Abortion pill will be available for now
A federal appeals court has decided an abortion pill will remain available to Americans but with significant restrictions.
A federal appeals court has decided an abortion pill will remain available to Americans but with significant restrictions.
Spring, summer can be harder than winter for some seasonal depression sufferers
The spring and summer can bring relief for people who experience seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, during the winter months, when the days are short and there is less sunlight. But for about 10% of SAD sufferers, the warmer months are the hardest.
The spring and summer can bring relief for people who experience seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, during the winter months, when the days are short and there is less sunlight. But for about 10% of SAD sufferers, the warmer months are the hardest.
Biden declares COVID-19 emergency over, but homeowners still have time to file for forbearance, FHA says
COVID-19 forbearance expired at the same time as the COVID-19 national emergency was officially declared over. It has now been extended until May 31, 2023, the FHA said.
COVID-19 forbearance expired at the same time as the COVID-19 national emergency was officially declared over. It has now been extended until May 31, 2023, the FHA said.
Annual Walk to End Lupus Now rallies for disease awareness in Atlanta
Lupus affects millions of Americans including Monic Thornton, who's working hard to help others who are impacted by the autoimmune disease. She joins Alyse Eady to talk about the upcoming 2023 Walk to End Lupus Now.
Lupus affects millions of Americans including Monic Thornton, who's working hard to help others who are impacted by the autoimmune disease. She joins Alyse Eady to talk about the upcoming 2023 Walk to End Lupus Now.
Seasonal Affective Disorder can trigger depression in warmer months
Most people experience Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, during the winter months, but some get hit hardest in the spring and summer. The FOX Medical Team's Beth Galvin talks about the disorder's symptoms and how those experiencing SAD can reduce its impact.
Most people experience Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, during the winter months, but some get hit hardest in the spring and summer. The FOX Medical Team's Beth Galvin talks about the disorder's symptoms and how those experiencing SAD can reduce its impact.
After life-altering accident, 23-year-old Atlanta man discovers hope and wheelchair rugby
Jonathan Horna remembers the first time he saw it. "I was like, ‘Oh, is this how we play,’"
Jonathan Horna remembers the first time he saw it. "I was like, ‘Oh, is this how we play,’"
Wreck survivor finds new passion in wheelchair rugby
Jonathan Horna's life changed in a split second back in the spring of 2021. The 23-year-old was headed from a game when another driver slammed into his car. But at the Shepherd Center, Horna was able to find hope and a brand-new passion: rugby.
Jonathan Horna's life changed in a split second back in the spring of 2021. The 23-year-old was headed from a game when another driver slammed into his car. But at the Shepherd Center, Horna was able to find hope and a brand-new passion: rugby.
'Tranq:' US names veterinary drug mix of xylazine, fentanyl an 'emerging threat'
The U.S. Office of National Drug Control Policy is designating the tranquilizer xylazine when mixed with fentanyl as an emerging threat.
The U.S. Office of National Drug Control Policy is designating the tranquilizer xylazine when mixed with fentanyl as an emerging threat.
Boxing class at Buckhead retirement community brings Parkinson’s patients into the ring
Doctors working with an Atlanta senior living community are turning to the “Sweet Science" to help those residents affected by Parkinson's disease and other movement challenges.
Doctors working with an Atlanta senior living community are turning to the “Sweet Science" to help those residents affected by Parkinson's disease and other movement challenges.
New dog spreading love and cheer to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta patients
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta has a hardworking new employee whose main job involves cuddles and pets. Her name is Marvel, and the golden retriever is the first ever facility dog at the Hughes Spalding Children's Hospital in Downtown Atlanta.
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta has a hardworking new employee whose main job involves cuddles and pets. Her name is Marvel, and the golden retriever is the first ever facility dog at the Hughes Spalding Children's Hospital in Downtown Atlanta.
Study finds 17% of women with unexplained infertility have gene variants linked to heart problems, cancer
A new study finds nearly 17% of women who have experienced unexplained infertility carry gene variants know to cause health problems. But one researcher cautions it is too soon to draw conclusions about what this means for couples dealing with fertility problems.
A new study finds nearly 17% of women who have experienced unexplained infertility carry gene variants know to cause health problems. But one researcher cautions it is too soon to draw conclusions about what this means for couples dealing with fertility problems.
Researchers look into connection between "unexplained infertility" and gene variants in women
About 15-20% of couples experiencing infertility don't have a clear medical reason why. They call it "unexplained infertility". Now, researchers are studying the connection between unexplained infertility and women who carry gene variants that could raise their risk of health problems down the road.
About 15-20% of couples experiencing infertility don't have a clear medical reason why. They call it "unexplained infertility". Now, researchers are studying the connection between unexplained infertility and women who carry gene variants that could raise their risk of health problems down the road.
EPA finds cancer risk from sterilization chemical, proposes usage limits
“EPA’s number one priority is protecting people’s health and safety,” EPA Administrator Michael Regan said in a statement.
“EPA’s number one priority is protecting people’s health and safety,” EPA Administrator Michael Regan said in a statement.
Gwinnett County nonprofit helps young people find a 'Space Place'
From runaways to kids just in bad situation, there is a need for a safe place to stay for young people in the metro area. A Gwinnett County nonprofit is helping to find transitional housing and needs help themselves to keep going.
From runaways to kids just in bad situation, there is a need for a safe place to stay for young people in the metro area. A Gwinnett County nonprofit is helping to find transitional housing and needs help themselves to keep going.
Biden ends COVID-19 national emergency after Congress acts
The U.S. national emergency to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic has ended.
The U.S. national emergency to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic has ended.
Strokes in younger adults are rising
Deborah Martinez was just 36 when she had a stroke. What happened to Martinez is becoming increasingly familiar.
Deborah Martinez was just 36 when she had a stroke. What happened to Martinez is becoming increasingly familiar.
Justice Department appeals Texas court ruling to halt order of commonly used abortion pill
The Justice Department is appealing a Texas court ruling that would halt approval of a drug used in the most common method of abortion in the U.S.
The Justice Department is appealing a Texas court ruling that would halt approval of a drug used in the most common method of abortion in the U.S.
Doctors see rise in strokes for younger adults
Deborah Martinez, a 36-year-old woman, is a stroke-survivor. Doctors say they're seeing this become more common. They say inactivity may be fueling it.
Deborah Martinez, a 36-year-old woman, is a stroke-survivor. Doctors say they're seeing this become more common. They say inactivity may be fueling it.
Sen. Ossoff, Becerra bring news of curbed insulin prices to Gwinnett Co.
Sen. Jon Ossoff and Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra visited Gwinnett County on Monday to raise awareness about a new federal law to curb the price of insulin for seniors.
Sen. Jon Ossoff and Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra visited Gwinnett County on Monday to raise awareness about a new federal law to curb the price of insulin for seniors.
‘It was surreal’: Florida native becomes Vanderbilt’s first Black woman neurosurgery resident
A prestigious medical school will see its first Black woman neurosurgery resident ever.
A prestigious medical school will see its first Black woman neurosurgery resident ever.