CDC issues alert about 'walking pneumonia' in kids
A form of walking pneumonia is on the rise among children and the CDC says symptoms may include fever, cough, and wheezing.
A form of walking pneumonia is on the rise among children and the CDC says symptoms may include fever, cough, and wheezing.
Poor sleep quality linked to faster brain aging, study finds
New research highlights how poor sleep quality accelerates brain aging, showing the effects on cognitive health and offering tips for better sleep.
New research highlights how poor sleep quality accelerates brain aging, showing the effects on cognitive health and offering tips for better sleep.
Dreams come true for young Taylor Swift fan with cancer from Brookhaven
A dream came true on Friday night for 10-year-old Caroline Brewer, a Taylor Swift superfan from Brookhaven who has cancer.
A dream came true on Friday night for 10-year-old Caroline Brewer, a Taylor Swift superfan from Brookhaven who has cancer.
McDonald’s E. coli outbreak: Taylor Farms says products safe
Taylor Farms, a California-based grower tied to a deadly E. coli outbreak involving McDonald’s Quarter Pounders, insists its products currently on the market are safe.
Taylor Farms, a California-based grower tied to a deadly E. coli outbreak involving McDonald’s Quarter Pounders, insists its products currently on the market are safe.
1 in 4 adults thinks they have undiagnosed ADHD, survey finds
ADHD is a developmental disorder characterized by symptoms of inattention and/or hyperactivity and impulsivity. But symptoms can change as a person gets older, according to the National Institute of Mental Health.
ADHD is a developmental disorder characterized by symptoms of inattention and/or hyperactivity and impulsivity. But symptoms can change as a person gets older, according to the National Institute of Mental Health.
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta's Cape Day honors young patients
Every year, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta celebrates the young patients who are tackling their health challenges head-on with Cape Day.
Every year, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta celebrates the young patients who are tackling their health challenges head-on with Cape Day.
Construction industry CEOs join together to combat high rates of suicide among profession
Construction workers are dying by suicide at an alarming rate, and now companies and associations are joining forces to find solutions and provide resources.
Construction workers are dying by suicide at an alarming rate, and now companies and associations are joining forces to find solutions and provide resources.
Pizza contaminated with THC; Wisconsin-based business issues apology
Pizzas made and sold at a Wisconsin shop were unintentionally contaminated with THC, the local health department announced on Thursday.
Pizzas made and sold at a Wisconsin shop were unintentionally contaminated with THC, the local health department announced on Thursday.
McDonald's E.coli outbreak kills 1, sickens dozens
The outbreak has been linked to Quarter Pounder hamburgers, according to the CDC.
The outbreak has been linked to Quarter Pounder hamburgers, according to the CDC.
Georgia hospitals rationing IV fluid amid shortage; feds stepping in
Baxter’s North Cove manufacturing site in North Carolina, which was significantly damaged by Hurricane Helene, is still not back to full capacity.
Baxter’s North Cove manufacturing site in North Carolina, which was significantly damaged by Hurricane Helene, is still not back to full capacity.
US infant mortality rate rose after overturning of Roe v. Wade, study finds
U.S. infant mortality increased 7% in the months following the U.S. Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade, according to a new study.
U.S. infant mortality increased 7% in the months following the U.S. Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade, according to a new study.
Weight loss drugs lower suicidal thoughts in teens
A new review of thousands of teens treated for obesity found that kids who received medications like Ozempic were less likely to have suicidal thoughts or attempts than others. The Fox Medical Team's Dr. Mike Cirigliano joined Alex Whittler and Buck Lanford with an in-depth look into the study.
A new review of thousands of teens treated for obesity found that kids who received medications like Ozempic were less likely to have suicidal thoughts or attempts than others. The Fox Medical Team's Dr. Mike Cirigliano joined Alex Whittler and Buck Lanford with an in-depth look into the study.
New Jersey medical students offer haircuts and grooming services to patients: ‘Sense of humanity’
Bergen Barbers, a program led by Rutgers New Jersey Medical School students, provides haircutting, shaving and detangling services for hospitalized patients in a local hospital.
Bergen Barbers, a program led by Rutgers New Jersey Medical School students, provides haircutting, shaving and detangling services for hospitalized patients in a local hospital.
New stroke prevention guidelines released by American Stroke Association
The in the American Stroke Association's first update in a decade, experts focused on women’s health and lifestyle habits.
The in the American Stroke Association's first update in a decade, experts focused on women’s health and lifestyle habits.
Coweta County woman marks 5 years breast cancer-free after positive BRCA gene test
April Carroll was first a patient, and then a volunteer instructor, at The Thomas F. Chapman Family Cancer Wellness Center at Piedmont Newnan Hospital. She is celebrating her five-year anniversary of being cancer-free.
April Carroll was first a patient, and then a volunteer instructor, at The Thomas F. Chapman Family Cancer Wellness Center at Piedmont Newnan Hospital. She is celebrating her five-year anniversary of being cancer-free.
'Walking pneumonia' cases on the rise in young children: What to know
The CDC is tracking a notable rise in "walking pneumonia" and acute bronchitis cases in young children.
The CDC is tracking a notable rise in "walking pneumonia" and acute bronchitis cases in young children.
Family of veteran killed at Atlanta VA hospital reacts to body cam video
John Smith was experiencing a mental health crisis at the Atlanta VA Medical Center in Decatur, and was armed with a knife, when an officer shot him in January.
John Smith was experiencing a mental health crisis at the Atlanta VA Medical Center in Decatur, and was armed with a knife, when an officer shot him in January.
Mother champions awareness of pulmonary embolisms in young athletes
A Cobb County mother is working to raise awareness about pulmonary embolisms after hearing the story of a Denmark High School football star.
A Cobb County mother is working to raise awareness about pulmonary embolisms after hearing the story of a Denmark High School football star.
DA finds officer justified in fatal shooting of veteran at Atlanta VA hospital
DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston has announced her decision not to charge the officer involved in the Jan. 29 fatal shooting of John Robert Smith Jr., 58, at the Atlanta VA Medical Center on Clairmont Road.
DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston has announced her decision not to charge the officer involved in the Jan. 29 fatal shooting of John Robert Smith Jr., 58, at the Atlanta VA Medical Center on Clairmont Road.
Election stress disorder is real. Here's how to cope with 3 weeks to go
With less than three weeks until Election Day, the Kamala Harris-Donald Trump news blitz can be a lot to handle. Here’s how experts say you can counter election anxiety.
With less than three weeks until Election Day, the Kamala Harris-Donald Trump news blitz can be a lot to handle. Here’s how experts say you can counter election anxiety.