Mississippi must allow religious exemption for childhood vaccines, judge orders
Mississippi must join most other states in allowing religious exemptions from vaccinations that children are required to receive so they can attend school, a federal judge has ruled.
Mississippi must join most other states in allowing religious exemptions from vaccinations that children are required to receive so they can attend school, a federal judge has ruled.
Drug-resistant 'superbugs' found in 40% of supermarket meat products, study says
Multidrug-resistant E. coli were found in chicken, turkey, beef, and pork products chosen at random from supermarkets in 2020, according to a Spanish study.
Multidrug-resistant E. coli were found in chicken, turkey, beef, and pork products chosen at random from supermarkets in 2020, according to a Spanish study.
Georgia couple back on feet after jumping out window of burning vacation home
A couple was forced to jump from a burning home, receiving nearly identical injuries. Month later, they are well on their road to recovery.
A couple was forced to jump from a burning home, receiving nearly identical injuries. Month later, they are well on their road to recovery.
I-Team: Family of inmate who died of treatable illness at Gwinnett County Jail files lawsuit
By Randy Travis and FOX 5 Atlanta Digital Team Published April 17, 2023 GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. - Two years after a Gwinnett County inmate died from a bleeding ulcer, Deion Strayhon's family filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the private company that once provided medical services at the jail. The Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office says it dropped NaphCare just months after Deion Strayhon was found lying on the cell floor surrounded by a massive amount of blood. FULL STORY: https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/deion-strayhon-gwinnett-county-jail-death-lawsuit
By Randy Travis and FOX 5 Atlanta Digital Team Published April 17, 2023 GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. - Two years after a Gwinnett County inmate died from a bleeding ulcer, Deion Strayhon's family filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the private company that once provided medical services at the jail. The Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office says it dropped NaphCare just months after Deion Strayhon was found lying on the cell floor surrounded by a massive amount of blood. FULL STORY: https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/deion-strayhon-gwinnett-county-jail-death-lawsuit
New mRNA cancer vaccine helps cut risk of melanoma recurrence by nearly half, trial finds
A clinical trial from researchers finds that the new experimental vaccine combined with immunotherapy helped lower the chances of melanoma recurring or causing death.
A clinical trial from researchers finds that the new experimental vaccine combined with immunotherapy helped lower the chances of melanoma recurring or causing death.
Emory University's Dr. Neil Winawer talks nurse burnout
Healthcare has always been a stressful field, but a new survey found that 100,000 registered nurses in the U.S. left the workplace since the pandemic began. Emory University's Dr. Neil Winawer breaks down the consequences of the workforce burnout.
Healthcare has always been a stressful field, but a new survey found that 100,000 registered nurses in the U.S. left the workplace since the pandemic began. Emory University's Dr. Neil Winawer breaks down the consequences of the workforce burnout.
Supreme Court weighs whether to intervene in abortion pill access
Dozens of abortion rights advocates protested outside the 11th Circuit Court Sunday as the future of abortion pill access in the country remains in limbo. FOX 5 spoke with an Emory Law professor about what Georgians can expect heading into the upcoming week.
Dozens of abortion rights advocates protested outside the 11th Circuit Court Sunday as the future of abortion pill access in the country remains in limbo. FOX 5 spoke with an Emory Law professor about what Georgians can expect heading into the upcoming week.
More than 1K student athletes compete in track and field event at Westlake High School
More than a thousand student athletes from across the state of Georgia and from 30 schools participated in what is considered one of the top track and field meets in the county on Saturday.
More than a thousand student athletes from across the state of Georgia and from 30 schools participated in what is considered one of the top track and field meets in the county on Saturday.
Student resource center re-named in honor of popular Atlanta restaurateur Derrick Hayes
A resource center for students in metro Atlanta has been given a new name after a generous donation from one of the city's most well-known names on the Atlanta restaurant scene.
A resource center for students in metro Atlanta has been given a new name after a generous donation from one of the city's most well-known names on the Atlanta restaurant scene.
Supreme Court's abortion pill order spares safe havens for now
A U.S. Supreme Court order that keeps access to an abortion drug in place for now could be especially welcome in some safe haven states that would have been hit hard by restrictions.
A U.S. Supreme Court order that keeps access to an abortion drug in place for now could be especially welcome in some safe haven states that would have been hit hard by restrictions.
Atlanta block party aims to improve maternal health for women of color
What should have been a day of celebration turned into unimaginable grief after Charles Johnson's wife Kira passed away after childbirth. Johnson now is on a mission to make sure no one endures the pain his family felt, and he and his organization are joining the city of Atlanta to host an event aimed at raising awareness of maternal health.
What should have been a day of celebration turned into unimaginable grief after Charles Johnson's wife Kira passed away after childbirth. Johnson now is on a mission to make sure no one endures the pain his family felt, and he and his organization are joining the city of Atlanta to host an event aimed at raising awareness of maternal health.
Alarming statistics reveal the far-reaching effects of gun violence on Americans
One in five Americas have either been directly touched by or had a family member harmed by gun violence, according to a new survey.
One in five Americas have either been directly touched by or had a family member harmed by gun violence, according to a new survey.
Are you addicted to your phone?
It is something many cannot live without. It connects friends and family, not to mention makes life easier, but experts say devices are becoming more of an addiction.
It is something many cannot live without. It connects friends and family, not to mention makes life easier, but experts say devices are becoming more of an addiction.
Tick-borne Lyme disease increases
When the weather warms up, the insects come out. This will increase the chase for bug bites and ticks. Some ticks carry Lyme disease which are affecting more people each year.
When the weather warms up, the insects come out. This will increase the chase for bug bites and ticks. Some ticks carry Lyme disease which are affecting more people each year.
Abortion pill will be available for now
A federal appeals court has decided an abortion pill will remain available to Americans but with significant restrictions.
A federal appeals court has decided an abortion pill will remain available to Americans but with significant restrictions.
Spring, summer can be harder than winter for some seasonal depression sufferers
The spring and summer can bring relief for people who experience seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, during the winter months, when the days are short and there is less sunlight. But for about 10% of SAD sufferers, the warmer months are the hardest.
The spring and summer can bring relief for people who experience seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, during the winter months, when the days are short and there is less sunlight. But for about 10% of SAD sufferers, the warmer months are the hardest.
Biden declares COVID-19 emergency over, but homeowners still have time to file for forbearance, FHA says
COVID-19 forbearance expired at the same time as the COVID-19 national emergency was officially declared over. It has now been extended until May 31, 2023, the FHA said.
COVID-19 forbearance expired at the same time as the COVID-19 national emergency was officially declared over. It has now been extended until May 31, 2023, the FHA said.
Annual Walk to End Lupus Now rallies for disease awareness in Atlanta
Lupus affects millions of Americans including Monic Thornton, who's working hard to help others who are impacted by the autoimmune disease. She joins Alyse Eady to talk about the upcoming 2023 Walk to End Lupus Now.
Lupus affects millions of Americans including Monic Thornton, who's working hard to help others who are impacted by the autoimmune disease. She joins Alyse Eady to talk about the upcoming 2023 Walk to End Lupus Now.
Seasonal Affective Disorder can trigger depression in warmer months
Most people experience Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, during the winter months, but some get hit hardest in the spring and summer. The FOX Medical Team's Beth Galvin talks about the disorder's symptoms and how those experiencing SAD can reduce its impact.
Most people experience Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, during the winter months, but some get hit hardest in the spring and summer. The FOX Medical Team's Beth Galvin talks about the disorder's symptoms and how those experiencing SAD can reduce its impact.
After life-altering accident, 23-year-old Atlanta man discovers hope and wheelchair rugby
Jonathan Horna remembers the first time he saw it. "I was like, ‘Oh, is this how we play,’"
Jonathan Horna remembers the first time he saw it. "I was like, ‘Oh, is this how we play,’"