Study reveals why chewing gum might actually help with focus and stress relief
Polish researchers used brain imaging to reveal how chewing affects attention and stress regulation networks.
Polish researchers used brain imaging to reveal how chewing affects attention and stress regulation networks.
Novo Nordisk executive reports high interest for Wegovy weight loss pill
Novo Nordisk launched an oral version of its GLP-1 injectable to US markets on Jan 5.
Novo Nordisk launched an oral version of its GLP-1 injectable to US markets on Jan 5.
Beloved Cobb County teacher dies suddenly from flu: 'Truly irreplaceable'
Angela Coleman, a 51-year-old Spanish teacher at Mount Paran Christian School, died suddenly from the flu.
Angela Coleman, a 51-year-old Spanish teacher at Mount Paran Christian School, died suddenly from the flu.
Georgia ‘super flu’ activity hits ‘extremely high’ levels: When to call 911
Georgia currently maintains an “extremely high" flu activity level, fueled by a new "super flu" variant.
Georgia currently maintains an “extremely high" flu activity level, fueled by a new "super flu" variant.
Map: America's healthiest states have these things in common
America’s least healthy states also have a few things in common, according to a new report. Here's where your state ranks.
America’s least healthy states also have a few things in common, according to a new report. Here's where your state ranks.
House votes to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies. What we know
The House has passed legislation that extends expired health care subsidies for those who get coverage through the Affordable Care Act.
The House has passed legislation that extends expired health care subsidies for those who get coverage through the Affordable Care Act.
These cities rank as the best places for active lifestyles in 2026, data finds
As Americans set New Year’s resolutions to exercise more and lose weight in 2026, a new WalletHub study highlights how city living can influence an active lifestyle.
As Americans set New Year’s resolutions to exercise more and lose weight in 2026, a new WalletHub study highlights how city living can influence an active lifestyle.
Map: These states have the highest levels of flu activity
Most flu infections this season are from a new variant not covered by the flu shot, but doctors say the vaccine will still help protect against severe illness and death.
Most flu infections this season are from a new variant not covered by the flu shot, but doctors say the vaccine will still help protect against severe illness and death.
New federal dietary guidelines: Avoid processed foods, added sugar
New guidelines for healthy eating say Americans should eat more whole foods and protein, fewer highly processed foods and less added sugar.
New guidelines for healthy eating say Americans should eat more whole foods and protein, fewer highly processed foods and less added sugar.
Georgia toddler paralyzed by rare flu complication as CDC warns of rising cases
A 2-year-old girl from Calhoun remains hospitalized nearly three weeks after a flu diagnosis.
A 2-year-old girl from Calhoun remains hospitalized nearly three weeks after a flu diagnosis.
Sleep and activity patterns may signal hidden brain health risks: Study
A new study suggests that disruptions in sleep and daily activity timing may be linked to a higher risk of dementia in older adults.
A new study suggests that disruptions in sleep and daily activity timing may be linked to a higher risk of dementia in older adults.
Atlanta doctors voice concern over CDC child vaccine schedule update
Medical experts are criticizing a CDC decision to reduce recommended childhood vaccines.
Medical experts are criticizing a CDC decision to reduce recommended childhood vaccines.
Wegovy daily pill Is here: How to get it and what it costs
Novo Nordisk has launched the first once-daily oral version of Wegovy, marking the arrival of the first GLP-1 weight-loss pill approved for adults with obesity or overweight.
Novo Nordisk has launched the first once-daily oral version of Wegovy, marking the arrival of the first GLP-1 weight-loss pill approved for adults with obesity or overweight.
US drops number of vaccines it recommends for every child: What to know
The U.S. took the unprecedented step Monday of dropping the number of vaccines it recommends for every child. Here's what we know.
The U.S. took the unprecedented step Monday of dropping the number of vaccines it recommends for every child. Here's what we know.
Georgia flu cases surge to highest possible level, more deaths reported
Flu activity is surging across Georgia, pushing the state into the highest level of the “very high" category for reported cases, according to the latest public health data.
Flu activity is surging across Georgia, pushing the state into the highest level of the “very high" category for reported cases, according to the latest public health data.
These cities rank as the best for keeping New Year's resolutions in 2026, data shows
WalletHub ranked the best U.S. cities for keeping New Year’s resolutions in 2026, finding that location can play a major role in whether people stick to their goals.
WalletHub ranked the best U.S. cities for keeping New Year’s resolutions in 2026, finding that location can play a major role in whether people stick to their goals.
Viral New Year reset routine is helping people adopt healthier habits
A new trend has offline hobbies replacing phones amid the new year mindset, backed by the science behind changing and rewiring habits.
A new trend has offline hobbies replacing phones amid the new year mindset, backed by the science behind changing and rewiring habits.
Deadly 'superbug' is spreading across US as drug resistance grows, researchers warn
A dangerous, drug-resistant fungus known as Candida auris is spreading rapidly in U.S. hospitals and healthcare facilities worldwide.
A dangerous, drug-resistant fungus known as Candida auris is spreading rapidly in U.S. hospitals and healthcare facilities worldwide.
UGA freshman survives 'horrific' Colorado ski accident, left with traumatic brain injury
UGA freshman Ayden Slipsager is recovering from a traumatic brain injury and multiple severe fractures following a life-altering ski accident in Colorado.
UGA freshman Ayden Slipsager is recovering from a traumatic brain injury and multiple severe fractures following a life-altering ski accident in Colorado.
3 years after suffering cardiac arrest, Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin continues CPR awareness campaign
Three years ago, an NFL game between the Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals turned into a gut-retching moment when Bills safety Damar Hamlin suffered cardiac arrest and collapsed. Since then, Hamlin has made it his mission to increase awareness of CPR.
Three years ago, an NFL game between the Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals turned into a gut-retching moment when Bills safety Damar Hamlin suffered cardiac arrest and collapsed. Since then, Hamlin has made it his mission to increase awareness of CPR.