Surgeon general warns social media can have 'profound risk of harm' for kids
Could social media for kids be regulated next, like car seats and baby formula? The U.S. surgeon general is pushing policymakers to consider change in a new report on social media and youth mental health.
Could social media for kids be regulated next, like car seats and baby formula? The U.S. surgeon general is pushing policymakers to consider change in a new report on social media and youth mental health.
How Wegovy side effects impact patient
More Americans have turned to weight loss medication to help them slim down. Wegovy, which is approved to treat adults who are overweight or obese, can help curb food cravings. But, it can also come with some pretty common side effects. FOX 5 Medical Team's Beth Galvin spoke with a woman who's been on the medication about a year and a half.
More Americans have turned to weight loss medication to help them slim down. Wegovy, which is approved to treat adults who are overweight or obese, can help curb food cravings. But, it can also come with some pretty common side effects. FOX 5 Medical Team's Beth Galvin spoke with a woman who's been on the medication about a year and a half.
More than a quarter of Canadians think homelessness, poverty are reasons for assisted suicide
Half of respondents said those with disabilities should have access to assisted suicide
Half of respondents said those with disabilities should have access to assisted suicide
After 8 years and 2 weight loss surgeries, Georgia woman finally feels healthy
Weight loss surgery can be life-changing. Still, it is not uncommon for bariatric patients to lose a significant amount of weight and then gain much of it back. That is what happened to 36-year-old Felicia Zorn of Holly Springs, Georgia. Today, after 8 years and two weight loss surgery, Zorn is finally at a point where she feels healthy.
Weight loss surgery can be life-changing. Still, it is not uncommon for bariatric patients to lose a significant amount of weight and then gain much of it back. That is what happened to 36-year-old Felicia Zorn of Holly Springs, Georgia. Today, after 8 years and two weight loss surgery, Zorn is finally at a point where she feels healthy.
FDA approves nasal spray to reverse fentanyl, other opioid overdoses
U.S. health regulators on Monday approved a new easy-to-use version of a medication to reverse overdoses caused by fentanyl and other opioids driving the nation’s drug crisis.
U.S. health regulators on Monday approved a new easy-to-use version of a medication to reverse overdoses caused by fentanyl and other opioids driving the nation’s drug crisis.
How long can food sit out? Your summer picnic guide
Whether you're heading out for a beach day, camping trip or backyard party, all will surely include one thing – food. Here's how to keep your food at its best.
Whether you're heading out for a beach day, camping trip or backyard party, all will surely include one thing – food. Here's how to keep your food at its best.
Kids as young as 4 years old can begin to learn medical emergency training: New report
Early training may help encourage bystander intervention in case of health emergencies
Early training may help encourage bystander intervention in case of health emergencies
Dolly Parton's heartwarming gesture: Country icon visits fan in hospice care
Jackie Carroll is in the early stages of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases, but it hasn't stopped her from singing Parton's best hits.
Jackie Carroll is in the early stages of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases, but it hasn't stopped her from singing Parton's best hits.
'Remember the Titans' star Ethan Suplee shows off muscles after drastic weight loss transformation
Actor Ethan Suplee lost more than 200 pounds and changed his complicated relationship with food.
Actor Ethan Suplee lost more than 200 pounds and changed his complicated relationship with food.
High levels of BPA found in athletic shorts, leggings, consumer group says
BPA is considered an endocrine disruptive chemical, which can cause adverse health effects by interfering with your own normal hormone systems.
BPA is considered an endocrine disruptive chemical, which can cause adverse health effects by interfering with your own normal hormone systems.
Pennsylvania man wins 2nd $50,000 lottery prize from same scratch-off game
What’s better than winning the lottery? Winning the lottery twice in one month.
What’s better than winning the lottery? Winning the lottery twice in one month.
Town hall held to discuss 988 Lifeline impact in Georgia
Mental health problems continue to impact the lives of countless individuals, prompting Georgia to take proactive measures in providing support.
Mental health problems continue to impact the lives of countless individuals, prompting Georgia to take proactive measures in providing support.
Fourth person dies from bacteria linked to recalled eye drops, CDC says
As of May 15, 81 patients across 18 states have become infected with the drug-resistant bacteria.
As of May 15, 81 patients across 18 states have become infected with the drug-resistant bacteria.
Hank Green, YouTube star and author, shares cancer diagnosis
The YouTube star and best-selling author said he feels fine now, but he knows that will change when he starts chemotherapy.
The YouTube star and best-selling author said he feels fine now, but he knows that will change when he starts chemotherapy.
Dermatologists discover world’s smallest skin cancer
Dermatologists say a tiny spot was discovered on a patient's cheek measuring just 0.65 millimeters or 0.025 inches.
Dermatologists say a tiny spot was discovered on a patient's cheek measuring just 0.65 millimeters or 0.025 inches.
Supreme Court Justice Gorsuch: COVID emergency orders are among `greatest intrusions on civil liberties'
Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch says emergency measures taken during the COVID-19 crisis that killed more than 1 million Americans were perhaps “the greatest intrusions on civil liberties in the peacetime history of this country.”
Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch says emergency measures taken during the COVID-19 crisis that killed more than 1 million Americans were perhaps “the greatest intrusions on civil liberties in the peacetime history of this country.”
Clayton DA: 'We're drowning' in mental health criminal cases
Most people who suffer from a mental illness in this country never touch the criminal justice system. They lead productive lives.
Most people who suffer from a mental illness in this country never touch the criminal justice system. They lead productive lives.
UGA student injured in freak accident back home with parents
Mia Corte is recovering at her parents’ residence in Chattanooga one week after a falling tree struck her on the UGA campus in Athens during a storm.
Mia Corte is recovering at her parents’ residence in Chattanooga one week after a falling tree struck her on the UGA campus in Athens during a storm.
FDA advisers back 1st RSV vaccine for pregnant women that protects newborns
Federal health advisers are backing a first-of-its-kind RSV vaccine to protect newborns by immunizing their moms late in pregnancy.
Federal health advisers are backing a first-of-its-kind RSV vaccine to protect newborns by immunizing their moms late in pregnancy.
Modern treatments for endometriosis
It can be debilitating for women one week out the month. Heavy periods, painful cramping, and debilitating pelvic pain are just some of the symptoms. It can also lead to infertility. There are ways to help through surgery and other treatments. The FOX 5 Medical Team takes a look at endometriosis and how doctors are working to solve this agonizing experience.
It can be debilitating for women one week out the month. Heavy periods, painful cramping, and debilitating pelvic pain are just some of the symptoms. It can also lead to infertility. There are ways to help through surgery and other treatments. The FOX 5 Medical Team takes a look at endometriosis and how doctors are working to solve this agonizing experience.