Living with Crohn's disease: A mother's story
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Kita Hardy learned to talk about her symptoms because they were affecting every part of her life. It took years to figure out what was causing her pain and to find a doctor who would partner with her to find a way forward.

Syphilis reaches 1950s levels in US, while other STD rates show mixed trends

The U.S. syphilis epidemic isn't abating, with the rate of infectious cases rising 9% in 2022, according to a new federal government report on sexually transmitted diseases in adults.

Semaglutide overdoes on the rise: How to prevent it
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Mix-ups can happen for those who take medications on a regular basis, but for those who are using weight-loss injectables are apparently getting confused as well, causing a spike in calls to poison control centers.

Childhood cancer diagnosis brings Woodstock family even closer

Caroline Connor, 10, was diagnosed with a rare brain tumor just after her first birthday. As her Woodstock, Georgia, family has navigated chemotherapy, immunotherapy, brain surgeries and experimental treatments, they remain focused and thankful for the support they've received over the past 8 years.

Woodstock family pushes through cancer together
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The Connor family from Woodstock, Georgia would tell you they're "grateful" for the success they've had so far in their daughter Caroline's cancer diagnosis, and hopeful for what the future may bring.

America's most bed bug infested cities may surprise you

Travelers beware: Orkin just released the 2024 list of the top 50 most bed bug infested cities in the U.S.

Respiratory illnesses remain 'elevated' throughout much of country: CDC

Respiratory illnesses that include a fever plus a cough or sore throat, causing people to seek medical care, have remained elevated in the last two weeks, the CDC said Friday.

Is 'smartphone pinky' real? Doctors weigh in

The indent on your pinky is real, doctors say, but “smartphone pinky" is not.

Veterinarian shares 3 ways to help your pet get healthier in 2024

More than half of US households have a pet. Veterinarian Dr. George McCommon, a professor of veterinary science at Fort Valley State University, shares 3 simple steps to help your pet stay healthy in 2024.

How to keep your furry friend healthy
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Pet health is on the top of the minds of more than half of Georgians who say they have a furry friend. A veterinarian weighs in on the best ways to keep pets safe and healthy.

Eating snow 'not worth the risk' of ingesting contaminants, health expert says

One of the reasons why snow should be avoided as a food item involves its role as one of nature’s air filters. Here's why it can be dangerous to eat and some alternatives for kids.

Florida woman one of first to try promising Alzheimer's treatment

When Carolyn Davis was diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's disease in the summer of 2023, the 74-year-old Pensacola native says a local neurologist told her to go home and get her affairs in order.

How does LEQEMBI battle Alzheimer's?
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The FDA approved LEQEMBI for battling Alzheimer's disease. How Goizueta Alzheimer's Disease Research Center at Emory University played a role in its development.

Need a 'digital detox?' A licensed therapist gives tips on taking a break from your phone

Does the idea of be apart from your phone for more than a few minutes make you uneasy? Therapist Jody Baumstein says it might be time to take a break from social media.

How to stop doomscrolling, take back your life
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If the idea of losing your phone or leaving it at home stresses you out, it may be time to consider taking a digital detox.

New blood test could screen for Alzheimer's before onset of symptoms

A blood test could soon be used to identify a type of protein that is linked to Alzheimer's disease before symptoms arise with 97% accuracy, a new study shows.