Evan Holyfield's fight with a dangerous heart defect
The son of boxing great Evander Holyfield is following in his father's footsteps. Evan Holyfield made his boxing debut in 2019, but almost got knocked out by a dangerous heart defect.
UGA study finds many pain sufferers would change, cancel plans based on weather 'pain forecast'
Many chronic pain sufferers are sensitive to changes in the weather. A recent University of Georgia study found many of those who live with pain would be interested in a weather-based pain forecast. About 70% of those surveyed say they would change their plans or behavior if a forecast predicted a painful day ahead.
How to forecast pain for arthritis, migraines
If you have arthritis, you likely find the cold and wet days to be harder on your joints. A new UGA survey shows many pain sufferers pay attention to a "Pain Forecast" based on the weather.
Georgia woman beats breast cancer twice: 'I feel like I'm a better version of me'
At 32, Tashashia McCormick of Mableton, Georgia, watched her mother go through treatment for breast cancer. Eight years later, McCormick received the same diagnosis. It would be the first of two diagnoses just 13 months apart.
Woman diagnosed twice with cancer in 13 months
A Mableton woman, at just 43, faces two cancer diagnosis in 13 months. How she says she it has driven her to live her life more fully.
Too much alcohol can do a number on your gut health
The Super Bowl is one of the biggest nights for parties, but, if you have a sensitive stomach, Morehouse School of Medicine gastroenterologist Dr. Julia Liu says take it easy the booze.
Alcohol and your gut
Many people like to drink while they are watching the Big Game. One expert says drinking can do a real number on your gut though. Too much alcohol can result in an upset stomach, acid reflux and other issues.
Amputee turns to yoga after using leg
An Atlanta woman who lost her leg to flesh-eating bacteria turned to yoga during her recovery.
Atlanta woman finds her way back to yoga after losing her leg to deadly infection
Jennifer Barlow has come back to yoga, which has been part of her life for more than a decade.
Woman turns to yoga after amputation
An Atlanta woman turned to yoga after losing her leg to a deadly bacterial infection.
Group recommends Black men get screened for prostate cancer as early as 40
You have probably heard the statistics: 1 in 6 Black men will develop prostate cancer in their lifetime, compared to 1 in 8 men overall.
Georgia mom pushes for increased newborn screenings for congenital CMV
When Brooke Barnes gave birth to twins nearly 4 years ago, the Carrollton, Georgia, woman says both appeared perfectly healthy. Then, her son Mason failed his newborn hearing test.
A blood test could detect dozens of cancers, but one expert is not recommending it, yet
A promising cancer screening technology, multi-cancer early detection (MCED) tests could screen for dozens of cancers in a single blood sample. But the technology has limitations.
Simple cancer blood test
Cancer screening has evolved quickly and there are now dozens of blood tests in the works that may be able to screen for dozens of types of cancer with a single blood test. They call these liquid biopsies "multi-cancer early detection tests."
Atlanta single mother shares her search for answers about her severe abdominal pain
Kita Hardy of Atlanta spent years struggling with gut pain. Today, the 39-year-old single mother of 4 says she has finally found some answers and a doctor she trusts.
Living with Crohn's disease: A mother's story
Kita Hardy learned to talk about her symptoms because they were affecting every part of her life. It took years to figure out what was causing her pain and to find a doctor who would partner with her to find a way forward.
Semaglutide overdoes on the rise: How to prevent it
Mix-ups can happen for those who take medications on a regular basis, but for those who are using weight-loss injectables are apparently getting confused as well, causing a spike in calls to poison control centers.
Childhood cancer diagnosis brings Woodstock family even closer
Caroline Connor, 10, was diagnosed with a rare brain tumor just after her first birthday. As her Woodstock, Georgia, family has navigated chemotherapy, immunotherapy, brain surgeries and experimental treatments, they remain focused and thankful for the support they've received over the past 8 years.
Woodstock family pushes through cancer together
The Connor family from Woodstock, Georgia would tell you they're "grateful" for the success they've had so far in their daughter Caroline's cancer diagnosis, and hopeful for what the future may bring.
Veterinarian shares 3 ways to help your pet get healthier in 2024
More than half of US households have a pet. Veterinarian Dr. George McCommon, a professor of veterinary science at Fort Valley State University, shares 3 simple steps to help your pet stay healthy in 2024.