Delta Air Line pilot suffers stroke
For as long as he can remember, Jeff Vickers has wanted to fly. By early 2021, he was a Delta Air Lines captain. Then, out of the blue one morning, Vickers had a stroke that nearly ended his career. And, we say "nearly ended," because the stars aligned for the 62-year-old that morning.
For as long as he can remember, Jeff Vickers has wanted to fly. By early 2021, he was a Delta Air Lines captain. Then, out of the blue one morning, Vickers had a stroke that nearly ended his career. And, we say "nearly ended," because the stars aligned for the 62-year-old that morning.
TikTok video from London dentist goes viral for revealing 3 surprising times you should not brush your teeth
A dentist has gone viral on TikTok after sharing the circumstances in which you should skip brushing your teeth — at least for awhile.
A dentist has gone viral on TikTok after sharing the circumstances in which you should skip brushing your teeth — at least for awhile.
Toddler milk may be harmful, AAP warns amid push for tighter product guidelines
Some health experts contend that toddler milk might not have the nutritional benefits that companies marketing the product may claim it has.
Some health experts contend that toddler milk might not have the nutritional benefits that companies marketing the product may claim it has.
Ground beef health alert: Products may be contaminated with E. coli, FSIS warns
Certain ground beef products may be contaminated with E. coli, the FSIS warned. Here’s what to know.
Certain ground beef products may be contaminated with E. coli, the FSIS warned. Here’s what to know.
Melatonin industry asked to tighten standards after spike in child ER visits
As melatonin’s popularity has increased in the U.S. – so have reports of its poisoning in children.
As melatonin’s popularity has increased in the U.S. – so have reports of its poisoning in children.
Talking Health with Beth Galvin Ep. 5
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.
Certain snacks, drinks could be banned in some states due to cancer-causing ingredients
Following California's ban on four dangerous chemicals in food, lawmakers in multiple states are considering the prohibition of specific food additives.
Following California's ban on four dangerous chemicals in food, lawmakers in multiple states are considering the prohibition of specific food additives.
STD cases spiking among newborn babies in US, doctors say
A doctors group is now advising more screenings during pregnancy.
A doctors group is now advising more screenings during pregnancy.
This food has ‘alarmingly high’ level of pesticides, report finds
The report found that pesticides posed significant risks in 20% of the foods examined, with seven foods having a “very high risk” of pesticides.
The report found that pesticides posed significant risks in 20% of the foods examined, with seven foods having a “very high risk” of pesticides.
Therapist shares tips for helping teens avoid perfectionism rut
Perfectionism can take a toll on a teen's quality of life, and breaking out of that mentality can help in the long run.
Perfectionism can take a toll on a teen's quality of life, and breaking out of that mentality can help in the long run.
How to help teens avoid perfectionism rut
Perfectionism can take a toll on a teen's quality of life, and breaking out of that mentality can help in the long run. The FOX Medical Team's Beth Galvin shares tips from a therapist on how to normalize making mistakes and learning from them.
Perfectionism can take a toll on a teen's quality of life, and breaking out of that mentality can help in the long run. The FOX Medical Team's Beth Galvin shares tips from a therapist on how to normalize making mistakes and learning from them.
Every Color Matters helping cancer patients who are often overlooked
For those facing rarer forms of the disease, often overlooked by larger advocacy groups, finding support can be especially challenging. However, an Atlanta-based nonprofit is stepping in to bridge the gap and meet the needs of these patients.
For those facing rarer forms of the disease, often overlooked by larger advocacy groups, finding support can be especially challenging. However, an Atlanta-based nonprofit is stepping in to bridge the gap and meet the needs of these patients.
Grant Park teen with autism learns to swim, overcome anxiety with adaptive swim program
More than 10 years after Autumn Hawkins, who has autism, had to quit traditional swimming lesson because they triggered severe anxiety, the Grant Park 17-year-old is swimming again, thanks to an adaptive swim program offered by the YMCA of Metro Atlanta.
More than 10 years after Autumn Hawkins, who has autism, had to quit traditional swimming lesson because they triggered severe anxiety, the Grant Park 17-year-old is swimming again, thanks to an adaptive swim program offered by the YMCA of Metro Atlanta.
Teen with autism trains for Special Olympics
Autumn Hawkins is on the autism spectrum. She's always been drawn to the water, but also afraid of it. But thanks to an adaptive swim program in Atlanta, she's not just a casual swimmer. She's an athlete training for the Special Olympics.
Autumn Hawkins is on the autism spectrum. She's always been drawn to the water, but also afraid of it. But thanks to an adaptive swim program in Atlanta, she's not just a casual swimmer. She's an athlete training for the Special Olympics.
Federal rule issues time off for pregnancy care, abortions
The regulations allow workers to request time off for obtaining an abortion and recovering from the procedure.
The regulations allow workers to request time off for obtaining an abortion and recovering from the procedure.
Fake Botox warning issued
The FDA and CDC have issued warnings about fake Botox that has been distributed across the country. 19 people have been treated for symptoms of botulism anti-toxin so far.
The FDA and CDC have issued warnings about fake Botox that has been distributed across the country. 19 people have been treated for symptoms of botulism anti-toxin so far.
'Counterfeit' Botox warning: Women hospitalized in several US states, CDC says
At least 19 women across nine states reported harmful reactions from “counterfeit or mishandled" Botox injections, the CDC said.
At least 19 women across nine states reported harmful reactions from “counterfeit or mishandled" Botox injections, the CDC said.
Therapist says perfectionism is driven by fear of failure, not high standards
The drive to be the best at everything we do, meaning not just good, but perfect, may sound like a positive trait, at least on the surface.
The drive to be the best at everything we do, meaning not just good, but perfect, may sound like a positive trait, at least on the surface.
Overcoming perfectionism from a therapist's POV
Having high standards for yourself is usually a good thing, but the need to be "perfect" can also be detrimental. FOX 5 Medical Team's Beth Galvin spoke to a clinical therapist on its crippling downside.
Having high standards for yourself is usually a good thing, but the need to be "perfect" can also be detrimental. FOX 5 Medical Team's Beth Galvin spoke to a clinical therapist on its crippling downside.
Here's how much sleep the average American is getting each night
A recent poll examines a connection between adequate sleep and overall health, with most Americans saying they would feel better with more rest.
A recent poll examines a connection between adequate sleep and overall health, with most Americans saying they would feel better with more rest.