Georgia improves in obesity rankings
A new report shows Georgia is no longer second in the country in childhood obesity. The state has moved up to 17th in the country as the report suggests a 5 percent drop in obese children in the state.
Young inventors impress seniors, advance to world festival
A group of 11- to 13-year-olds won a state competition in January and had a sendoff party on Friday to leave for the First Lego League World Festival later this month in St. Louis. One invention they made was a wedge-shaped cushion that helps senior citizens get out of chairs easily.
Pollen count skyrockets, but rain could bring relief
Pollen levels near record high Thursday, although rain is expected to wash it away.
Tripp leaves hospital again
Tripp Halstead left the hospital on Wednesday for the second time in 10 days. The toddler who recently had his gallbladder removed more than five months since he suffered a critical brain injury.
GMC-Duluth earns accreditation
Gwinnett Medical Center-Duluth received an accreditation for echocardiography, which offers early detection of life-threatening heart disorders.
Pollen count skyrockets to season high
Pollen figures topped 2,000 for the first time this spring, and seasonal allergy sufferers may notice symptoms on higher count days.
Copelands to speak at Salvation Army event
Andy and Aimee Copeland are scheduled to be featured speakers at a fundraising luncheon with the Salvation Army later this month.
Weekly restaurant health inspections for April 7
Each week the Daily Post takes a snapshot of restaurant scores from around the county that have been released by the Gwinnett County Health Department.
Popular heart screening event to boost awareness for children
A nonprofit organization from Philadelphia has partnered with local cardiologists to put on a heart screening event to check student athletes for possible abnormalities. The issues attracted attention locally after recent heart-related tragedies in Buford.
Lawrenceville woman found after Mattie's Call issued
A Mattie's Call wasl issued late Friday night for a Lawrenceville woman. She was found about four hours later outside her home.
Tripp to have 13th surgery
Tripp Halstead will have a 13th surgery on Friday, but this time it's considered "minor" to remove his gall bladder.
Doctors look for answers about Tripp's inflamed organs
Tripp Halstead remained in the hospital on Tuesday as he suffered from an inflamed pancreas, gall stones and elevated liver enzymes
Seventh Day Adventist church to hold health challenge
The Duluth Seventh Day Adventist church will have an eight-week health challenge that starts this week.
Peachtree Corners church to host free health session
The session will teach attendees the difference between Dementia and Delirium.
Tripp Halstead leaves hospital
Tripp Halstead left the hospital on Friday, five months after he sustained a traumatic brain injury when a tree fell on his head. He was welcomed at a grandparents house with decorations and a cake.
