FDA announces urgent recall of dietary supplement due to undeclared ingredients
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an urgent recall of a dietary supplement due to the capsules being tainted with sildenafil and tadalafil, which are FDA approved drugs to treat male erectile dysfunction.
Body camera video shows Chamblee officers revive man after workplace heart attack
Four Chamblee police officers used CPR and an AED to revive a man after he suffered a cardiac arrest at work.
Man, 57, dies in custody at Cobb County Adult Detention Center
A 57-year-old man died after being found unresponsive while in custody at the Cobb County Adult Detention Center.
Man’s extreme energy drink habit leads to concerning medical discovery, doctors say
A relatively healthy man in his 50s suffered a stroke from the overconsumption of energy drinks.
Silicosis: Countertops linked to Massachusetts man's diagnosis
A Massachusetts man in his 40s has been diagnosed with silicosis, an incurable lung disease linked to popular kitchen countertops.
Tanning beds could triple melanoma risk, new study finds
One in five Americans develop skin cancer by the age of 70, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation.
Nasal spray recalled due to possible mold, microbial contamination
ReBoost Nasal Spray, sold nationwide, has been recalled due to potential mold and microbial contamination. Here’s what we know.
Peachtree City caregiver faces cancer battle while husband needs 24/7 care
The Peachtree City community is rallying around a couple facing a devastating health diagnosis and in need of immediate financial support.
Couple in crisis after a devastating cancer diagnosis, Medicare denial
Melodie Woods is the full-time caregiver for her husband, Wesley Woods, who lives with progressive supranuclear palsy and requires full-time care. Ms. Woods was recently diagnosed with a devastating form of cancer and will no longer be able to care for him full-time. Now the Woods are turning to their community for support. FOX 5’s Doug Evans brings the heart-wrenching story to Ariyl Onstott at the desk.
Gwinnett man finishes 100-mile run to honor friend with rare genetic disorder
Gwinnett County runner Holden Cammarata is attempting a 100-mile run at Little Mulberry Park to honor his friend with Williams syndrome and raise awareness and support for the rare genetic disorder.
Botulism outbreak linked to infant formula expands; sickens 51 babies across 19 states
The FDA says 51 infants in 19 states were hospitalized with botulism linked to ByHeart formula. Here’s what we know.
Social media ban in Australia starts for children under 16: Here's how it works
Hundreds of thousands of social media accounts are being deactivated as the world’s first social media ban goes into effect now in Australia for kids under 16. Here’s how it will work.
CDC warns travelers about outbreak of untreatable mosquito disease in 4 countries
U.S. health officials have issued travel advisories for Americans planning trips to certain tropical countries amid outbreaks of an untreatable mosquito-borne disease.
Recall issued for blood pressure medication over possible cholesterol drug contamination
Neither the FDA nor Glenmark Pharmaceuticals have issued guidance for consumers who may have the medication involved in this recall.
Obamacare support hits an all-time high, poll reveals
A new survey shows public approval of the Affordable Care Act has reached its highest level since the law’s passage.
Feeling SAD? Here's how to beat the winter blues
Experts say there are ways to combat seasonal affective disorder, better known as SAD.
Lonely marriages linked to higher weight, study finds
A new study by UCLA Health found that people in emotionally supportive marriages have lower BMIs, healthier guts and higher levels of the “love hormone.”
Martha Stewart reveals unconventional end-of-life plan
Martha Stewart has her end-of-life plans already set, and it may seem a little unconventional to some.
CDC panel recommends changes to hepatitis B vaccine schedule: What to know
A CDC advisory panel appointed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. no longer recommends that babies get a hepatitis B vaccine at birth.
Vaccine advisory panel votes against Hep B vaccines at birth
A federal vaccine advisory panel met in Atlanta at the CDC this week to reconsider whether every newborn should receive the hepatitis B vaccine immediately after birth.