'I feel blessed': Delta pilot survives stroke, returns to flying again
Jeff Vickers was supposed to be alone in a Lima, Peru, hotel room on the morning of February 20, 2021. Instead, after being exposed to a COVID-19-positive crew member, the Delta Airlines Captain was at quarantining at home in Peachtree City. That change of plans likely saved Vickers' life.
Jeff Vickers was supposed to be alone in a Lima, Peru, hotel room on the morning of February 20, 2021. Instead, after being exposed to a COVID-19-positive crew member, the Delta Airlines Captain was at quarantining at home in Peachtree City. That change of plans likely saved Vickers' life.
Having trouble sleeping? It could be for this surprising reason, experts say
Two sleep specialists are revealing essential ingredients for high-quality sleep.
Two sleep specialists are revealing essential ingredients for high-quality sleep.
No link between Ozempic and suicide, EU drug regulators say
It's the latest group to conclude there's no known tie between obesity drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy and suicide.
It's the latest group to conclude there's no known tie between obesity drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy and suicide.
Costco launches weight loss program for members
Costco members in all 50 states can get access to the new program
Costco members in all 50 states can get access to the new program
‘Ozempic babies’: Is the weight loss drug leading to surprise pregnancies?
Ozempic and Wegovy have steadily gained popularity for people trying to lose weight, but it's also being connected to another unexpected result: pregnancy.
Ozempic and Wegovy have steadily gained popularity for people trying to lose weight, but it's also being connected to another unexpected result: pregnancy.
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.
Wegovy weight-loss medication gets FDA approval for use as heart disease prevention drug
The injectable semaglutide from Novo Nordisk was shown to reduce risk of cardiovascular death, heart attack and stroke.
The injectable semaglutide from Novo Nordisk was shown to reduce risk of cardiovascular death, heart attack and stroke.
Women likely to see greater benefit from regular exercise than men
A U.S. study found that women only need about half the exercise as men to get the same benefits, and that variations in our “anatomy and physiology” likely account for the differences.
A U.S. study found that women only need about half the exercise as men to get the same benefits, and that variations in our “anatomy and physiology” likely account for the differences.
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.
New Year's resolutions: Brain scientist has some advice if you're already struggling
New Year's resolutions are tricky. So we asked a brain scientist to help us get our goals back on track.
New Year's resolutions are tricky. So we asked a brain scientist to help us get our goals back on track.
Fitness on the Field brings workouts inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium
The Home Depot Backyard is kicking off its 2024 health and wellness programs by hosting the two-day Fitness on the Field event this evening and again on Wednesday, January 17th.
The Home Depot Backyard is kicking off its 2024 health and wellness programs by hosting the two-day Fitness on the Field event this evening and again on Wednesday, January 17th.
Millions of Americans can't obtain promising new weight loss drugs because Medicare won't pay
Obesity drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound are capturing the attention of celebrities and showing promising results in helping people shed pounds.
Obesity drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound are capturing the attention of celebrities and showing promising results in helping people shed pounds.
3 years after diving accident, 21-year-old paralyze swimmer prepare for biggest challenge yet
Eden Schroeder has found her way back to the water she's always loved.
Eden Schroeder has found her way back to the water she's always loved.
Zepbound: FDA approves new weight-loss drug
Federal regulators say a new version of the popular diabetes treatment Mounjaro can be sold as a weight-loss drug.
Federal regulators say a new version of the popular diabetes treatment Mounjaro can be sold as a weight-loss drug.
Metro Atlanta seniors work out with 'the Guru of Abs'
DaShaun Johnson — known to many as "the Guru of Abs" — has long been on a mission to help seniors live their best, healthiest lives.
DaShaun Johnson — known to many as "the Guru of Abs" — has long been on a mission to help seniors live their best, healthiest lives.
Motion sensors confirm boxing may help ease Parkinson's disease symptoms is some patients
Millions of Americans with Parkinson's Disease have embraced non-contact boxing classes, hoping to slow down the progression of the brain disorder. In Atlanta, a recent experiment using high-tech functional motion sensors showed 8 weeks of boxing may improve gait and balance in some patients.
Millions of Americans with Parkinson's Disease have embraced non-contact boxing classes, hoping to slow down the progression of the brain disorder. In Atlanta, a recent experiment using high-tech functional motion sensors showed 8 weeks of boxing may improve gait and balance in some patients.
Certain kinds of music may help you feel less pain, study suggests
Researchers in Canada conducted a study that implies some songs you enjoy listening to may lessen the pain you feel.
Researchers in Canada conducted a study that implies some songs you enjoy listening to may lessen the pain you feel.
Study: Mediterranean diet could help burn belly fat, muscle loss caused by aging
Combining the diet with exercise can cause 'clinically meaningful' changes in body composition, research shows
Combining the diet with exercise can cause 'clinically meaningful' changes in body composition, research shows
These Halloween candies are the worst for your teeth, according to a dentist
A cosmetic dentist in Beverly Hills, California, reveals tips to protect kids’ dental health
A cosmetic dentist in Beverly Hills, California, reveals tips to protect kids’ dental health
About 25% of U.S. adults may have 'silent' liver disease
As a pediatric gastroenterologist, Dr. Rene Romero guides young patients at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta through liver disease and sometimes transplant surgery.
As a pediatric gastroenterologist, Dr. Rene Romero guides young patients at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta through liver disease and sometimes transplant surgery.