Buford man first in Georgia to undergo new liver cancer procedure
Jeff Reid of Buford, Georgia, became the first liver cancer patient in Georgia to undergo a new ultrasound-based procedure that uses sound waves to target and destroy tumor cells.
Walnuts recalled amid E. coli outbreak in multiple states, CDC says
An E. coli outbreak connected to organic walnuts has prompted a warning from the CDC, as well as a recall. The walnuts were sold at retailers in at least 19 states.
Gwinnett County Schools champion education approach to combat youth vaping crisis
Gwinnett County school officials are sounding the alarm about the dangers of vaping among their students.
Nursing homes will soon have to meet minimum staffing requirements
US nursing homes will soon need to meet new staffing requirements mandated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Nursing homes must soon meet minimum staffing requirements
The Biden administration finalized new minimum staffing requirements for long term care facilities. FOX's Medical Team explores the divided response to these new rules.
Mammogram screening to detect breast cancer should now start at 40, panel says
Breast cancer is the second-most common cause of cancer death for U.S. women.
USDA testing ground beef in states with bird flu outbreaks in dairy cows
The USDA is testing ground beef sold at retailers located in U.S. states with bird flu outbreaks in dairy cattle. But the agency said it’s “confident that the meat supply is safe.”
Kaiser Permanente says data breach may affect 13.4M customers
Kaiser Permanente said it is notifying members after a recent data breach potentially affected millions of accounts.
Oconee second-grader now thriving after difficult early start in life
Lindy McFarlin had several dreams during her pregnancy that she would give birth to a special needs child. When her daughter Locklyn, now 9, arrived, she was diagnosed with down syndrome. Them came another diagnosis, and another.
81% of millennials say they can't afford a midlife crisis
Are millennials a generation in crisis? A majority said that type of crisis is a luxury they can’t afford.
Thriving despite early health complications
Locklyn McFarlin is a healthy, happy 9-year-old girl. But when she was born, doctors diagnosed her with a myriad of conditions.
Norovirus: Nearly 200 sick in outbreaks on Princess, Royal Caribbean ships, CDC says
Norovirus outbreaks on Princess Cruises and Royal Caribbean ships in April left nearly 200 people sick, the CDC reported.
'Vampire facials' at unlicensed spa likely resulted in HIV infections: CDC
A "vampire facial" involves drawing blood from a person's arm, separating platelets and then applying it to the patient's face using microneedles.
Talking Health with Beth Galvin Ep. 6
FOX 5's Beth Galvin explores your health with the help of doctors and experts.
Atlanta restaurants rally to save nonprofit aiding young cancer patients
When some Atlanta Midtown restaurants found out a nearby nonprofit which helps kids with cancer might close their doors, they immediately worked to raise money to keep them going.
Bad Botox is on the market, FDA and CDC warn
More than a dozen people have been treated for symptoms after injections with the counterfeit Botox, federal authorities say.
US fertility rate drops to record low, CDC says – here’s what that means
A little under 3.6 million babies were born in 2023, or 54.4 live births for every 1,000 females between the ages of 15 to 44, according to CDC provisional data.
Bird flu in cows: 1 in 5 pasteurized milk samples had traces of virus, FDA says
One in five samples of pasteurized milk contained remnants of the bird flu virus that has infected dairy cows, the FDA said. Here’s what to know.
Georgia Tech researchers study pulsing light as non-invasive Alzheimer's disease treatment
Researchers at Georgia Tech are studying a novel way to help people living with Alzheimer's disease: using pulsing light and buzzing sounds.
New York to become 1st state with paid prenatal leave for pregnant women
New York is likely to become the first state in the U.S. to create paid prenatal leave for pregnant moms, Gov. Kathy Hochul said in a statement Monday.