Breastfeeding may later improve child’s exam scores, study suggests
The researchers discovered that longer breastfeeding was associated with improved academic performance, particularly in English and mathematics.
The researchers discovered that longer breastfeeding was associated with improved academic performance, particularly in English and mathematics.
Talking to kids about violence can be hard: One psychiatrist shares tips for parents
Talking to children about violence and tragedy is complicated. But, psychiatrist Dr. Suvrat Bhargave of the Center for Family Psychiatry in Tyrone, Georgia, shares some advice on how to talk to kids about hard things.
Talking to children about violence and tragedy is complicated. But, psychiatrist Dr. Suvrat Bhargave of the Center for Family Psychiatry in Tyrone, Georgia, shares some advice on how to talk to kids about hard things.
How to talk to kids about hard things
Children will sometimes hit you with hard questions. That might be especially true after a major event, like the Midtown shootings. FOX 5 Medical Team's Beth Galvin sat down with a child psychiatrist to learn how parents can navigate those difficult conversations.
Children will sometimes hit you with hard questions. That might be especially true after a major event, like the Midtown shootings. FOX 5 Medical Team's Beth Galvin sat down with a child psychiatrist to learn how parents can navigate those difficult conversations.
Celebrity Cruises norovirus outbreak leaves more than 175 sick, CDC says
Those who became ill suffered symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal cramps, vomiting and headaches.
Those who became ill suffered symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal cramps, vomiting and headaches.
DeKalb County Jail gets new mental, medical health services provider
Beginning this month, the DeKalb County Jail will be using a different medical, mental and behavioral health services provider to cover its more than 1600 inmates.
Beginning this month, the DeKalb County Jail will be using a different medical, mental and behavioral health services provider to cover its more than 1600 inmates.
Susan Boyle, 'Britain's Got Talent' star, reveals she suffered stroke: ‘I fought like crazy’ to recover
Nearly 15 years after Susan Boyle first performed "I Dreamed a Dream" on the "Britain's Got Talent" stage, the Scottish singer returned and revealed her past health struggles.
Nearly 15 years after Susan Boyle first performed "I Dreamed a Dream" on the "Britain's Got Talent" stage, the Scottish singer returned and revealed her past health struggles.
With the gift of a kidney, Madison coworkers become linked for life
Coworkers Rachel Harrelson and Julie Patterson share a lifesaving connection. When Patterson's kidneys failed last winter, Harrelson decided she had to help her friend.
Coworkers Rachel Harrelson and Julie Patterson share a lifesaving connection. When Patterson's kidneys failed last winter, Harrelson decided she had to help her friend.
Woman donates her kidney to co-worker
Rachel Harrelson and Julie Patterson are forever connected now, they share something deeper than just their workplace. When Rachel found out her co-worker Julie was sick, she went the extra mile to save her life.
Rachel Harrelson and Julie Patterson are forever connected now, they share something deeper than just their workplace. When Rachel found out her co-worker Julie was sick, she went the extra mile to save her life.
What is 'chroming'? The deadly social media trend on TikTok
Several people have lost their lives due to “chroming," but yet it is becoming more popular on social media.
Several people have lost their lives due to “chroming," but yet it is becoming more popular on social media.
Most US adults are declining COVID boosters as CDC warns of health risks: 'Relatively little protection'
Adults who aren’t current on their COVID-19 vaccine booster doses may have "relatively little remaining protection" against hospitalization compared to those who haven’t been vaccinated at all, suggests a new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Adults who aren’t current on their COVID-19 vaccine booster doses may have "relatively little remaining protection" against hospitalization compared to those who haven’t been vaccinated at all, suggests a new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Bills' Damar Hamlin launches CPR Tour to raise awareness
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin kicked off a multicity tour at his home stadium on Saturday to distribute medical equipment and promote techniques that helped save his life in January.
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin kicked off a multicity tour at his home stadium on Saturday to distribute medical equipment and promote techniques that helped save his life in January.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signs bill barring trans youth from accessing transition-related care
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 14 into law Friday, which bars transgender juveniles from getting puberty blockers and hormone therapies.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 14 into law Friday, which bars transgender juveniles from getting puberty blockers and hormone therapies.
Former wrestling superstar says he has 'severe brain trauma'
'The Million Dollar Man' Ted DiBiase made the announcement on 'Everybody's Got a Pod.'
'The Million Dollar Man' Ted DiBiase made the announcement on 'Everybody's Got a Pod.'
Eating junk food may hinder deep sleep, study says
Participants were given both healthy and unhealthy diets at random times and their sleep schedules were monitored to see what, if any, connection there was between diet and sleep.
Participants were given both healthy and unhealthy diets at random times and their sleep schedules were monitored to see what, if any, connection there was between diet and sleep.
Paralyzed Kennesaw State University student turns tragedy into scientific mission
Heru Crooks says that tragedy is why he's now doing research at Kennesaw State University.
Heru Crooks says that tragedy is why he's now doing research at Kennesaw State University.
Fertility specialist says getting to a healthier weight may boost pregnancy chances
About 40% of young and middle age women in the US are overweight. Fertility specialist Dr. Desiree' McCarthy-Keith says losing 5% to 10% of your body weight, if you are overweight, may boost a woman's chances of success with fertility treatments.
About 40% of young and middle age women in the US are overweight. Fertility specialist Dr. Desiree' McCarthy-Keith says losing 5% to 10% of your body weight, if you are overweight, may boost a woman's chances of success with fertility treatments.
'Poison in every puff': Canada to print warning labels on individual cigarettes
Canada will soon become the first country in the world where warning labels must appear on individual cigarettes.
Canada will soon become the first country in the world where warning labels must appear on individual cigarettes.
Sweden close to becoming first 'smoke-free' country in Europe
Many experts give credit to decades of anti-smoking campaigns and legislation, while others point to the prevalence of "snus," a smokeless tobacco product that's marketed in Sweden as an alternative to cigarettes.
Many experts give credit to decades of anti-smoking campaigns and legislation, while others point to the prevalence of "snus," a smokeless tobacco product that's marketed in Sweden as an alternative to cigarettes.
'We did not know it was going to be that hard': Couple shares struggle to find a Black sperm donor
When Jamelia and Kewanda Walker got married and decided to start a family, the Sugar Hill, Georgia, couple went in search of a sperm donor who looked like them. That is when they discovered there were frustratingly few Black donors to be found.
When Jamelia and Kewanda Walker got married and decided to start a family, the Sugar Hill, Georgia, couple went in search of a sperm donor who looked like them. That is when they discovered there were frustratingly few Black donors to be found.
Study suggests foods with this compound could help boost memory
According to the study, Red wine, black and green tea, dark chocolate, beans, kale, watercress, onions and fruits like cherries, blackberries, black grapes and apples contain healthy levels of this compound.
According to the study, Red wine, black and green tea, dark chocolate, beans, kale, watercress, onions and fruits like cherries, blackberries, black grapes and apples contain healthy levels of this compound.