Georgia sisters give dad and a stranger a kidney and a second chance
Michael McLean's life is full these days. The Athens 53-year-old restaurant owner is getting ready to celebrate 30 years of marriage to his wife Suzanne, two healthy daughters, and five kidneys.
Michael McLean's life is full these days. The Athens 53-year-old restaurant owner is getting ready to celebrate 30 years of marriage to his wife Suzanne, two healthy daughters, and five kidneys.
Daughters donate kidney for their dad
Dads and their daughters share a unique bond and, when Michael McLean of Athens needed a kidney last summer, both of his daughters stepped up to donate one of theirs. Along the way, they helped not just their father, but a stranger hundreds of miles away.
Dads and their daughters share a unique bond and, when Michael McLean of Athens needed a kidney last summer, both of his daughters stepped up to donate one of theirs. Along the way, they helped not just their father, but a stranger hundreds of miles away.
Widower pays off school lunch debts statewide, honoring late wife's legacy
An Oklahoma widower has embarked on a mission to pay off school lunch debts for students across the state following the death of his wife from cancer.
An Oklahoma widower has embarked on a mission to pay off school lunch debts for students across the state following the death of his wife from cancer.
Teens turning to TikTok to self-diagnose mental health issues
Young people are turning to social media to research mental health conditions and are self-diagnosing themselves at an increasing rate, a new study found. Here’s what to know.
Young people are turning to social media to research mental health conditions and are self-diagnosing themselves at an increasing rate, a new study found. Here’s what to know.
Bird flu: Can humans get infected?
After reports emerged of a Texas dairy worker being infected with bird flu, here's a comprehensive overview detailing everything you need to understand about the disease and its potential for transmission to humans.
After reports emerged of a Texas dairy worker being infected with bird flu, here's a comprehensive overview detailing everything you need to understand about the disease and its potential for transmission to humans.
Largest fresh egg producer in US finds bird flu in chickens at Texas, Michigan plants
Cal-Maine Foods said Monday it destroyed 1.6 million laying hens and 377,000 pullets at its Texas facility on the Texas-New Mexico border after bird flu was found in the flock.
Cal-Maine Foods said Monday it destroyed 1.6 million laying hens and 377,000 pullets at its Texas facility on the Texas-New Mexico border after bird flu was found in the flock.
Shannen Doherty simplifies life amid cancer battle
As she continues her cancer battle, Shannen Doherty is learning the importance of letting go.
As she continues her cancer battle, Shannen Doherty is learning the importance of letting go.
How to get your teen to talk to you
If you're tired of getting the cold shoulder from your teenager, try these tips to get the conversation flowing.
If you're tired of getting the cold shoulder from your teenager, try these tips to get the conversation flowing.
Can't get your teen to talk to you? Try these therapist-recommended tips.
Can't get your teenager to open up to you? You are not alone. Therapist Jody Baumstein with Children's Healthcare of Atlanta's "Strong4Life" program shares 4 tips.
Can't get your teenager to open up to you? You are not alone. Therapist Jody Baumstein with Children's Healthcare of Atlanta's "Strong4Life" program shares 4 tips.
How to get kids to talk to you
A therapist joins Good Day Atlanta to give some tips on how to get your children to talk to you.
A therapist joins Good Day Atlanta to give some tips on how to get your children to talk to you.
Atlanta's pollen count on Tuesday third highest ever recorded in metro area
If y'all thought Monday's pollen count was high, wait until you see what it is for today!
If y'all thought Monday's pollen count was high, wait until you see what it is for today!
CDC warns of invasive bacterial outbreak amid spike in cases and fatality rates
An invasive bacterial infection is on the rise in the U.S., according to the CDC. A physician at Ohio State's Wexner Medical Center shared tips on treatment and prevention.
An invasive bacterial infection is on the rise in the U.S., according to the CDC. A physician at Ohio State's Wexner Medical Center shared tips on treatment and prevention.
Atlanta ranks third in new HIV infections nationwide, CDC data shows
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention's most recent data on new cases of HIV paints a startling picture of an ongoing health crisis in the Southeast.
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention's most recent data on new cases of HIV paints a startling picture of an ongoing health crisis in the Southeast.
Study suggests mental health issues in teen boys often go undetected
A recent pediatrics study revealed a sharp decline in antidepressant prescriptions for young men since March 2020, suggesting their mental health issues might be underreported or overlooked.
A recent pediatrics study revealed a sharp decline in antidepressant prescriptions for young men since March 2020, suggesting their mental health issues might be underreported or overlooked.
Texas person is diagnosed with bird flu after being in contact with cows
A person in Texas has been diagnosed with bird flu, an infection tied to the recent discovery of the virus in dairy cows, health officials said Monday.
A person in Texas has been diagnosed with bird flu, an infection tied to the recent discovery of the virus in dairy cows, health officials said Monday.
Wheeler High basketball star back in game after brain abscess surgeries
Kyle Burns, 19, of Marietta, has returned to playing basketball at Radford University after being sidelined by a sinus infection that spread to his brain, requiring three surgeries.
Kyle Burns, 19, of Marietta, has returned to playing basketball at Radford University after being sidelined by a sinus infection that spread to his brain, requiring three surgeries.
Teen athlete sidelined by brain abscess
Kyle Burns helped Wheeler High School win two state basketball championships, but his college basketball career got off to a rocky start, when a sinus infection spread to his brain.
Kyle Burns helped Wheeler High School win two state basketball championships, but his college basketball career got off to a rocky start, when a sinus infection spread to his brain.
NC State alumni report 150+ cancer cases possibly stemming from contaminants in shut-down campus building
More than 150 cancer cases have been reported among NC State alumni that all seem to center around a campus building that's since been shut down.
More than 150 cancer cases have been reported among NC State alumni that all seem to center around a campus building that's since been shut down.
Rockdale County Public Schools putting locally grown food on students' plates
Rockdale County Public Schools recently launched a new partnership with the Georgia ACRE Collective to put locally grown fruits, vegetables, and meats on to students' lunch plates
Rockdale County Public Schools recently launched a new partnership with the Georgia ACRE Collective to put locally grown fruits, vegetables, and meats on to students' lunch plates
Atlanta firefighter diagnosed with rare eye cancer
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data suggests there’s an increased risk of firefighters developing cancer. An Atlanta firefighter is facing her toughest battle yet after being unexpectedly diagnosed with a rare form of the disease last month.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data suggests there’s an increased risk of firefighters developing cancer. An Atlanta firefighter is facing her toughest battle yet after being unexpectedly diagnosed with a rare form of the disease last month.