Villa Rica ER nurse hurt in Dominican Republic diving accident
ER nurse Katie Bullard broke multiple vertebrae during a 28th birthday trip to the Dominican Republic.
ER nurse Katie Bullard broke multiple vertebrae during a 28th birthday trip to the Dominican Republic.
Woman dies after suffering medical episode on Disneyland's Haunted Mansion
Police say emergency crews responded to Disneyland after a woman in her 60s was found unresponsive after riding the Haunted Mansion.
Police say emergency crews responded to Disneyland after a woman in her 60s was found unresponsive after riding the Haunted Mansion.
CDC ends universal COVID vaccine recommendation, leaves decision to patients
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has ended its universal recommendation for COVID-19 vaccinations, instead leaving the decision to individual patients.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has ended its universal recommendation for COVID-19 vaccinations, instead leaving the decision to individual patients.
Emory researchers develop promising blood test to detect Alzheimer’s early
Emory researchers discovered blood changes that could allow Alzheimer’s to be detected years before symptoms appear.
Emory researchers discovered blood changes that could allow Alzheimer’s to be detected years before symptoms appear.
Raising awareness during Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and health experts are urging women to take advantage of screenings that can save lives.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and health experts are urging women to take advantage of screenings that can save lives.
All Rite Aid locations closed after bankruptcy filing
A pharmacy staple in America is officially no more.
A pharmacy staple in America is officially no more.
Costco announces partnership to offer members Ozempic, Wegovy at major discount
Costco members will soon have access to weight-loss shots at a major discount.
Costco members will soon have access to weight-loss shots at a major discount.
Dawsonville rallies around toddler battling leukemia
Trial chemotherapy raised Noa Ramirez’s survival chances to 95%.
Trial chemotherapy raised Noa Ramirez’s survival chances to 95%.
FDA approves another generic version of abortion pill mifepristone
The FDA first approved the abortion pill as a safe way to end pregnancies in 2000, and access to the drug was expanded through the years.
The FDA first approved the abortion pill as a safe way to end pregnancies in 2000, and access to the drug was expanded through the years.
Hand, foot and mouth disease cases spike across Georgia
Georgia reports over twice as many hand, foot, and mouth disease cases this year compared to last year.
Georgia reports over twice as many hand, foot, and mouth disease cases this year compared to last year.
Georgia Two-Day Breast Cancer Walk returns with new venue
The Georgia Two-Day Walk for Breast Cancer will bring 700 participants to Cobb County Oct. 4-5.
The Georgia Two-Day Walk for Breast Cancer will bring 700 participants to Cobb County Oct. 4-5.
Nearly 100 aboard Royal Caribbean ship fall ill in norovirus outbreak
This latest incident is the 19th cruise ship outbreak the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has tracked this year.
This latest incident is the 19th cruise ship outbreak the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has tracked this year.
Walmart eliminating synthetic dyes from private food brands
The retail titan is removing dyes from various product brands like cereals and snacks.
The retail titan is removing dyes from various product brands like cereals and snacks.
Emory students host ‘Lights of Hope’ cancer remembrance event
Emory University students held a “Lights of Hope Night of Remembrance and Advocacy" on campus last night to honor those impacted by cancer.
Emory University students held a “Lights of Hope Night of Remembrance and Advocacy" on campus last night to honor those impacted by cancer.
CDC workers: 'Morale has never been lower' after shutdown furloughs
More than 8,700 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention employees have been furloughed, according to documents reviewed by FOX 5.
More than 8,700 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention employees have been furloughed, according to documents reviewed by FOX 5.
Want to live to be over 100? These states have the most centenarians
See the map of where the most centenarians live in the United States. There’s more than 80,000 of them, according to 2020 census data.
See the map of where the most centenarians live in the United States. There’s more than 80,000 of them, according to 2020 census data.
Marijuana-based drug eases chronic back pain in major study
A new study from German drugmaker Vertanical found that an experimental marijuana-based medication significantly reduced chronic back pain in 800 patients.
A new study from German drugmaker Vertanical found that an experimental marijuana-based medication significantly reduced chronic back pain in 800 patients.
Walkers, FOX 5 turn out for annual Heart Walk at Atlantic Station
Thousands of walkers filled the streets at Atlantic Station this weekend for the annual Heart Walk.
Thousands of walkers filled the streets at Atlantic Station this weekend for the annual Heart Walk.
New trend has people taping their mouths shut at night: Here's why you shouldn't
TikTok influencers are telling people to tape their mouths shut at night for better sleep. Here's why doctors say it’s a bad idea.
TikTok influencers are telling people to tape their mouths shut at night for better sleep. Here's why doctors say it’s a bad idea.
Atlanta Police take suicide prevention to streets after tragic losses
Atlanta Police Department expands wellness initiatives after losing two officers to suicide, emphasizing street-level suicide prevention.
Atlanta Police Department expands wellness initiatives after losing two officers to suicide, emphasizing street-level suicide prevention.