Fertility specialist shares what to expect from egg donation for IVF
For women whose egg reserve is low or depleted, Dr. Pavna Brahma, the director of IVF at Shady Grove Fertility - Atlanta, says a carefully-screened, and usually anonymous, egg donor can offer the chance to get pregnant.
Buford man undergos new liver cancer procedure
A Buford man was diagnosed with colon cancer in March 31, 2023. He recently received new treatment available for patients with liver cancer.
Kemp signs law regulating production, sale of kratom supplement
Georgia's new law will raise the age to purchase kratom and prohibits using the herbal supplement in any kind of vaping device.
This Taylor Swift song from ‘The Tortured Poet’s Department’ is perfect for CPR
Taylor Swift fans, if you ever find yourself in a situation where you have to give hands-only CPR, think about these two Swift songs!
Egg donations: Expert discusses fertility option
Egg donors can offer an opportunity for those who really want a child. A local Atlanta doctor discusses options and what to expect.
Maternal mortality rate in U.S. declines, but racial disparities remain: CDC data
Following an increase in women dying during pregnancy or after childbirth earlier in the pandemic, mortality rates dropped significantly in 2022, according to a new CDC report.
Delta donating portion of in-flight sales to breast cancer research in May
For all of May, Delta is donating 24% of all onboard food and beverage sales to aid in the fight against breast cancer.
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.
Walnuts recalled amid E. coli outbreak in multiple states, CDC says
An E. coli outbreak connected to organic walnuts has prompted a warning from the CDC, as well as a recall. The walnuts were sold at retailers in at least 19 states.
Gwinnett County Schools champion education approach to combat youth vaping crisis
Gwinnett County school officials are sounding the alarm about the dangers of vaping among their students.
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.
Cancer trends: Common types & risk factors revealed
Almost 40% of Americans will receive a cancer diagnosis at some point in their lifetime — but certain types are more common than others, statistics show.
Mammogram screening to detect breast cancer should now start at 40, panel says
Breast cancer is the second-most common cause of cancer death for U.S. women.
USDA testing ground beef in states with bird flu outbreaks in dairy cows
The USDA is testing ground beef sold at retailers located in U.S. states with bird flu outbreaks in dairy cattle. But the agency said it’s “confident that the meat supply is safe.”
Kaiser Permanente says data breach may affect 13.4M customers
Kaiser Permanente said it is notifying members after a recent data breach potentially affected millions of accounts.
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.
81% of millennials say they can't afford a midlife crisis
Are millennials a generation in crisis? A majority said that type of crisis is a luxury they can’t afford.
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.
Norovirus: Nearly 200 sick in outbreaks on Princess, Royal Caribbean ships, CDC says
Norovirus outbreaks on Princess Cruises and Royal Caribbean ships in April left nearly 200 people sick, the CDC reported.