Peachtree City caregiver faces cancer battle while husband needs 24/7 care
The Peachtree City community is rallying around a couple facing a devastating health diagnosis and in need of immediate financial support.
The Peachtree City community is rallying around a couple facing a devastating health diagnosis and in need of immediate financial support.
Couple in crisis after a devastating cancer diagnosis, Medicare denial
Melodie Woods is the full-time caregiver for her husband, Wesley Woods, who lives with progressive supranuclear palsy and requires full-time care. Ms. Woods was recently diagnosed with a devastating form of cancer and will no longer be able to care for him full-time. Now the Woods are turning to their community for support. FOX 5’s Doug Evans brings the heart-wrenching story to Ariyl Onstott at the desk.
Melodie Woods is the full-time caregiver for her husband, Wesley Woods, who lives with progressive supranuclear palsy and requires full-time care. Ms. Woods was recently diagnosed with a devastating form of cancer and will no longer be able to care for him full-time. Now the Woods are turning to their community for support. FOX 5’s Doug Evans brings the heart-wrenching story to Ariyl Onstott at the desk.
Gwinnett man finishes 100-mile run to honor friend with rare genetic disorder
Gwinnett County runner Holden Cammarata is attempting a 100-mile run at Little Mulberry Park to honor his friend with Williams syndrome and raise awareness and support for the rare genetic disorder.
Gwinnett County runner Holden Cammarata is attempting a 100-mile run at Little Mulberry Park to honor his friend with Williams syndrome and raise awareness and support for the rare genetic disorder.
Botulism outbreak linked to infant formula expands; sickens 51 babies across 19 states
The FDA says 51 infants in 19 states were hospitalized with botulism linked to ByHeart formula. Here’s what we know.
The FDA says 51 infants in 19 states were hospitalized with botulism linked to ByHeart formula. Here’s what we know.
Social media ban in Australia starts for children under 16: Here's how it works
Hundreds of thousands of social media accounts are being deactivated as the world’s first social media ban goes into effect now in Australia for kids under 16. Here’s how it will work.
Hundreds of thousands of social media accounts are being deactivated as the world’s first social media ban goes into effect now in Australia for kids under 16. Here’s how it will work.
CDC warns travelers about outbreak of untreatable mosquito disease in 4 countries
U.S. health officials have issued travel advisories for Americans planning trips to certain tropical countries amid outbreaks of an untreatable mosquito-borne disease.
U.S. health officials have issued travel advisories for Americans planning trips to certain tropical countries amid outbreaks of an untreatable mosquito-borne disease.
Recall issued for blood pressure medication over possible cholesterol drug contamination
Neither the FDA nor Glenmark Pharmaceuticals have issued guidance for consumers who may have the medication involved in this recall.
Neither the FDA nor Glenmark Pharmaceuticals have issued guidance for consumers who may have the medication involved in this recall.
Obamacare support hits an all-time high, poll reveals
A new survey shows public approval of the Affordable Care Act has reached its highest level since the law’s passage.
A new survey shows public approval of the Affordable Care Act has reached its highest level since the law’s passage.
Feeling SAD? Here's how to beat the winter blues
Experts say there are ways to combat seasonal affective disorder, better known as SAD.
Experts say there are ways to combat seasonal affective disorder, better known as SAD.
Lonely marriages linked to higher weight, study finds
A new study by UCLA Health found that people in emotionally supportive marriages have lower BMIs, healthier guts and higher levels of the “love hormone.”
A new study by UCLA Health found that people in emotionally supportive marriages have lower BMIs, healthier guts and higher levels of the “love hormone.”
Martha Stewart reveals unconventional end-of-life plan
Martha Stewart has her end-of-life plans already set, and it may seem a little unconventional to some.
Martha Stewart has her end-of-life plans already set, and it may seem a little unconventional to some.
CDC panel recommends changes to hepatitis B vaccine schedule: What to know
A CDC advisory panel appointed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. no longer recommends that babies get a hepatitis B vaccine at birth.
A CDC advisory panel appointed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. no longer recommends that babies get a hepatitis B vaccine at birth.
Vaccine advisory panel votes against Hep B vaccines at birth
A federal vaccine advisory panel met in Atlanta at the CDC this week to reconsider whether every newborn should receive the hepatitis B vaccine immediately after birth.
A federal vaccine advisory panel met in Atlanta at the CDC this week to reconsider whether every newborn should receive the hepatitis B vaccine immediately after birth.
FDA: Seven deaths and 736 serious injuries due to issue with some FreeStyle Libre glucose monitoring systems
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an alert after certain FreeStyle Libre glucose monitor sensors are providing incorrect low glucose readings.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an alert after certain FreeStyle Libre glucose monitor sensors are providing incorrect low glucose readings.
Powder Springs teen raises funds for trainer battling brain tumor
An equestrian student is raising money to support the trainer she shared saved her life.
An equestrian student is raising money to support the trainer she shared saved her life.
Minnesota study backs birth vaccine for hepatitis B
Universal Hepatitis B vaccines at birth are safe, effective and essential, and eliminating them does not improve health outcomes or safety, according to a review by the University of Minnesota.
Universal Hepatitis B vaccines at birth are safe, effective and essential, and eliminating them does not improve health outcomes or safety, according to a review by the University of Minnesota.
FDA plans stricter vaccine approval rules
The FDA plans to impose stricter vaccine approval rules, prompting warnings from Georgia doctors who fear the policy could discourage vaccination and slow new vaccine development.
The FDA plans to impose stricter vaccine approval rules, prompting warnings from Georgia doctors who fear the policy could discourage vaccination and slow new vaccine development.
Trump's doctor says president had preventative screening MRI on heart, abdomen
The White House released a memo from President Donald Trump's physician on Monday with the doctor saying that Trump's physical exam included “advanced imaging" that is “standard for an executive physical."
The White House released a memo from President Donald Trump's physician on Monday with the doctor saying that Trump's physical exam included “advanced imaging" that is “standard for an executive physical."
New mutated flu strain ‘subclade K’ raises concerns as cases spread
A new flu variant called subclade K is gaining attention as doctors warn it could lead to a tougher flu season this winter. The strain, which stems from the influenza A (H3N2) virus, has already been identified in several countries and may be spreading more easily than earlier versions of H3N2.
A new flu variant called subclade K is gaining attention as doctors warn it could lead to a tougher flu season this winter. The strain, which stems from the influenza A (H3N2) virus, has already been identified in several countries and may be spreading more easily than earlier versions of H3N2.
Teen cancer awareness advocate launches in-flight campaign to raise awareness
A Georgia high-school student is trying to raise cancer awareness 30,000 feet in the air.
A Georgia high-school student is trying to raise cancer awareness 30,000 feet in the air.