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.

RFK Jr. pulls $500 million in funding for vaccine development

The Department of Health and Human Services plans to cancel contracts and pull funding for some vaccines being developed to fight respiratory viruses like COVID-19 and the flu. Here's what we know.

Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease on the rise: How parents can protect their children

There is an uptick in Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease (HFMD) cases in children in the United States, health officials say. Here's everything you need to know.

What is Legionnaires' disease? Symptoms, how you get it

Legionnaires' disease is a severe form of pneumonia caused by the Legionella bacteria. The disease is contracted when people breathe in contaminated mist or vapor. Here is what you need to know.

Can onion juice stop hair loss?
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The cure for balding may be a step away in your kitchen pantry or at the grocery store. The Fox Medical Team's Dr. Mike Cirigliano takes a look at the idea that onion juice could help with thinning hair.

Birth control for men passes safety trial
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A first-of-its-kind male birth control pill just cleared its first human safety test and is going through a larger clinical trial. The Fox Medical Team's Dr. Mike Cirigliano joined Good Day to talk about what this could mean for contraception.

Rabid fox attacks child in Peachtree City neighborhood

The rabid fox crawled out from under the Peachtree City mom's car and bit one of her children while they tried to run inside, health officials say.

Medicaid, Medicare may cover weight loss drugs under new pilot program: report

Blockbuster weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound have surged in popularity, but high prices have left them out of reach for many obese Americans.

Trump revives the Presidential Fitness Test for kids

The president signed an executive order that expands on kids’ participation in sports and physical activity, while promoting good nutrition.

Fulton County to receive nearly $38M for battle against HIV

Georgia continues to face a severe HIV crisis, with 2,442 new diagnoses in 2023—most affecting Black men who have sex with men—making it the state with the highest HIV rate in the nation.

Atlanta teachers surprised with classroom supply shopping spree

The teachers at Atlanta's Cascade Elementary School thought they had to go a meeting but were surprised with a free “pop-up shop" filled with school supplies.