Malaria in Maryland: First local case in decades alarms health officials
Maryland has confirmed a case of locally acquired malaria in the state for the first time in more than 40 years, the state's health department said Friday.
Maryland has confirmed a case of locally acquired malaria in the state for the first time in more than 40 years, the state's health department said Friday.
Trying to fill the void left by Atlanta Medical Center
The closure of Wellstar Atlanta Medical Center last fall left the metro Atlanta area with just one Level One trauma center. That's Grady Memorial Hospital?s Marcus Trauma Center. But, it won't be easy finding another hospital to fill trauma coverage void.
The closure of Wellstar Atlanta Medical Center last fall left the metro Atlanta area with just one Level One trauma center. That's Grady Memorial Hospital?s Marcus Trauma Center. But, it won't be easy finding another hospital to fill trauma coverage void.
Stem cells from one eye used to heal injuries in the other with promising results, doctors say
A new study shows a promising procedure to treat severe injuries in one eye by using stem cells from the other.
A new study shows a promising procedure to treat severe injuries in one eye by using stem cells from the other.
Many Asian Americans may be falling through mental health gaps
Health surveys show Asian Americans are the ethnic group least likely to seek mental health support. One counselor worries too many young Asian Americans are falling through the cracks.
Health surveys show Asian Americans are the ethnic group least likely to seek mental health support. One counselor worries too many young Asian Americans are falling through the cracks.
Asian Americans least likely to seek mental health help
Just over 20-million Americans identify as Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander. That's about 6% of the U.S. population. But mental health experts say Asian Americans, are the least likely racial group to get help for mental health problems.
Just over 20-million Americans identify as Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander. That's about 6% of the U.S. population. But mental health experts say Asian Americans, are the least likely racial group to get help for mental health problems.
Asian Americans and mental health
Resources available for Asian Americans in metro Atlanta area struggling with mental health
Resources available for Asian Americans in metro Atlanta area struggling with mental health
Closure of Wellstar Atlanta Medical puts pressure on area emergency departments
The abrupt closure of Wellstar Atlanta Medical Center last November forced thousands of patients to find another emergency department. Many turned to Emory University Hospital Midtown's already busy ER.
The abrupt closure of Wellstar Atlanta Medical Center last November forced thousands of patients to find another emergency department. Many turned to Emory University Hospital Midtown's already busy ER.
Patients still searching for new doctors nearly 1 year after Wellstar Atlanta Medical Center closes
The closure of Georgia's second largest hospital, Wellstar Atlanta Medical Center, left thousands of patients looking for new healthcare providers. Brenda Black, 71, used to walk to see her doctors. Now, she is learning how to use a rideshare service.
The closure of Georgia's second largest hospital, Wellstar Atlanta Medical Center, left thousands of patients looking for new healthcare providers. Brenda Black, 71, used to walk to see her doctors. Now, she is learning how to use a rideshare service.
A pig's kidney worked normally in a donated human body for over a month, doctors say
The experiment at NYU Langone Health marks the longest a pig kidney has functioned in a person, albeit a deceased one.
The experiment at NYU Langone Health marks the longest a pig kidney has functioned in a person, albeit a deceased one.
Pennsylvania study suggests links between fracking and asthma, lymphoma in children
Researchers in heavily drilled Pennsylvania are adding to a body of evidence suggesting links between the natural gas industry and certain health problems.
Researchers in heavily drilled Pennsylvania are adding to a body of evidence suggesting links between the natural gas industry and certain health problems.
Grandson saves grandfather's life with skill learned for summer job
A college student is being hailed a hero for saving his grandfather's life using a skill he learned for a summer job.
A college student is being hailed a hero for saving his grandfather's life using a skill he learned for a summer job.
Menopause can leave skin itchy, dry and irritated, but these dermatologist's tips may help
Hormonal changes that occur with menopause can leave women with dry, itchy skin. A dermatologist shares tips on how to relieve skin irritation.
Hormonal changes that occur with menopause can leave women with dry, itchy skin. A dermatologist shares tips on how to relieve skin irritation.
Menopause, summer heat can leave skin itchy
Menopause can usher in a lot of changes, making our skin more dry and sensitive. The FOX Medical Team took a look into why our skin changes around age 50, and what to do if you're tired of feeling itchy.
Menopause can usher in a lot of changes, making our skin more dry and sensitive. The FOX Medical Team took a look into why our skin changes around age 50, and what to do if you're tired of feeling itchy.
Amazon Pharmacy adds automatic coupons to drop insulin prices
Amazon Pharmacy will release coupons that will automatically bring down the cost of insulin on more than a dozen insulin and diabetes care brands.
Amazon Pharmacy will release coupons that will automatically bring down the cost of insulin on more than a dozen insulin and diabetes care brands.
Excessive social media use has many of the same effects as substance abuse, says expert
How to know if you're addicted — and how to 'detox,' according to a clinical psychologist.
How to know if you're addicted — and how to 'detox,' according to a clinical psychologist.
South Fulton patients forced to find new doctors
Nearly ten months ago, Georgia's second largest hospital, Wellstar Atlanta Medical Center, shut its doors for good. Wellstar Health System's CEO says they had no choice but to close after losing more than $100 million in the 12 months before the shutdown. The move left thousands of patients without a medical home. FOX 5's Medical Team took at look at how those patients are fending for themselves.
Nearly ten months ago, Georgia's second largest hospital, Wellstar Atlanta Medical Center, shut its doors for good. Wellstar Health System's CEO says they had no choice but to close after losing more than $100 million in the 12 months before the shutdown. The move left thousands of patients without a medical home. FOX 5's Medical Team took at look at how those patients are fending for themselves.
Flesh-eating ‘zombie drug’ known as 'Tranq' detected in LA County's illegal drug supply
A flesh-eating “zombie drug" called xylazine has been circulating the streets of Los Angeles. "Tranq" can have severe and even deadly effects when mixed with illicit opioids.
A flesh-eating “zombie drug" called xylazine has been circulating the streets of Los Angeles. "Tranq" can have severe and even deadly effects when mixed with illicit opioids.
What are the impacts of energy drinks on children?
The Food and Drug Administration is now taking a closer look at PRIME Energy drinks which touts 200 milligrams of caffeine per can, equivalent to six cans of Coke. The argument from some U.S. senators is that PRIME seems to market its energy drink to kids.
The Food and Drug Administration is now taking a closer look at PRIME Energy drinks which touts 200 milligrams of caffeine per can, equivalent to six cans of Coke. The argument from some U.S. senators is that PRIME seems to market its energy drink to kids.
Metro Atlanta hospital says infant died prior to delivery, decapitation
The metro Atlanta hospital named in the lawsuit filed in Clayton County in connection to the alleged decapitation of a baby during childbirth has issued a statement.
The metro Atlanta hospital named in the lawsuit filed in Clayton County in connection to the alleged decapitation of a baby during childbirth has issued a statement.
US suicide rate reached highest number ever last year
Experts caution that suicide is complicated, and that recent increases might be driven by higher rates of depression or limited availability of mental health services.
Experts caution that suicide is complicated, and that recent increases might be driven by higher rates of depression or limited availability of mental health services.