Supreme Court decision clears way for graphic cigarette warning labels
More than 100 countries globally have adopted graphic cigarette warning labels. But it’s unclear when the new labels may appear in the U.S.
Georgia woman suing carrot company after reported E. coli infection
The Savannah mother of three says she was hospitalized for days after eating carrots connected to a nationwide recall due to E. coli contamination.
Baby dies from listeria outbreak linked to recalled ready-to-eat meat and poultry
A listeria outbreak linked to recalled meat and poultry products has caused 11 illnesses, nine hospitalizations, and one infant death in California.
1st US bird flu infection in a child confirmed by CDC
The child in California in the first confirmed case of H5 bird flu found in someone under the age of 18 in the United States.
Georgia disbands maternal mortality committee over leaked abortion information
Georgia's top health official has disbanded the state's committee that investigated the deaths of pregnant women after confidential information was leaked about two deaths.
ChatGPT outperformed doctors in diagnostic accuracy, study reveals
A study reveals ChatGPT-4 outperformed doctors in diagnosing medical conditions, but skepticism and underutilization of AI tools hinder its integration into healthcare.
Tom's of Maine toothpaste made with bacteria-contaminated water, FDA says
Officials say contaminated water was used to manufacture Tom’s Simply White Clean Mint Paste.
Georgia ranked 30th in nation for new lung cancer cases
A new report from the American Lung Association sheds light on the significant impact of lung cancer in Georgia and underscores the urgent need for changes to save more lives.
Smyrna leaders hold training to help parents detect violent tendencies in children
Smyrna city leaders are hosting forums to tackle youth violence by educating adults on signs of aggression and giving out resources for crisis prevention with police and social workers.
US alcohol-related deaths more than double over past 20 years
A study reveals U.S. alcohol-related deaths nearly doubled between 1999 and 2020, with sharp increases among young adults, women, and Asian-Pacific Islander communities.
Trump nominates Dr. Oz to lead Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Donald Trump says he is nominating TV doctor Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Rise of testosterone replacement for women
Some social media influencers believe American women have a testosterone problem, and access to the drug has never been easier. The Fox Medical Team's Dr. Mike Cirigliano joined Alyse Eady to look at why the hormone would be recommended for some women and the possible risks involved.
Does cooking carrots kill E. coli? What to know amid outbreak
Learn if cooking carrots can kill E. coli and how to stay safe amid the outbreak linked to Grimmway Farms’ recalled organic carrots.
Paul Teal, 'One Tree Hill' actor, dead at 35
Actor Paul Teal, who starred on the hit show “One Tree Hill", has died at the age of 35.
Here's how much vaccinations dropped among kindergartners during 2023 school year
Vaccination coverage among Kindergarten students was lower across all vaccines compared to the previous year.
Obesity could affect 260M Americans by 2050, study warns
A study published in The Lancet projects that by 2050, nearly 260 million Americans, including 43.1 million children and adolescents, will be overweight or obese.
Is it flu or COVID? At-home tests can now tell you
While symptoms of the flu and COVID are similar, the viruses that cause each illness are different. New tests this winter season can tell you at home what you’re sick with.
New form of mpox reported in US for 1st time
A U.S. resident who had traveled to eastern Africa is the first confirmed U.S. case of a new form of mpox.
McDonald's pledges $100M to rebuild trust after E. coli outbreak
McDonald's is investing $100 million to bring customers back to stores after an outbreak of E. coli food poisoning tied to onions on the fast-food giant's Quarter Pounder hamburgers.