Jackson, Mississippi, preparing to go without water periodically for up to 10 years as crisis continues
The American Society of Civil Engineers gave the US a 'C-' overall for its drinking water systems.
The American Society of Civil Engineers gave the US a 'C-' overall for its drinking water systems.
CVS, Walmart cut pharmacy hours as pharmacist shortage persists
Walgreens recently added a net total of 600 pharmacists to its workforce.
Walgreens recently added a net total of 600 pharmacists to its workforce.
How well do over-the-counter teeth whitening products really work?
Over-the-counter teeth whitening products are incredibly popular. But, how well do they work? One Atlanta dentist weighs in.
Over-the-counter teeth whitening products are incredibly popular. But, how well do they work? One Atlanta dentist weighs in.
Is the COVID-19 pandemic over? WHO to vote whether to end global health emergency declaration
The decision made Friday will likely not be released or revealed until Monday.
The decision made Friday will likely not be released or revealed until Monday.
FDA declines to regulate CBD as foods, supplements; calls on Congress for fix
Despite a massive and growing market, the FDA said there’s not enough evidence about CBD to confirm that it's safe for use in foods or as a dietary supplement.
Despite a massive and growing market, the FDA said there’s not enough evidence about CBD to confirm that it's safe for use in foods or as a dietary supplement.
Outdoor play could reduce negative impacts from screen time in young children, study finds
Researchers say the findings suggest that outdoor play may mitigate the connection between higher screen time and later suboptimal neurodevelopment, implying the potential for intervention.
Researchers say the findings suggest that outdoor play may mitigate the connection between higher screen time and later suboptimal neurodevelopment, implying the potential for intervention.
Nearly 1 in 5 Americans regularly or occasionally use sleep medication, survey finds
Women were more likely than men to take sleep medication, and use generally increased with age, according to research published by the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics.
Women were more likely than men to take sleep medication, and use generally increased with age, according to research published by the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics.
Georgia commission passes rules to sell, produce medical marijuana
Medical marijuana sales are one step closer to becoming a reality in Georgia after the board overseeing the process cleared the way for dispensaries to open as soon as this spring.
Medical marijuana sales are one step closer to becoming a reality in Georgia after the board overseeing the process cleared the way for dispensaries to open as soon as this spring.
Future service dogs visit Shepherd Center patients, facility dogs
Patients at Shepherd Center in Atlanta got a chance to visit with future service dogs from Canine Companions for Independence, and the puppies-in-training got a practice run for what it might be like to be a facility dog.
Patients at Shepherd Center in Atlanta got a chance to visit with future service dogs from Canine Companions for Independence, and the puppies-in-training got a practice run for what it might be like to be a facility dog.
Mexico issues alert over social media tranquilizer ‘challenge'
Health authorities in Mexico issued an alert Wednesday over an internet "challenge" in which groups of students at three schools in Mexico have taken tranquilizers vying to see who can stay awake longer.
Health authorities in Mexico issued an alert Wednesday over an internet "challenge" in which groups of students at three schools in Mexico have taken tranquilizers vying to see who can stay awake longer.
FDA proposes new limits for lead in processed baby foods
The FDA’s proposed allowable limits of lead in baby foods apply to those packaged in jars, pouches, tubs, and boxes that are intended for babies and children under age 2.
The FDA’s proposed allowable limits of lead in baby foods apply to those packaged in jars, pouches, tubs, and boxes that are intended for babies and children under age 2.
Netherlands to ban flat-faced dogs, cats with folded ears due to ‘miserable’ health conditions
People who already own pets with a flat face or folded ears when the ban is put in place will be allowed to keep them until they pass away.
People who already own pets with a flat face or folded ears when the ban is put in place will be allowed to keep them until they pass away.
Amazon launches subscription prescription drug service
Amazon says RxPass is a subscription service for customers who have Prime memberships. Consumers will pay $5 a month to fill as many prescriptions as they need from a list of 50 generic medications.
Amazon says RxPass is a subscription service for customers who have Prime memberships. Consumers will pay $5 a month to fill as many prescriptions as they need from a list of 50 generic medications.
'My goal was to stamp cancer out of my life': FOX 5's Aungelique Proctor shares surgery update
Aungelique Proctor, a veteran FOX 5 News reporter, has spent the last year working to come back from a stage two stomach cancer diagnosis. From day one, she says, she has never had a moment of doubt she would beat this cancer.
Aungelique Proctor, a veteran FOX 5 News reporter, has spent the last year working to come back from a stage two stomach cancer diagnosis. From day one, she says, she has never had a moment of doubt she would beat this cancer.
US health officials propose once-a-year COVID-19 vaccines for most Americans
The proposal comes as boosters have become a hard sell.
The proposal comes as boosters have become a hard sell.
UV nail polish dryers damaging to human cells, study finds
Researchers took a look at these lamps popular with gel manicures after reading about a woman’s rare form of skin cancer on her finger.
Researchers took a look at these lamps popular with gel manicures after reading about a woman’s rare form of skin cancer on her finger.
Thinx period underwear lawsuit over PFAS settles for $4 million
Thinx, the first and arguably most well-known brand on the market, was sued for allegedly having toxic chemicals in their period underwear.
Thinx, the first and arguably most well-known brand on the market, was sued for allegedly having toxic chemicals in their period underwear.
UK's top food watchdog: Bringing cake to the office is similar to secondhand smoke
Even the prime minister weighed in after the chair of the United Kingdom's Food Standards Agency suggested that bringing cake into an office is similar to putting colleagues at risk with passive smoking.
Even the prime minister weighed in after the chair of the United Kingdom's Food Standards Agency suggested that bringing cake into an office is similar to putting colleagues at risk with passive smoking.
Emergency physician shares warning signs you need to go the ER
It's hard to know when to go the emergency department and when to stay home. So, one Atlanta emergency physician with decades of experience shares the warning signs you need to get to an ER.
It's hard to know when to go the emergency department and when to stay home. So, one Atlanta emergency physician with decades of experience shares the warning signs you need to get to an ER.
Flavored cannabis marketing is criticized for targeting kids
As cannabis shops proliferate, concerns are growing over the packaging and marketing of flavored cannabis that critics say could entice children to partake of products labeled “mad mango,” “loud lemon” and “peach dream.”
As cannabis shops proliferate, concerns are growing over the packaging and marketing of flavored cannabis that critics say could entice children to partake of products labeled “mad mango,” “loud lemon” and “peach dream.”