Santa Clara mom and son both battle cancer

It's an emotional holiday season for a Santa Clara family. For years, Cherie Carter and her son, Carter Fulhors, have battled cancer together. But Cherie recently learned she may not have long to live.

Fewer grandparents raising grandkids, preschool enrollment drops: Data reveals COVID-19's impact

The U.S. Census Bureau's latest American Community Survey highlights significant shifts in American life between 2014-2018 and 2019-2023, reflecting the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and other societal changes.

Georgia Access enrollment deadline pushed back to Friday

Still haven't signed up for a health insurance plan? Officials have extended the deadline to enroll in Georgia Access until Friday.

Man climbs into Target ceiling, refuses to come out, Peachtree City police say

There was a heavy law enforcement presence at a Peachtree City Target where police say a man climbed into the ceiling and refused to come out Sunday night.

Cancer-causing chemicals discovered in Rockdale County soil after BioLab fire, scientist finds

In Rockdale County, the results of an EPA whistleblower’s independent testing on the county’s water and soil shed new light on the effects of the massive chemical fire at the BioLab chemical plant in September. 

Tuberculosis exposure reported South Gwinnett High School

Students at South Gwinnett High School could have been exposed to tuberculosis after officials confirmed a positive diagnosis for the bacteria.

Residents along rural Athens two-lane claimed for decades they were being poisoned. They were right

Residents of a working-class Athens neighborhood claimed for decades they were being poisoned, with a high rate of cancer, only for state and federal environmental experts to brush their concerns aside. New tests show the residents were right, with unsafe levels of PFAS, or forever chemicals, in their well water.

Study finds hot cocoa can help reduce stress — but only under these conditions

A recent study reveals that hot cocoa rich in flavonols can reduce stress-related vascular impairment, but only when made with unprocessed cocoa and paired with high-fat meals under specific conditions.

FDA red food dye ban: When it could happen, and what to know

The FDA is reviewing a petition that could ban an artificial food coloring called Red No. 3. Here’s what to know about the petition and the product.

The health benefits of drinking more water
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A new study has found increased water consumption wasn't just linked with greater weight loss, it also showed benefits related to migraine prevention, UTIs and diabetes control. The Fox Medical Team's Dr. Mike Cirigliano joined Alyse Eady with more on the connection between drinking water and better health.

Dinner after 5 p.m. may hurt your health
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Doctors have long advised people trying to lose weight to stop eating after the sun goes down. Now a concerning new study finds serious health consequences for people who eat after 5 p.m. The Fox Medical Team's Dr. Mike Cirigliano takes a look at why eating late could be bad for you.

Disney influencer Dominique Brown dies at 34

Dominique Brown, Disney influencer and co-founder of "Black Girl Disney," died after suffering an apparent allergic reaction at a holiday event in Los Angeles last week.

United Airlines takes kids on magical flight to the North Pole

It was a day full of magic and holiday cheer as United Airlines gave more than 65 kids and their families a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the “North Pole" on Saturday.