Doctor who criticized vaccines named CDC principal deputy director

Louisiana Surgeon General Ralph Abraham, a critic of government vaccine mandates, has been quietly appointed to one of the CDC's top positions.

• Nov 26

Doctors urge Georgians with family history of cancer to be tested

Doctors say new studies into genes can help them catch cancer earlier, but patients have to be tested.

• Nov 20

Georgia's 5th bird flu case confirmed at commercial poultry plant

Georgia agriculture officials say the highly-infectious bird flu is a serious threat to the state's top industry.

• Oct 27

Mosquitoes in Fulton County test positive for rare but deadly virus

Fulton County health officials are warning residents after some mosquitoes tested positive for eastern equine encephalitis.

• Oct 16

CDC scientist let go says "it's truly like an episode of 'Squid Games'"

"They went in and fired entire programs, even statutorily mandated by law programs they cut entirely," she told CBS News. "So there is no staff to do this work anymore."

• Oct 15

Federal funding for Emory HIV prevention program get reinstated

Budget cuts had left an Emory HIV prevention program's future in the air, but they'll be able to continue providing free tests.

• Oct 13

Doctors urge women to get screened for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Younger women are being diagnosed with cancer at an alarming rate, and experts want them to be screened early and often.

• Oct 2

Georgia pharmacists prepare for drug price spike over new tariffs

The price of some brand-name medications could double when President Trump's import tax goes into effect.

• Sep 30

Officials confirm 3 measles cases connected to Fulton County case

Georgia health officials have confirmed three new measles cases and are monitoring seven others for possible exposure.

• Sep 23

Atlanta doctors warn of impact of HIV research cuts on clinics

As HIV diagnoses continue increasing in metro Atlanta, the number of dollars for research and treatment is going down.

• Sep 23

Georgians living with sickle cell disease advocate for more testing

Thousands of Georgians live with sickle cell disease and have to fight the social stigmas connected with their chronic pain.

• Sep 22

Future vaccine recommendations uncertain as CDC panel meets in Atlanta

This week, a CDC advisory committee will gather in Atlanta to vote on recommendations that could change access to some shots.

• Sep 18

Atlanta program helps Georgians heal with free meals

Open Hand Atlanta delivers home-cooked meals to people across Georgia struggling with chronic health issues.

• Sep 16