Nearly 100 aboard Royal Caribbean ship fall ill in norovirus outbreak
This latest incident is the 19th cruise ship outbreak the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has tracked this year.
Walmart eliminating synthetic dyes from private food brands
The retail titan is removing dyes from various product brands like cereals and snacks.
Emory students host ‘Lights of Hope’ cancer remembrance event
Emory University students held a “Lights of Hope Night of Remembrance and Advocacy" on campus last night to honor those impacted by cancer.
CDC workers: 'Morale has never been lower' after shutdown furloughs
More than 8,700 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention employees have been furloughed, according to documents reviewed by FOX 5.
Want to live to be over 100? These states have the most centenarians
See the map of where the most centenarians live in the United States. There’s more than 80,000 of them, according to 2020 census data.
Marijuana-based drug eases chronic back pain in major study
A new study from German drugmaker Vertanical found that an experimental marijuana-based medication significantly reduced chronic back pain in 800 patients.
Walkers, FOX 5 turn out for annual Heart Walk at Atlantic Station
Thousands of walkers filled the streets at Atlantic Station this weekend for the annual Heart Walk.
New trend has people taping their mouths shut at night: Here's why you shouldn't
TikTok influencers are telling people to tape their mouths shut at night for better sleep. Here's why doctors say it’s a bad idea.
Atlanta Police take suicide prevention to streets after tragic losses
Atlanta Police Department expands wellness initiatives after losing two officers to suicide, emphasizing street-level suicide prevention.
Huntington’s Disease treated successfully for 1st time in landmark trial
Huntington’s disease has been successfully treated for the first time in a groundbreaking clinical trial.
'Nightmare bacteria' cases on the rise in US, CDC report finds
Infectious disease doctors are sounding the alarm after a new CDC report found that drug-resistant “nightmare bacteria” infections rose drastically in the U.S. between 2019 and 2023.
Pfizer boosts push for obesity treatments with $4.9B deal for Metsera
Pfizer is accelerating its push into this industry as obesity treatment demand has soared in recent years.
LaGrange City Council honors heroes who saved officer during heart attack
Agencies that assisted a LaGrange police officer having a heart attack earlier this year were recognized at the LaGrange City Council meeting.
Acetaminophen, pregnancy and autism: Doctors clarify the science
Health officials and experts assert no proven causative link between acetaminophen and autism, emphasizing its safety for pregnant women.
Trump's Tylenol warning causes pushback from medical community
Trump has suggested that using Tylenol while pregnant could increase the chance of kids developing autism, a claim that has since garnered negative attention from medical leaders worldwide.
Georgia confirms three new measles cases linked to September outbreak
Three new measles cases in Georgia are linked to a confirmed case from September 11.
James Van Der Beek makes surprise virtual appearance at 'Dawson's Creek' reunion
James Van Der Beek is battling stage 3 colorectal cancer and announced he wouldn't be able to make the "Dawson's Creek" fundraiser reunion.
KSU researcher developing AI-powered 'electronic nose'
A Kennesaw State University researcher is working on a groundbreaking tool that could transform food safety and disease detection.
What is leucovorin? FDA to relabel drug for autism treatment
The FDA announced Monday that it would change the drug’s label to reflect potential benefits in reducing autism symptoms. Here's what we know.
Want to avoid dementia? Study suggests you should hop on a bike
A JAMA Network Open study of nearly 480,000 UK adults found that choosing cycling for everyday trips was linked to a lower risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, along with larger hippocampal volume.