Doctors warn of rising vaccine exemptions among Georgia students

Child vaccination rates are dropping around the nation and right here in Georgia, but doctors say that people need to believe the evidence.

South Carolina boy dies from brain-eating amoeba in lake

“My son was a very smart individual. If he had one warning, he would have thought swimming in the lake was a bad idea," the boy's father said.

Annual list of best hospitals released; Here are top Georgia hospitals

Three Emory Healthcare hospitals are once again recognized among Georgia’s top medical centers, according to the 2025–26 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals rankings.

The health benefits of wearable tech
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Whether it's a watch or a ring, wearable technology can help you reach your fitness goals and better understand your health. The Fox Medical Team's Deena Centofanti joined Good Day to break down the benefits.

Judge blocks Trump efforts to defund Planned Parenthood

A previous injunction specifically blocked the government from cutting Medicaid payments to Planned Parenthood members that didn’t provide abortion care or didn’t meet a threshold of at least $800,000 in Medicaid reimbursements in a given year.

World's most premature baby defies all medical odds to reach 1st birthday

Nash Keen, born at 21 weeks and weighing 10 ounces, just celebrated his first birthday and earned a Guinness World Record as the most premature baby to survive.

West Nile virus detected in Atlanta mosquitoes: Health officials take action

Positive West Nile virus samples were found in mosquitoes from northwest, northeast, and southwest Atlanta; pest control measures are being coordinated.

Study finds weight can return months after ending use of anti-obesity drugs

Researchers in a recent study discovered that people taking medications to help them lose weight might experience weight gain after they stop using the drugs.

Most Americans still support legal abortion 3 years after Roe v. Wade was overturned: Poll

More people believe abortion should be legal in all or most cases, while half say abortion should be legal in their state if someone decides they don't want to be pregnant, a new poll finds.

Medicaid cuts could impact 37 Georgia nursing homes, study says

A new study from Brown University warns that 37 Georgia nursing homes are at risk of closing due to $1 trillion in Medicaid cuts included in President Trump’s budget, with five located in metro Atlanta.

Food to eat to beat the summer heat
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What you put on your plate can help or hurt your attempts to keep cool. The Fox Medical Team's Deena Centofanti has a few ideas for viewers.

Avoid alcohol and caffeine during the heat
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Another heat wave is making its way across the United States, and you need to stay hydrated to stay healthy. The Fox Medical Team's Deena Centofanti explains what you need to cut out because of the heat, and what you can replace caffeine with.