2 deaths linked to listeria outbreak, more than 2 dozen hospitalized, CDC says
The listeria outbreak is linked to meat that was sliced at grocery store deli counters, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.
The listeria outbreak is linked to meat that was sliced at grocery store deli counters, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.
Biden tests positive for COVID-19 with mild symptoms, will self isolate
President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19, as announced during the UnidosUS annual conference via the White House's YouTube channel.
President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19, as announced during the UnidosUS annual conference via the White House's YouTube channel.
Nearly half of US adult cancer deaths could be prevented by lifestyle changes, study finds
Researchers identified these specific risk factors in their study as contributing factors for cancer cases and deaths among some adults in the U.S.
Researchers identified these specific risk factors in their study as contributing factors for cancer cases and deaths among some adults in the U.S.
Costco sold baby wipes containing high levels of PFAS, lawsuit claims
The lawsuit was filed by two women claiming they would not have bought the products knowing they were unsafe.
The lawsuit was filed by two women claiming they would not have bought the products knowing they were unsafe.
Can a Medicaid plan that requires work succeed? First year of Georgia experiment not promising
By now, Georgia officials expected their new Medicaid plan, the only one in the nation with a work requirement, to provide health insurance to 25,000 low-income residents and possibly tens of thousands more.
By now, Georgia officials expected their new Medicaid plan, the only one in the nation with a work requirement, to provide health insurance to 25,000 low-income residents and possibly tens of thousands more.
My Watch Alpharetta: Paramedics develop long-term program to assist city's most vulnerable
Alpharetta’s My Watch community paramedics are working to reduce some people’s dependence on 911, not just by responding to their emergencies, but by working to connect them to vital resources that will help them long-term.
Alpharetta’s My Watch community paramedics are working to reduce some people’s dependence on 911, not just by responding to their emergencies, but by working to connect them to vital resources that will help them long-term.
Dr. Ruth, pioneering sex therapist, dies at 96
Dr. Ruth became a pop icon, media star and best-selling author through her frank talk about once-taboo topics. Here is a look back at her career.
Dr. Ruth became a pop icon, media star and best-selling author through her frank talk about once-taboo topics. Here is a look back at her career.
Deadly child drownings have increased 300%, Children's Health Care of Atlanta reports
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta officials say they have seen a sharp increase in deadly drowning so far in 2024 compared to last year at the same time.
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta officials say they have seen a sharp increase in deadly drowning so far in 2024 compared to last year at the same time.
Medicines that don't mix well with extreme heat: What to know
Learn how extreme heat can worsen the side effects of common medications and get advice on proper storage and handling.
Learn how extreme heat can worsen the side effects of common medications and get advice on proper storage and handling.
Lupus: What to know about the autoimmune disease
Lupus has no cure and the exact cause is unknown, but in a recent breakthrough study, scientists believe they may have found a primary cause of the complex autoimmune disease.
Lupus has no cure and the exact cause is unknown, but in a recent breakthrough study, scientists believe they may have found a primary cause of the complex autoimmune disease.
Emory Integrated Memory Care offering new payment model for patients
Metro Atlanta patients on Medicaid living with dementia now have access to a new alternative payment model aimed at improving their quality of life.
Metro Atlanta patients on Medicaid living with dementia now have access to a new alternative payment model aimed at improving their quality of life.
Lupus breakthrough: Researchers may have found cause of autoimmune disease
Researchers claim they have found a “molecular defect" that leads to lupus. Autoimmune experts weigh in on the potential impact.
Researchers claim they have found a “molecular defect" that leads to lupus. Autoimmune experts weigh in on the potential impact.
Copperhead snake bite sends Marietta man to hospital ahead of Fourth of July holiday
A metro Atlanta man is urging caution after he was bitten by a venomous snake while preparing for a Fourth of July party in Marietta last week.
A metro Atlanta man is urging caution after he was bitten by a venomous snake while preparing for a Fourth of July party in Marietta last week.
Tampons can contain toxic metals like lead and arsenic, study finds
Researchers found various concentrations of 16 types of metals, including toxic metals lead and arsenic, across all tampons they tested in a new study. Here's what else they found.
Researchers found various concentrations of 16 types of metals, including toxic metals lead and arsenic, across all tampons they tested in a new study. Here's what else they found.
Beat the Heat: Foods to eat, not eat during hot summer months
As temperatures soar, staying hydrated is crucial, but what about the foods we eat to keep cool?
As temperatures soar, staying hydrated is crucial, but what about the foods we eat to keep cool?
Foods that help you stay cool
Find out what foods will help you stay cool when it is super hot outside. And find out why very cold beverages may not be the best thing to drink.
Find out what foods will help you stay cool when it is super hot outside. And find out why very cold beverages may not be the best thing to drink.
Blood donors critically needed in Georgia, American Red Cross says
The American Red Cross says blood and platelet donors are critically needed to support lifesaving transfusions around Georgia this summer.
The American Red Cross says blood and platelet donors are critically needed to support lifesaving transfusions around Georgia this summer.
Cannabis hyperemesis syndrome: Marijuana-linked condition on the rise
As marijuana use becomes more prevalent, a severe illness linked to frequent cannabis use is also on the rise.
As marijuana use becomes more prevalent, a severe illness linked to frequent cannabis use is also on the rise.
Human plague case confirmed in Colorado, health officials warn
A human case of the plague has been confirmed in Pueblo County, Colorado, about 100 miles south of Denver, with health officials urging precautions for both people and pets.
A human case of the plague has been confirmed in Pueblo County, Colorado, about 100 miles south of Denver, with health officials urging precautions for both people and pets.
Georgia teen one of first pediatric patients to receive groundbreaking diabetes treatment
The recently FDA approved drug will help people like the fun-loving gymnast from developing diabetes for at least 2 to 7 years.
The recently FDA approved drug will help people like the fun-loving gymnast from developing diabetes for at least 2 to 7 years.