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.
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.
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.
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.
Talking Health with Beth Galvin Ep. 6
FOX 5's Beth Galvin explores your health with the help of doctors and experts.
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.
Fighting Alzheimer's disease with pulsing light
Researchers at Georgia Tech want to develop a weapon to fight Alzheimer's disease by pulsing light. They have found light that flickers at 40 hertz or 40 beats per second may stimulate brain function.
'I fell over dead; I was gone': Georgia man, 58, survives cardiac arrest
Brad Ramsay, 58, of Roswell, Georgia, survived a cardiac arrest November 4, 2023. "I fell over dead; I was gone," he says.
Man survives cardiac arrest due to quick CPR response
A Roswell man survived an incredibly close call last fall, when his heart suddenly faltered and stopped. But 58-year-old Brad Ramsey not only lived through cardiac arrest, but he has also fully recovered. And Ramsey says he owes his life to strangers who reacted quickly and knew how to do CPR.
Man survives cardiac arrest due to quick CPR response
A Roswell man survived an incredibly close call last fall, when his heart suddenly faltered and stopped. But 58-year-old Brad Ramsey not only lived through cardiac arrest, but he has also fully recovered. And Ramsey says he owes his life to strangers who reacted quickly and knew how to do CPR.
Choosing the right weight loss plan can be tricky | These tips from an obesity physician might help
Many of us have tried diets and weight-loss programs, some successful, others not so much.
What weight-loss program is right for you?
Losing weight can be difficult. The best way to do it is to find a plan which works best with your lifestyle. Here's how to get started.
'I feel blessed': Delta pilot survives stroke, returns to flying again
Jeff Vickers was supposed to be alone in a Lima, Peru, hotel room on the morning of February 20, 2021. Instead, after being exposed to a COVID-19-positive crew member, the Delta Airlines Captain was at quarantining at home in Peachtree City. That change of plans likely saved Vickers' life.
Delta Air Line pilot suffers stroke
For as long as he can remember, Jeff Vickers has wanted to fly. By early 2021, he was a Delta Air Lines captain. Then, out of the blue one morning, Vickers had a stroke that nearly ended his career. And, we say "nearly ended," because the stars aligned for the 62-year-old that morning.
Talking Health with Beth Galvin Ep. 5
FOX 5's Beth Galvin explores your health with the help of doctors and experts.
Therapist shares tips for helping teens avoid perfectionism rut
Perfectionism can take a toll on a teen's quality of life, and breaking out of that mentality can help in the long run.
How to help teens avoid perfectionism rut
Perfectionism can take a toll on a teen's quality of life, and breaking out of that mentality can help in the long run. The FOX Medical Team's Beth Galvin shares tips from a therapist on how to normalize making mistakes and learning from them.
Grant Park teen with autism learns to swim, overcome anxiety with adaptive swim program
More than 10 years after Autumn Hawkins, who has autism, had to quit traditional swimming lesson because they triggered severe anxiety, the Grant Park 17-year-old is swimming again, thanks to an adaptive swim program offered by the YMCA of Metro Atlanta.
Teen with autism trains for Special Olympics
Autumn Hawkins is on the autism spectrum. She's always been drawn to the water, but also afraid of it. But thanks to an adaptive swim program in Atlanta, she's not just a casual swimmer. She's an athlete training for the Special Olympics.