Emory Smyrna Hospital closing by end of the year

Emory Smyrna Hospital will close by the end of the year, according to Emory Healthcare officials.

Mom: Rare surgery using 3D technology saved her child's quality of life

Justice Altidore was born with born a double aortic arch, a congenital heart defect found in 1 in 10,000 babies. But a 3D printed tracheal splint has changed her life.

What color is your child’s swimwear? It might just save their lives

Choosing your child’s swimsuit might be more of an aesthetic choice, but experts warn parents and guardians that the color might just help save your child’s life.

FDA approves Eli Lilly's Alzheimer's drug that can modestly slow disease

Eli Lilly's Kisunla is the second treatment available in the U.S. that has been shown in trials to modestly slow a decline in memory.

Caution advised for seniors still taking daily aspirin

Many seniors across the U.S. continue a daily aspirin regimen to reduce their cardiovascular disease risk.

Older adults may not need aspirin
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Many older adults may still be taking daily aspirin based on previous advice even though they don't need to be and it could be risky.

Marietta Police Department becomes one of few to hire full-time wellness officer

The Marietta Police Department has become one of few in the country to invest in the mental well-being of its employees by hiring a full-time wellness officer.

What is ‘sober curious’? All about the growing shift on alcohol

The “sober curious” alcohol movement is becoming more mainstream. Here’s what it’s about and how it could impact your life.

East coast heat wave: How does heat exposure affect pregnancy?

Heat and Pregnancy: As the heat index is projected to reach triple digits in Georgia on Sunday, medical experts are warning about the impacts of extreme heat on pregnant women.

Local outreach group sponsors HIV awareness event

The event featured fun things to do like a bounce house, skating, food and music, along with educational services and health screening.

HIV awareness event preview
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A Vision 4 Hope will hold Unity Fest at Best Friends Restaurant on Godby Road in College Park to raise awareness and help reduce the disproportionate impact of HIV and AIDS on communities of color.

Alpharetta Fire wants you to download this app. Here's why.

The app alerts users when there is someone having a cardiac emergency in the area, so they can respond and possibly help save a life.

Rare surgery using 3D technology saves child's quality of life
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The now 3-year-old girl struggled to breathe after being born with a double aortic arch. The congenital heart defect is found in 1 in 10,000 babies. Open-heart surgery less than two weeks after birth did not completely fix the problem. That's when Children?s Healthcare of Atlanta Pediatric Technology Center at Georgia Tech created a 3D printed tracheal splint to help her breathe.

Pedestrian deaths declining since COVID-19 pandemic, report finds

Pedestrian traffic deaths in the US have decreased for the first time since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report by the Governors Highway Safety Association.

Increased risk of dengue virus in US, CDC warns – here’s what to know

The CDC is warning Americans about an increased dengue virus risk, as cases of the mosquito-borne viral disease hit record numbers worldwide.

Don't drink and fly
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Scientists and doctors say that drinking before you fly can be a bad idea, especially for people with risk factors for certain conditions or heart or lung disease.