A mentally ill inmate has waited in a Georgia isolation cell 468 days for help. He's not alone.
For 468 days and counting, Winston Powell has known little else than the walls of a barren isolation cell. He's in limbo because the average wait to see a state forensic psychologist in Georgia is over 10 months.
For 468 days and counting, Winston Powell has known little else than the walls of a barren isolation cell. He's in limbo because the average wait to see a state forensic psychologist in Georgia is over 10 months.
Facing tough diagnosis, Atlanta couple finds refuge in beekeeping
Neill and Robin Ferrill started taking classes in beekeeping during the pandemic, setting up hives in their Atlanta yard. Their bees, and their garden, would become their refuge during the most challenging year of their lives.
Neill and Robin Ferrill started taking classes in beekeeping during the pandemic, setting up hives in their Atlanta yard. Their bees, and their garden, would become their refuge during the most challenging year of their lives.
Brain cancer patient discovers new passion
Neill and Robin Ferrill of Atlanta have been married for 14 years, and this last one may have been the most challenging. This time last year, the couple was reeling from an unexpected diagnosis: brain cancer. This year, they're embracing a hobby together that has helped them get through it. It's beekeeping.
Neill and Robin Ferrill of Atlanta have been married for 14 years, and this last one may have been the most challenging. This time last year, the couple was reeling from an unexpected diagnosis: brain cancer. This year, they're embracing a hobby together that has helped them get through it. It's beekeeping.
CDC warns mpox resurgence possible amid rise in cases
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said it's investigating a surge in mpox cases around the country, including Chicago.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said it's investigating a surge in mpox cases around the country, including Chicago.
Pancreatic cancer vaccine trial offers ‘encouraging’ results, ‘positive outlook for the future’
The vaccine successfully stimulated an immune response in half of the treated patients, resulting in no cancer relapse after 18 months.
The vaccine successfully stimulated an immune response in half of the treated patients, resulting in no cancer relapse after 18 months.
Researchers begin human trials for oral drug to protect against dirty bomb exposure
Technically known as radiological dispersion devices, dirty bombs are relatively primitive, imprecise weapons. They are much easier and cheaper to build than a nuclear device and also far less dangerous.
Technically known as radiological dispersion devices, dirty bombs are relatively primitive, imprecise weapons. They are much easier and cheaper to build than a nuclear device and also far less dangerous.
New monoclonal antibody treatment may help boost canine parvovirus survival rates
Canine parvovirus is a highly contagious, potentially devastating disease for young puppies and unvaccinated dogs. But, a new monoclonal antibody treatment, the first of its kind, may provide an immune boost to help dogs fight off the virus.
Canine parvovirus is a highly contagious, potentially devastating disease for young puppies and unvaccinated dogs. But, a new monoclonal antibody treatment, the first of its kind, may provide an immune boost to help dogs fight off the virus.
New treatment may boost parvovirus survival
Canine parvovirus is a highly contagious, potentially devastating disease for young puppies and unvaccinated dogs. But, a new monoclonal antibody treatment, the first of its kind, may provide an immune boost to help dogs fight off the virus.
Canine parvovirus is a highly contagious, potentially devastating disease for young puppies and unvaccinated dogs. But, a new monoclonal antibody treatment, the first of its kind, may provide an immune boost to help dogs fight off the virus.
WHO: Stop using sugar substitutes for weight loss
Researchers said artificial sweeteners do not have any long-term effect in reducing body fat in adults or children.
Researchers said artificial sweeteners do not have any long-term effect in reducing body fat in adults or children.
Google to add pre-written text prompts to suicide-related search results
When someone searches for suicide-related terms, they’ll see a prompt with conversation starters they can send via text in an effort to “reduce the stigma” of reaching out for help.
When someone searches for suicide-related terms, they’ll see a prompt with conversation starters they can send via text in an effort to “reduce the stigma” of reaching out for help.
'Don't do it': Georgia man talks about how chewing tobacco led him to lose half his tongue
Justin Smith started chewing tobacco as a young teenager. Now 31, he is adjusting to life after losing half his tongue to oral cancer.
Justin Smith started chewing tobacco as a young teenager. Now 31, he is adjusting to life after losing half his tongue to oral cancer.
Atlanta veterans demand mental health treatment for Midtown shooting suspect
A metro Atlanta veteran's organization says Midtown shooting suspect Deion Patterson should not be in the Fulton County Jail.
A metro Atlanta veteran's organization says Midtown shooting suspect Deion Patterson should not be in the Fulton County Jail.
31-year-old shares oral cancer diagnosis
After decades of chewing tobacco, 31-year-old Justin Smith said the habit finally caught up with him. The West Georgia man was diagnosed with an oral cancer at 30.
After decades of chewing tobacco, 31-year-old Justin Smith said the habit finally caught up with him. The West Georgia man was diagnosed with an oral cancer at 30.
The 1st FDA approved vaccine for RSV is designed for seniors, not babies
After 60 years of research, the US FDA recently approved the first vaccine for RSV. It's designed for adults 60 and older, who remain at higher risk of severe complications of this highly contagious respiratory virus.
After 60 years of research, the US FDA recently approved the first vaccine for RSV. It's designed for adults 60 and older, who remain at higher risk of severe complications of this highly contagious respiratory virus.
E-sports facility unveiled at North Atlanta High School
The APS E-Sports pipeline program is made possible by a partnership with Elite Gaming LIVE.
The APS E-Sports pipeline program is made possible by a partnership with Elite Gaming LIVE.
Hosea Helps distribute supplies to mothers during Mommy and Me Giveaway
On Saturday, Hosea Helps held their annual "Mommy and Me Giveaway," with the mission of assisting mothers and babies. Mothers were able to obtain necessities such as formula, wipes, baby food, and even bassinets.
On Saturday, Hosea Helps held their annual "Mommy and Me Giveaway," with the mission of assisting mothers and babies. Mothers were able to obtain necessities such as formula, wipes, baby food, and even bassinets.
'He wanted to end his life': Iowa officers rescue man about to jump off bridge
Dashcam video showed the moment to officers jumping into action to save a man who wanted to end his life.
Dashcam video showed the moment to officers jumping into action to save a man who wanted to end his life.
Veozah, a new menopause drug for hot flashes, gets FDA approval
More than 80% of women experience hot flashes during menopause, the FDA noted.
More than 80% of women experience hot flashes during menopause, the FDA noted.
Bernie Sanders visits Morehouse to talk about health care workforce crisis
Sen. Bernie Sanders will be in Atlanta on Friday to attend a roundtable at Morehouse School of Medicine.
Sen. Bernie Sanders will be in Atlanta on Friday to attend a roundtable at Morehouse School of Medicine.
Quick action leads to incredible recovery for grandmother who suffered massive stroke
A metro Atlanta mother tells FOX 5 she is alive and well just two weeks after a major stroke thanks to the quick actions of her husband and doctors.
A metro Atlanta mother tells FOX 5 she is alive and well just two weeks after a major stroke thanks to the quick actions of her husband and doctors.