Fourth person dies from bacteria linked to recalled eye drops, CDC says
As of May 15, 81 patients across 18 states have become infected with the drug-resistant bacteria.
As of May 15, 81 patients across 18 states have become infected with the drug-resistant bacteria.
Hank Green, YouTube star and author, shares cancer diagnosis
The YouTube star and best-selling author said he feels fine now, but he knows that will change when he starts chemotherapy.
The YouTube star and best-selling author said he feels fine now, but he knows that will change when he starts chemotherapy.
Dermatologists discover world’s smallest skin cancer
Dermatologists say a tiny spot was discovered on a patient's cheek measuring just 0.65 millimeters or 0.025 inches.
Dermatologists say a tiny spot was discovered on a patient's cheek measuring just 0.65 millimeters or 0.025 inches.
Supreme Court Justice Gorsuch: COVID emergency orders are among `greatest intrusions on civil liberties'
Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch says emergency measures taken during the COVID-19 crisis that killed more than 1 million Americans were perhaps “the greatest intrusions on civil liberties in the peacetime history of this country.”
Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch says emergency measures taken during the COVID-19 crisis that killed more than 1 million Americans were perhaps “the greatest intrusions on civil liberties in the peacetime history of this country.”
Clayton DA: 'We're drowning' in mental health criminal cases
Most people who suffer from a mental illness in this country never touch the criminal justice system. They lead productive lives.
Most people who suffer from a mental illness in this country never touch the criminal justice system. They lead productive lives.
UGA student injured in freak accident back home with parents
Mia Corte is recovering at her parents’ residence in Chattanooga one week after a falling tree struck her on the UGA campus in Athens during a storm.
Mia Corte is recovering at her parents’ residence in Chattanooga one week after a falling tree struck her on the UGA campus in Athens during a storm.
FDA advisers back 1st RSV vaccine for pregnant women that protects newborns
Federal health advisers are backing a first-of-its-kind RSV vaccine to protect newborns by immunizing their moms late in pregnancy.
Federal health advisers are backing a first-of-its-kind RSV vaccine to protect newborns by immunizing their moms late in pregnancy.
Modern treatments for endometriosis
It can be debilitating for women one week out the month. Heavy periods, painful cramping, and debilitating pelvic pain are just some of the symptoms. It can also lead to infertility. There are ways to help through surgery and other treatments. The FOX 5 Medical Team takes a look at endometriosis and how doctors are working to solve this agonizing experience.
It can be debilitating for women one week out the month. Heavy periods, painful cramping, and debilitating pelvic pain are just some of the symptoms. It can also lead to infertility. There are ways to help through surgery and other treatments. The FOX 5 Medical Team takes a look at endometriosis and how doctors are working to solve this agonizing experience.
A mentally ill inmate has waited in a Georgia isolation cell 468 days for help. He's not alone.
For 468 days and counting, Winston Powell has known little else than the walls of a barren isolation cell. He's in limbo because the average wait to see a state forensic psychologist in Georgia is over 10 months.
For 468 days and counting, Winston Powell has known little else than the walls of a barren isolation cell. He's in limbo because the average wait to see a state forensic psychologist in Georgia is over 10 months.
Facing tough diagnosis, Atlanta couple finds refuge in beekeeping
Neill and Robin Ferrill started taking classes in beekeeping during the pandemic, setting up hives in their Atlanta yard. Their bees, and their garden, would become their refuge during the most challenging year of their lives.
Neill and Robin Ferrill started taking classes in beekeeping during the pandemic, setting up hives in their Atlanta yard. Their bees, and their garden, would become their refuge during the most challenging year of their lives.
Brain cancer patient discovers new passion
Neill and Robin Ferrill of Atlanta have been married for 14 years, and this last one may have been the most challenging. This time last year, the couple was reeling from an unexpected diagnosis: brain cancer. This year, they're embracing a hobby together that has helped them get through it. It's beekeeping.
Neill and Robin Ferrill of Atlanta have been married for 14 years, and this last one may have been the most challenging. This time last year, the couple was reeling from an unexpected diagnosis: brain cancer. This year, they're embracing a hobby together that has helped them get through it. It's beekeeping.
CDC warns mpox resurgence possible amid rise in cases
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said it's investigating a surge in mpox cases around the country, including Chicago.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said it's investigating a surge in mpox cases around the country, including Chicago.
Pancreatic cancer vaccine trial offers ‘encouraging’ results, ‘positive outlook for the future’
The vaccine successfully stimulated an immune response in half of the treated patients, resulting in no cancer relapse after 18 months.
The vaccine successfully stimulated an immune response in half of the treated patients, resulting in no cancer relapse after 18 months.
Researchers begin human trials for oral drug to protect against dirty bomb exposure
Technically known as radiological dispersion devices, dirty bombs are relatively primitive, imprecise weapons. They are much easier and cheaper to build than a nuclear device and also far less dangerous.
Technically known as radiological dispersion devices, dirty bombs are relatively primitive, imprecise weapons. They are much easier and cheaper to build than a nuclear device and also far less dangerous.
New monoclonal antibody treatment may help boost canine parvovirus survival rates
Canine parvovirus is a highly contagious, potentially devastating disease for young puppies and unvaccinated dogs. But, a new monoclonal antibody treatment, the first of its kind, may provide an immune boost to help dogs fight off the virus.
Canine parvovirus is a highly contagious, potentially devastating disease for young puppies and unvaccinated dogs. But, a new monoclonal antibody treatment, the first of its kind, may provide an immune boost to help dogs fight off the virus.
New treatment may boost parvovirus survival
Canine parvovirus is a highly contagious, potentially devastating disease for young puppies and unvaccinated dogs. But, a new monoclonal antibody treatment, the first of its kind, may provide an immune boost to help dogs fight off the virus.
Canine parvovirus is a highly contagious, potentially devastating disease for young puppies and unvaccinated dogs. But, a new monoclonal antibody treatment, the first of its kind, may provide an immune boost to help dogs fight off the virus.
WHO: Stop using sugar substitutes for weight loss
Researchers said artificial sweeteners do not have any long-term effect in reducing body fat in adults or children.
Researchers said artificial sweeteners do not have any long-term effect in reducing body fat in adults or children.
Google to add pre-written text prompts to suicide-related search results
When someone searches for suicide-related terms, they’ll see a prompt with conversation starters they can send via text in an effort to “reduce the stigma” of reaching out for help.
When someone searches for suicide-related terms, they’ll see a prompt with conversation starters they can send via text in an effort to “reduce the stigma” of reaching out for help.
'Don't do it': Georgia man talks about how chewing tobacco led him to lose half his tongue
Justin Smith started chewing tobacco as a young teenager. Now 31, he is adjusting to life after losing half his tongue to oral cancer.
Justin Smith started chewing tobacco as a young teenager. Now 31, he is adjusting to life after losing half his tongue to oral cancer.
Atlanta veterans demand mental health treatment for Midtown shooting suspect
A metro Atlanta veteran's organization says Midtown shooting suspect Deion Patterson should not be in the Fulton County Jail.
A metro Atlanta veteran's organization says Midtown shooting suspect Deion Patterson should not be in the Fulton County Jail.