Dental surgeons turn to robot for help placing implants
Dr. Chuck Pitts has been a dental surgeon for 41 years. Earlier this year, he began using a robotic system to help him place implants with more accuracy and precision.
Dr. Chuck Pitts has been a dental surgeon for 41 years. Earlier this year, he began using a robotic system to help him place implants with more accuracy and precision.
Robot helping with dental surgeries
Robots are a routine part of many operations in the US, but the Yomi is the first and only robotic system used for dental surgery.
Robots are a routine part of many operations in the US, but the Yomi is the first and only robotic system used for dental surgery.
Mother of 4 says fear, denial led her to delay starting cervical cancer treatment for 15 months
Danielle McCrae is balancing her immunotherapy appointments at Piedmont Fayette Hospital every 3 weeks with raising 4 kids, and giving herself the time and space to heal.
Danielle McCrae is balancing her immunotherapy appointments at Piedmont Fayette Hospital every 3 weeks with raising 4 kids, and giving herself the time and space to heal.
Mother cancer-free after months of delay
Hearing the words "you have cancer" can be frightening. And, for one Jonesboro woman, the fear of what lay ahead led her delay treatment for more than a year. It's a decision Danielle McCrae now realizes was a critical mistake.
Hearing the words "you have cancer" can be frightening. And, for one Jonesboro woman, the fear of what lay ahead led her delay treatment for more than a year. It's a decision Danielle McCrae now realizes was a critical mistake.
Versatile sweet potatoes packed with nutrients for your diet
It may be hard to find a vegetable as good for you and packed with nutrients as the humble sweet potato.
It may be hard to find a vegetable as good for you and packed with nutrients as the humble sweet potato.
Georgia sisters turn loss into a chance to raise awareness, one cookie at a time
Georgia sisters Brittany Duskin and Mickenzie Tolen turned their family's loss into a chance to raise money and awareness about pregnancy and infant loss.
Georgia sisters Brittany Duskin and Mickenzie Tolen turned their family's loss into a chance to raise money and awareness about pregnancy and infant loss.
Georgia sisters raise money, awareness after stillbirth
Two Georgia sisters have channeled their family's grief into action. They're trying to raise funds and awareness about pregnancy and infant loss and they're doing it one cookie at a time.
Two Georgia sisters have channeled their family's grief into action. They're trying to raise funds and awareness about pregnancy and infant loss and they're doing it one cookie at a time.
Georgia soccer play back in game after major hip surgery
Christina Davenport was a rising high school soccer star in Georgia before being sidelined by major hip surgery.
Christina Davenport was a rising high school soccer star in Georgia before being sidelined by major hip surgery.
Surgery interrupts high school senior's soccer career
Christina Davenport was still in preschool when she discovered soccer. Now, 14-years later, the Denmark High School senior is at the top of her game, but getting there hasn't been easy.
Christina Davenport was still in preschool when she discovered soccer. Now, 14-years later, the Denmark High School senior is at the top of her game, but getting there hasn't been easy.
Study finds same arm COVID-19 shots may trigger better immune response
If you're planning to get a flu shot and one of the new COVID-19 shots rolling out this week, you may want to consider getting your injections in the same arm.
If you're planning to get a flu shot and one of the new COVID-19 shots rolling out this week, you may want to consider getting your injections in the same arm.
CDC director urges pandemic-weary Americans to get update COVID-19 shot
Only 17% of Americans got the last round of COVID-19 boosters released in the fall of 2022.
Only 17% of Americans got the last round of COVID-19 boosters released in the fall of 2022.
Getting shot, booster in same arm may boost immunity
German researchers found people who received a COVID-19 vaccine and then a booster in the same arm produced higher levels of protective "killer T-cells" than those who got the same vaccinations in different arms.
German researchers found people who received a COVID-19 vaccine and then a booster in the same arm produced higher levels of protective "killer T-cells" than those who got the same vaccinations in different arms.
There were absolutely no signs: Widow of MARTA CEO talks about his suicide
Asked how she will remember Jeff, Erin Harlow-Parker pauses and says, "My husband, my best friend, the father of my kids. That's how I remember him."
Asked how she will remember Jeff, Erin Harlow-Parker pauses and says, "My husband, my best friend, the father of my kids. That's how I remember him."
Family of former MARTA CEO shares his story
The death of MARTA CEO Jeff Parker made national headlines last year. And right away, his wife and daughters decided they would be open and honest about how Parker died: by suicide. Now, a year-and-a-half later, they are still healing, and sharing their story to try to break through the stigma and sometimes, the shame, that surrounds suicide. This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 or contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at�1-800-273-TALK�(8255).
The death of MARTA CEO Jeff Parker made national headlines last year. And right away, his wife and daughters decided they would be open and honest about how Parker died: by suicide. Now, a year-and-a-half later, they are still healing, and sharing their story to try to break through the stigma and sometimes, the shame, that surrounds suicide. This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 or contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at�1-800-273-TALK�(8255).
What strains of COVID-19 do the new vaccines target?
If you've been waiting to get an updated COVID-19 shot, your wait could soon be over. The FDA cleared the way Monday for two new shots, from Pfizer and Moderna, for children as young as six months. A CDC panel is meeting Tuesday to weigh in on the vaccines.
If you've been waiting to get an updated COVID-19 shot, your wait could soon be over. The FDA cleared the way Monday for two new shots, from Pfizer and Moderna, for children as young as six months. A CDC panel is meeting Tuesday to weigh in on the vaccines.
When will the latest COVID-19 vaccinations be available?
The U.S. approved the new COVID-19 vaccines Monday ahead of what is typically the cold and flu season.
The U.S. approved the new COVID-19 vaccines Monday ahead of what is typically the cold and flu season.
When could the new COVID-19 booster shot be available?
Georgians could soon be rolling up their sleeves for another COVID-19 booster. This as the FDA approved updated booster shots targeting subvariants.
Georgians could soon be rolling up their sleeves for another COVID-19 booster. This as the FDA approved updated booster shots targeting subvariants.
Nearly a year into ADHD drug shortage, many parents, adults are still struggling to find the stimulants
In October of 2022, the FDA announced a nationwide shortage of ADHD drugs such as Adderall. Nearly a year later, the shortage is still making it hard for parents and adults living with ADHD to find the medication they need.
In October of 2022, the FDA announced a nationwide shortage of ADHD drugs such as Adderall. Nearly a year later, the shortage is still making it hard for parents and adults living with ADHD to find the medication they need.
Adderall shortage making it harder for ADHD students
Now that the new school year is in session, many parents are still struggling to find their children's ADHD medication. Adderall and other stimulants have been in short supply for nearly a year now.
Now that the new school year is in session, many parents are still struggling to find their children's ADHD medication. Adderall and other stimulants have been in short supply for nearly a year now.
Georgia teen back to playing saxophone after surviving acute liver failure, transplant
Anthony Talbot thought he had developed a bad stomach ache in the summer of 2021. But, it turned out to be much more than that.
Anthony Talbot thought he had developed a bad stomach ache in the summer of 2021. But, it turned out to be much more than that.