RFK Jr. pledges HHS will determine cause of autism by September
RFK Jr., the head of HHS, said the agency is taking on a "massive testing and research effort" to determine the cause of autism. Here's what to know.
Parents accuse Snellville hospital of negligence after daughter dies from severe allergic reaction
A Gwinnett County family is suing Piedmont Eastside Medical Center over the death of their 2-year-old daughter, Maya Getahun.
What to know about fluoride in drinking water as CDC plans to change guidance
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is pushing to end the use of fluoride in water and intends to tell the CDC to stop recommending fluoridation in communities across the country.
'Sweet Spot' could help some stick to diets
New research suggests that cutting back on calories three days a week may lead to more weight loss compared to daily dieting. The Fox Medical Team's Dr. Mike Cirigliano joined Good Day with more about the new targeted method.
Peachtree City equips all employee vehicles with AEDs
First responders in Peachtree City have a new automated external defibrillator program and say that within the first few weeks, they recorded their first saved life.
Several nurses from same floor at Massachusetts hospital diagnosed with brain tumors
Eleven nurses from the labor and delivery unit at Mass General Brigham Newton-Wellesley Hospital reported brain tumors or related health issues.
RFK Jr. puts support behind MMR vaccine amid outbreak
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made a trip to Texas on Sunday to attend the funeral of an 8-year-old girl who died of measles. After the funeral, Kennedy threw his support behind the MMR vaccine.
RFK Jr. attends funeral for Texas child who died of measles
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made a trip to Texas on Sunday to attend the funeral of an 8-year-old girl who died of measles. In a post on social media, Kennedy said the best way to prevent the spread of measles in the MMR vaccine.
Texas measles outbreak 2025: Second child death reported
A second school-aged child has died from complications related to having measles, according to hospital officials in Lubbock.
Candida auris, a deadly fungus, is on the rise in hospitals, senior facilities
Cases of Candida auris, a dangerous, drug-resistant fungus, are rising in hospitals and senior care centers across the U.S.
Revolutionizing postpartum care: Haven Postnatal Retreat offers new hope for mothers
The first months after having a baby can be challenging for new moms, but a new center in Midtown Atlanta aims at making that transition easier.
Study finds unmarried older adults may have lower risk of dementia
A new study suggests older adults who are single may have a lower risk of developing dementia than those who are married. Experts say stress and social networks may play a role.
Judge halts Trump administration move to claw back COVID public health funds
A federal judge says she will temporarily block the Trump administration’s attempt to cut billions in public health funding, siding with a lawsuit from 23 states and Washington, D.C.
Shingles vaccine may cut risk of dementia, study says
Shingles is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox.
Person dies of rabies after contracting virus from transplanted organ in Ohio
A Michigan resident died of rabies after receiving a kidney transplant from a donor exposed to the virus in Idaho, marking an extremely rare case of transmission through organ donation.
Pollen season intensifies across Georgia | How allergy experts are responding
It is safe to say a lot of people are suffering from pollen problems.
HHS layoffs spark concerns for Meals on Wheels, LIHEAP: What to know
Meals on Wheels, which delivers 216 million meals a year to older and disabled people, is largely funded by a federal agency that reportedly lost at least 40% of its staff.
Measles update: These 5 states now have active outbreaks
Measles outbreaks are surging in 5 U.S. states, with over 400 cases in Texas and two deaths. Here’s what to know.
CDC job cuts spark protest outside Atlanta headquarters
A protest erupted outside the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Roybal campus in Atlanta Tuesday as employees voiced frustration over sweeping job cuts announced by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Reactions to mass layoffs underway at Atlanta-based CDC
The changes come as part of a sweeping overhaul of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and backed by President Donald Trump.