Walmart, Sam's Club provide 1.2M meals to people in need in metro Atlanta in 2023
In the United States, many families struggle to secure nutritious food. In Georgia, that includes 1 in 10 children who go to bed hungry each night, according to the Atlanta Community Food Bank.
In the United States, many families struggle to secure nutritious food. In Georgia, that includes 1 in 10 children who go to bed hungry each night, according to the Atlanta Community Food Bank.
After losing 150+ pounds, Cherokee County woman undergoes excess skin removal surgery
After losing more than 150 pounds, Felicia Zorn of Holly Springs was left with sagging skin around her waist. So, she decided to do something about it.
After losing more than 150 pounds, Felicia Zorn of Holly Springs was left with sagging skin around her waist. So, she decided to do something about it.
How to deal with excessive skin after weight loss
For nearly a decade, Felicia Zorn of Holly Springs has worked to get to a healthier weight. There have been a lot of ups and downs, but she's closing in on her goal weight. But dropping half her body weight left Zorn with a lot of excess skin, especially around her waist. So, she decided to get some help.
For nearly a decade, Felicia Zorn of Holly Springs has worked to get to a healthier weight. There have been a lot of ups and downs, but she's closing in on her goal weight. But dropping half her body weight left Zorn with a lot of excess skin, especially around her waist. So, she decided to get some help.
First look inside Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Arthur M. Blank Hospital emergency department
When the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Arthur M. Blank Hospital opens its doors on September 29, 2024, organizers say, it will become the busiest pediatric emergency department in the nation, treating an estimated 105,000 patients in the first year. The FOX Medical Team got an exclusive look inside the state-of-the-art facility.
When the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Arthur M. Blank Hospital opens its doors on September 29, 2024, organizers say, it will become the busiest pediatric emergency department in the nation, treating an estimated 105,000 patients in the first year. The FOX Medical Team got an exclusive look inside the state-of-the-art facility.
Cat owners could be at higher risk of schizophrenia, study suggests
Snuggling with a cat seems like a loving and relaxing activity, but a new study implies that it might affect your mental health down the line.
Snuggling with a cat seems like a loving and relaxing activity, but a new study implies that it might affect your mental health down the line.
These are the states where it's still legal to smoke with kids in cars
Only a dozen states have laws that prohibit lighting up in a private vehicle with children present. No level of exposure to secondhand smoke is safe, the CDC says.
Only a dozen states have laws that prohibit lighting up in a private vehicle with children present. No level of exposure to secondhand smoke is safe, the CDC says.
Georgia nursing homes face a severe staffing shortage
Nursing homes in Georgia and across the US are facing a common problem: they can't find enough employees to take care of their residents.
Nursing homes in Georgia and across the US are facing a common problem: they can't find enough employees to take care of their residents.
Georgia nursing home staff shortage
Nursing homes across the country, including Georgia, are facing a shortage of workers. The FOX Medical Team learned how a new federal mandate required long-term care facilities to boost their staffing has complicated things.
Nursing homes across the country, including Georgia, are facing a shortage of workers. The FOX Medical Team learned how a new federal mandate required long-term care facilities to boost their staffing has complicated things.
Walmart introduces Bettergoods
The newly launched Bettergoods brand has 300 products designed to appeal to all budgets.
The newly launched Bettergoods brand has 300 products designed to appeal to all budgets.
Miss USA Noelia Voigt suddenly resigns title – here’s why
Miss USA 2023 Noelia Voigt has announced that she is resigning from the title. "I realize this may come as a large shock to many," the 24-year-old wrote.
Miss USA 2023 Noelia Voigt has announced that she is resigning from the title. "I realize this may come as a large shock to many," the 24-year-old wrote.
Paralyzed former Rutgers athlete expands bourbon brand into NY, donates $5.20 of every sale to research
Former Rutgers University defensive tackle Eric LeGrand is expanding his bourbon brand from New Jersey and Kentucky into New York and is donating proceeds from cases of liquor sold to find a cure for paralysis.
Former Rutgers University defensive tackle Eric LeGrand is expanding his bourbon brand from New Jersey and Kentucky into New York and is donating proceeds from cases of liquor sold to find a cure for paralysis.
Roswell brothers share the same extremely rare, life-altering disease
Max Moore's parents spent nearly two years searching for answers, after the Roswell, Georgia, 12-year-old developed a series of severe health issues in 2020. When they finally got a diagnosis, Max's younger brother Chance began experiencing the same symptoms.
Max Moore's parents spent nearly two years searching for answers, after the Roswell, Georgia, 12-year-old developed a series of severe health issues in 2020. When they finally got a diagnosis, Max's younger brother Chance began experiencing the same symptoms.
Roswell brothers share extremely rare diagnosis
Two Roswell brothers are one of the few sibling pairs worldwide, and the only known pair in the U.S., to experience Rohhad Syndrome.
Two Roswell brothers are one of the few sibling pairs worldwide, and the only known pair in the U.S., to experience Rohhad Syndrome.
COVID-19 variants called FLiRT are spreading across US
The COVID-19 variants, nicknamed FLiRT, account for about one in four infections. Here's what to know.
The COVID-19 variants, nicknamed FLiRT, account for about one in four infections. Here's what to know.
Talking Health with Beth Galvin Ep. 7
FOX 5's Beth Galvin explores your health with the help of doctors and experts.
FOX 5's Beth Galvin explores your health with the help of doctors and experts.
Nursing homes will soon have to meet minimum staffing requirements
US nursing homes will soon need to meet new staffing requirements mandated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
US nursing homes will soon need to meet new staffing requirements mandated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
25K Americans starting Wegovy weekly as supply increases and prices drop, drugmaker says
The number of U.S. patients currently starting the weight management drug Wegovy is "four times" the number in December 2023, the drugmaker said.
The number of U.S. patients currently starting the weight management drug Wegovy is "four times" the number in December 2023, the drugmaker said.
Fertility specialist shares what to expect from egg donation for IVF
For women whose egg reserve is low or depleted, Dr. Pavna Brahma, the director of IVF at Shady Grove Fertility - Atlanta, says a carefully-screened, and usually anonymous, egg donor can offer the chance to get pregnant.
For women whose egg reserve is low or depleted, Dr. Pavna Brahma, the director of IVF at Shady Grove Fertility - Atlanta, says a carefully-screened, and usually anonymous, egg donor can offer the chance to get pregnant.
Buford man undergos new liver cancer procedure
A Buford man was diagnosed with colon cancer in March 31, 2023. He recently received new treatment available for patients with liver cancer.
A Buford man was diagnosed with colon cancer in March 31, 2023. He recently received new treatment available for patients with liver cancer.
Kemp signs law regulating production, sale of kratom supplement
Georgia's new law will raise the age to purchase kratom and prohibits using the herbal supplement in any kind of vaping device.
Georgia's new law will raise the age to purchase kratom and prohibits using the herbal supplement in any kind of vaping device.