New Wellstar hospital approved for hospital
State officials have approved plans for a new $1 billion Wellstar hospital in Acworth.
State officials have approved plans for a new $1 billion Wellstar hospital in Acworth.
Biden completes round of radiation therapy for aggressive form of prostate cancer
Former President Joe Biden completed radiation therapy for aggressive prostate cancer. Here’s what we know.
Former President Joe Biden completed radiation therapy for aggressive prostate cancer. Here’s what we know.
Warmer temperatures fuel increased sugar consumption, study says
A new study published in Nature Climate Change reveals that warmer weather may be increasing Americans’ sugar intake.
A new study published in Nature Climate Change reveals that warmer weather may be increasing Americans’ sugar intake.
Just a little alcohol could increase dementia risk for seniors, study finds
A new study led by the University of Oxford, in collaboration with Yale and Cambridge, suggests that even small amounts of alcohol consumption may increase the risk of dementia in older adults.
A new study led by the University of Oxford, in collaboration with Yale and Cambridge, suggests that even small amounts of alcohol consumption may increase the risk of dementia in older adults.
Peanut allergies dropped significantly in last 10 years, study found
Changing advice on when to introduce young children to peanuts helped tens of thousands of kids avoid the allergy, a newly-published study found.
Changing advice on when to introduce young children to peanuts helped tens of thousands of kids avoid the allergy, a newly-published study found.
4 in 10 Americans are obese, annual report finds: See the worst states
For the first time in over a decade, the number of states with rates of obesity at 35% or higher has dropped, according to a recent report.
For the first time in over a decade, the number of states with rates of obesity at 35% or higher has dropped, according to a recent report.
Trump announces fertility drug maker lowering costs of medication for IVF patients
Women seeking fertility treatment are getting financial relief after the Trump administration reached a deal with pharmaceutical company EMD Serono to lower the cost of a common fertility medication.
Women seeking fertility treatment are getting financial relief after the Trump administration reached a deal with pharmaceutical company EMD Serono to lower the cost of a common fertility medication.
Protein powders, shakes contain high lead levels, analysis found
A new Consumer Reports investigation found protein powders and shakes have a concerning level of lead. Here are the products that were tested and what CR found.
A new Consumer Reports investigation found protein powders and shakes have a concerning level of lead. Here are the products that were tested and what CR found.
Paralyzed man walks again after experimental drug trial triggers remarkable recovery
After spinal cord injury, a Pennsylvania man's mobility continues to improve with an experimental peptide drug.
After spinal cord injury, a Pennsylvania man's mobility continues to improve with an experimental peptide drug.
Prostate cancer - symptoms, risk factors, and treatment
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men after skin cancer, with approximately 1 in 8 men diagnosed in their lifetime.
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men after skin cancer, with approximately 1 in 8 men diagnosed in their lifetime.
IRS direct deposit stimulus in October? Here’s what we know
Rumors are circulating online about an IRS direct deposit stimulus payment hitting bank accounts in October or before year’s end. Are they true?
Rumors are circulating online about an IRS direct deposit stimulus payment hitting bank accounts in October or before year’s end. Are they true?
CDC: First U.S.-borne cases of malaria in years
In the last two and a half months, the CDC has confirmed eight cases of locally-transmitted malaria. Seven of those cases are in Florida, the eighth comes from Texas. Infected mosquitos spread malaria. While health officials report close to 300,000,000 cases worldwide each year, this is the first time in 20 years the U.S. has had cases in which people were infected here in the country.
In the last two and a half months, the CDC has confirmed eight cases of locally-transmitted malaria. Seven of those cases are in Florida, the eighth comes from Texas. Infected mosquitos spread malaria. While health officials report close to 300,000,000 cases worldwide each year, this is the first time in 20 years the U.S. has had cases in which people were infected here in the country.
How to deal with 'Mommy, I'm bored!'
If you're tired of hearing your kids tell you they're bored, you're not alone. But, a little boredom may not be such a bad thing. In fact, one Children's Healthcare of Atlanta therapist says having downtime to do nothing, may be exactly what some kids need.
If you're tired of hearing your kids tell you they're bored, you're not alone. But, a little boredom may not be such a bad thing. In fact, one Children's Healthcare of Atlanta therapist says having downtime to do nothing, may be exactly what some kids need.
FDA approves OTC birth control pill
For 60 years, birth control pills have been on the market, but only with a prescription. That's expected to change soon. The FDA recently approved Opill, the first birth control pill to be sold over the counter.
For 60 years, birth control pills have been on the market, but only with a prescription. That's expected to change soon. The FDA recently approved Opill, the first birth control pill to be sold over the counter.
Cancer diagnosis has couple discussing fertility
Breast cancer put a Lamar County couple's dream of starting a family on hold, but Kathryn and Josh Green still hope to one day become parents, and there is a good chance they will, thanks to fertility treatments they underwent before Kathryn began her cancer treatment.
Breast cancer put a Lamar County couple's dream of starting a family on hold, but Kathryn and Josh Green still hope to one day become parents, and there is a good chance they will, thanks to fertility treatments they underwent before Kathryn began her cancer treatment.
Siblings sidelined by major health concerns
Joey and Jackson Martin were both diagnosed with challenging diseases that took them out of the games they loved to play when they were younger. FOX Medical Team's Beth Galvin caught up with the pair who have not only gotten back to their respective fields, but are inspiring others to keep pushing, despite life's obstacles.
Joey and Jackson Martin were both diagnosed with challenging diseases that took them out of the games they loved to play when they were younger. FOX Medical Team's Beth Galvin caught up with the pair who have not only gotten back to their respective fields, but are inspiring others to keep pushing, despite life's obstacles.
Cancer puts kink in couple's plans for children
Breast cancer put a Lamar County couple's dream of starting a family on hold, but Kathryn and Josh Green still hope to one day become parents, and there is a good chance they will, thanks to fertility treatments they underwent before Kathryn began her cancer treatment.
Breast cancer put a Lamar County couple's dream of starting a family on hold, but Kathryn and Josh Green still hope to one day become parents, and there is a good chance they will, thanks to fertility treatments they underwent before Kathryn began her cancer treatment.
Olympic gold medalist opens up on eye disease
An Olympic gold medalist from Atlanta says she wants people who are having eye problems to find out more about thyroid eye disease. It's an illness Gail Devers has struggled with for years without even know what it was or what it was called. Here's why it's important not to wait to get it checked out.
An Olympic gold medalist from Atlanta says she wants people who are having eye problems to find out more about thyroid eye disease. It's an illness Gail Devers has struggled with for years without even know what it was or what it was called. Here's why it's important not to wait to get it checked out.
Biden undergoing radiation for prostate cancer
Former President Joe Biden's treatment for an aggressive form of prostate cancer has entered a new phase.
Former President Joe Biden's treatment for an aggressive form of prostate cancer has entered a new phase.
President Trump announces new drug-price deal with AstraZeneca
AstraZeneca has agreed to lower prescription drug costs for Medicaid under a deal with the Trump administration. Here’s what we know.
AstraZeneca has agreed to lower prescription drug costs for Medicaid under a deal with the Trump administration. Here’s what we know.