Gov. Kemp declaring September Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Gov. Brian Kemp will declare September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in Georgia during a ceremony at the State Capitol on Wednesday morning.

Wild rabbits spotted with strange 'horn-like' growths sprouting from their heads

Recently, some wild rabbits have been seen in the U.S. with "horn-like" growths spurting from their heads that are caused by a viral infection, according to experts.

Atlanta VA nurses protest alleged staffing reductions

Nurses gathered outside the VA hospital in Atlanta to rally against layoffs, but the VA said it hasn't laid anyone off since February.

Colorectal cancer diagnoses increasing with expanded screenings
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More adults ages 45 to 49 are being diagnosed with early-stage colorectal cancer, but that's actually a good sign, according to new reasearch. The Fox Medical Team's Dr. Mike Cirigliano joined Good Day live to talk about how a screening recommendation is helping catch cancer.

Suspected CDC shooter previously reported to police for suicide attempts

The suspected CDC shooter was reported to police three times for possible suicide attempts and had access to a gun in at least one of the attempts.

CDC shooting highlights anger, COVID-19 vaccine 'misinformation'

The CDC has been at the center of conspiracy theories and misinformation related to the federal response to the pandemic. Friday's shooting may have been related to the COVID-19 vaccine.

At-home skin cancer test could be one step closer

An experimental patch could bring the medical world one step closer to rapid at-home melanoma testing, eliminating the need for a biopsy or blood draw.

Ohio couple welcomes baby boy from 30-year-old frozen embryo

An Ohio couple who struggled with infertility for years had a healthy baby boy last month using an embryo that had been frozen for more than 30 years.

SuperAgers over 80 show memory equal to adults in their 50s, study finds

A new Northwestern study finds some adults over 80 maintain memory and brain health on par with people decades younger, offering insight into how aging and Alzheimer’s could be delayed.

Over half of Americans' calories come from ultra-processed foods

The report could have big implications as Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. continues to criticize ultra-processed foods and blame them for causing disease.

Cherokee County service dog could win national award

A service animal named Parker from Cherokee County is in the running to win the American Humane Hero Dog Award.

West Nile virus detected in mosquitos in metro Atlanta

DeKalb and Fulton counties have reported their first positive West Nile virus mosquito samples of 2025.

ChatGPT enables dangerous behavior in teens, watchdog group says

A new report from the Center for Countering Digital Hate reveals that ChatGPT provided harmful advice to users posing as 13-year-olds.

What is kratom 7-OH? Why RFK and health officials are cracking down

Regulators say 7-OH, a component of kratom, is an opioid that “can be more potent than morphine,” but it’s readily available over the counter in many states.

What is Chikungunya virus? Symptoms, prevention and what to know

The mosquito-borne Chikungunya virus causes fever and severe joint pain, which can persist for months. With no specific medicine, the best prevention is avoiding mosquito bites. Outbreaks have been reported in many parts of the world, including in China.

Rare flu complication causing brain swelling on the rise in kids, study finds

A Stanford-led study found that children facing a rare, deadly flu complication involving brain swelling and runaway immune responses may have better chances of recovery with rapid, targeted care—and that flu vaccines offer key protection.