Adult cigarette smoking rate hits new all-time low in US, CDC says
U.S. adults are smoking less, with 1 in 9 people reporting in 2022 that they were current smokers. Meanwhile, e-cigarette use rose, to about 1 in 17 adults.
U.S. adults are smoking less, with 1 in 9 people reporting in 2022 that they were current smokers. Meanwhile, e-cigarette use rose, to about 1 in 17 adults.
Canine influenza: Tips for preventing its spread
In order to stop the spread of canine influenza, experts are asking the public to take some preventative steps.
In order to stop the spread of canine influenza, experts are asking the public to take some preventative steps.
Georgia issues state’s first five dispensing licenses for medical cannabis
The Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission has officially issued the state’s first five dispensing licenses during a public meeting on Wednesday.
The Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission has officially issued the state’s first five dispensing licenses during a public meeting on Wednesday.
Georgia woman given 1% chance of surviving pancreatic cancer celebrates 10 years with no sign of cancer
Elise Tedeschi was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer in 2012 when the average 5-year survival rate for people with her diagnosis was just 1%. Ten years later, the Atlanta publicist and mother of 2 has no signs of cancer.
Elise Tedeschi was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer in 2012 when the average 5-year survival rate for people with her diagnosis was just 1%. Ten years later, the Atlanta publicist and mother of 2 has no signs of cancer.
Woman given 1% chance of survival beats odds
Elise Tedeschi was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer at just 43. Doctors said she was facing about a 1% chance of surviving the next 5 years. That was 10 years ago. FOX 5 Medical Team's Beth Galvin has her incredible story.
Elise Tedeschi was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer at just 43. Doctors said she was facing about a 1% chance of surviving the next 5 years. That was 10 years ago. FOX 5 Medical Team's Beth Galvin has her incredible story.
Red Dye No. 3: What is it, and why is it banned in makeup but OK in food?
Red Dye No. 3 has been linked to cancer and children's behavior problems in studies. The FDA banned its use in cosmetics more than 30 years ago, but it remains in thousands of food products.
Red Dye No. 3 has been linked to cancer and children's behavior problems in studies. The FDA banned its use in cosmetics more than 30 years ago, but it remains in thousands of food products.
Gov. Kemp signs bills designed to help military veterans
Gov. Brian Kemp signed three bills into law Tuesday aimed at helping military veterans in Georgia.
Gov. Brian Kemp signed three bills into law Tuesday aimed at helping military veterans in Georgia.
Feeling stuck over a big decision? These 5 steps may help
Life throws a lot of decisions our way, and it can be easy to get stuck over major decisions about work, our relationships, and making a big change. But licensed professional counselor Natolie Gray says there are 5 steps that can help you get unstuck.
Life throws a lot of decisions our way, and it can be easy to get stuck over major decisions about work, our relationships, and making a big change. But licensed professional counselor Natolie Gray says there are 5 steps that can help you get unstuck.
Officers find woman with gun outside Clarkston Police Department
Surveillance cameras captured Mia Cooper walking through Clarkston Police Department's parking lot Tuesday morning.
Surveillance cameras captured Mia Cooper walking through Clarkston Police Department's parking lot Tuesday morning.
How to free yourself from a mental block
Life throws a lot of decisions at us, and sometimes it's easy to get stuck between all those tough choices. The FOX 5 Medical Team discovered there is a way forward. Licensed professional counselor Natolie Gray breaks it down.
Life throws a lot of decisions at us, and sometimes it's easy to get stuck between all those tough choices. The FOX 5 Medical Team discovered there is a way forward. Licensed professional counselor Natolie Gray breaks it down.
WHO fires doctor over sexual misconduct investigation
“Dr. Temo Waqanivalu has been dismissed from WHO following findings of sexual misconduct against him and corresponding disciplinary process,” WHO spokesperson Marcia Poole said.
“Dr. Temo Waqanivalu has been dismissed from WHO following findings of sexual misconduct against him and corresponding disciplinary process,” WHO spokesperson Marcia Poole said.
Advocacy group calls for changes to end youth violence
Advocates have been working to prevent youth violence by making changes both at home and under the Gold Dome.
Advocates have been working to prevent youth violence by making changes both at home and under the Gold Dome.
New Georgia law could make it easier for cancer patients to get access to personalized cancer care
Patty Watkins was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer in 2014. She says biomarker testing helped her doctors choose treatments most likely to work against her cancer.
Patty Watkins was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer in 2014. She says biomarker testing helped her doctors choose treatments most likely to work against her cancer.
Will Kemp sign off on biomarker testing?
Gov. Brian Kemp will soon decide whether to sign off on a bill that could give cancer patients in Georgia better access to biomarker testing. Doctors say these tissue or blood tests allow them to choose the cancer treatment that could be most effective for their patient.
Gov. Brian Kemp will soon decide whether to sign off on a bill that could give cancer patients in Georgia better access to biomarker testing. Doctors say these tissue or blood tests allow them to choose the cancer treatment that could be most effective for their patient.
Richard Lewis reveals Parkinson's disease diagnosis: 'I'm finished with stand-up'
Richard Lewis is a comedy legend, but after a devastating medical diagnosis, he has made the decision to give up his stand-up career.
Richard Lewis is a comedy legend, but after a devastating medical diagnosis, he has made the decision to give up his stand-up career.
Strep throat infections have spiked above pre-COVID highs, says report: 'We've missed cases'
A doctor says a "recent assault of viruses" could have weakened people's immune systems.
A doctor says a "recent assault of viruses" could have weakened people's immune systems.
Beep baseball team in Georgia looks to expand
A unique team in Georgia is allowing people who are blind and visually impaired to play baseball.
A unique team in Georgia is allowing people who are blind and visually impaired to play baseball.
Eric Braeden, 'The Young and the Restless' actor, reveals cancer diagnosis in emotional video
The cancer was first discovered after Braeden was having issues with his prostate
The cancer was first discovered after Braeden was having issues with his prostate
Calorie-counted menus linked to lower obesity-related cancer rates, healthcare costs, study finds
The researchers estimated that the policy could prevent 28,000 new cancer cases and 16,700 cancer deaths among 235 million US adults over a lifetime.
The researchers estimated that the policy could prevent 28,000 new cancer cases and 16,700 cancer deaths among 235 million US adults over a lifetime.
‘Missing’ cancer cases: New diagnoses dropped more than 14% early in pandemic
Study findings suggest stay-at-home orders delayed cancer diagnoses
Study findings suggest stay-at-home orders delayed cancer diagnoses