research on popular fish oil supplements challenges the potential benefits for certain patients, particularly when it comes to brain health. 

Casey Means out as Trump's nominee for surgeon general: Who's her replacement?

President Donald Trump has withdrawn his nomination of Casey Means to serve as U.S. surgeon general after her confirmation stalled in the Senate. 

Dementia risk linked to everyday food millions eat, study suggests

A new study has found that higher consumption of ultraprocessed foods is associated with lower attention and increased dementia risk.

Backyard poultry linked to salmonella outbreak sickening dozens

Public health officials are investigating a salmonella outbreak that has caused nearly three dozen illnesses across several states. Health officials believe the illnesses are linked to backyard poultry that carry the germ.