Georgia woman finds breakthrough for crippling depression, anxiety
Linda Evers, 64, says her life veered off track after a serious fall in 2017 left her with crippling anxiety and depression. She stopped driving, started using a walker and stopped going out in public, leaving her sad and isolated. But, the Dallas, Georgia, woman says she found help from TMS, or transcranial magnetic stimulation.
Linda Evers, 64, says her life veered off track after a serious fall in 2017 left her with crippling anxiety and depression. She stopped driving, started using a walker and stopped going out in public, leaving her sad and isolated. But, the Dallas, Georgia, woman says she found help from TMS, or transcranial magnetic stimulation.
Georgia mother and son both diagnosed with hemophilia
When Stormy Johnson's young son started bleeding heavily days after a routine surgery, she took him to the emergency department. Years later, the McDonough, Georgia, mother learned that she, too, had the same bleeding disorder.
When Stormy Johnson's young son started bleeding heavily days after a routine surgery, she took him to the emergency department. Years later, the McDonough, Georgia, mother learned that she, too, had the same bleeding disorder.
New 988 lifeline offers mental health support to those in crisis
In the 3 months since the new 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline launched in Georgia, organizers have seen a small uptick in calls from rural areas, men and younger adults.
In the 3 months since the new 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline launched in Georgia, organizers have seen a small uptick in calls from rural areas, men and younger adults.
Georgia expands Medicaid coverage for new mothers, but is it enough?
Facing one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the US, Georgia lawmakers expanded Medicare coverage for new moms, from 6 months to a 12 months after they deliver. One obstetrician says the 6 months of extra health coverage is a step in the right direction, but it is not enough.
Facing one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the US, Georgia lawmakers expanded Medicare coverage for new moms, from 6 months to a 12 months after they deliver. One obstetrician says the 6 months of extra health coverage is a step in the right direction, but it is not enough.
Diagnosed with ovarian cancer at 25, Atlanta woman says she nearly overlooked her symptoms because of her age
Sherene Harati found herself facing ovarian cancer at 25. But, she says, she almost avoided getting her symptoms checked because the word "cancer" just was not on her radar screen.
Sherene Harati found herself facing ovarian cancer at 25. But, she says, she almost avoided getting her symptoms checked because the word "cancer" just was not on her radar screen.
South Georgia family finds refuge from chaos of childhood cancer diagnosis
At 12, Tripp Lasseter has faced cancer twice, undergoing treatment 200 miles from his south Georgia home. His family found refuge in one of the Atlanta Ronald McDonald Houses.
At 12, Tripp Lasseter has faced cancer twice, undergoing treatment 200 miles from his south Georgia home. His family found refuge in one of the Atlanta Ronald McDonald Houses.
Dietitian shares lifestyle tips she says can naturally boost fertility
Registered dietitian Ayla Barmmer recommends couples trying to conceive start making 4 lifestyle changes in the 3 to 6 months before they plan to start trying to get pregnant.
Registered dietitian Ayla Barmmer recommends couples trying to conceive start making 4 lifestyle changes in the 3 to 6 months before they plan to start trying to get pregnant.
Targeted cancer treatment helps Georgia boy facing advanced neuroblastoma
Edward Page was just 4 in 2017, when he was diagnosed with metastatic neuroblastoma, a life-threatening pediatric cancer. Today, he is thriving, thanks to a precision medicine program that yielded answers about what was driving his cancer, and how best to treat it.
Edward Page was just 4 in 2017, when he was diagnosed with metastatic neuroblastoma, a life-threatening pediatric cancer. Today, he is thriving, thanks to a precision medicine program that yielded answers about what was driving his cancer, and how best to treat it.
Yes, socks help you sleep better
At a time many of us are running short on sleep,
At a time many of us are running short on sleep,
Georgia State study finds COVID-19 antivirals need to evolve as virus changes
A new Georgia State University-led study finds the effectiveness of a COVID-19 antiviral may vary, depending on which variant is involved and the patient's gender.
A new Georgia State University-led study finds the effectiveness of a COVID-19 antiviral may vary, depending on which variant is involved and the patient's gender.
There's a reason you are not getting the best sleep
When it comes to sleeping, Dr. Chantale Branson, Assistant Professor of Neurology Morehouse School of Medicine, says we need to get on a routine, where we go to bed at the same time -- and get up at the same time.
When it comes to sleeping, Dr. Chantale Branson, Assistant Professor of Neurology Morehouse School of Medicine, says we need to get on a routine, where we go to bed at the same time -- and get up at the same time.
Braves pitcher Tyler Matzek talks about overcoming anxiety that nearly ended his career
Braves pitcher Tyler Matzek spent 5 years battling the yips, which caused his wrist and arm to lock up on him. Now, the 31-year-old is sharing how he overcame anxiety to get back on the mound.
Braves pitcher Tyler Matzek spent 5 years battling the yips, which caused his wrist and arm to lock up on him. Now, the 31-year-old is sharing how he overcame anxiety to get back on the mound.
In rapid heart failure, Cobb County man waited just 4 days for a donor heart
Arthur Vaughn of Marietta, Georgia, has a pretty incredible survival story. Days after running in the Peachtree Road Race, the 53-year-old went into sudden, rapid heart failure, and needed a new heart. Vaughn received one after just 4 days on a transplant waiting list.
Arthur Vaughn of Marietta, Georgia, has a pretty incredible survival story. Days after running in the Peachtree Road Race, the 53-year-old went into sudden, rapid heart failure, and needed a new heart. Vaughn received one after just 4 days on a transplant waiting list.
Do you need an updated COVID booster shot, and, if so, when? A pharmacist answers your questions.
The new updated COVID-19 booster shots are being rolled out across Georgia. So, do you need another booster, and, if so, when should you get one?
The new updated COVID-19 booster shots are being rolled out across Georgia. So, do you need another booster, and, if so, when should you get one?
Expert shares tips on how to de-escalate dangerous conflicts
What would you do if you were confronted with someone who was dangerously angry? Atlanta security expert Joshua Byrd teaches clients and students how to deescalate tense encounters and walk away safely and alive.
What would you do if you were confronted with someone who was dangerously angry? Atlanta security expert Joshua Byrd teaches clients and students how to deescalate tense encounters and walk away safely and alive.
Shot 7 times, Cherokee County woman dreams of one day running again
Tina Davis of Ball Ground, Georgia, survived being shot 7 times. Four years later, the 54-year-old is determined she will one day run again.
Tina Davis of Ball Ground, Georgia, survived being shot 7 times. Four years later, the 54-year-old is determined she will one day run again.
This happens every single night: Atlanta trauma surgeon talks about treating shooting survivors
More than 1,100 shooting survivors were hospitalized at Atlanta's Grady Memorial Hopsital in 2021. Dr. Elizabeth Benjamin, the hospital's trauma medical director, says she cannot remember working a shift when she did not treat a shooting survivor.
More than 1,100 shooting survivors were hospitalized at Atlanta's Grady Memorial Hopsital in 2021. Dr. Elizabeth Benjamin, the hospital's trauma medical director, says she cannot remember working a shift when she did not treat a shooting survivor.
Road rage shooting leaves Atlanta man with life-altering injury
John Laster of Atlanta is still trying to understand what happened to him two years ago, how a chance encounter at a traffic light escalated into a shooting that paralyzed his left arm.
John Laster of Atlanta is still trying to understand what happened to him two years ago, how a chance encounter at a traffic light escalated into a shooting that paralyzed his left arm.
How long are you contagious with COVID-19?
If you test positive for COVID-19, how long are you contagious? One disease expert says the answer is complicated.
If you test positive for COVID-19, how long are you contagious? One disease expert says the answer is complicated.
Woman who battled COVID-19 in pregnancy faces long road back
Sheenah Berry, 38, contracted COVID-19 when she was 4 months pregnant. She landed in the hospital in Atlanta for 136 days. Today, nearly a year later, Berry is still coping with lingering symptoms that have been hard to shake.
Sheenah Berry, 38, contracted COVID-19 when she was 4 months pregnant. She landed in the hospital in Atlanta for 136 days. Today, nearly a year later, Berry is still coping with lingering symptoms that have been hard to shake.