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The experimental use of the hallucinogenic drug is being explored in a wide range of conditions.
May 11, 2022, 2:38 pm
A Psychedelic Head Trip May Be in Your Medical Future
Medical researchers are seriously exploring the use of psychedelic mushrooms for a wide range of physical and mental ailments.
By Bob Bahr
Parents nationally have generally been slow to accept the vaccine for children aged five to 11.
February 24, 2022, 5:51 pm
Vaccine Not FDA-Approved for Kids Under Five
Government regulators want more information before approving the Pfizer and BioNTech Vaccine for those under five.
By Bob Bahr
Israeli youth receive dose of the COVID-19 vaccine on September 20, 2021 in Jerusalem. Photo by Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90 ***
September 28, 2021, 7:52 pm
Pfizer Submits Initial COVID Vaccine Trial Data to FDA for Children Aged 5-11
Pharmaceutical company files information from study involving over 2,000 children; says not yet requesting emergency use authorization, but expected to do so in weeks.
By TOI STAFF
Israel has become the first country to allow the use of COVID booster shots.
July 27, 2021, 5:02 pm
COVID’s Third Booster Shots Create Controversy
FDA and CDC push back against pharmaceutical companies’ campaign to approve additional shots for virus.
By Bob Bahr
July 14, 2021, 3:05 pm
Controversial New Alzheimer’s Drug Approved
Aduhelm is the first Alzheimer’s medication to slow the disease, but how the FDA approved the drug and its cost are the target of newly announced congressional hearings
By Bob Bahr
Photo courtesy of the Georgia Governor's Office
December 15, 2020, 12:35 pm
First Shipments of COVID-19 Vaccine Arrive in Georgia
The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has received a shipment of 5,850 doses of the Pfizer vaccine. 
By Georgia Governor's Office
Male employeehealh wear mask washing hand with alcohol gel to prevent corona virus covid-19 infection, concept of working from home or WFH and social or physical distancing.
July 1, 2020, 6:39 am
Coronavirus and Our Immune System
Retired CDC epidemiologist shares medical insights about COVID-19.
By Martine Tartour
Emory’s new test for COVID-19 antibodies is thought to be helpful as social restrictions are eased.
April 27, 2020, 6:49 am
Marcus Foundation Funds New Emory Testing Program
Emory University developed a new blood test to increase coronavirus tracking and The Marcus Foundation in Atlanta donated $3 million to support its development.
By Bob Bahr
“The FDA has had the opportunity to loosen controls in the last few years for new drugs to be introduced to the market, but they have been slow,” Bernie Marcus told the AJT.
April 24, 2020, 7:45 am
Why Bernie Marcus Backs Campaign Behind Hydroxychloroquine Drug
As researchers conduct hundreds of clinical trials seeking COVID-19 treatments, an unapproved drug has received considerable attention and positive results.
By Dave Schechter
Cheryl and Phil Yagoda are founders of Ian’s Friends Foundation.
March 6, 2019, 1:28 pm
Breakthrough Status Achieved for IFF-Backed Tumor Monorail Device
A biomedical tool that tricks aggressive brain tumors into moving into an external container instead of throughout the brain has been designated a “breakthrough device” by the FDA.
By Eddie Samuels
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