To take trip of her life, young Georgia cancer survivor must first learn to swim
After years of waiting and a pandemic postponement, 8-year-old Kiki Troutman, a childhood leukemia survivor, is heading to Hawaii this weekend on a Make A Wish Foundation trip. To get ready, Troutman has spent months learning to swim at her local YMCA pool in Atlanta.
After years of waiting and a pandemic postponement, 8-year-old Kiki Troutman, a childhood leukemia survivor, is heading to Hawaii this weekend on a Make A Wish Foundation trip. To get ready, Troutman has spent months learning to swim at her local YMCA pool in Atlanta.
Man dies from bacterial infection after eating raw oysters sold at Missouri seafood stand
The 54-year-old man died after becoming infected by the bacteria Vibrio vulnificus, which can be carried by oysters and other shellfish.
The 54-year-old man died after becoming infected by the bacteria Vibrio vulnificus, which can be carried by oysters and other shellfish.
Catnap your way to creativity: Study reveals naps may boost creative ideas
Researchers at MIT and Harvard University studied the impact of dreaming during a nap or N1 sleep (the earliest stage of sleep) on post-sleep creative performances.
Researchers at MIT and Harvard University studied the impact of dreaming during a nap or N1 sleep (the earliest stage of sleep) on post-sleep creative performances.
Amputee boot camp held held at Truist Park hopes to instill confidence
Atlanta's most revered baseball players often practice at Truist Park, but Friday, another group of determined people packed the stadium.
Atlanta's most revered baseball players often practice at Truist Park, but Friday, another group of determined people packed the stadium.
Alzheimer's drug Leqembi gets FDA panel's backing, setting the stage for broader use
U.S. health advisers are backing the full approval of an Alzheimer's drug that received preliminary approval last year.
U.S. health advisers are backing the full approval of an Alzheimer's drug that received preliminary approval last year.
Study: Binge drinking and bereavement linked
There are few things harder in life than losing someone close to you. A new study finds people who have recently lost a loved one or friend may be at higher risk of binge-drinking. That's especially true for younger adults.
There are few things harder in life than losing someone close to you. A new study finds people who have recently lost a loved one or friend may be at higher risk of binge-drinking. That's especially true for younger adults.
Sucralose, a chemical in Splenda, is found to cause ‘significant health effects’ in new study
The ingredient is linked to DNA damage, elevated cancer risk, and a leaky gut, but the sweetener industry maintains safety.
The ingredient is linked to DNA damage, elevated cancer risk, and a leaky gut, but the sweetener industry maintains safety.
Shannen Doherty, '90210' star, reveals cancer has spread to her brain in emotional video
The "Beverly Hills, 90210" star shared videos of her undergoing a CT scan and finding out her cancer had spread. "The turmoil….. the timing of it all…. This is what cancer can look like."
The "Beverly Hills, 90210" star shared videos of her undergoing a CT scan and finding out her cancer had spread. "The turmoil….. the timing of it all…. This is what cancer can look like."
5-year-old undergoes high-tech arm amputation
Johnny Alexander is one of the first kids at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta to undergo a new type of amputation surgery. Doctors rerouted the nerves in Johnny's upper arm to help him control a high-tech prosthetic arm being built for him.
Johnny Alexander is one of the first kids at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta to undergo a new type of amputation surgery. Doctors rerouted the nerves in Johnny's upper arm to help him control a high-tech prosthetic arm being built for him.
Billionaire who gets transfusions of teen son’s blood has one surprisingly simple goal for society
Yes, there’s the blood transfusions, regular MRIs, and whispers of immortality. But this tech tycoon just wants to change the way people view health.
Yes, there’s the blood transfusions, regular MRIs, and whispers of immortality. But this tech tycoon just wants to change the way people view health.
Survey reveals 45% of adults skip using soap when washing their hands
A recent survey finds that some people not only pass on soap use for handwashing, but they will also dry their hands with their clothes.
A recent survey finds that some people not only pass on soap use for handwashing, but they will also dry their hands with their clothes.
Canada wildfires lead to air-quality alerts in US – Here's how to stay safe
The tiny particles are small enough to get past airway defenses and cause breathing problems. Here's a closer look at what's happening and some precautions for dealing with the haze.
The tiny particles are small enough to get past airway defenses and cause breathing problems. Here's a closer look at what's happening and some precautions for dealing with the haze.
Breastfeeding may later improve child’s exam scores, study suggests
The researchers discovered that longer breastfeeding was associated with improved academic performance, particularly in English and mathematics.
The researchers discovered that longer breastfeeding was associated with improved academic performance, particularly in English and mathematics.
Talking to kids about violence can be hard: One psychiatrist shares tips for parents
Talking to children about violence and tragedy is complicated. But, psychiatrist Dr. Suvrat Bhargave of the Center for Family Psychiatry in Tyrone, Georgia, shares some advice on how to talk to kids about hard things.
Talking to children about violence and tragedy is complicated. But, psychiatrist Dr. Suvrat Bhargave of the Center for Family Psychiatry in Tyrone, Georgia, shares some advice on how to talk to kids about hard things.
How to talk to kids about hard things
Children will sometimes hit you with hard questions. That might be especially true after a major event, like the Midtown shootings. FOX 5 Medical Team's Beth Galvin sat down with a child psychiatrist to learn how parents can navigate those difficult conversations.
Children will sometimes hit you with hard questions. That might be especially true after a major event, like the Midtown shootings. FOX 5 Medical Team's Beth Galvin sat down with a child psychiatrist to learn how parents can navigate those difficult conversations.
Celebrity Cruises norovirus outbreak leaves more than 175 sick, CDC says
Those who became ill suffered symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal cramps, vomiting and headaches.
Those who became ill suffered symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal cramps, vomiting and headaches.
DeKalb County Jail gets new mental, medical health services provider
Beginning this month, the DeKalb County Jail will be using a different medical, mental and behavioral health services provider to cover its more than 1600 inmates.
Beginning this month, the DeKalb County Jail will be using a different medical, mental and behavioral health services provider to cover its more than 1600 inmates.
Susan Boyle, 'Britain's Got Talent' star, reveals she suffered stroke: ‘I fought like crazy’ to recover
Nearly 15 years after Susan Boyle first performed "I Dreamed a Dream" on the "Britain's Got Talent" stage, the Scottish singer returned and revealed her past health struggles.
Nearly 15 years after Susan Boyle first performed "I Dreamed a Dream" on the "Britain's Got Talent" stage, the Scottish singer returned and revealed her past health struggles.
With the gift of a kidney, Madison coworkers become linked for life
Coworkers Rachel Harrelson and Julie Patterson share a lifesaving connection. When Patterson's kidneys failed last winter, Harrelson decided she had to help her friend.
Coworkers Rachel Harrelson and Julie Patterson share a lifesaving connection. When Patterson's kidneys failed last winter, Harrelson decided she had to help her friend.
Woman donates her kidney to co-worker
Rachel Harrelson and Julie Patterson are forever connected now, they share something deeper than just their workplace. When Rachel found out her co-worker Julie was sick, she went the extra mile to save her life.
Rachel Harrelson and Julie Patterson are forever connected now, they share something deeper than just their workplace. When Rachel found out her co-worker Julie was sick, she went the extra mile to save her life.