New mosquito trap tests positive for West Nile virus in DeKalb County
The number of mosquito surveillance traps that have tested positive for West Nile virus is now up to eight in DeKalb County.
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The number of mosquito surveillance traps that have tested positive for West Nile virus is now up to eight in DeKalb County.
A 17-year-old DeKalb County graduate who has spent years navigating sickle cell disease is beginning college with a $25,000 scholarship and a goal of becoming the kind of doctor who helped care for her.
Georgia will begin to cool off after this week's heat wave, but healthcare experts still want you to pay attention to your medication while temperatures remain high.
The recall affects 15mL bottles of Clear Eyes' Maximum Itchy Eye Relief.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Georgia's latest measles case has been confirmed in an unvaccinated resident of metro Atlanta, state officials say.
Five more mosquito traps in DeKalb County have tested positive for West Nile virus, bringing the county's total to seven positive traps this year, according to DeKalb Public Health.
Since Georgia lawmakers expanded the state's medical marijuana program in July, enrollment has surged, according to the Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission.
U.S. kindergarten vaccination rates have declined again, with exemptions reaching a record high for the 2025-2026 school year
Shardae Orr said her life completely changed in 2016 when she started experiencing medical issues related to her need for a new kidney.
Efforts continued Wednesday from dusk to dawn to spray and treat for mosquitoes at a popular Fulton County park after health officials said trapped specimens tested positive for West Nile virus.
Medicaid said it won't pay for gender-affirming surgeries or hormones for transgender minors.
President Trump signed an executive order on childhood vaccine schedules Monday.
As Atlanta marks one year since the deadly shooting at CDC headquarters, the community honors DeKalb County Police Officer David Rose; meanwhile, the CDC issues a new warning impacting healthcare facilities.
This week, a group of local wedding professionals and photographers joined the patients at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta for Family Portrait Day, a special event designed to bring some light to what can be a difficult time.
A New Mexico court has ordered Instagram and Facebook parent company Meta to pay $567 million to address harms to young people from its platforms.
At least 345 people — the majority in Colorado and Minnesota — have been sickened by a salmonella outbreak, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Cyclospora cases have been reported in at least 47 states total this year, and investigators have continued to probe how many could be linked to a common contaminated source.
The new campaign from the City of Atlanta is encouraging people to look at their surroundings a little differently, not just as places to visit, but as places to get moving.
After experiencing complications during the birth of their first child, a Georgia dad wanted to do everything he could to make to have his wife's back during their second pregnancy. So he enrolled in the Dads to Doulas online course.
New state data shows Georgia's kindergarten MMR vaccination rate has slipped below the level needed to keep classrooms and communities protected.
Through the Black Girl Joy Challenge, young women receive funding for projects that spread joy and create positive change.
What starts as grief can turn into something bigger, so metro Atlanta's Kate's Club helps young adults get into the community and grieve in a healthy way.
If confirmed by the full Senate, Dr. Erica Schwartz would become the 22nd director of the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
As temperatures continue to rise across Georgia, doctors and pharmacists are issuing a reminder about mixing medicine with extreme heat.
Two days after two young boys were killed in a Stone Mountain-area shooting, DeKalb County police say they have arrested a suspect.
Two Georgia Tech students are betting on something new, turning an idea into a defense technology company with help from a university program designed to bring startups to life.
Elly De La Cruz closed in on a 30-30 season, Brandon Williamson threw six sharp innings and the Cincinnati Reds blanked the NL East champion Atlanta Braves 4-0.
The West Midtown Alliance and Livable Buckhead are helping organize the first-ever West Midtown Restaurant Week to bring attention and business to restaurants in the neighborhood.
Atlanta Public Schools is engaging parents and community members about its plans to consolidate schools and reassign students as part of APS Forward 2040. However, some people say those efforts are not enough.