Pest management company Terminix recently released its annual list of the Top 50 Most Bed Bug-Infested U.S. Cities.
A Georgia resident contracted the measles, a highly contagious virus, from a family member who traveled out of the country, the DPH says.
Federal officials have issued a public health alert for certain packages of ground beef sold in GA due to possible E. Coli contamination.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is concerned about the salmonella risks posed by potentially contaminated tomatoes in Georgia.
Experts say the new variant could take hold because it has been a while since the U.S. saw a COVID wave. See what to know in Georgia.
The CDC is currently investigating a Salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers that has sickened 26 people in 15 states.
The Trump Administration is considering limiting approval for COVID-19 boosters to seniors and others at high risk, including in Georgia.
Eight hospitals in Georgia are among “Straight A” facilities in the U.S. for patient safety, according to a ranking by The Leapfrog Group.
This infectious illness can be life-threatening in infants and young children, leading to pneumonia, dehydration and brain damage.
The tubs of baby food were distributed to Target stores across the country, including in Georgia, according to a recall alert.
These ticks found in Georgia can spread illnesses that could cause stomach pain, Lyme disease, fevers, muscle aches and other symptoms.
The risk of contracting a potentially life-threatening invasive group A strep infection has increased. Here is what you should know.
Millions of Brood XIV of the 17-year periodical cicadas will emerge in 13 states, including in Georgia. See what to know.
Residents of GA who drink tap water could be getting a dangerous cocktail of hundreds of chemicals, heavy metals and radioactive substances.
Tri-Union Seafoods has recalled some canned tuna sold in 27 states, including GA, for botulism concerns. It was sold at Publix and Walmart.
Flu cases were “high” or “very high” in 45 states and jurisdictions for the week ended Feb. 1. See how Georgia fared.
Georgia public health officials said health-care providers are required to report cases of tuberculosis, which is the focus of an outbreak.
The metro Atlanta resident contracted the measles while traveling in the U.S., Georgia health officials say.
Respiratory viruses are at high or very high levels across most of the country. Here is a snapshot of how Georgia is faring.
The 2025 America’s Best Hospitals Awards from Healthgrades recognized three hospitals in Georgia that are considered top-tier in the U.S.
Georgia is experiencing an uptick in flu, RSV and COVID-19 cases, according to CDC data.
The Food and Drug Administration ban on Red Dye 3 comes after it was barred from cosmetics because of potential cancer risks.
Bird flu was found among chickens and ducks in a backyard in metro Atlanta near a manmade lake known to have wild birds, ag officials say.
Cicadas will emerge from the ground in a cacophony of noise in Georgia.
This winter’s wave is different from previous upticks in the COVID-19 virus. See Georgia impacts.
The Centers for Disease Control says Norovirus cases are on the rise across the country. What does that mean for Georgia?
About 32.1 percent of kids in Georgia have gotten seasonal influenza vaccinations. Here's why experts are concerned.
Georgia's best hospital for maternity care sits at the heart of the state.
Some Georgia communities are among the riskiest for the cancer-causing effects of formaldehyde. See where they are located.
The recall affects organic eggs sold at Costco stores in five states, including Georgia, the FDA said in a notice.
Black kitchen utensils, food containers and toys are often made using plastics recovered from e-waste. Researchers say that's a problem.
The FDA issued a warning letter to the company about the "significant violations."
Georgia ranked 35th nationally among states for the number of hospitals earning the top letter grade for patient safety.
Of the dozens of nursing homes in metro Atlanta, eight of them received perfect ratings in U.S. News & World Report's new survey.
Hospitals from Atlanta to LaGrange to down south in Thomasville are among some of the best hospitals in the U.S., a new survey showed.
The Georgia Department of Public Health offered several tips for avoiding respiratory illness, including Mycoplasma pneumoniae.
Is it safe to eat the popular Quarter Pounders McDonald's serves up in Georgia? Find out here.
The highest rates of D68 are in the South and Northeast, according to the data. See what to know in Georgia.
The CDC recently reported a slight increase of West Nile virus in GA. See which counties have been affected and how to prevent the virus.
Nationally, the number of whooping cough cases has more than tripled since this time last year. See the GA numbers, and who is most at risk.