‘Button Project’ allows children to see the smiling faces behind the masks at children’s hospitals
A new project displays medical staff’s smiling faces on buttons to reassure and comfort children who are visiting hospitals.
A new project displays medical staff’s smiling faces on buttons to reassure and comfort children who are visiting hospitals.
Over 200 protests held nationwide as nurses demand better protection amid the COVID-19 pandemic
Registered nurses who belong to National Nurses United and the California Nurses Association will hold more than 200 protests across the nation Wednesday -- including in Southern California -- to demand greater protections for health care providers and their patients.
Registered nurses who belong to National Nurses United and the California Nurses Association will hold more than 200 protests across the nation Wednesday -- including in Southern California -- to demand greater protections for health care providers and their patients.
Young volunteers willing to take 'calculated risk' in human challenge vaccine trials
At 20, Abie Rohrig of New York City has already taken on one major calculated risk.
At 20, Abie Rohrig of New York City has already taken on one major calculated risk.
18 anesthesiologists at UF hospital system reportedly contract COVID-19 after attending private party
The Miami Herald reported that 14 junior residents, two senior residents, a fellow and an administrative employee contracted COVID-19 after attending a private party.
The Miami Herald reported that 14 junior residents, two senior residents, a fellow and an administrative employee contracted COVID-19 after attending a private party.
Georgia researchers develop coronavirus saliva test
For millions of Americans, getting tested for the novel coronavirus involves a quick nasal swab a long wait for answers.
For millions of Americans, getting tested for the novel coronavirus involves a quick nasal swab a long wait for answers.
Scientists get closer to blood test for Alzheimer's disease
New study results are boosting hopes that there soon may be a simple, reliable way to help family doctors diagnose the most common form of dementia
New study results are boosting hopes that there soon may be a simple, reliable way to help family doctors diagnose the most common form of dementia
Poll: 49% would get a new COVID-19 vaccine, fewer Black, Hispanic Americans plan to get vaccine
The race is on to create a vaccine that could stop the novel coronavirus.
The race is on to create a vaccine that could stop the novel coronavirus.
Here is what COVID-19 antibody testing can and cannot tell us
Many of us are curious about whether we have been exposed to the novel coronavirus, and there is a way to find that out.
Many of us are curious about whether we have been exposed to the novel coronavirus, and there is a way to find that out.
Former CDC Director & US Surgeon General says CDC missteps not an excuse to ignore science
U.S. hospitals have been ordered to stop sending COVID-19 ICU and patient hospitalization data to the CDC in Atlanta.
U.S. hospitals have been ordered to stop sending COVID-19 ICU and patient hospitalization data to the CDC in Atlanta.
Emory University student collecting used smart devices to connect seniors with telehealth
An Emory University student is taking action to help patients with serious medical conditions during this pandemic. If you have an old cellphone or tablet, she needs your help.
An Emory University student is taking action to help patients with serious medical conditions during this pandemic. If you have an old cellphone or tablet, she needs your help.
‘Masks don’t reduce your oxygen levels’: Doctor debunks facial covering claim in experiment
An Irish doctor tested whether wearing a mask lowered oxygen levels and shared the results on Twitter.
An Irish doctor tested whether wearing a mask lowered oxygen levels and shared the results on Twitter.
Georgia COVID-19 hospitalizations surge, breaking new records
Georgia coronavirus cases surged to 111, 211 Friday, with a a record jump of 4,484 cases in the last 24 hours.
Georgia coronavirus cases surged to 111, 211 Friday, with a a record jump of 4,484 cases in the last 24 hours.
US bets on untested company to deliver COVID-19 vaccine
Its injector is not approved by federal health authorities and the company hasn’t yet set up a factory to manufacture the unapproved devices.
Its injector is not approved by federal health authorities and the company hasn’t yet set up a factory to manufacture the unapproved devices.
Without sick pay benefits, COVID-infected healthcare workers feel pressure to return to work
Some Georgia healthcare workers who contract COVID-19 face an extra burden.
Some Georgia healthcare workers who contract COVID-19 face an extra burden.
Pregnant doctor faces hard questions
The pandemic altered Dr. Annemarie Cardell's life in many ways, changing the way she lives, the way she works, even changing her pregnancy.
The pandemic altered Dr. Annemarie Cardell's life in many ways, changing the way she lives, the way she works, even changing her pregnancy.
Protective gear for medical workers begins to run low again
The new shortages come as the virus resumes its rapid spread and the number of hospitalized patients climbs.
The new shortages come as the virus resumes its rapid spread and the number of hospitalized patients climbs.
Atlanta vendors to gift $75K wedding to frontline workers
Two dozen Atlanta area vendors are teaming up to throw a dream wedding worth $75,000 in January -- covering all needs from catering to wedding rings and flowers.
Two dozen Atlanta area vendors are teaming up to throw a dream wedding worth $75,000 in January -- covering all needs from catering to wedding rings and flowers.
'People are willing to play Russian roulette with their family’s lives': Doctor slams behavior in US
The rising cases in states like Arizona, Florida, Texas and California has been blamed in part on many not wearing masks or obeying other social-distancing rules.
The rising cases in states like Arizona, Florida, Texas and California has been blamed in part on many not wearing masks or obeying other social-distancing rules.
Outpouring of support for service dog that helps boy with autism
An update on a very sick service dog and the generosity of FOX 5 viewers who are helping to pay for his very expensive vet bills. Caspian is a six-year-old service dog to a 13-year old Fayette County boy with nonverbal autism.
An update on a very sick service dog and the generosity of FOX 5 viewers who are helping to pay for his very expensive vet bills. Caspian is a six-year-old service dog to a 13-year old Fayette County boy with nonverbal autism.
Coronavirus pandemic leads to surgery delays
Nando Hogan says everyone kept asking him if he was nervous about his surgery to remove some broken pieces of bone from his knee.
Nando Hogan says everyone kept asking him if he was nervous about his surgery to remove some broken pieces of bone from his knee.