Common antibiotic linked to higher risk of death in adults, major study finds
A commonly used drug has been linked to a higher risk of death in a new study.
A commonly used drug has been linked to a higher risk of death in a new study.
Fourth Florida resident dies after contracting flesh-eating bacteria linked to oysters
A fourth person in Florida has died after contracting flesh-eating bacteria commonly linked to consuming raw or undercooked oysters, health officials said.
A fourth person in Florida has died after contracting flesh-eating bacteria commonly linked to consuming raw or undercooked oysters, health officials said.
State approves Piedmont Henry's $26M freestanding emergency department
Piedmont Henry Hospital has gained state regulatory approval to build a $26 million freestanding emergency department in Locust Grove to ease severe emergency room congestion.
Piedmont Henry Hospital has gained state regulatory approval to build a $26 million freestanding emergency department in Locust Grove to ease severe emergency room congestion.
Dr. Mike talks about cannabis and driving
A new study suggests cannabis edibles could impair driving for hours after they are consumed. FOX Medical Team's Dr. Mike Cirigliano explains how THC gummies can affect driving ability for up to five hours, why potency and a person's cannabis use can influence impairment, and why determining whether a driver is impaired by cannabis remains a challenge for law enforcement.
A new study suggests cannabis edibles could impair driving for hours after they are consumed. FOX Medical Team's Dr. Mike Cirigliano explains how THC gummies can affect driving ability for up to five hours, why potency and a person's cannabis use can influence impairment, and why determining whether a driver is impaired by cannabis remains a challenge for law enforcement.
Fall allergies surge as North Georgia pollen count climbs
If you've been sneezing, sniffling or dealing with itchy eyes lately, fall allergies could be the culprit.
If you've been sneezing, sniffling or dealing with itchy eyes lately, fall allergies could be the culprit.
Brain implant restores gestures, speech for some paralysis patients through virtual avatars
A brain-computer interface device may help paralyzed people talk and make gestures at the same time, according to a recent study.
A brain-computer interface device may help paralyzed people talk and make gestures at the same time, according to a recent study.
Nighttime bathroom trips could reveal hidden health issues — here's when to worry
Getting out of bed once during the night to use the bathroom is common, but repeated trips could signal underlying issues, health experts warn.
Getting out of bed once during the night to use the bathroom is common, but repeated trips could signal underlying issues, health experts warn.
Metro Atlanta daycare measles outbreak grows to 10 confirmed cases
State health officials confirmed two new measles cases tied to a metro Atlanta daycare outbreak, driving the center's infection count to 10.
State health officials confirmed two new measles cases tied to a metro Atlanta daycare outbreak, driving the center's infection count to 10.
Fayette County hospital offers new treatment for prostate cancer
Piedmont Fayette Hospital introduced Pluvicto, a targeted radioactive treatment, for patients battling metastatic prostate cancer.
Piedmont Fayette Hospital introduced Pluvicto, a targeted radioactive treatment, for patients battling metastatic prostate cancer.
Vaping may help more people quit smoking than patches, gum, study finds
Vaping may be more effective at helping people quit smoking than nicotine replacement therapies such as gum and patches, according to an updated Cochrane review.
Vaping may be more effective at helping people quit smoking than nicotine replacement therapies such as gum and patches, according to an updated Cochrane review.
'Very hot' coffee and tea linked to higher cancer risk
Regularly drinking very hot tea or coffee may raise the risk of a type of esophageal cancer, according to a large study at the University of Oxford.
Regularly drinking very hot tea or coffee may raise the risk of a type of esophageal cancer, according to a large study at the University of Oxford.
Largest cyclospora outbreak ends, but origin remains unknown, officials say
The largest cyclospora food poisoning outbreak in U.S. history has ended, federal health officials said, after nearly 13,000 cases were linked to recalled iceberg lettuce.
The largest cyclospora food poisoning outbreak in U.S. history has ended, federal health officials said, after nearly 13,000 cases were linked to recalled iceberg lettuce.
The US has a high maternal mortality rate. A $100M campaign wants to change that
A new $100 million initiative has been launched to significantly cut maternal mortality rates and improve childbirth safety across the United States.
A new $100 million initiative has been launched to significantly cut maternal mortality rates and improve childbirth safety across the United States.
Alcohol tied to surprising cancer death pattern in adults under 55, researchers find
Annual U.S. cancer deaths tied to alcohol consumption more than doubled over a three-decade period, according to a recent study led by researchers at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.
Annual U.S. cancer deaths tied to alcohol consumption more than doubled over a three-decade period, according to a recent study led by researchers at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.
CDC warns of rise in animal rabies activity and human exposures: Here’s what to know
There has been an increase in recent animal rabies activity and associated human exposures this summer, according to the CDC.
There has been an increase in recent animal rabies activity and associated human exposures this summer, according to the CDC.
Girls’ suicide rate among ages 10 to 14 soars, study finds
The suicide rate among U.S. girls ages 10 to 14 more than quadrupled from 2007 to 2024, according to a new study.
The suicide rate among U.S. girls ages 10 to 14 more than quadrupled from 2007 to 2024, according to a new study.
Trump says 1 million Obamacare enrollees in 30 states to get $500 rebate checks- See what states and why
President Trump says an estimated 1 million Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, enrollees in 30 states will be getting $500 rebate checks for what the White House says were exchange fee overcharges by the Biden administration.
President Trump says an estimated 1 million Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, enrollees in 30 states will be getting $500 rebate checks for what the White House says were exchange fee overcharges by the Biden administration.
Woman hospitalized following medical incident at Polk County Jail
Jail staff at the Polk County Jail administered CPR and Narcan to an unresponsive woman Wednesday morning.
Jail staff at the Polk County Jail administered CPR and Narcan to an unresponsive woman Wednesday morning.
These states have the highest vaccination rates in the US, data shows
A new analysis examines vaccination coverage across the country, measuring immunization rates among children, teens, adults and older residents.
A new analysis examines vaccination coverage across the country, measuring immunization rates among children, teens, adults and older residents.
AI could give wrong advice about breastfeeding
FOX Medical Team's Dr. Mike says that researchers claim that about a third of breastfeeding moms report getting bad advice from artificial intelligence or AI.
FOX Medical Team's Dr. Mike says that researchers claim that about a third of breastfeeding moms report getting bad advice from artificial intelligence or AI.