Man struck by car on New Year's Eve in Atlanta identified
The man who was rushed to Grady Hospital after being struck by a car along Metropolitan Parkway in Atlanta on New Year’s Eve has been identified.
The man who was rushed to Grady Hospital after being struck by a car along Metropolitan Parkway in Atlanta on New Year’s Eve has been identified.
Wearing hearing aids routinely could lengthen people's lives, study suggests
With hearing loss affecting millions of people in the U.S., a new study finds that if not treated, it can cause health problems, including higher risks of dementia.
With hearing loss affecting millions of people in the U.S., a new study finds that if not treated, it can cause health problems, including higher risks of dementia.
Dry January: What is it and tip to stay on track
For years, "Dry January" has been gaining traction. Up to 20-percent of Americans are swearing off alcohol this month but, taking a break can be tricky. Some tips on how to keep your dry January on track.
For years, "Dry January" has been gaining traction. Up to 20-percent of Americans are swearing off alcohol this month but, taking a break can be tricky. Some tips on how to keep your dry January on track.
More hospitals requiring masks as flu, COVID-19 cases surge
More U.S. hospitals are requiring masks and limiting visitors as health officials face a post-holiday spike in flu and other illnesses.
More U.S. hospitals are requiring masks and limiting visitors as health officials face a post-holiday spike in flu and other illnesses.
Alzheimer's drugs may enter brain faster with new ultrasound tool, study finds
In a novel experiment, West Virginia University researchers used an ultrasound tool in spots in the brain to enhance the removal of Alzheimer’s trademark brain-clogging plaque.
In a novel experiment, West Virginia University researchers used an ultrasound tool in spots in the brain to enhance the removal of Alzheimer’s trademark brain-clogging plaque.
RSV slows, but flu and COVID-19 cases are soaring
A surge in flu and COVID-19 illnesses has led to tens of thousands of hospitalizations near the end of 2023, the CDC reported in new data.
A surge in flu and COVID-19 illnesses has led to tens of thousands of hospitalizations near the end of 2023, the CDC reported in new data.
Georgia 4-year-old's eyelid rash leads to medical mystery
Mila Sherry, now 4, of Alpharetta, Georgia, developed a rash on her eyelids in November of 2022. As the rash spread and Mila developed muscle weakness, her family began a 6-month search for answers.
Mila Sherry, now 4, of Alpharetta, Georgia, developed a rash on her eyelids in November of 2022. As the rash spread and Mila developed muscle weakness, her family began a 6-month search for answers.
Georgia girl's facial rash leads to medical mystery
Mila Sherry was just 2 when she developed an odd, itchy rash around her eyes. For six months, the Fulton County preschooler's parents and doctors couldn't figure out why that rash was spreading to other parts of her body. But now they finally have some answers.
Mila Sherry was just 2 when she developed an odd, itchy rash around her eyes. For six months, the Fulton County preschooler's parents and doctors couldn't figure out why that rash was spreading to other parts of her body. But now they finally have some answers.
Mystery solved! Researchers crack code on why your urine is yellow
Researchers have cracked the code behind the yellow hue of urine. In a groundbreaking discovery, they identified the microbial enzyme responsible for this color.
Researchers have cracked the code behind the yellow hue of urine. In a groundbreaking discovery, they identified the microbial enzyme responsible for this color.
Mother outraged: School allegedly fails to notify parent after double amputee son's injury
A Rockdale County child, who is a double amputee, has been hurt at school for a second time.
A Rockdale County child, who is a double amputee, has been hurt at school for a second time.
As Americans return to work, school after holiday break, COVID-19 hospitalizations rise
As the holiday travel season winds down, hospitals are bracing for another rise in COVID-19 patients. The CDC says just over 29,000 Americans are hospitalzed with complications of the virus, and that number could rise in the next few weeks.
As the holiday travel season winds down, hospitals are bracing for another rise in COVID-19 patients. The CDC says just over 29,000 Americans are hospitalzed with complications of the virus, and that number could rise in the next few weeks.
COVID-19, flu, RSV expected to circulate
Urgent Care facilities and emergency departments are seeing a lot of new patients coming in with respiratory symptoms. It's a viral "soup" of seasonal flue, colds, RSV and COVID-19 infections. Here's what you should do if you feel yourself getting sick.
Urgent Care facilities and emergency departments are seeing a lot of new patients coming in with respiratory symptoms. It's a viral "soup" of seasonal flue, colds, RSV and COVID-19 infections. Here's what you should do if you feel yourself getting sick.
US authorities continue to seize illegal e-cigarettes with thousands more pouring in from China
U.S. officials are seizing more shipments of unauthorized electronic cigarettes. But industry data shows thousands of new flavored products continue pouring into the country from China.
U.S. officials are seizing more shipments of unauthorized electronic cigarettes. But industry data shows thousands of new flavored products continue pouring into the country from China.
Specific ideas and ways to change your life in 2024
New year’s resolutions get a bad rap. Here are some specific, small things you could start doing that are sure to bring big changes ahead.
New year’s resolutions get a bad rap. Here are some specific, small things you could start doing that are sure to bring big changes ahead.
RXBAR offers cash reward for customers willing to move their couch for New Year's challenge
RXBAR says the contest winner can also get a year's supply of protein bars.
RXBAR says the contest winner can also get a year's supply of protein bars.
North Cobb High seniors brave icy plunge for friend battling cancer
People around the world start the New Year by taking a plunge into chilly water for fun, but a group of high school students in Kennesaw held their own polar plunge to raise money for a friend battling cancer.
People around the world start the New Year by taking a plunge into chilly water for fun, but a group of high school students in Kennesaw held their own polar plunge to raise money for a friend battling cancer.
Study finds couples often share high blood pressure
A new study finds couples often share a risk for high blood pressure, highlighting the need for healthcare providers to create a couple-centered approach to managing hypertension.
A new study finds couples often share a risk for high blood pressure, highlighting the need for healthcare providers to create a couple-centered approach to managing hypertension.
Curious about 'Dry January?' Some benefits, tips, and what to drink in the meantime
If you’re curious about giving up alcohol, whether it’s to get a fresh start now for the new year or at some other time, you’re not alone.
If you’re curious about giving up alcohol, whether it’s to get a fresh start now for the new year or at some other time, you’re not alone.
Making Changes Stick: Life coach tips for a successful and sustainable 2024
As the countdown to the start of 2024 begins, millions of people across the country are gearing up to make New Year's resolutions, ranging from losing weight to saving money.
As the countdown to the start of 2024 begins, millions of people across the country are gearing up to make New Year's resolutions, ranging from losing weight to saving money.
U.S. Bank sending nearly $6 million to consumers for freezing access to unemployment benefits during COVID-19
U.S. Bank allegedly froze thousands of accounts of unemployed workers during the pandemic, and they didn’t create a simple way for them to retrieve access to their accounts.
U.S. Bank allegedly froze thousands of accounts of unemployed workers during the pandemic, and they didn’t create a simple way for them to retrieve access to their accounts.