Heart disease prevention gets a head start with updated guidelines recommending earlier screenings for adults and children.

New research led by an Emory oncologist links obesity to rising cancers in young adults and shows that losing 10% of body weight could make a difference.

A Savannah teen is temporarily living at home with a total artificial heart, one of only a few in the U.S., while awaiting a lifesaving transplant.

New guidelines shift the focus to protein and healthy fats, but nutrition experts urge moderation and balance. Georgia experts weigh in.

At only 18 years told, Drew Mendelow, a Georgia Tech freshman, is helping young patients manage their diabetes with his popular app.

Cree James swims, dances, and plays flag football - all with an artificial limb. Now, she's showing other kids with disabilities what's possible in her new book.

Without recurring transfusions and medication, 16-year-old Josh Dri hopes to return to track following a "life-changing" procedure at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.

Time is critical when it comes to preventing strokes from becoming severely debilitating. Two Atlanta doctors share common signs, and treatment options if you move fast.

Recent studies by the American Heart Association show more young people are having strokes. Here are some risk factors to look out for.

Michelle Hughes saw herself as a healthy mom. A day before having a stroke, she completed a 5-mile run with her husband. She shares the speedy steps he took to save her life.