Happy Tails' furry volunteers bring joy to hospitals
A metro area nonprofit proves man's best friend and health centers go together like peanut butter and jelly.
A metro area nonprofit proves man's best friend and health centers go together like peanut butter and jelly.
Family rescues pig stranded 2 miles offshore in Hawaii
The rescue operation lasted nearly an hour.
The rescue operation lasted nearly an hour.
Raising awareness for Peripheral Artery Disease
Conditions like diabetes or heart disease can lead to a tricky condition called Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) that often leads to amputation surgery. FOX 5 Medical Team's Beth Galvin spoke to a family whose matriarch suffered from it and is now taking the steps to teach others how to prevent it from happening.
Conditions like diabetes or heart disease can lead to a tricky condition called Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) that often leads to amputation surgery. FOX 5 Medical Team's Beth Galvin spoke to a family whose matriarch suffered from it and is now taking the steps to teach others how to prevent it from happening.
What you need to know about vision loss, how to show support for visually impaired
There are over 2 billion people globally who have a visual impairment.
There are over 2 billion people globally who have a visual impairment.
FDA bans sale of Vuse Alto menthol e-cigarettes, citing health risks for teens
British American Tobacco (BAT), the parent company of Reynolds said it would challenge the FDA ban in court.
British American Tobacco (BAT), the parent company of Reynolds said it would challenge the FDA ban in court.
Tired of itchy, dry skin every winter? A dermatologist shares some tips to regain moisture
Cold weather can do a number on your skin. But, dermatologist Dr. Melissa Babcock says tweaking your skincare routine now may help protect your skin.
Cold weather can do a number on your skin. But, dermatologist Dr. Melissa Babcock says tweaking your skincare routine now may help protect your skin.
Winter-proof your skin with these tips
It's feeling like fall outside, and winter is right around the corner. Now is a good time to winter-proof your skin by adding more moisturizing products, and reducing your drying products. Here are some suggestions from an expert.
It's feeling like fall outside, and winter is right around the corner. Now is a good time to winter-proof your skin by adding more moisturizing products, and reducing your drying products. Here are some suggestions from an expert.
FDA may soon ban some chemical hair-straightening products over cancer risk
Chemical hair straighteners or “relaxers," which are often marketed to Black women, have been linked to a number of short-term and long-term health risks, including uterine cancer.
Chemical hair straighteners or “relaxers," which are often marketed to Black women, have been linked to a number of short-term and long-term health risks, including uterine cancer.
First signs of gloomy winter weather can trigger seasonal depression, seasonal affective disorder
Treatment methods for season depression include light boxes, sitting in sunlight when possible and getting physical activity.
Treatment methods for season depression include light boxes, sitting in sunlight when possible and getting physical activity.
Where the sun is no longer providing enough Vitamin D until next spring
Vitamin D helps the body build and maintain strong bones, in addition to supporting immune health, muscle function and brain cell activity, according to the Mayo Clinic.
Vitamin D helps the body build and maintain strong bones, in addition to supporting immune health, muscle function and brain cell activity, according to the Mayo Clinic.
Peeps maker to remove cancer-linked red dye No. 3 from popular Easter candy
California recently banned red dye No. 3, a chemical used as food coloring for products like Peeps. The synthetic dye has been linked to cancer and has been banned from makeup for more than 30 years.
California recently banned red dye No. 3, a chemical used as food coloring for products like Peeps. The synthetic dye has been linked to cancer and has been banned from makeup for more than 30 years.
Mounjaro, typically for diabetes treatment, helped dieters lose 60 pounds in new study
Study results for Mounjaro confirm that the drug made by Eli Lilly & Co. has the potential to be one of the most powerful medical treatments for obesity to date, outside experts said.
Study results for Mounjaro confirm that the drug made by Eli Lilly & Co. has the potential to be one of the most powerful medical treatments for obesity to date, outside experts said.
Ovarian cancer could be detected early with a new blood test, study finds
Ovarian cancer could be detected earlier with the help of a new blood test, according to researchers in California.
Ovarian cancer could be detected earlier with the help of a new blood test, according to researchers in California.
Mary Lou Retton health update from family: 'Remarkable' progress
Olympic gymnastics champion Mary Lou Retton is making "remarkable" progress in her battle with a rare form of pneumonia, her family said this weekend.
Olympic gymnastics champion Mary Lou Retton is making "remarkable" progress in her battle with a rare form of pneumonia, her family said this weekend.
Bruce Willis is relatively 'incommunicative,' 'not totally verbal' after dementia diagnosis, friend reveals
'Moonlighting' creator Glenn Gordon Caron spoke about Willis' dementia.
'Moonlighting' creator Glenn Gordon Caron spoke about Willis' dementia.
A doctors group calls its ‘excited delirium’ paper outdated and withdraws its approval
A leading doctors group formally withdrew its approval of a 2009 paper on “excited delirium,” a document that critics say has been used to justify excessive force by police.
A leading doctors group formally withdrew its approval of a 2009 paper on “excited delirium,” a document that critics say has been used to justify excessive force by police.
Downtown Atlanta roads reopen after SWAT activity
Peachtree Street NE was closed for several hours on Thursday between Porter Place and Ralph McGill Boulevard because of police activity.
Peachtree Street NE was closed for several hours on Thursday between Porter Place and Ralph McGill Boulevard because of police activity.
About 25% of U.S. adults may have 'silent' liver disease
As a pediatric gastroenterologist, Dr. Rene Romero guides young patients at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta through liver disease and sometimes transplant surgery.
As a pediatric gastroenterologist, Dr. Rene Romero guides young patients at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta through liver disease and sometimes transplant surgery.
School bus drivers appealing to Kemp over COVID unemployment repayments
Some of the Clayton County school bus drivers say they've been asked to pay $20,000 to $50,000 in unemployment benefits they received during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Some of the Clayton County school bus drivers say they've been asked to pay $20,000 to $50,000 in unemployment benefits they received during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Woman banished from Coweta County for claiming her daughter had cancer
Genecia Lewis told people that her young daughter had cancer and she needed help to pay for her medical bills.
Genecia Lewis told people that her young daughter had cancer and she needed help to pay for her medical bills.