Clark Atlanta University students push for more diverse bone marrow donors
A group of students at Clark Atlanta University are working to overcome a racial disparity in the number of bone marrow and stem cell transplant donors by getting their fellow students to become donors.
A group of students at Clark Atlanta University are working to overcome a racial disparity in the number of bone marrow and stem cell transplant donors by getting their fellow students to become donors.
Veteran dies in jail custody: Mother demands answers from DeKalb County Jail, VA hospital
A Houston mother says the DeKalb County Jail and the VA hospital failed her family after her son, a veteran, died while in the custody of the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office.
A Houston mother says the DeKalb County Jail and the VA hospital failed her family after her son, a veteran, died while in the custody of the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office.
Surgeon discusses breast cancer risk assessment tools Olivia Munn credits with saving her life
On her Instagram feed, Olivia Munn told followers she was still months away from her next scheduled mammogram, when her doctor decided to calculate her Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Score.
On her Instagram feed, Olivia Munn told followers she was still months away from her next scheduled mammogram, when her doctor decided to calculate her Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Score.
Four years after stage 4 breast cancer diagnosis, Georgia woman is now cancer-free
After years of normal mammograms, Amanda Glass of Dallas, Georgia, got a devastating diagnosis. She had breast cancer, and it had spread to her liver.
After years of normal mammograms, Amanda Glass of Dallas, Georgia, got a devastating diagnosis. She had breast cancer, and it had spread to her liver.
Do you know your risk for breast cancer?
Actress Olivia Munn says she had a normal mammogram in February 2023, but two months later, she says she was diagnosed with an aggressive, fast-moving breast cancer. Munn believes her cancer was detected because her doctor performed a breast cancer risk assessment.
Actress Olivia Munn says she had a normal mammogram in February 2023, but two months later, she says she was diagnosed with an aggressive, fast-moving breast cancer. Munn believes her cancer was detected because her doctor performed a breast cancer risk assessment.
Scientists suggest venting worsens anger, while breathing calms rage
After analyzing data from over 150 studies on what makes people angry, scientists at Ohio State University determined that venting can actually make things worse.
After analyzing data from over 150 studies on what makes people angry, scientists at Ohio State University determined that venting can actually make things worse.
Richard Simmons reveals skin cancer diagnosis
One day after concerning fans with a startling social media post in which he said he was "dying," Richard Simmons revealed he's been diagnosed with skin cancer.
One day after concerning fans with a startling social media post in which he said he was "dying," Richard Simmons revealed he's been diagnosed with skin cancer.
Georgia mother's battle with breast cancer
After a series of normal mammograms, a Georgia woman got a devastating diagnosis. Amanda Glass was told she had breast cancer, and it had spread. She was in her early 40s and raising a son. Now, she was facing stage 4 breast cancer.
After a series of normal mammograms, a Georgia woman got a devastating diagnosis. Amanda Glass was told she had breast cancer, and it had spread. She was in her early 40s and raising a son. Now, she was facing stage 4 breast cancer.
‘Dirty Dozen’ produce: Strawberries, spinach top 2024 list for most pesticides
The 2024 “Dirty Dozen" report lists the 12 nonorganic fruits and vegetables found by the EWG to have the most pesticides, along with the “Clean Fifteen" produce.
The 2024 “Dirty Dozen" report lists the 12 nonorganic fruits and vegetables found by the EWG to have the most pesticides, along with the “Clean Fifteen" produce.
How old are you really? Tests reveal your 'biological' age
Commercial tests can help you determine your biological age, the rate at which your cells are aging. Dr. Sharon Bergquist, an Emory Healthcare internist, says, there are a lot of ways we can slow down the aging process.
Commercial tests can help you determine your biological age, the rate at which your cells are aging. Dr. Sharon Bergquist, an Emory Healthcare internist, says, there are a lot of ways we can slow down the aging process.
Georgia woman gets rare gift: a new heart
Maxine Johnson, of Cartersville, says she never imagined she would have a new heart, and a whole new life in front of her.
Maxine Johnson, of Cartersville, says she never imagined she would have a new heart, and a whole new life in front of her.
Intermittent fasting may actually be dangerous for your heart, new research finds
Researchers found the popular intermittent fasting dieting trend may, in fact, be doing more harm than good. For some, the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease nearly doubled.
Researchers found the popular intermittent fasting dieting trend may, in fact, be doing more harm than good. For some, the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease nearly doubled.
Mother fights for change after Army veteran son dies in jail
Christon Collins had been in the DeKalb County Jail since February 4.
Christon Collins had been in the DeKalb County Jail since February 4.
Mother gives daughter life twice, advocates for biliary atresia
A mother-daughter duo brings awareness to biliary atresia through their nonprofit organization "B. A. Hero."
A mother-daughter duo brings awareness to biliary atresia through their nonprofit organization "B. A. Hero."
Oprah Winfrey talks weight management drugs, obesity in rare TV special
Oprah sat down with medical experts and patients, saying she wanted to "start releasing the stigma and the shame and the judgment" when it comes to using weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic, Mounjaro and Wegovy.
Oprah sat down with medical experts and patients, saying she wanted to "start releasing the stigma and the shame and the judgment" when it comes to using weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic, Mounjaro and Wegovy.
Chattahoochee River waters deemed safe after E.coli spike
The water in the Chattahoochee River is safe once again, according to the Atlanta Department of Water Management, after a recent spike in bacteria levels.
The water in the Chattahoochee River is safe once again, according to the Atlanta Department of Water Management, after a recent spike in bacteria levels.
Fake safety glasses left woman with permanent eye damage during 2017 solar eclipse, doctor says
The young woman's vision was 20/20 in the right eye and 20/25 in the left before the eclipse. Within four hours of looking at the sun, she said her vision was blurry and distorted in both eyes, and the only color she could see was black.
The young woman's vision was 20/20 in the right eye and 20/25 in the left before the eclipse. Within four hours of looking at the sun, she said her vision was blurry and distorted in both eyes, and the only color she could see was black.
After years of struggling with autoimmune disorders, Georgia woman gets rare gift: a new heart
Maxine Johnson, of Cartersville, says she never imagined she would have a new heart, and a whole new life in front of her.
Maxine Johnson, of Cartersville, says she never imagined she would have a new heart, and a whole new life in front of her.
Strep throat: How serious can it get?
Strep throat can lead to severe infections if left untreated such as sepsis, kidney disease and could even impact the health of the heart, joints, brain and skin.
Strep throat can lead to severe infections if left untreated such as sepsis, kidney disease and could even impact the health of the heart, joints, brain and skin.
Georgia woman gets renewed life after new heart
Maxie Johnson has struggled with a series of autoimmune disorders for the last 30 years, but had a breakthrough 18 months ago when she received a new heart.
Maxie Johnson has struggled with a series of autoimmune disorders for the last 30 years, but had a breakthrough 18 months ago when she received a new heart.