2,400 CDC jobs to be cut in HHS overhaul announced by Secretary Kennedy
The Department of Health and Human Services is undergoing a dramatic overhaul, slashing its workforce and reshaping its mission in one of the most significant reorganizations in agency history.
The Department of Health and Human Services is undergoing a dramatic overhaul, slashing its workforce and reshaping its mission in one of the most significant reorganizations in agency history.
Kansas measles cases reach 23; new Ohio outbreak sickens 10
A growing measles outbreak in Kansas has reached 23 cases and may be linked to earlier outbreaks in Texas and New Mexico. Ohio is now reporting 10 cases, with wider exposure concerns.
A growing measles outbreak in Kansas has reached 23 cases and may be linked to earlier outbreaks in Texas and New Mexico. Ohio is now reporting 10 cases, with wider exposure concerns.
Prepare for a long spring: Expert warns of persistent high pollen levels in Atlanta
Atlanta's pollen count has reached over 3,000 particles per cubic meter, causing widespread allergy symptoms like sniffles, coughs, and itchy eyes.
Atlanta's pollen count has reached over 3,000 particles per cubic meter, causing widespread allergy symptoms like sniffles, coughs, and itchy eyes.
Tardigrades may hold clues to cancer care, study finds
NIH-supported researchers have developed a new method using a protein from tardigrades to help protect healthy tissue during cancer radiation therapy, showing early promise in lab tests.
NIH-supported researchers have developed a new method using a protein from tardigrades to help protect healthy tissue during cancer radiation therapy, showing early promise in lab tests.
Kids with smartphones reported higher well-being than kids without, study finds
Despite kids who reported having overall better well-being compared to kids who did not own smartphones, they also admitted that using social media had negative impacts on their health.
Despite kids who reported having overall better well-being compared to kids who did not own smartphones, they also admitted that using social media had negative impacts on their health.
Brett Gardner's son died in his sleep on family vacation in Costa Rica: Details
In a statement to FOX 5, the State Department confirmed that the death happened on March 21 in Costa Rica and that they would be monitoring local authorities' investigation into the cause of death.
In a statement to FOX 5, the State Department confirmed that the death happened on March 21 in Costa Rica and that they would be monitoring local authorities' investigation into the cause of death.
CDC Leadership Shake-Up: 5 senior officials reportedly resign unexpectedly
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is experiencing a major leadership shake-up, with five high-ranking officials resigning Tuesday, adding to three other recent departures.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is experiencing a major leadership shake-up, with five high-ranking officials resigning Tuesday, adding to three other recent departures.
RFK Jr. reportedly plans to ban pharmaceutical ads on TV
As Robert F. Kennedy Jr. settles into his role as President Donald Trump’s health secretary, one major promise he’s made is still on table - banning pharmaceutical ads.
As Robert F. Kennedy Jr. settles into his role as President Donald Trump’s health secretary, one major promise he’s made is still on table - banning pharmaceutical ads.
Sleepmaxxing trend takes over social media
Sleepmaxxing is spreading across the internet as people try to optimize their sleep routines with various hacks. The Fox Medical Team's Deena Centofanti digs deep into the trend to see what really works.
Sleepmaxxing is spreading across the internet as people try to optimize their sleep routines with various hacks. The Fox Medical Team's Deena Centofanti digs deep into the trend to see what really works.
Spring allergy season lasting longer
Spring has sprung, and it has a lot of us reaching for the tissues. The pollen count has exploded, but Fox Medical Team's Deena Centofanti has some tips to help you find relief.
Spring has sprung, and it has a lot of us reaching for the tissues. The pollen count has exploded, but Fox Medical Team's Deena Centofanti has some tips to help you find relief.
Alpharetta Fire Department launches community AED program to save lives
Alpharetta Fire Department is enhancing public access to AEDs and training community volunteers to respond to cardiac arrests before emergency crews arrive.
Alpharetta Fire Department is enhancing public access to AEDs and training community volunteers to respond to cardiac arrests before emergency crews arrive.
Pollen alert: Why metro Atlanta looks great, but feels awful right now
Springtime in metro Atlanta is a sight to behold: blooming flowers, fresh greenery and towering trees waking from their winter nap. It’s picturesque—until you take a deep breath.
Springtime in metro Atlanta is a sight to behold: blooming flowers, fresh greenery and towering trees waking from their winter nap. It’s picturesque—until you take a deep breath.
West Virginia becomes 1st state to ban range of food dyes
West Virginia’s governor signed a bill that would first ban food dyes in school meals - and eventually in products that are sold state-wide.
West Virginia’s governor signed a bill that would first ban food dyes in school meals - and eventually in products that are sold state-wide.
CDC: Signs point to potential COVID-19 uptick in Georgia
New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggest Georgia could see a rise in COVID-19 cases in the coming weeks.
New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggest Georgia could see a rise in COVID-19 cases in the coming weeks.
Jury awards Georgia man nearly $2.1B in Roundup weedkiller lawsuit
The Georgia man's nearly $2.1 billion verdict is one of the largest legal settlements reached in a Roundup-related case to date.
The Georgia man's nearly $2.1 billion verdict is one of the largest legal settlements reached in a Roundup-related case to date.
Rise in Dengue Fever cases prompts health alert for popular spring break spots
The CDC said that last year, a "record number of dengue cases" were identified in U.S. travelers, an 84% increase compared to 2023.
The CDC said that last year, a "record number of dengue cases" were identified in U.S. travelers, an 84% increase compared to 2023.
SWAT team responds to South Fulton standoff after resident threatens workers with shotgun
A South Fulton resident threatened sewer workers with a shotgun and barricaded himself inside a home, prompting a SWAT team response.
A South Fulton resident threatened sewer workers with a shotgun and barricaded himself inside a home, prompting a SWAT team response.
Raccoon tests positive for rabies in Dunwoody, officials urge caution
DeKalb County health officials are warning pet owners to be careful after a dead racoon tested positive for rabies in Dunwoody.
DeKalb County health officials are warning pet owners to be careful after a dead racoon tested positive for rabies in Dunwoody.
Georgia city named 1 of the worst for seasonal allergy sufferers
Allergy sufferers already know that pollen is everywhere during Georgia's springtime, but a new study says that a city in the Peach State is one of the worst for allergies in the nation.
Allergy sufferers already know that pollen is everywhere during Georgia's springtime, but a new study says that a city in the Peach State is one of the worst for allergies in the nation.
Protesters gather outside Atlanta CDC; HIV division elimination rumors
Demonstrators gathered outside the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s campus in Atlanta on Tuesday to protest recent job cuts and show solidarity with government workers.
Demonstrators gathered outside the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s campus in Atlanta on Tuesday to protest recent job cuts and show solidarity with government workers.