Study finds depression is not likely caused by a chemical imbalance or low serotonin levels
For years, many people have assumed depression is caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain, or low levels of the chemical serotonin. But, a new British study finds low serotonin levels are not the cause of the brain disorder that affects millions of Americans.
For years, many people have assumed depression is caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain, or low levels of the chemical serotonin. But, a new British study finds low serotonin levels are not the cause of the brain disorder that affects millions of Americans.
Grief therapy helps Atlanta mother cope with losing her two sons
Shirley Guyton of Atlanta has survived losing both of her sons. Her youngest, Zechariah Guyton, was shot and killed in May of 2021 a week before his high school graduation. For the first time, Guyton talks publicly about the loss of Zechariah and how counseling has helped her get through the hardest years of her life.
Shirley Guyton of Atlanta has survived losing both of her sons. Her youngest, Zechariah Guyton, was shot and killed in May of 2021 a week before his high school graduation. For the first time, Guyton talks publicly about the loss of Zechariah and how counseling has helped her get through the hardest years of her life.
Georgia woman faces thyroid cancer diagnosis during her pregnancy
Allison Murphy was thrilled to get pregnant in 2016. But, when the Georgia mother was 35 weeks along, she was told she may have thyroid cancer, and needed surgery as soon as possible.
Allison Murphy was thrilled to get pregnant in 2016. But, when the Georgia mother was 35 weeks along, she was told she may have thyroid cancer, and needed surgery as soon as possible.
Georgia cheerleader back on sidelines after a year-long recovery from ACL rupture
Lindsey Herring was practicing with her high school cheerleading team, when she fell hard on her knee. A year later, she is finally back on the sidelines, after 10 months of physical therapy.
Lindsey Herring was practicing with her high school cheerleading team, when she fell hard on her knee. A year later, she is finally back on the sidelines, after 10 months of physical therapy.
As Georgia restricts abortions, clinics see a surge in men coming in for vasectomies
As states like Georgia restrict abortion access, one urologist says they are seeing a surge in men coming in for vasectomies.
As states like Georgia restrict abortion access, one urologist says they are seeing a surge in men coming in for vasectomies.
Oxford teen faces heart attack, cancer diagnosis with grace, grit
Sophie Botello's freshman year at Georgia State University was upended by two medical crises on the same day. At 18, the Oxford, Georgia, teen was diagnosed first with a heart attack, then liver cancer.
Sophie Botello's freshman year at Georgia State University was upended by two medical crises on the same day. At 18, the Oxford, Georgia, teen was diagnosed first with a heart attack, then liver cancer.
Could state abortion laws affect IVF patients? There is no easy answer
About 2% of babies born in the US each year are conceived through in vitro fertilization, or IVF. Some couples undergoing fertility treatment are worried state abortion bans will limit their options.
About 2% of babies born in the US each year are conceived through in vitro fertilization, or IVF. Some couples undergoing fertility treatment are worried state abortion bans will limit their options.
New 2020 data shows jump in Georgia students receiving medical exemptions from vaccines
For the first time in more than a decade, the number of Georgia parents who received a medical exemption from a vaccine for their child increased slightly in 2020. It's not clear if this is a trend or a temporary uptick. One pediatric nurse practitioner says health care providers who work with children are watching to see what happens next.
For the first time in more than a decade, the number of Georgia parents who received a medical exemption from a vaccine for their child increased slightly in 2020. It's not clear if this is a trend or a temporary uptick. One pediatric nurse practitioner says health care providers who work with children are watching to see what happens next.
Study finds COVID-19 reinfections can be risky
COVID-19 reinfections are becoming increasingly common, with people getting infected not just once or twice, but three or four times. A recent study found each reinfection may raise the risk of complications and long COVID.cor
COVID-19 reinfections are becoming increasingly common, with people getting infected not just once or twice, but three or four times. A recent study found each reinfection may raise the risk of complications and long COVID.cor
US declares monkeypox a health emergency, Georgia doctor breaks down the basics
Georgia has become one of the top epicenters for the monkeypox outbreak. As the Biden Administration declares the outbreak a public health emergency, one Atlanta doctor is hoping the move with help states contain the virus.
Georgia has become one of the top epicenters for the monkeypox outbreak. As the Biden Administration declares the outbreak a public health emergency, one Atlanta doctor is hoping the move with help states contain the virus.
Many parents are stressed about back-to-school expenses; how to talk to your kids about it
Polls show Americans are increasing anxious about inflation. For many parents, back-to-school costs are rising, and so is their stress level. A Decatur, Georgia, counselor share some tips on how to talk to kids about finances.
Polls show Americans are increasing anxious about inflation. For many parents, back-to-school costs are rising, and so is their stress level. A Decatur, Georgia, counselor share some tips on how to talk to kids about finances.
Doctor discusses President Biden's rebound COVID-19
President Biden is back in isolation after experiencing what his doctor describes as a rebound COVID-19 infection. One Newnan physician explains what happened, and why people shouldn't panic.
President Biden is back in isolation after experiencing what his doctor describes as a rebound COVID-19 infection. One Newnan physician explains what happened, and why people shouldn't panic.
Georgia teen uses dance to cope with vision-altering autoimmune disorder
Kimora Barker is a lot like any other 16-year-old, only the Morrow, Georgia, high schooler has a lot more doctor's appointments than her friends. She has grown up with an autoimmune disease that is affecting her in some unexpected ways.
Kimora Barker is a lot like any other 16-year-old, only the Morrow, Georgia, high schooler has a lot more doctor's appointments than her friends. She has grown up with an autoimmune disease that is affecting her in some unexpected ways.
With masks optional in most schools, should your student wear one? A pediatrician weighs in
As Georgia students head back to class, many school districts are now requiring students wear masks indoors. But, with COVID-19 cases steadily increasing again, pediatrician Jennifer Shu says she does not see a downside to wearing a mask.
As Georgia students head back to class, many school districts are now requiring students wear masks indoors. But, with COVID-19 cases steadily increasing again, pediatrician Jennifer Shu says she does not see a downside to wearing a mask.
Atlanta fertility specialist breaks down IVF
Infertility is more common than you might think, affecting about 1 in 8 US couples. Atlanta reproductive endocrinologist Dr. Desiree McCarthy-Keith discusses IVF, or in vitro fertilization, and why she encourages couples trying to get pregnant to give it time.
Infertility is more common than you might think, affecting about 1 in 8 US couples. Atlanta reproductive endocrinologist Dr. Desiree McCarthy-Keith discusses IVF, or in vitro fertilization, and why she encourages couples trying to get pregnant to give it time.
RSV, usually a winter virus, is hospitalizing babies in the summer
We usually think of respiratory viruses like the flu or RSV as seasonal, a problem in the winter months. They tend to circulate when the temperatures drop and people move indoors. But the pandemic has allowed the viruses to creep up outside of their typical season. RSV recently landed Major Gonzales, a 3-month-old Atlanta boy, in the hospital.
We usually think of respiratory viruses like the flu or RSV as seasonal, a problem in the winter months. They tend to circulate when the temperatures drop and people move indoors. But the pandemic has allowed the viruses to creep up outside of their typical season. RSV recently landed Major Gonzales, a 3-month-old Atlanta boy, in the hospital.
Georgia nurse works at same cancer hospital where she was once a patient
Bridget Wilson now works as a nurse at Cancer Treatment Centers of America in Newnan, the same center where she underwent cancer treatment in 2013.
Bridget Wilson now works as a nurse at Cancer Treatment Centers of America in Newnan, the same center where she underwent cancer treatment in 2013.
Georgia couple is now down 110 pounds after both undergo weight loss surgery
After decades of struggling with their weight, Chris and Michelle Miller of Marietta, Georgia, decided to take a leap of faith together. Both underweight weight loss surgery, hoping it would be the breakthrough they have been searching for to help them get healthy.
After decades of struggling with their weight, Chris and Michelle Miller of Marietta, Georgia, decided to take a leap of faith together. Both underweight weight loss surgery, hoping it would be the breakthrough they have been searching for to help them get healthy.
Atlanta woman who helped test Novavax COVID-19 vaccine hopes it will draw vaccine-hesitant
Dre Pearson of Atlanta was part of a clinical trial, testing the newly-authorized Novavax COVID-19 vaccine. She hopes it will give those still on the fence about getting vaccinated a better option.
Dre Pearson of Atlanta was part of a clinical trial, testing the newly-authorized Novavax COVID-19 vaccine. She hopes it will give those still on the fence about getting vaccinated a better option.
Georgia now has 158 monkeypox cases, the fifth-highest number in the country
An Atlanta infectious diseases physician treating a handful of the state's 158 monkeypox patients says their symptoms can range from mild to intensely painful.
An Atlanta infectious diseases physician treating a handful of the state's 158 monkeypox patients says their symptoms can range from mild to intensely painful.