Parents sue after Georgia law banning some gender-affirming care for kids takes effect
A law banning minors from receiving most gender-affirming surgeries and hormone therapies is officially in place as of Saturday. But now, some families are fighting back by filing a lawsuit to block the new law.
A law banning minors from receiving most gender-affirming surgeries and hormone therapies is officially in place as of Saturday. But now, some families are fighting back by filing a lawsuit to block the new law.
Ticks use static electricity to latch on to you from afar, researchers find
Ticks can't jump or fly onto their hosts, but static electricity gives them a boost, researchers have found.
Ticks can't jump or fly onto their hosts, but static electricity gives them a boost, researchers have found.
FBLA national conference in Atlanta hosts 14K students and educators
Downtown Atlanta bustled this week with the Future Business Leaders of America's national conference. Most of American business is small business. And business success doesn’t happen by accident. It has to be cultivated. FBLA taps young people early teaching them about leadership, networking and competition.
Downtown Atlanta bustled this week with the Future Business Leaders of America's national conference. Most of American business is small business. And business success doesn’t happen by accident. It has to be cultivated. FBLA taps young people early teaching them about leadership, networking and competition.
How to spot melanoma and other skin cancers
Many of us don't spend too much time looking at our skin. But regular skin checks can help you spot the first warning signs of skin cancer.
Many of us don't spend too much time looking at our skin. But regular skin checks can help you spot the first warning signs of skin cancer.
Breast cancer surgeon weighs in on new mammogram guidelines
New guidelines recommend women get their first mammogram at 40 and then a follow up every other year. A breast cancer surgeon weighs in on the guidance and explains why Black women and women of Ashkenazi Jewish descent should get a breast cancer risk assessment in their mid-twenties.
New guidelines recommend women get their first mammogram at 40 and then a follow up every other year. A breast cancer surgeon weighs in on the guidance and explains why Black women and women of Ashkenazi Jewish descent should get a breast cancer risk assessment in their mid-twenties.
Eid al-Adha: Indonesia's Muslims celebrate with feasts after disease last year disrupted rituals
Muslims across Indonesia are celebrating Eid al-Adha, one of the biggest holidays in the Islamic calendar, with full meat-based feasts after fears of last year’s foot-and-mouth disease outbreak waned.
Muslims across Indonesia are celebrating Eid al-Adha, one of the biggest holidays in the Islamic calendar, with full meat-based feasts after fears of last year’s foot-and-mouth disease outbreak waned.
The warning signs of skin cancer
Most of people grew up with lots of sun exposure and little sun protection. That can raise the risk of skin cancer. The warning signs it may be time to get your skin checked.
Most of people grew up with lots of sun exposure and little sun protection. That can raise the risk of skin cancer. The warning signs it may be time to get your skin checked.
Aspartame sweetener used in Diet Coke, some chewing gum, may be deemed 'possibly carcinogenic': Report
Aspartame – one of the most common artificial sweeteners in the world – is slated to be declared a possible carcinogen by the World Health Organization's (WHO) cancer research agency next month, according to a report.
Aspartame – one of the most common artificial sweeteners in the world – is slated to be declared a possible carcinogen by the World Health Organization's (WHO) cancer research agency next month, according to a report.
RSV vaccine: Older Americans can get shot this fall after talking to doctor, CDC says
RSV is a common cause of cold-like symptoms, but it can be dangerous for infants and the elderly.
RSV is a common cause of cold-like symptoms, but it can be dangerous for infants and the elderly.
New research finds connection between autism, gut microbiome
The study examines the role gut bacteria may play in the development of autism.
The study examines the role gut bacteria may play in the development of autism.
Former NFL quarterback Bernie Kosar sounds alarm on threat of brain injuries after 100+ concussions: 'Tragic'
Kosar said he's endured 40 surgeries and 15 seizures as a result of his injuries.
Kosar said he's endured 40 surgeries and 15 seizures as a result of his injuries.
Uterine cancer deaths could soon outnumber ovarian cancer deaths, oncologist says: ‘We need to do better’
Learn the risk factors for the troubling 'upward trend' in uterine cancer deaths.
Learn the risk factors for the troubling 'upward trend' in uterine cancer deaths.
First AI-generated drug enters human clinical trials, targeting chronic lung disease patients
The drug is being tested to treat idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a rare, progressive type of chronic lung disease.
The drug is being tested to treat idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a rare, progressive type of chronic lung disease.
Smoke from Canada wildfires increasing health risks in Black, poorer communities in US
The smoke is impacting air quality issues for poor and Black communities that already are more likely to live near polluting plants and in rental housing with mold.
The smoke is impacting air quality issues for poor and Black communities that already are more likely to live near polluting plants and in rental housing with mold.
Fourth of July heat wave heading to Georgia, Code Orange Air Quality Alert issued
Fireworks aren't the only thing soaring sky-high during this Fourth of July weekend.
Fireworks aren't the only thing soaring sky-high during this Fourth of July weekend.
Fungal meningitis outbreak linked to Mexico clinics kills 6
U.S. health officials say the death toll from an outbreak of fungal meningitis tied to surgical procedures in a city along the U.S.-Mexico border has risen to six.
U.S. health officials say the death toll from an outbreak of fungal meningitis tied to surgical procedures in a city along the U.S.-Mexico border has risen to six.
What you need to know about mammograms
Experts are now recommending women get their first mammogram at age 40, then get one every other year up to age 75. The FOX Medical Team's Beth Galvin spoke to a breast cancer surgeon to learn what you need to know, and what to ask your doctor.
Experts are now recommending women get their first mammogram at age 40, then get one every other year up to age 75. The FOX Medical Team's Beth Galvin spoke to a breast cancer surgeon to learn what you need to know, and what to ask your doctor.
Thousands of unauthorized vapes pouring into US despite FDA crackdown
The number of different e-cigarette devices sold in the U.S. has nearly tripled to over 9,000, despite a three-year effort by the FDA to crack down on kid-friendly flavors.
The number of different e-cigarette devices sold in the U.S. has nearly tripled to over 9,000, despite a three-year effort by the FDA to crack down on kid-friendly flavors.
Pregnant Workers Fairness Act to provide protections for millions of expectant mothers
On Tuesday, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act goes into effect - a federal law with protections for millions of expectant mothers.
On Tuesday, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act goes into effect - a federal law with protections for millions of expectant mothers.
Malaria cases in Texas and Florida are the first US spread since 2003, CDC says
There were four cases detected in Florida and one in Texas, according to a health alert issued Monday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
There were four cases detected in Florida and one in Texas, according to a health alert issued Monday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.