Georgia cheerleader back on sidelines after a year-long recovery from ACL rupture
Lindsey Herring was practicing with her high school cheerleading team, when she fell hard on her knee. A year later, she is finally back on the sidelines, after 10 months of physical therapy.
Lindsey Herring was practicing with her high school cheerleading team, when she fell hard on her knee. A year later, she is finally back on the sidelines, after 10 months of physical therapy.
Election seasons are stressful; here are ways to cope
With midterms well underway and the next presidential election right around the corner, here are some tips on how to stay sane through election season.
With midterms well underway and the next presidential election right around the corner, here are some tips on how to stay sane through election season.
How to reset your child’s sleep schedule for back-to-school
Children who get the recommended hours of sleep on a regular basis are more likely to have improved focus, behavior, and learning at school.
Children who get the recommended hours of sleep on a regular basis are more likely to have improved focus, behavior, and learning at school.
WHO to rename monkeypox to avoid discrimination and stigmatization
WHO plans on having an open forum to rename monkeypox.
WHO plans on having an open forum to rename monkeypox.
WHO to rename monkeypox over stigmatization concerns
Monkeypox was first named in 1958 when research monkeys in Denmark were observed to have a “pox-like” disease.
Monkeypox was first named in 1958 when research monkeys in Denmark were observed to have a “pox-like” disease.
Carnival Cruise Line removes pre-cruise testing for vaccinated guests, unvaccinated guests welcome to sail
In a release Friday, the cruise line said they're making it easier for more guests to sail with simplified vaccination and testing guidelines, including no testing for vaccinated guests on sailings less than 16 nights, and eliminating the exemption requests process for unvaccinated guests.
In a release Friday, the cruise line said they're making it easier for more guests to sail with simplified vaccination and testing guidelines, including no testing for vaccinated guests on sailings less than 16 nights, and eliminating the exemption requests process for unvaccinated guests.
Monkeypox vaccine to be offered through Fulton County nonprofit
A Vision 4 Hope will begin offering 200 appointments per week beginning on Friday, August 12. Testing and vaccinations are available by appointment only.
A Vision 4 Hope will begin offering 200 appointments per week beginning on Friday, August 12. Testing and vaccinations are available by appointment only.
As Georgia restricts abortions, clinics see a surge in men coming in for vasectomies
As states like Georgia restrict abortion access, one urologist says they are seeing a surge in men coming in for vasectomies.
As states like Georgia restrict abortion access, one urologist says they are seeing a surge in men coming in for vasectomies.
CDC drops quarantine, screening recommendations for COVID-19
The nation's top public health agency on Thursday relaxed its COVID-19 guidelines, dropping the recommendation that Americans quarantine themselves if they come into close contact with an infected person.
The nation's top public health agency on Thursday relaxed its COVID-19 guidelines, dropping the recommendation that Americans quarantine themselves if they come into close contact with an infected person.
Viral TikTok trend has people 'mouth taping' themselves before bedtime as doctors express caution
A Kentucky doctor called the trend 'the most dangerous I've seen in some time,' while other physicians weighed in, too.
A Kentucky doctor called the trend 'the most dangerous I've seen in some time,' while other physicians weighed in, too.
Therapist discusses helping children face fears over new school year
A therapist breaks down ways to talk with children about possible fears returning to school amid safety concerns.
A therapist breaks down ways to talk with children about possible fears returning to school amid safety concerns.
Oxford teen faces heart attack, cancer diagnosis with grace, grit
Sophie Botello's freshman year at Georgia State University was upended by two medical crises on the same day. At 18, the Oxford, Georgia, teen was diagnosed first with a heart attack, then liver cancer.
Sophie Botello's freshman year at Georgia State University was upended by two medical crises on the same day. At 18, the Oxford, Georgia, teen was diagnosed first with a heart attack, then liver cancer.
Rainwater unsafe to drink everywhere on Earth due to 'forever chemicals,' study says
PFAS, nicknamed “forever chemicals” because they last so long in the environment, have been linked to a wide range of harmful health effects.
PFAS, nicknamed “forever chemicals” because they last so long in the environment, have been linked to a wide range of harmful health effects.
Veterans 'burn pits' bill marks a personal victory for Biden
The legislation will help veterans get disability payments without having to prove their illness was the result of their service. Other health care services will be expanded as well.
The legislation will help veterans get disability payments without having to prove their illness was the result of their service. Other health care services will be expanded as well.
Langya: Scientists monitoring newly-detected virus after 35 infected in China
The new virus, called Langya henipavirus (LayV), was reported in patients in eastern China and is thought to have emerged in shrews. Here’s what scientists know so far.
The new virus, called Langya henipavirus (LayV), was reported in patients in eastern China and is thought to have emerged in shrews. Here’s what scientists know so far.
Stacey Abrams tests positive for COVID-19
Georgia's Democratic gubernatorial nominee Stacey Abrams tested positive for COVID-19, according to a spokesperson for her campaign.
Georgia's Democratic gubernatorial nominee Stacey Abrams tested positive for COVID-19, according to a spokesperson for her campaign.
2 Fulton County employees test positive for monkeypox
Building Director Joseph Davis tells FOX 5 they’ve now added monkeypox to the list of contagions they disinfect for inside the county’s roughly 240 buildings.
Building Director Joseph Davis tells FOX 5 they’ve now added monkeypox to the list of contagions they disinfect for inside the county’s roughly 240 buildings.
Could state abortion laws affect IVF patients? There is no easy answer
About 2% of babies born in the US each year are conceived through in vitro fertilization, or IVF. Some couples undergoing fertility treatment are worried state abortion bans will limit their options.
About 2% of babies born in the US each year are conceived through in vitro fertilization, or IVF. Some couples undergoing fertility treatment are worried state abortion bans will limit their options.
Holding your nose when your hands are tied; Local pols complain about stinky state rules
County commission chairmen across north Georgia are speaking with one voice about a state-approved practice they say is harming their communities.
County commission chairmen across north Georgia are speaking with one voice about a state-approved practice they say is harming their communities.
Gay couple attacked, accused of having monkeypox in Northwest DC
A young, gay couple tells FOX 5 they were attacked in D.C.’s Shaw neighborhood simply due to their sexual orientation.
A young, gay couple tells FOX 5 they were attacked in D.C.’s Shaw neighborhood simply due to their sexual orientation.