Scientists pinpoint cause of morning sickness in pregnancy and potential way to prevent it

The new study, published in the journal Nature, shows why some women like Kate Middleton and Amy Schumer became so sick during pregnancy that they needed to be admitted to the hospital.

Oprah Winfrey admits to using weight loss medication: 'It felt like redemption'

After previously refusing to confirm whether she'd been taking medication to aid in her new slimmed-down figure, Winfrey is now admitting that she uses it "as a tool" among other practices.

Paralyzed swimmer ready for biggest race of her life
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Eden Schroeder is a 21-year-old para swimmer with The Shepherd Center. She's paralyzed from the chest down, but when she's in the water, she says she's in full control. Now, she's getting ready for the biggest race of her life: the U.S. Paralympics Swimming National Championship in Orlando.

Wellstar East Point Urgent Care Clinic closing in January

For the past year, Southside Medical Center and Wellstar Health System have been working together to enhance preventive and primary care services in East Point.

What is Cannabis-Use Disorder?
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A Gallup poll found 50% of Americans have tried marijuana at some point in their lives. Nearly half of the United States have legalized recreational marijuana. Yet, a recent study finds veterans with what's known as "Cannabis-Use Disorder" could be at higher risk of psychiatric disorders and other health issues.

Texas among worst states for brain health in the nation, according to new study

A health company, Life Extension, release a study ranking the best to worst states for brain health using the most recent data from the (CDC) Centers for Disease and Prevention.

Athens Santa makes a Christmas comeback after pancreatic cancer diagnosis

Jonathan Byrd gets stopped a lot by stranger and told he looks like Santa Claus. So, nearly 20 years ago, the Watkinsville, Georgia, retired plumber and construction company safety manager decided to step into the role of Santa Claus. It was a job he loved, until a 2021 cancer diagnosis forced the 65-year-old to step back from playing Santa.

Athens Santa Claus survives cancer diagnosis
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For years, Jonathan Byrd has been told he looks a lot like Santa Claus. About 20 years ago, the Oconee County father and grandfather began serving as "Santa Claus" to hundreds of children, and "Santa Paws" to fur babies in the Athens-area. Two years ago, a devastating diagnosis forced Byrd to step away from his favorite role. But it looks like he's ready to get back behind the reins.

Black Americans anticipate dealing with racism during a doctor’s visit, survey finds

A recent survey shows that nearly half of people of color who received health care services in the past three years said they had negative experiences with a health care provider.

Syndrome links heart, kidney disease, other symptoms
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The American Heart Association says one in three U.S. adults has at least three risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Many of those common conditions: like obesity, high blood pressure, kidney disease and diabetes may be connected. The heart association has come up with a new name the cluster of issues that may be hurting your heart health.

Police desperately search for missing pregnant Newnan teen

Camille Ficklin disappeared from her home along Poplar Street on Dec. 1 after an argument, according to the Newnan Police Department.

Preemie infant twin overcomes open heart surgery
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Mahnya Martin, a Snellville mother of three, found herself facing a daunting diagnosis just a day after her twins, Kai and Divyn, were born. One of them, Kai, had a rare, severe heart defect that would require a series of surgeries to repair. It's called Tetralogy of Fallot.