Raleigh woman helps test experimental procedure to reduce food cravings, add weight loss
Mary Morgan Mills, now 34, spent years trying to lose weight, tripped up by near constant food cravings. Then, in 2023, the Raleigh mental health counselor underwent an experimental procedure designed to reduce her cravings and help her lose weight. The study, she says, was a turning point.
Mary Morgan Mills, now 34, spent years trying to lose weight, tripped up by near constant food cravings. Then, in 2023, the Raleigh mental health counselor underwent an experimental procedure designed to reduce her cravings and help her lose weight. The study, she says, was a turning point.
New procedure may reduce food cravings
FOX Medical Team's Beth Galvin spoke to a woman who underwent a procedure to aid her weight loss by stopping her food cravings.
FOX Medical Team's Beth Galvin spoke to a woman who underwent a procedure to aid her weight loss by stopping her food cravings.
Allergist shares tips on how to treat bug bites and stings
Summer in the South means lots of sunshine, long, hot days and, Atlanta allergist Dr. Kasey Lanier says, a rise in insect stings and bites.
Summer in the South means lots of sunshine, long, hot days and, Atlanta allergist Dr. Kasey Lanier says, a rise in insect stings and bites.
What is a sickle cell sanctuary?
People living with sickle cell disease will often spend a lot of time in emergency rooms because of severe pain and other complications. And if you've been to the ER, you know the wait for care can be frustratingly long. But starting next month, thousands of sickle cell patients will have another option for care. It's a new wellness center, known as the sickle cell sanctuary.
People living with sickle cell disease will often spend a lot of time in emergency rooms because of severe pain and other complications. And if you've been to the ER, you know the wait for care can be frustratingly long. But starting next month, thousands of sickle cell patients will have another option for care. It's a new wellness center, known as the sickle cell sanctuary.
Fish oil supplements linked to greater first-time heart attack risk in study: ‘Not universally good or bad'
A recent study suggests that taking fish oil supplements may increase the risk of a heart attack and stroke.
A recent study suggests that taking fish oil supplements may increase the risk of a heart attack and stroke.
Talking Health with Beth Galvin Ep. 10
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.
Heart transplant patient has graduation ceremony in hospital
A heart transplant patient accepted his degree from Columbus State University in a special ceremony Saturday at Emory University Hospital.
A heart transplant patient accepted his degree from Columbus State University in a special ceremony Saturday at Emory University Hospital.
Family infected with parasitic worms from undercooked black bear meat, CDC reports
Several family members, including some from Minnesota, were infected with parasitic worm larvae after sharing a meal with black bear meat, a recent report from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says.
Several family members, including some from Minnesota, were infected with parasitic worm larvae after sharing a meal with black bear meat, a recent report from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says.
Backyard poultry linked to salmonella outbreak; over 100 sickened
Backyard poultry has been linked to a Salmonella outbreak that has sickened more than 100 people in 29 states.
Backyard poultry has been linked to a Salmonella outbreak that has sickened more than 100 people in 29 states.
Skyrocketing diabetes medication costs force life-and-death decisions for patients
The cost of diabetes medications is on the rise.
The cost of diabetes medications is on the rise.
New AI tool may help doctors pick the right weight loss, diabetes drug for patients
Researchers at Emory's Goizueta Business School and Emory School of Medicine have developed an AI tool to designed to help primary care providers decide whether a weight loss or diabetes injectable will be a good fit for their patients.
Researchers at Emory's Goizueta Business School and Emory School of Medicine have developed an AI tool to designed to help primary care providers decide whether a weight loss or diabetes injectable will be a good fit for their patients.
Free IVF: These companies offer fertility benefits for part-time employees
The cost has prompted many Americans to seek out side-jobs – specifically from companies known to offer free IVF for part-time employees.
The cost has prompted many Americans to seek out side-jobs – specifically from companies known to offer free IVF for part-time employees.
ADHD diagnosed in about 1 in 9 US children, CDC says
ADHD symptoms include difficulty staying focused, excessive fidgeting, acting without thinking and difficulty with self-control.
ADHD symptoms include difficulty staying focused, excessive fidgeting, acting without thinking and difficulty with self-control.
Disrupted sleep, plus nightmares could be linked to autoimmune diseases, experts say
Those who experience vivid nightmares and odd hallucinations might have an underlying autoimmune disease, a new study suggests.
Those who experience vivid nightmares and odd hallucinations might have an underlying autoimmune disease, a new study suggests.
Sickle Cell Sanctuary offers new care option for thousands of Georgians
The Sickle Cell Sanctuary opening in Atlanta next month will offer holistic care in a spa-like facility for people living with sickle cell disease. And, it is all free.
The Sickle Cell Sanctuary opening in Atlanta next month will offer holistic care in a spa-like facility for people living with sickle cell disease. And, it is all free.
Sickle Cell Sanctuary to offer holistic care
The new "Sickle Cell Sanctuary" coming to metro Atlanta is expected to give sickle cell patients in the area a more curated, quicker option for care.
The new "Sickle Cell Sanctuary" coming to metro Atlanta is expected to give sickle cell patients in the area a more curated, quicker option for care.
Some teen girls using smartphone up to 6 hours per day, study finds
Researchers found that 17% of the teen girls surveyed are potentially addicted to social media, and more than a third have potential anxiety disorders.
Researchers found that 17% of the teen girls surveyed are potentially addicted to social media, and more than a third have potential anxiety disorders.
Study finds link between ultra-processed foods and cardiometabolic risk in children
Cardiometabolic risk factors include heart attack, stroke and diabetes.
Cardiometabolic risk factors include heart attack, stroke and diabetes.
'Donate life': Neighbor gives Gwinnett County teen her kidney
A Gwinnett County teen is getting ready to head to the University of North Georgia next year, five years after receiving a kidney from his neighbor.
A Gwinnett County teen is getting ready to head to the University of North Georgia next year, five years after receiving a kidney from his neighbor.
Unintended drug interactions
If you take prescription medication, there is a good chance you may also take something else: maybe vitamins, minerals, herbal products or an over-the-counter drug. How mixing medications and supplements can cause a potentially dangerous drug interaction.
If you take prescription medication, there is a good chance you may also take something else: maybe vitamins, minerals, herbal products or an over-the-counter drug. How mixing medications and supplements can cause a potentially dangerous drug interaction.