Rabid fox bites person in Lilburn neighborhood
Gwinnett County health officials are warning residents to be on the lookout for animals behaving in unusual ways after a rabid fox bit a Lilburn resident.
Gwinnett County health officials are warning residents to be on the lookout for animals behaving in unusual ways after a rabid fox bit a Lilburn resident.
Doctor warns against 'anti-sunscreen' TikToks: 'Nobody is dying of sunscreen'
Videos are circulating on TikTok saying sunscreen does more harm than good. The videos can be found just by searching for “anti-sunscreen," but before you take advice from social media, an Arizona skin cancer doctor weighs in with the truth.
Videos are circulating on TikTok saying sunscreen does more harm than good. The videos can be found just by searching for “anti-sunscreen," but before you take advice from social media, an Arizona skin cancer doctor weighs in with the truth.
Reality TV star Sierra Gates opens up about health scare after tattoo session
Sierra Gates, known for her appearances on "Love And Hip Hop Atlanta," recently shared details about a severe health scare following a tattoo session, emphasizing the lessons learned from her experience.
Sierra Gates, known for her appearances on "Love And Hip Hop Atlanta," recently shared details about a severe health scare following a tattoo session, emphasizing the lessons learned from her experience.
What to do if a flying Joro spider bites you
These large, long-legged spiders are not considered to be aggressive, however, they are venomous.
These large, long-legged spiders are not considered to be aggressive, however, they are venomous.
Nurses push for a STEM designation amid shortages
The designation in part would help manage the staffing shortages of nurses in the medical field.
The designation in part would help manage the staffing shortages of nurses in the medical field.
Inflammatory bowel disease: 'Major cause of IBD' discovered by researchers
IBD, the umbrella term for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, impacts millions of people worldwide. Researchers say they have found a “major cause" of the disease and treatment using existing drugs.
IBD, the umbrella term for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, impacts millions of people worldwide. Researchers say they have found a “major cause" of the disease and treatment using existing drugs.
WHO confirms 1st human death of bird flu strain H5N2
The first confirmed human case of a strain of bird flu called H5N2 has died, the World Health Organization said. Here’s what to know.
The first confirmed human case of a strain of bird flu called H5N2 has died, the World Health Organization said. Here’s what to know.
Children with total deafness regain hearing after ‘groundbreaking’ gene therapy
This was the first time gene therapy was applied to both ears, researchers say.
This was the first time gene therapy was applied to both ears, researchers say.
FDA advisers reject MDMA therapy to treat PTSD
FDA advisers raised concerns about clinical trials and questioned study data and potential safety risks of MDMA, including heart problems.
FDA advisers raised concerns about clinical trials and questioned study data and potential safety risks of MDMA, including heart problems.
After 17-year-old son's suicide, Atlanta mom pushes for bill to protect kids online
Sharon Winkler of Atlanta says her 17-year-old son Alex Peiser went online looking for support after a breakup. Instead, the Atlanta mother says, strangers left messages telling him he was "unlovable," and "you will never find love in your life." He died by suicide a few days later. Winkler says she did not know about the messages until she read her son's suicide note.
Sharon Winkler of Atlanta says her 17-year-old son Alex Peiser went online looking for support after a breakup. Instead, the Atlanta mother says, strangers left messages telling him he was "unlovable," and "you will never find love in your life." He died by suicide a few days later. Winkler says she did not know about the messages until she read her son's suicide note.
Atlanta mother on a mission to end suicide
An Atlanta mother lost her 17-year-old son to suicide nearly seven years ago. Since then, she has lobbied Congress to pass the Kids Online Safety Act (or KOSA) to force social media companies to do more to protect minors from cyberbullying on their platforms.
An Atlanta mother lost her 17-year-old son to suicide nearly seven years ago. Since then, she has lobbied Congress to pass the Kids Online Safety Act (or KOSA) to force social media companies to do more to protect minors from cyberbullying on their platforms.
General Mills facing revived push to cut plastic chemicals in food
Advocacy groups are calling for General Mills to stop using plastic chemicals linked to diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.
Advocacy groups are calling for General Mills to stop using plastic chemicals linked to diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.
Best time to drink coffee: Experts spill the beans
Social media influencers have been blaming their afternoon slumps on drinking coffee first thing in the morning. Experts weigh in.
Social media influencers have been blaming their afternoon slumps on drinking coffee first thing in the morning. Experts weigh in.
Talking Health with Beth Galvin Ep. 11
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.
Tattoos may increase risk of developing lymphoma, alarming new study finds
A new study from Lund University in Sweden reveals that individuals with tattoos may have a 21% higher risk of developing lymphoma, regardless of the tattoo's size.
A new study from Lund University in Sweden reveals that individuals with tattoos may have a 21% higher risk of developing lymphoma, regardless of the tattoo's size.
US girls are getting their first periods earlier, study finds – what's driving this?
A new study finds that US girls are experiencing their first periods earlier, with factors such as improved nutrition, increased BMI, and environmental exposures potentially driving this trend.
A new study finds that US girls are experiencing their first periods earlier, with factors such as improved nutrition, increased BMI, and environmental exposures potentially driving this trend.
Rabies case in Newnan neighborhood
Animal control officials in Newnan are warning residents to be alert for suspicious animals after an isolated rabies case.
Animal control officials in Newnan are warning residents to be alert for suspicious animals after an isolated rabies case.
Survey finds many Americans are concerned about how social media is impacting their mental health
A new CVS Health/Morning Consult survey finds many Americans are thinking about their mental health, and how social media is impacting their lives.
A new CVS Health/Morning Consult survey finds many Americans are thinking about their mental health, and how social media is impacting their lives.
Social media and mental health in children
A new survey looks at mental health, particularly in children, and social media use. How this data could help you.
A new survey looks at mental health, particularly in children, and social media use. How this data could help you.
Feeding peanuts to babies could prevent allergies through the teen years, study finds
Feeding peanut butter to babies — starting during infancy and continuing until age 5 — has been shown effective in reducing allergies into adolescence, according to a new study by King’s College London.
Feeding peanut butter to babies — starting during infancy and continuing until age 5 — has been shown effective in reducing allergies into adolescence, according to a new study by King’s College London.