Baseball helps Georgia boy push through cancer curveball
At 8, Nolan Madsen was too young to fully understand how bone cancer would change his life. But, he knew one thing: he loved baseball, and if he could keep play, he could get through anything.
At 8, Nolan Madsen was too young to fully understand how bone cancer would change his life. But, he knew one thing: he loved baseball, and if he could keep play, he could get through anything.
Study finds traffic, air pollution may trigger 2 million cases of childhood asthma each year
In a recent study, researchers found 2 million cases of childhood asthma around the world may be triggered by nitrogen dioxide, a pollutant emitted by motor vehicles, power plants and industrial sites.
In a recent study, researchers found 2 million cases of childhood asthma around the world may be triggered by nitrogen dioxide, a pollutant emitted by motor vehicles, power plants and industrial sites.
Fighting brain fog and fatigue, grad student turns to long COVID Clinic
Battling "long COVID" for two years, 34-year-old Elana Cooper is fighting to stay in graduate school and push beyond the fatigue and memory problems that have complicated her life. In March, she found a long COVID clinic in Atlanta she hopes can help her.
Battling "long COVID" for two years, 34-year-old Elana Cooper is fighting to stay in graduate school and push beyond the fatigue and memory problems that have complicated her life. In March, she found a long COVID clinic in Atlanta she hopes can help her.
Pandemic uncertainty inspires breast cancer survivor to get healthier, lose 35 pounds
Karen Reynolds of Atlanta says she did not want to come out of the pandemic feeling the way she felt going into it. So, the 59-year-old breast cancer survivor decided to try to get in the best shape of her life. 18 months later, she has lost 35 pounds.
Karen Reynolds of Atlanta says she did not want to come out of the pandemic feeling the way she felt going into it. So, the 59-year-old breast cancer survivor decided to try to get in the best shape of her life. 18 months later, she has lost 35 pounds.
Doctor explains why knee injuries are 3-times more common in teenage girls
Teenage female athletes are 3 times more likely to suffer an ACL injury than their male counterparts. A pediatric orthopedic surgeon at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta discusses why and how to protect their knees.
Teenage female athletes are 3 times more likely to suffer an ACL injury than their male counterparts. A pediatric orthopedic surgeon at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta discusses why and how to protect their knees.
Sewage water may offer early warning signs of COVID-19 outbreaks
As US health officials brace for the spread of the highly contagious BA.2 omicron subvariant, the CDC is looking for the first signs of outbreaks in wastewater.
As US health officials brace for the spread of the highly contagious BA.2 omicron subvariant, the CDC is looking for the first signs of outbreaks in wastewater.
"Luckiest guy on earth" celebrates 50 years with his father's donated kidney
When Steve White received a kidney from his father Elmer back in March of 1972, he did not think much about how long it would last. Fifty years later, White's kidney is the gift that keeps on giving.
When Steve White received a kidney from his father Elmer back in March of 1972, he did not think much about how long it would last. Fifty years later, White's kidney is the gift that keeps on giving.
Medical debt gets a rescue from credit reporting agencies
More than half of Americans have medical debt that affects their credit worthiness. Getting sick isn’t planned over spending. It just happens. Now this chronic condition is getting some help.
More than half of Americans have medical debt that affects their credit worthiness. Getting sick isn’t planned over spending. It just happens. Now this chronic condition is getting some help.
Warmer temperatures could trigger earlier, longer spring allergy season
Researchers predicted the warmer temperatures will lead to even longer allergy seasons, and the high pollen count may be especially pronounced in the Southeast.
Researchers predicted the warmer temperatures will lead to even longer allergy seasons, and the high pollen count may be especially pronounced in the Southeast.
Trip to Zoo Atlanta leads to lifesaving discovery for newborn and his father
Raylan Woodham's parents brought the 6-month-old to Zoo Atlanta for what they expected to be a daytrip. Instead, they stayed for two months at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, after Raylan's tiny heart suddenly began to fail.
Raylan Woodham's parents brought the 6-month-old to Zoo Atlanta for what they expected to be a daytrip. Instead, they stayed for two months at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, after Raylan's tiny heart suddenly began to fail.
Pfizer, Moderna ask FDA to authorize additional COVID-19 booster shots
Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech have both asked the FDA to authorize a second booster shot of their COVID-19 vaccines. Microbiologist Dr. Amber Schmidtke of the University of St. Mary says the additional shot could be needed to keep the vaccines' protection from waning over time.
Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech have both asked the FDA to authorize a second booster shot of their COVID-19 vaccines. Microbiologist Dr. Amber Schmidtke of the University of St. Mary says the additional shot could be needed to keep the vaccines' protection from waning over time.
Working out helps MS patient find strength and hope
Charlotte Anderson says working out with her trainer has helped her find the strength she needs to push through living with MS.
Charlotte Anderson says working out with her trainer has helped her find the strength she needs to push through living with MS.
Overexposure to Ukraine war coverage may impact mental health, sleep, experts say
Trauma experts say repeated exposure to TV coverage and social media posts of the war in Ukraine may cause lasting stress, and even PTSD. A child psychologist and sleep specialist shared some tips on how to stay on top of the war coverage without feeling overwhelmed.
Trauma experts say repeated exposure to TV coverage and social media posts of the war in Ukraine may cause lasting stress, and even PTSD. A child psychologist and sleep specialist shared some tips on how to stay on top of the war coverage without feeling overwhelmed.
Three young Georgia brothers all face same eye cancer diagnosis as their mother
The Rush brothers, Tristen, Caison and Carter, share a lot in common, including the same cancer.
The Rush brothers, Tristen, Caison and Carter, share a lot in common, including the same cancer.
Headaches convince Georgia mother of three to get help for high blood pressure
Latoya Jordan, 42, did not see a doctor or take her blood pressure medication for more than a year, after the Roswell, Georgia, mother of 3 moved down from New York in the middle of the pandemic. But, when she began having headaches, Jordan realized she needed to do something.
Latoya Jordan, 42, did not see a doctor or take her blood pressure medication for more than a year, after the Roswell, Georgia, mother of 3 moved down from New York in the middle of the pandemic. But, when she began having headaches, Jordan realized she needed to do something.
Daylight saving time: Doctor shares tips on how to best make the adjustment
As Georgia residents move their clocks forward an hour early Sunday morning, sleep specialist Dr. Russell Rosenberg of Neurotrials Research says the loss of an hour of sleep could affect a lot of people who may already be short on sleep.
As Georgia residents move their clocks forward an hour early Sunday morning, sleep specialist Dr. Russell Rosenberg of Neurotrials Research says the loss of an hour of sleep could affect a lot of people who may already be short on sleep.
After losing wife to delivery complications, Georgia man urges lawmakers to do more to protect mothers
Kira Johnson was 39 and healthy, when she went in for a schedule caesarian section. Eleven hours later, Johnson died of a hemorrhage. Her husband Charles Johnson says they waited more than 10 hours after the discovered blood in her catheter for a promised CT scan that never came.
Kira Johnson was 39 and healthy, when she went in for a schedule caesarian section. Eleven hours later, Johnson died of a hemorrhage. Her husband Charles Johnson says they waited more than 10 hours after the discovered blood in her catheter for a promised CT scan that never came.
Lawsuit settlement reached over EpiPen prices
Viatris, once called Mylan, has agreed to settle a $264 million class-action lawsuit over skyrocketing EpiPen prices.
Viatris, once called Mylan, has agreed to settle a $264 million class-action lawsuit over skyrocketing EpiPen prices.
Team effort helps pregnant Augusta mom, baby survive rare aortic valve replacement
Lindsey Turman was just halfway through her pregnancy when doctors discovered the aortic valve the 31-year-old Augusta woman's surgeons had replaced in 2017 was narrowed and failing. Saving the young mother and baby would take incredible teamwork.
Lindsey Turman was just halfway through her pregnancy when doctors discovered the aortic valve the 31-year-old Augusta woman's surgeons had replaced in 2017 was narrowed and failing. Saving the young mother and baby would take incredible teamwork.
West Georgia breast cancer patient learns breathing technique to protect her heart during radiation
Christa Smith, an Assistant Superintendent for Bremen City Schools, was at her desk January 2021, when she got the call she had breast cancer.
Christa Smith, an Assistant Superintendent for Bremen City Schools, was at her desk January 2021, when she got the call she had breast cancer.