Surviving pollen season in Georgia
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Springtime in Georgia means flowers in bloom, but it also mean pollen and seasonal allergies. Here are some ways to survive this time of year.

Georgians may be exposed to 'forever chemicals' in water systems, EPA report finds

A new report from the EPA shows many Georgia water systems may be contaminated with toxic "forever chemicals" linked to cancers and other health issues.

Sidelined by a brain tumor, 13-year-old relies on faith, grit to get back in game she loves

Carley Krokey of Dallas, Georgia, was a competitive softball player and straight-A student in the winter of 2023, when she suddenly fell ill just before her 12th birthday. That is when doctors discovered Krokey had a large tumor in the back of her brain.

13-year-old back on field after brain surgery
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Carley Krokey's impressive brain surgery recovery put her back on the diamond to play the game she loves: softball. Her family told FOX 5 about the debilitating headaches she had that turned out to be caused by a large tumor.

Talking Health with Beth Galvin Ep. 1
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FOX 5's Beth Galvin explores your health with the help of doctors and experts.

Woman beats cancer and accepts proposal from high school sweetheart on the same day

“You ready? You got this?” her loved ones asked as they get ready to turn a corner. Angelica said yes, but had no idea what was waiting for her at the other end of the hallway.

Pollen counts soaring in metro Atlanta: Tips on how to survive

With more than 50 million Americans affected by allergies annually, seasonal allergies are a prevalent concern, especially in the United States.

Report: 1 in 10 school-aged kids has ADHD

The report found that the prevalence of ADHD was higher in boys than girls.

Woman announces her own death in social media post gone viral: 'Cherish every moment'

A young woman who died from a rare form of cancer is posthumously going viral on social media after her final and poignant message was shared with the world online.

HB 451: A step forward for PTSD treatment of Georgia's first responders

A bill that would give first responders assistance receiving mental health treatment is set to go before the Georgia state Senate’s Rules Committee on Monday.

Clark Atlanta University students push for more diverse bone marrow donors

A group of students at Clark Atlanta University are working to overcome a racial disparity in the number of bone marrow and stem cell transplant donors by getting their fellow students to become donors.

Veteran dies in jail custody: Mother demands answers from DeKalb County Jail, VA hospital

A Houston mother says the DeKalb County Jail and the VA hospital failed her family after her son, a veteran, died while in the custody of the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office.

Surgeon discusses breast cancer risk assessment tools Olivia Munn credits with saving her life

On her Instagram feed, Olivia Munn told followers she was still months away from her next scheduled mammogram, when her doctor decided to calculate her Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Score.

Do you know your risk for breast cancer?
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Actress Olivia Munn says she had a normal mammogram in February 2023, but two months later, she says she was diagnosed with an aggressive, fast-moving breast cancer. Munn believes her cancer was detected because her doctor performed a breast cancer risk assessment.

Scientists suggest venting worsens anger, while breathing calms rage

After analyzing data from over 150 studies on what makes people angry, scientists at Ohio State University determined that venting can actually make things worse.