31-year-old shares oral cancer diagnosis
After decades of chewing tobacco, 31-year-old Justin Smith said the habit finally caught up with him. The West Georgia man was diagnosed with an oral cancer at 30.
After decades of chewing tobacco, 31-year-old Justin Smith said the habit finally caught up with him. The West Georgia man was diagnosed with an oral cancer at 30.
The 1st FDA approved vaccine for RSV is designed for seniors, not babies
After 60 years of research, the US FDA recently approved the first vaccine for RSV. It's designed for adults 60 and older, who remain at higher risk of severe complications of this highly contagious respiratory virus.
After 60 years of research, the US FDA recently approved the first vaccine for RSV. It's designed for adults 60 and older, who remain at higher risk of severe complications of this highly contagious respiratory virus.
E-sports facility unveiled at North Atlanta High School
The APS E-Sports pipeline program is made possible by a partnership with Elite Gaming LIVE.
The APS E-Sports pipeline program is made possible by a partnership with Elite Gaming LIVE.
Hosea Helps distribute supplies to mothers during Mommy and Me Giveaway
On Saturday, Hosea Helps held their annual "Mommy and Me Giveaway," with the mission of assisting mothers and babies. Mothers were able to obtain necessities such as formula, wipes, baby food, and even bassinets.
On Saturday, Hosea Helps held their annual "Mommy and Me Giveaway," with the mission of assisting mothers and babies. Mothers were able to obtain necessities such as formula, wipes, baby food, and even bassinets.
'He wanted to end his life': Iowa officers rescue man about to jump off bridge
Dashcam video showed the moment to officers jumping into action to save a man who wanted to end his life.
Dashcam video showed the moment to officers jumping into action to save a man who wanted to end his life.
Veozah, a new menopause drug for hot flashes, gets FDA approval
More than 80% of women experience hot flashes during menopause, the FDA noted.
More than 80% of women experience hot flashes during menopause, the FDA noted.
Bernie Sanders visits Morehouse to talk about health care workforce crisis
Sen. Bernie Sanders will be in Atlanta on Friday to attend a roundtable at Morehouse School of Medicine.
Sen. Bernie Sanders will be in Atlanta on Friday to attend a roundtable at Morehouse School of Medicine.
Quick action leads to incredible recovery for grandmother who suffered massive stroke
A metro Atlanta mother tells FOX 5 she is alive and well just two weeks after a major stroke thanks to the quick actions of her husband and doctors.
A metro Atlanta mother tells FOX 5 she is alive and well just two weeks after a major stroke thanks to the quick actions of her husband and doctors.
Eating a healthy diet equivalent to 4,000 more steps a day, study finds
Eating more fresh, whole foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and nuts, was linked to greater physical fitness.
Eating more fresh, whole foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and nuts, was linked to greater physical fitness.
Teens are having less sexual intercourse, but are they really having less sex?
The language of young love and lust, and the actions behind it, are evolving.
The language of young love and lust, and the actions behind it, are evolving.
Certain soaps could make you more or less attractive to mosquitoes, study finds
While the study authors said a person’s unique body odor also plays a significant role in mosquito attraction, one soap scent in particular was singled out to help repel the insects.
While the study authors said a person’s unique body odor also plays a significant role in mosquito attraction, one soap scent in particular was singled out to help repel the insects.
8-year-old bitten by venomous snake at Georgia lake
Eight-year-old Southerlyn Fisher was playing with her brother at Lamar Moody Lake in Villa Rica when she was bit by venomous snake.
Eight-year-old Southerlyn Fisher was playing with her brother at Lamar Moody Lake in Villa Rica when she was bit by venomous snake.
Rookie Marietta police officer saves woman's life in daring rescue
Marietta Police say an officer, who has been on the force less than a year, saved a woman's life, who was in a mental health crisis.
Marietta Police say an officer, who has been on the force less than a year, saved a woman's life, who was in a mental health crisis.
Drug-resistant ringworm detected in US for first time, CDC says
Infections have also been reported throughout Asia, and in Europe and Canada
Infections have also been reported throughout Asia, and in Europe and Canada
Fighting can be good for a relationship, if you know how to fight fairly
Natolie Gray, a licensed professional counselor, teaches couple how to fight more effectively. Step one, Gray says, is to stop talking and start listening.
Natolie Gray, a licensed professional counselor, teaches couple how to fight more effectively. Step one, Gray says, is to stop talking and start listening.
Help for farmers, Georgia agriculture department shares mental health resources
They provide the food on our table and keep up with the clothes on our backs, but it may surprise many that those in the agriculture industry struggle with mental health issues.
They provide the food on our table and keep up with the clothes on our backs, but it may surprise many that those in the agriculture industry struggle with mental health issues.
Cluster of brain infections left children ‘incredibly sick’: CDC monitoring
Before 2022, Clark County, Nevada, averaged about 5 pediatric brain abscesses a year. Last year, there were 17.
Before 2022, Clark County, Nevada, averaged about 5 pediatric brain abscesses a year. Last year, there were 17.
USC doctors looking to perform world's first bladder transplant
Doctors have currently launched a clinical trial to enroll a potential participant for this historic operation, the school reported.
Doctors have currently launched a clinical trial to enroll a potential participant for this historic operation, the school reported.
Bo Jackson to undergo procedure for year-long battle with chronic hiccups
Bo knows hiccups -- all too well. The former professional football and baseball player revealed the diagnosis during an appearance on a radio station.
Bo knows hiccups -- all too well. The former professional football and baseball player revealed the diagnosis during an appearance on a radio station.
FDA finalizes blood-donation rules to allow more gay, bisexual men
The updated FDA guidelines do away with a requirement that men who have sex with men abstain from sex for three months prior to giving blood.
The updated FDA guidelines do away with a requirement that men who have sex with men abstain from sex for three months prior to giving blood.