Marietta City Schools purchasing vape detection devices
Over the last few years, vaping has become more prevalent. Marietta City Schools officials said they needed to do something for the health and safety of the students.
Over the last few years, vaping has become more prevalent. Marietta City Schools officials said they needed to do something for the health and safety of the students.
Georgia health departments extend hours for back-to-school immunizations
DeKalb County Board of Health is extending clinic hours at four centers for immunizations and screenings.
DeKalb County Board of Health is extending clinic hours at four centers for immunizations and screenings.
What your bathroom habits may reveal about your health
Everybody has to go to the bathroom, but how often you do could reveal a lot about your long-term health. The Fox Medical Team's Dr. Mike Cirigliano joined Alyse Eady to take a look at the early signs of poor gut health,
Everybody has to go to the bathroom, but how often you do could reveal a lot about your long-term health. The Fox Medical Team's Dr. Mike Cirigliano joined Alyse Eady to take a look at the early signs of poor gut health,
Florida reports four deaths from flesh-eating bacteria so far in 2025
Florida leads the nation in cases of Vibrio vulnificus — a rare but deadly flesh-eating bacteria that thrives in warm, brackish water.
Florida leads the nation in cases of Vibrio vulnificus — a rare but deadly flesh-eating bacteria that thrives in warm, brackish water.
Monroe police K-9 officer receives body armor from nonprofit
The body armor will protect Enzo from bullets and knives while out on the street. It was custom-made and fitted to the K-9 officer.
The body armor will protect Enzo from bullets and knives while out on the street. It was custom-made and fitted to the K-9 officer.
DeKalb County launches cutting-edge TB clinic to combat rising cases
DeKalb County is opening a new high-tech TB clinic to address the highest number of TB cases in Georgia, with 52 cases reported last year.
DeKalb County is opening a new high-tech TB clinic to address the highest number of TB cases in Georgia, with 52 cases reported last year.
Research suggests link between diet and depression risk in women
A study suggests that eating a lot of processed foods and added sugars may raise the risk of depression in women aged 40 to 50 before menopause.
A study suggests that eating a lot of processed foods and added sugars may raise the risk of depression in women aged 40 to 50 before menopause.
Tick bites on the rise: Experts warn of increased Lyme disease risk this summer
Ticks can transmit diseases like Lyme disease, which requires a tick to be embedded for over 36 hours to pose a risk.
Ticks can transmit diseases like Lyme disease, which requires a tick to be embedded for over 36 hours to pose a risk.
West Nile virus detected in Fulton County
The two positive test results were reported in Hapeville and northwest Atlanta. The BOH said it will work with a mosquito control vendor to eliminate mosquitoes in the areas where West Nile was detected.
The two positive test results were reported in Hapeville and northwest Atlanta. The BOH said it will work with a mosquito control vendor to eliminate mosquitoes in the areas where West Nile was detected.
Plague in Arizona: Health officials address concerns after Flagstaff death
The Arizona Public Health Association is advising the public that there is no need to worry about the plague, despite one person in Flagstaff dying from the disease.
The Arizona Public Health Association is advising the public that there is no need to worry about the plague, despite one person in Flagstaff dying from the disease.
Greene credited as charges dropped in fake COVID-19 card case
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced that the Department of Justice will drop charges against a Utah doctor accused of running a fake COVID-19 vaccine scheme. Bondi credited Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene with getting the charges dropped.
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced that the Department of Justice will drop charges against a Utah doctor accused of running a fake COVID-19 vaccine scheme. Bondi credited Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene with getting the charges dropped.
Georgia lawmakers unite to urge FDA reversal on drug denial for child with rare disease
Georgia's congressional delegation is advocating for FDA reconsideration of the drug elamipretide for Hope Filchak.
Georgia's congressional delegation is advocating for FDA reconsideration of the drug elamipretide for Hope Filchak.
Dr. Phil offers advice following deadly Texas floods: ‘You never get over it, you get through it’
After the recent, deadly Texas floods, Dr. Phil offered heartfelt advice to grieving families and the community on how to cope with sudden loss.
After the recent, deadly Texas floods, Dr. Phil offered heartfelt advice to grieving families and the community on how to cope with sudden loss.
1 person dies of the plague in northern Arizona
One person is dead, according to officials with Northern Arizona Healthcare, on the same day they showed up at Flagstaff Medical Center with symptoms of the plague.
One person is dead, according to officials with Northern Arizona Healthcare, on the same day they showed up at Flagstaff Medical Center with symptoms of the plague.
This kind of coffee could dramatically increase your risk of going blind, study finds
Researchers in a new study learned that consuming this specific type of coffee may substantially increase a person’s risk of a common eye disease that can result in blindness.
Researchers in a new study learned that consuming this specific type of coffee may substantially increase a person’s risk of a common eye disease that can result in blindness.
ER visits for tick bites are at their highest level in years: Here's where
Summer is always a more visible time for tick bites because humans are outside more, but experts caution that “every season is tick season." Here's how safe your state is.
Summer is always a more visible time for tick bites because humans are outside more, but experts caution that “every season is tick season." Here's how safe your state is.
Veteran Forsyth County firefighter searching for living kidney donor
A veteran Forsyth County firefighter suffering from Stage 4 kidney disease is searching for an organ donor who could save his life.
A veteran Forsyth County firefighter suffering from Stage 4 kidney disease is searching for an organ donor who could save his life.
Tampa General Hospital, USF developing artificial intelligence to monitor NICU baby's pain in real-time
Researchers are looking to use artificial intelligence to detect when a baby is in pain.
Researchers are looking to use artificial intelligence to detect when a baby is in pain.
Family hurt when boat explodes on Lake Lanier has long recovery ahead
A Fourth of July boat explosion sent a family to Grady Memorial Hospital’s burn unit.
A Fourth of July boat explosion sent a family to Grady Memorial Hospital’s burn unit.
Flesh-eating screwworm fly prompts livestock import ban at US-Mexico border
The U.S. has shut its southern border to livestock imports again after a flesh-eating parasite was found further north in Mexico than previously reported, raising alarm among American agriculture officials.
The U.S. has shut its southern border to livestock imports again after a flesh-eating parasite was found further north in Mexico than previously reported, raising alarm among American agriculture officials.