Cancer cases increasing in US, but overall deaths decreasing, new research shows
In 2024, over 611,000 deaths from cancer are projected for the US. That’s more than 1,600 deaths from cancer each day, according to the organization.
In 2024, over 611,000 deaths from cancer are projected for the US. That’s more than 1,600 deaths from cancer each day, according to the organization.
Common cold weather myths busted
You've probably been told that you must wear a hat in the winter, cold weather will make you sick and you should always warm up your car before you drive. However, these things aren't necessarily true.
You've probably been told that you must wear a hat in the winter, cold weather will make you sick and you should always warm up your car before you drive. However, these things aren't necessarily true.
Georgia's 1st measles case since 2020 confirmed in metro Atlanta
Health officials say the infected metro Atlanta resident was unvaccinated and had been exposed to measles while traveling outside the country.
Health officials say the infected metro Atlanta resident was unvaccinated and had been exposed to measles while traveling outside the country.
Lawmakers propose raising Georgia's legal age to buy medical marijuana to 21
Right now, you have to be 18 to buy medical marijuana in Georgia, but a new bill in the Senate would raise that age limit.
Right now, you have to be 18 to buy medical marijuana in Georgia, but a new bill in the Senate would raise that age limit.
Buford newborn first in Georgia to be placed on kidney dialysis machine designed for babies
Now 10 months, Everly Deskins was just 7-days-old when she became the first baby at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta to be placed on CARPEDIEM, a continuous kidney dialysis machine engineered for babies and small children.
Now 10 months, Everly Deskins was just 7-days-old when she became the first baby at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta to be placed on CARPEDIEM, a continuous kidney dialysis machine engineered for babies and small children.
National blood shortage: Georgia child's struggle highlights urgent need for donations
If you've never needed a blood transfusion, or had a family member who needed one, the national blood shortage could seem easy to tune out, but a Georgia 4-year-old and his family know the need all too well.
If you've never needed a blood transfusion, or had a family member who needed one, the national blood shortage could seem easy to tune out, but a Georgia 4-year-old and his family know the need all too well.
Colorectal cancer is now leading cause of death among young adults with cancer: new report
Colorectal cancer is now among the leading causes of cancer deaths for young adults, according to a new report from the American Cancer Society (ACS).
Colorectal cancer is now among the leading causes of cancer deaths for young adults, according to a new report from the American Cancer Society (ACS).
NICU baby thrives after rough life start
At just a week old, Everly became the first baby at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta to be placed on a new dialysis machine designed for the tiniest patients.
At just a week old, Everly became the first baby at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta to be placed on a new dialysis machine designed for the tiniest patients.
Comedian Pauly Shore channels fitness guru Richard Simmons in upcoming short film
Comedian and actor Pauly Shore has fulfilled his desire to portray the legendary fitness personality Richard Simmons in the upcoming short film, "The Court Jester."
Comedian and actor Pauly Shore has fulfilled his desire to portray the legendary fitness personality Richard Simmons in the upcoming short film, "The Court Jester."
Menthol cigarette ban in the US? Here's the latest on the proposed FDA rule
U.S. health regulators are considering banning menthol cigarettes, a long-awaited plan that advocates say could save hundreds of thousands of lives but faced an unexpected delay last year.
U.S. health regulators are considering banning menthol cigarettes, a long-awaited plan that advocates say could save hundreds of thousands of lives but faced an unexpected delay last year.
'Disease X': Scientists creating contingency plan for infectious virus outbreak
Scientists at the World Economic Forum happening this week say they are discussing the hypothetical virus in order to prepare properly for it.
Scientists at the World Economic Forum happening this week say they are discussing the hypothetical virus in order to prepare properly for it.
What happens when you stop taking weight-loss injectables? An obesity doctor weighs in
Weight-loss injectables can help turn down the "food noise" in your head.
Weight-loss injectables can help turn down the "food noise" in your head.
'Brave' teenager gets legs amputated while comatose after contracting infection on Christmas
A tragic incident involving a comatose Tennessee teenager, Anita Navas, has unfolded over the Christmas holiday. Navas, 13, had to undergo double leg amputation due to a severe infection.
A tragic incident involving a comatose Tennessee teenager, Anita Navas, has unfolded over the Christmas holiday. Navas, 13, had to undergo double leg amputation due to a severe infection.
Rebounding from weight-loss drugs
Wegovy, Ozempic, Zepbound, and Mounjaro are gamechangers when it comes to weight loss, but what happens when people stop taking these weight-loss injectables? Doctors are weighing in about the rebound effect.
Wegovy, Ozempic, Zepbound, and Mounjaro are gamechangers when it comes to weight loss, but what happens when people stop taking these weight-loss injectables? Doctors are weighing in about the rebound effect.
Sleep disruptions due to night sweats: When should you see a doctor?
Excessive sweating during sleep, or night sweats, occurs when there is a dysregulation of the body's natural reaction to excess heat.
Excessive sweating during sleep, or night sweats, occurs when there is a dysregulation of the body's natural reaction to excess heat.
Skin aging, wrinkles may be linked to bacteria on your face, study suggests
Researchers observed data from over 650 women collected by L'Oréal Research and Innovation.
Researchers observed data from over 650 women collected by L'Oréal Research and Innovation.
Ohio mom faked young daughter’s cancer diagnosis, shaved her head for thousands in donations: Sheriff
A 41-year-old Ohio mom has been charged with theft by deception after allegedly faking that her 7-year-old daughter had leukemia for years.
A 41-year-old Ohio mom has been charged with theft by deception after allegedly faking that her 7-year-old daughter had leukemia for years.
Golden Gate Bridge suicide barrier completed
A system of nets beneath the Golden Gate Bridge to deter people from jumping to their death is now complete.
A system of nets beneath the Golden Gate Bridge to deter people from jumping to their death is now complete.
What does it mean to be 'California sober?’
The term “California sober" has been popularized by celebrities like Demi Lovato and Willie Nelson. What does it mean and is it a healthy approach to sobriety?
The term “California sober" has been popularized by celebrities like Demi Lovato and Willie Nelson. What does it mean and is it a healthy approach to sobriety?
911 dispatchers required to learn how to instruct callers in CPR
A new law is now in effect in Georgia which could save lives.
A new law is now in effect in Georgia which could save lives.