Wendy Corona

2 months ago | wsbtv.com | Wendy Corona

Nearly 5,000 people are waiting for organ transplants in Georgia right now. This is driving the push to register more people to donate their organs, especially in minority communities where the need is large. Channel 2 Action News found obstacles like stigma often stand in the way of people registering to donate their organs and ultimately give the gift of life. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Maria Castaneda got a new kidney 18 years ago after waiting 3 months.

Nov 22, 2024 | wsbtv.com | Wendy Corona

ATLANTA — Americans dealing with chronic pain after past traumas sometimes go years without a diagnosis, or effective treatment. Channel 2′s Wendy Corona spoke with a doctor who says when a physical ailment isn’t the explanation for ongoing, undiagnosed, pain and treatments aren’t working, patients should get a brain scan. Dr. David Clarke, a gastroenterologist and internal medicine doctor, told Corona that newer research shows healing is still happening after patients face past traumas.

Nov 21, 2024 | wsbtv.com | Wendy Corona

ATLANTA — It’s a simple step that could erase your home from the radar of would-be thieves. Homeowners are blurring their properties on Google Maps to deter potential burglaries. Your home is a place where you should feel most safe, but in this digital age, the information about where you live is accessible to others with a simple search. “Our very homes we live in, the vehicles we drive, the locations we stay are available to anyone around the globe,” security analyst Daniel Linskey said.

Nov 8, 2024 | wsbtv.com | Wendy Corona

ATLANTA — 2024 seems to be the year when more people are re-evaluating their relationship with alcohol. Many are choosing to explore what it means to be sober, or alcohol-free. Dry January and Sober October are spilling over onto the rest of the calendar for a whole community of people who may have started with a touch of “Sober Curiosity,” only to find themselves moving completely into alcohol-free living.

Nov 8, 2024 | wsbtv.com | Wendy Corona

ATLANTA — All the great taste without any alcohol. “Sober curious” is a growing trend as more Georgians focus on health and an alcohol-free lifestyle. Channel 2′s Wendy Corona got an inside look the movement recently. “I see more new faces every day,” one bartender told her.