Second opinion spares Alabama man open heart surgery
At 49, Hurst Peacock found himself bracing for open heart surgery. Then, he got a second opinion.
At 49, Hurst Peacock found himself bracing for open heart surgery. Then, he got a second opinion.
82-year-old volunteer shares hugs, hope as Atlanta hospital's 'hat lady'
82-year-old Beryl Waters of Atlanta has logged more than 5,000 volunteer hours over the last 4 years at Shepherd Center, a spinal cord and brain injury rehabilitation hopsital. In that time, she's knitted hundreds of hats for patients, earning the nickname "hat lady."
82-year-old Beryl Waters of Atlanta has logged more than 5,000 volunteer hours over the last 4 years at Shepherd Center, a spinal cord and brain injury rehabilitation hopsital. In that time, she's knitted hundreds of hats for patients, earning the nickname "hat lady."
Georgia hospitals preparing for deadly coronavirus
In the middle of a busy flu season, when the Grady Emergency Department is seeing an average of about 400 patients a day, a new – and some believe troubling – virus has popped up on the radar screen, the coronavirus.
In the middle of a busy flu season, when the Grady Emergency Department is seeing an average of about 400 patients a day, a new – and some believe troubling – virus has popped up on the radar screen, the coronavirus.
After four-years, Atlanta man receives surprise gift from friend: a kidney
After witnessing Troy Cost's four-year search for a kidney donor, Reeshard Scott stepped in to give his friend a lifeline: one of his kidneys.
After witnessing Troy Cost's four-year search for a kidney donor, Reeshard Scott stepped in to give his friend a lifeline: one of his kidneys.
Metabolic syndrome: How a cluster of common conditions can raise your risk of heart attack, stroke
One in 3 Americans has metabolic syndrome, a group of risk factors that can raise a person's risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Experts say metabolic syndrome could soon overtake smoking as the leading cause of cardiovascular disease. But, Emory internist Dr. Sharon Bergquist says many people with the condition are not aware of it.
One in 3 Americans has metabolic syndrome, a group of risk factors that can raise a person's risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Experts say metabolic syndrome could soon overtake smoking as the leading cause of cardiovascular disease. But, Emory internist Dr. Sharon Bergquist says many people with the condition are not aware of it.
Want to lose weight? Cut back on the hours you're eating
Time-restricted eating may be especially helpful to millions of Americans struggling with metabolic syndrome, a cluster of health conditions that can raise a person's risk of heart attack and stroke.
Time-restricted eating may be especially helpful to millions of Americans struggling with metabolic syndrome, a cluster of health conditions that can raise a person's risk of heart attack and stroke.
Flu lands 17-year-old in the ICU with kidney failure
The flu is hitting younger Americans especially hard. John Chelcy, 17, of LaGrange, Georgia, says the virus sent him into acute kidney failure.
The flu is hitting younger Americans especially hard. John Chelcy, 17, of LaGrange, Georgia, says the virus sent him into acute kidney failure.
How to protect yourself during a rough flu season
Flu experts say this flu season could be the roughest we've seen in a decade. Here is how to protect yourself.
Flu experts say this flu season could be the roughest we've seen in a decade. Here is how to protect yourself.
Weight gain and high blood pressure linked to heart problems in college football players
Weight gain and high blood pressure in college football players may raise their risk of heart disease, according to researchers at Emory University.
Weight gain and high blood pressure in college football players may raise their risk of heart disease, according to researchers at Emory University.
Struggling with your New Year's goals? It may be time for a resolution reboot.
If you're already struggling with your New Year's resolutions, it may be time for a resolution reboot. Emory internist Dr. Sharon Bergquist shares some tips on how to refocus and get back on track.
If you're already struggling with your New Year's resolutions, it may be time for a resolution reboot. Emory internist Dr. Sharon Bergquist shares some tips on how to refocus and get back on track.
Parkinson's patients says boxing improves strength, flexibility
At the Forsyth County Family YMCA in Cumming, Georgia, a new non-contact boxing class is helping members with Parkinson's disease boost strength, balance and flexibility.
At the Forsyth County Family YMCA in Cumming, Georgia, a new non-contact boxing class is helping members with Parkinson's disease boost strength, balance and flexibility.
Chef makes holiday favorites vegan-friendly
A chef creates a healthier vegan version of green bean casserole and gingerbread cookies, using some unexpected ingredients.
A chef creates a healthier vegan version of green bean casserole and gingerbread cookies, using some unexpected ingredients.
Yoga helps Georgia woman cope with bladder cancer at 41
At 41, Jennifer Balzano was healthy, physically fit and eating well. The Alpharetta, Georgia, mother of 3, says she had no reason to believe she was sick in anyway. Then she noticed blood in her urine, and her life quickly began to unravel.
At 41, Jennifer Balzano was healthy, physically fit and eating well. The Alpharetta, Georgia, mother of 3, says she had no reason to believe she was sick in anyway. Then she noticed blood in her urine, and her life quickly began to unravel.
Avoiding mites with eyelash extensions
Eyelash extensions have become phenomenally popular with women looking for long, thick lashes. But, if you're not keeping them clean, you could end up with a buildup of parasitic mites along your lash line that can cause itching, redness and irritation.
Eyelash extensions have become phenomenally popular with women looking for long, thick lashes. But, if you're not keeping them clean, you could end up with a buildup of parasitic mites along your lash line that can cause itching, redness and irritation.
Parents, teens struggle to balance screen time with real life
Teenagers are spending hours every day staring at screens and surveys show they've never been more anxious or stressed. Are the two connected?
Teenagers are spending hours every day staring at screens and surveys show they've never been more anxious or stressed. Are the two connected?
Georgia 8-year-old conquering her fear of food
At 8, Brielle Felix seemed to be the ultimate picky eater, limiting herself to tortilla chips and drinkable yogurt. But, her parents soon learned there was more to her eating than being choosy. Felix had developed a phobia about food.
At 8, Brielle Felix seemed to be the ultimate picky eater, limiting herself to tortilla chips and drinkable yogurt. But, her parents soon learned there was more to her eating than being choosy. Felix had developed a phobia about food.
Georgia woman back on her feet after 11 years in motorized chair
At 45, Mary Maddox says both of her legs suddenly went "dead." For the next 11 years, she went from doctor to doctor, trying to figure out why.
At 45, Mary Maddox says both of her legs suddenly went "dead." For the next 11 years, she went from doctor to doctor, trying to figure out why.
Pediatricians' group says obese teens should have easier access to weight loss surgery
With 4.5 million U.S. teens and children now severely obese, the American Academy of Pediatrics says more teenagers should be offered the chance to undergo weight loss surgery. Ruby Hernandez, now 19, says gastric sleeve surgery helped her lose about 100 pounds in 6 months.
With 4.5 million U.S. teens and children now severely obese, the American Academy of Pediatrics says more teenagers should be offered the chance to undergo weight loss surgery. Ruby Hernandez, now 19, says gastric sleeve surgery helped her lose about 100 pounds in 6 months.
Former Atlanta Hawk learns kidney stones may be common and painful, but help is out there
Charlie Criss of College Park, Georgia, spent the better part of 15 years battling painful kidney stones. Earlier this year, he finally sought help and discovered the problem was treatable, and he didn't need to live with the pain.
Charlie Criss of College Park, Georgia, spent the better part of 15 years battling painful kidney stones. Earlier this year, he finally sought help and discovered the problem was treatable, and he didn't need to live with the pain.
After 20 years of depression, Georgia woman finds a breakthrough: TMS
Collins had been struggling with major depressive disorder most of her adult life, pushing through years of talk therapy, trying one medication
Collins had been struggling with major depressive disorder most of her adult life, pushing through years of talk therapy, trying one medication