Unintended drug interactions
If you take prescription medication, there is a good chance you may also take something else: maybe vitamins, minerals, herbal products or an over-the-counter drug. How mixing medications and supplements can cause a potentially dangerous drug interaction.
Royston toddler learning to walk with prosthetic foot after rare pregnancy complication
Bentley Vaughn, 16 months, is learning to walk with a prosthetic foot after a rare pregnancy complication known as twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome.
Twin amputee adjusts to new prosthetic
Twin-to-twin Transfusion Syndrome is a disorder where there is an uneven distribution of blood flow in the placenta. In the case of twin brothers Owen and Bentley, it led to one of them becoming an amputee.
Talking Health with Beth Galvin Ep. 9
FOX 5's Beth Galvin explores your health with the help of doctors and experts.
When Lula newborn develops lump on head, the long search for answers began
When Heather Strunk's newborn twin son developed a mass on the side of his head, the Lula, Georgia, mother began her families long search for answers.
New prostate cancer blood test
For men over forty, getting a prostate cancer, or PSA blood test is a routine part of getting a checkup. If A man's level is too high, figuring out what to do next can be challenging. A new test could simplify the process.
New urine test may help men with elevated PSA levels avoid unnecessary biopsies
A new urine test could help men with an elevated PSA, or prostate specific antigen, level avoid unnecessary biopsies and MRIs. The test screens for 18 genetic markers in the urine that are highly associated with high grade prostate cancer.
New test could avoid unnecessary biopsies
A new urine test for prostate cancer could help some men with high prostate-specific antigen numbers avoid unnecessary scans and biopsies. The FOX Medical Team's Beth Galvin talked with the doctor who created the screening tool about how it works.
Bump on twin's face leads to mom's search for answers
When Heather Strunk noticed a bump on her 4-month-old son's face, she didn't think much of it, at least at first. But when the bump didn't go away, the Lula mother of five started searching for answers and getting a diagnosis was a journey in itself.
Dermatologist shares tips on preparing for a skin cancer check
If you are 40 or older, you should be getting a yearly skin cancer check from a dermatologist. Here is what to expect.
After 30 years of failed diets, Cartersville teacher loses 150 pounds
After 30 years of struggling with her weight, Sara Tornincasa of Cartersville, Georgia, has lost 150 pounds in the last 18 months, thanks to weight loss surgery and completely rethinking how she eats and exercises.
150 pounds down and counting
Sara Tornicasa says weight loss surgery helped her get healthy. The Cartersville teacher talked to the FOX 5 Medical Team about her journey.
Talking Health with Beth Galvin Ep. 8
FOX 5's Beth Galvin explores your health with the help of doctors and experts.
After losing 150+ pounds, Cherokee County woman undergoes excess skin removal surgery
After losing more than 150 pounds, Felicia Zorn of Holly Springs was left with sagging skin around her waist. So, she decided to do something about it.
How to deal with excessive skin after weight loss
For nearly a decade, Felicia Zorn of Holly Springs has worked to get to a healthier weight. There have been a lot of ups and downs, but she's closing in on her goal weight. But dropping half her body weight left Zorn with a lot of excess skin, especially around her waist. So, she decided to get some help.
First look inside Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Arthur M. Blank Hospital emergency department
When the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Arthur M. Blank Hospital opens its doors on September 29, 2024, organizers say, it will become the busiest pediatric emergency department in the nation, treating an estimated 105,000 patients in the first year. The FOX Medical Team got an exclusive look inside the state-of-the-art facility.
Georgia nursing homes face a severe staffing shortage
Nursing homes in Georgia and across the US are facing a common problem: they can't find enough employees to take care of their residents.
Georgia nursing home staff shortage
Nursing homes across the country, including Georgia, are facing a shortage of workers. The FOX Medical Team learned how a new federal mandate required long-term care facilities to boost their staffing has complicated things.
Walmart introduces Bettergoods
The newly launched Bettergoods brand has 300 products designed to appeal to all budgets.
Roswell brothers share the same extremely rare, life-altering disease
Max Moore's parents spent nearly two years searching for answers, after the Roswell, Georgia, 12-year-old developed a series of severe health issues in 2020. When they finally got a diagnosis, Max's younger brother Chance began experiencing the same symptoms.