First look inside the new Winship Cancer Institute at Emory Midtown
Stretching 17 stories into the sky and covering more than 455,000 square feet, the new Winship Cancer Institute at Emory Midtown is impossible to miss.
Stretching 17 stories into the sky and covering more than 455,000 square feet, the new Winship Cancer Institute at Emory Midtown is impossible to miss.
Hair relaxers may affect women's fertility, study suggests
Current and former use of chemical hair straighteners, greater frequency and duration of use, and scalp burns from the products were linked to lower chances of becoming pregnant, the study found.
Current and former use of chemical hair straighteners, greater frequency and duration of use, and scalp burns from the products were linked to lower chances of becoming pregnant, the study found.
Loneliness poses risks as deadly as smoking, US surgeon general says
“(Loneliness) is like hunger or thirst. It's a feeling the body sends us when something we need for survival is missing," the U.S. surgeon general said.
“(Loneliness) is like hunger or thirst. It's a feeling the body sends us when something we need for survival is missing," the U.S. surgeon general said.
Study finds link between long naps and obesity, high blood pressure
A recent study shows taking naps for more than 30 minutes during the day can affect your sleep quality and cognitive function.
A recent study shows taking naps for more than 30 minutes during the day can affect your sleep quality and cognitive function.
Morehouse offers to open primary care facility on Atlanta's southside to fill gap from Wellstar closures
The Morehouse School of Medicine has offered to open and manage a primary health care facility on the southside of Atlanta.
The Morehouse School of Medicine has offered to open and manage a primary health care facility on the southside of Atlanta.
Georgia mom, teen undergo same surgery for endometriosis
About one in 10 women of childbearing pain experience endometriosis, a painful gynecologic disease in which tissue similar to the tissue that lines the uterus grows outside the uterus, causing pelvic pain, cramping and heavy periods. Sophie Allred and her mother Lindsay both underwent a relatively new laparascopic procedure, known as LAPEX, to remove their endometriosis lesions.
About one in 10 women of childbearing pain experience endometriosis, a painful gynecologic disease in which tissue similar to the tissue that lines the uterus grows outside the uterus, causing pelvic pain, cramping and heavy periods. Sophie Allred and her mother Lindsay both underwent a relatively new laparascopic procedure, known as LAPEX, to remove their endometriosis lesions.
US to end most federal COVID-19 vaccine mandates next week
The Biden administration will end the last remaining federal COVID-19 vaccine requirements next week when the national public health emergency for the coronavirus ends.
The Biden administration will end the last remaining federal COVID-19 vaccine requirements next week when the national public health emergency for the coronavirus ends.
Understanding endometriosis
About 1 in 10 women in their childbearing years have a condition called endometriosis. As it turns out, the condition can run if families. The FOX Medical Team spoke with a mother and daughter who found hope.
About 1 in 10 women in their childbearing years have a condition called endometriosis. As it turns out, the condition can run if families. The FOX Medical Team spoke with a mother and daughter who found hope.
These are the worst drinks for your health, according to nutritionists
Before you load up your grocery cart or place an order at the coffee shop, restaurant or bar, beware of additives and sugar that may be lurking in your favorite drinks.
Before you load up your grocery cart or place an order at the coffee shop, restaurant or bar, beware of additives and sugar that may be lurking in your favorite drinks.
Mableton Miracle: Girl survives moped accident
8-year-old Briella Smithson said she thought she would never make it out of the hospital after a moped crash put her in the hospital for seven weeks starting in February. Part of that time was spent in a coma.
8-year-old Briella Smithson said she thought she would never make it out of the hospital after a moped crash put her in the hospital for seven weeks starting in February. Part of that time was spent in a coma.
Michael J. Fox says 'I'm not going to be 80' amid ongoing battle with Parkinson’s disease
Fox, 61, addressed the challenges he faces daily with the incurable disease and said he doesn’t believe he’ll live to be 80 years old.
Fox, 61, addressed the challenges he faces daily with the incurable disease and said he doesn’t believe he’ll live to be 80 years old.
Autism Awareness Month: Meet the Malone family and their journey with quadruplet sons
Having one child with autism can be a challenge, but can you imagine having four?
Having one child with autism can be a challenge, but can you imagine having four?
Pancreatic cancer: What you should know about the disease that led to Jerry Springer's death
With the revelation of what led to talk show host Jerry Springer's death, it is shining a spotlight once again on pancreatic cancer. Although the cancer is not as common, it does rank among the deadliest of cancers. Here's what you should know about the disease.
With the revelation of what led to talk show host Jerry Springer's death, it is shining a spotlight once again on pancreatic cancer. Although the cancer is not as common, it does rank among the deadliest of cancers. Here's what you should know about the disease.
Patients celebrate as Georgia opens medical marijuana dispensaries after long wait
It was an emotional day for patients and their families who waited eight long years to purchase medical marijuana legally from a dispensary in Georgia.
It was an emotional day for patients and their families who waited eight long years to purchase medical marijuana legally from a dispensary in Georgia.
Fulton County Sheriff's wife diagnosed with breast cancer: Jacki Labat shares her journey
After a COVID-19 delay, in September 2022, Jacki finally got around to her mammogram. The results stopped the power couple in their tracks.
After a COVID-19 delay, in September 2022, Jacki finally got around to her mammogram. The results stopped the power couple in their tracks.
How to get COVID tests now before it's no longer free
Free COVID testing ends on May 11, but you'll still have access to tests with a few differences.
Free COVID testing ends on May 11, but you'll still have access to tests with a few differences.
What to know about ticks and Lyme season following a mild winter
Researchers say it is hard to predict how the tick season will play out. This year’s mild winter and early snow melt, though, could mean more ticks earlier than usual.
Researchers say it is hard to predict how the tick season will play out. This year’s mild winter and early snow melt, though, could mean more ticks earlier than usual.
First medical cannabis dispensaries in Georgia to open Friday morning
This comes after years of fights at the State Capitol, lawsuits and bureaucratic delays.
This comes after years of fights at the State Capitol, lawsuits and bureaucratic delays.
COVID-19 pandemic caused decline in high school students having sex, government survey finds
Teen sex was already becoming less and less common before the pandemic.
Teen sex was already becoming less and less common before the pandemic.
Oliver's journey: Organ donation gives 4-year-old the gift of life
After 281 days in the hospital, Oliver finally went home with a new heart.
After 281 days in the hospital, Oliver finally went home with a new heart.