Pet of the Day from PAWS Atlanta
Ms. Molly may be small, but she's got a big personality. She's a ball of energy and would be great for a home with people who have an active lifestyle.
Ms. Molly may be small, but she's got a big personality. She's a ball of energy and would be great for a home with people who have an active lifestyle.
Milton girl navigates life with rare genetic condition characterized by being very friendly, trusting
A 12-year-old Milton, Georgia, girl is navigating life with a rare genetic condition known as Williams Syndrome. Her mother talks about the gifts and the challenges that come with her diagnosis.
A 12-year-old Milton, Georgia, girl is navigating life with a rare genetic condition known as Williams Syndrome. Her mother talks about the gifts and the challenges that come with her diagnosis.
Men may experience depression differently from women
When we think about depression in men, Dr. Suvrat Bhargave of the Center for Family Psychiatry in Tyrone, Georgia says we often think about sadness.
When we think about depression in men, Dr. Suvrat Bhargave of the Center for Family Psychiatry in Tyrone, Georgia says we often think about sadness.
As COVID-19 hospitalizations rise, microbiologist warns pandemic-weary Georgians not to let up their guard
For nearly 3 years, microbiologist Amber Schmidtke has been tracking the COVID-19 outbreak in Georgia, for followers of her online newsletter, focusing on things like the daily case counts and the number of people testing positive on PCR tests.
For nearly 3 years, microbiologist Amber Schmidtke has been tracking the COVID-19 outbreak in Georgia, for followers of her online newsletter, focusing on things like the daily case counts and the number of people testing positive on PCR tests.
'Frankenstein fraud' creates ID theft problems for children
Fraudsters pick a fictitious name with a stolen social security number and a made-up date of birth, add in new contact information, and you have "Frankenstein," a newly-created identity.
Fraudsters pick a fictitious name with a stolen social security number and a made-up date of birth, add in new contact information, and you have "Frankenstein," a newly-created identity.
Pet of the Day from the Humane Society of Northeast Georgia
Tito is full of energy and loves playtime, but he also has no problem going down for a nap.
Tito is full of energy and loves playtime, but he also has no problem going down for a nap.
"Diabetes 101" 01-18-2023
Family medicine specialist, Dr. Michelle Cooke, breaks down how diabetes affects our body. She says lifestyle, diet and movement have a lot to do with why it affects our community. Two Portia viewers share their experiences with diabetes, how they manage it and how they are living with the disease.
Family medicine specialist, Dr. Michelle Cooke, breaks down how diabetes affects our body. She says lifestyle, diet and movement have a lot to do with why it affects our community. Two Portia viewers share their experiences with diabetes, how they manage it and how they are living with the disease.
Why your morning coffee habit may be causing breast pain
If you occasionally have breast pain, Atlanta surgeon Dr. Anita Johnson says, you may want to avoid these common triggers, starting with your morning coffee habit.
If you occasionally have breast pain, Atlanta surgeon Dr. Anita Johnson says, you may want to avoid these common triggers, starting with your morning coffee habit.
"How To Pick A Therapist" 01-17-2023
Portia sits down with therapists Dr. Cassandra Bolar and Dr. Alduan Tartt who give advice on how to start the process of finding a therapist, easing the anxiety of the how, where and who to look for during the search.
Portia sits down with therapists Dr. Cassandra Bolar and Dr. Alduan Tartt who give advice on how to start the process of finding a therapist, easing the anxiety of the how, where and who to look for during the search.
Pet of the Day from the Humane Society of Cobb County
Doctor Strange has a character that is just as special as his name. He is active and agile and loves to curl up and stretch after a long day.
Doctor Strange has a character that is just as special as his name. He is active and agile and loves to curl up and stretch after a long day.
A day after giving birth, Georgia woman learns she has breast cancer
When 32-year-old April Addison felt a lump in her breast during her pregnancy with her second son, the oncology nurse assumed she had a clogged milk duct. It wasn't until the lump began to hurt that she mentioned it to her obstetrician. A day after her baby was born, Addison was diagnosed with state 2 breast cancer.
When 32-year-old April Addison felt a lump in her breast during her pregnancy with her second son, the oncology nurse assumed she had a clogged milk duct. It wasn't until the lump began to hurt that she mentioned it to her obstetrician. A day after her baby was born, Addison was diagnosed with state 2 breast cancer.
"Handle Your Business 2: Jada & Branden" 01-13-2023
What do we have to do to become "Rihanna rich?" It's the ultimate dream to become a millionaire. New Orleans natives and entrepreneurs Jada and Branden learned to cook from their grandmother. One day, bounce music legend, Big Freedia, called requesting Branden's Booty Bopppin Banana Budding! The twin siblings are on the come up and doling out advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.
What do we have to do to become "Rihanna rich?" It's the ultimate dream to become a millionaire. New Orleans natives and entrepreneurs Jada and Branden learned to cook from their grandmother. One day, bounce music legend, Big Freedia, called requesting Branden's Booty Bopppin Banana Budding! The twin siblings are on the come up and doling out advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.
Pet of the Day from PAWS Atlanta
Jazz Hands is a mixed breed that's always smiling. She loves to go on walks and would love a family that will spoil her with treats.
Jazz Hands is a mixed breed that's always smiling. She loves to go on walks and would love a family that will spoil her with treats.
Multiple tornadoes confirmed as storms leave destruction in Georgia; State of emergency declared
Gov. Brian Kemp has declared a state of emergency after series of severe storm moving through Georgia left behind trails of destruction and injuries Thursday, leaving several communities in cleanup mode into the night and into Friday.
Gov. Brian Kemp has declared a state of emergency after series of severe storm moving through Georgia left behind trails of destruction and injuries Thursday, leaving several communities in cleanup mode into the night and into Friday.
The radiologist says you have dense breasts. What does that mean?
You got your mammogram. Now, you've gotten a letter informing you that you have dense breast tissue. What does that mean? A breast cancer surgeon weighs in.
You got your mammogram. Now, you've gotten a letter informing you that you have dense breast tissue. What does that mean? A breast cancer surgeon weighs in.
Vehicle inventory could be increasing in 2023
If you’ve needed a vehicle in the last few years, you may have been out of luck. There was diminishing inventory, increased price tags, and skyrocketing interest rates.
If you’ve needed a vehicle in the last few years, you may have been out of luck. There was diminishing inventory, increased price tags, and skyrocketing interest rates.
Unpredictable 2023 airline travel means exploring travel insurance
Holiday travel this year was a disaster for many people. Southwest Airlines had a complete meltdown. And now we are hearing whispers of labor strikes from three other large carriers. If you have not thought about travel insurance, you should in 2023.
Holiday travel this year was a disaster for many people. Southwest Airlines had a complete meltdown. And now we are hearing whispers of labor strikes from three other large carriers. If you have not thought about travel insurance, you should in 2023.
"The Pain of Bias" 01-12-2023
Ashley says that her "belly bulge" and symptoms were dismissed by her doctor. She decided to get a second opinion which revealed major health issues. A pain management specialist, gives insight on the different ways doctors, pharmacists, and other health care workers treat ethnic and socio-economically challenged patients.
Ashley says that her "belly bulge" and symptoms were dismissed by her doctor. She decided to get a second opinion which revealed major health issues. A pain management specialist, gives insight on the different ways doctors, pharmacists, and other health care workers treat ethnic and socio-economically challenged patients.
After 3 years, dogs seized for alleged cruelty still locked up in Fulton County
The Cane Corso dogs were taken over alleged animal cruelty and have been languishing for three years in the Fulton County Animal Shelter. So far no one seems willing to find a solution.
The Cane Corso dogs were taken over alleged animal cruelty and have been languishing for three years in the Fulton County Animal Shelter. So far no one seems willing to find a solution.
New project highlights stories of Black mothers who survived near-fatal pregnancy, childbirth complications
A unique new project at Morehouse School of Medicine highlights the stories of Black women who have serious, sometimes life-threatening, pregnancy or childbirth complications.
A unique new project at Morehouse School of Medicine highlights the stories of Black women who have serious, sometimes life-threatening, pregnancy or childbirth complications.