Popular summer destination ravaged by Lyme disease bets on radical new solution

MIT researchers are exploring a new strategy that may help reduce Lyme disease in a well-known summer travel destination. Here's what they're doing.

House votes to cut funding for WIC, program that feeds pregnant women and children

The House has advanced a budget bill that cuts $200 million in funding for WIC, a program that provides healthy foods to millions of pregnant women, new moms and their young children.

Target baby wipes recalled for serious bacteria risk

FDA testing found a potentially dangerous bacteria in samples of various Up & Up baby wipes after Target and the manufacturer received complaints.

2 NIH researchers charged with allegedly smuggling monkeypox into the US

Two National Institutes of Health (NIH) researchers were arrested and charged for allegedly smuggling monkeypox into the U.S. and lying to border officials.

Rabid raccoon attacks dog in Bethlehem

A rabid raccoon attacked a dog last week on Biltmore Oaks Drive in the Bethlehem area of Gwinnett County.

Cigarette smoking rates in US hit historic low among adults

Smoking rates among adults dropped to a substantial low, with only a small percentage of adults admitting they are active smokers.

Trump backs HHS plan to reduce recommended childhood vaccines

President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order for federal agencies to coordinate their guidance with a Department of Health and Human Services study, which recommends vaccinating all children against multiple diseases.

FBI hunts most wanted neighbor next door who allegedly faked cancer, scammed loved ones for luxury getaways

A Pennsylvania woman accused of faking terminal brain cancer to scam friends, family members and supporters out of thousands of dollars is among the FBI's most wanted fugitives after authorities said she used the donations to fund luxury travel and vacations in Australia instead of medical treatment.

Free bicycle camps expand nationally after local program closures

Two high school triathletes are expanding a nonprofit organization, based in Alpharetta, coast-to-coast to ensure children from all financial backgrounds have access to free bicycle training, safety gear and equipment.

Foster Sylvers, former child star of The Sylvers, dies at 64: reports

Foster Sylvers, the former child star who helped propel the family R&B group The Sylvers to fame in the 1970s, has reportedly died at age 64.