Competitive eater Takeru Kobayashi retires, shares health concerns

Takeru Kobayashi’s 20-year competitive eating career, which includes six Nathan's Hot Dog Eating championships, has come to an end as he deals with body damage concerns.

Nestlé launches food line targeting Ozempic, other weight-loss drug users

Nestlé is launching a line of food products tailored to people using weight-loss medication in an effort to capitalize on a market expected to reach $30 billion in the next six years. 

Pink noise? Brown noise? Why white noise has colorful competition

White noise is well-known for masking sounds, but pink, brown, and other colored noises are gaining popularity for their potential benefits on sleep, concentration, and relaxation despite limited scientific research.

US pediatricians allow HIV-positive mothers to breastfeed under new guidelines

People with HIV can breastfeed their babies, as long as they are taking medications that effectively suppress the virus that causes AIDS, a top U.S. pediatricians’ group said Monday in a sharp policy change.

Twin amputee adjusts to new prosthetic
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Twin-to-twin Transfusion Syndrome is a disorder where there is an uneven distribution of blood flow in the placenta. In the case of twin brothers Owen and Bentley, it led to one of them becoming an amputee.

Talking Health with Beth Galvin Ep. 9
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FOX 5's Beth Galvin explores your health with the help of doctors and experts.

Rabies alert in Snellville: Cat tests positive

Residents in Snellville are being asked to pay attention to animals displaying unusual behavior after a cat tested positive for rabies.

Indiana boy, 10, dies by suicide after school bullying, parents say

Sammy Teusch, a fourth grader, died after emotional and physical bullying at school, his father says. "I just want him to never be forgotten."

When Lula newborn develops lump on head, the long search for answers began

When Heather Strunk's newborn twin son developed a mass on the side of his head, the Lula, Georgia, mother began her families long search for answers.

New prostate cancer blood test
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For men over forty, getting a prostate cancer, or PSA blood test is a routine part of getting a checkup. If A man's level is too high, figuring out what to do next can be challenging. A new test could simplify the process.

New urine test may help men with elevated PSA levels avoid unnecessary biopsies

A new urine test could help men with an elevated PSA, or prostate specific antigen, level avoid unnecessary biopsies and MRIs. The test screens for 18 genetic markers in the urine that are highly associated with high grade prostate cancer.

New test could avoid unnecessary biopsies
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A new urine test for prostate cancer could help some men with high prostate-specific antigen numbers avoid unnecessary scans and biopsies. The FOX Medical Team's Beth Galvin talked with the doctor who created the screening tool about how it works.

Lucy McBath supports mental health legislation for new moms, pregnant women

Georgia Democratic Rep. Lucy McBath joined fellow lawmakers to introduce new legislation that would provide mental health support for pregnant women and new mothers. It's called the MAMA Act.

Bump on twin's face leads to mom's search for answers
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When Heather Strunk noticed a bump on her 4-month-old son's face, she didn't think much of it, at least at first. But when the bump didn't go away, the Lula mother of five started searching for answers and getting a diagnosis was a journey in itself.

Dermatologist shares tips on preparing for a skin cancer check

If you are 40 or older, you should be getting a yearly skin cancer check from a dermatologist. Here is what to expect.

Planet Fitness’ free summer pass returns for high schoolers

Teens will be able to work out for free with Planet Fitness’ High School Summer Pass. Here’s what to know and how to register.

Jimmy Carter health update: Jason Carter says his grandfather is 'doing OK'

Jimmy Carter's grandson, Jason Carter, addressed the current state of his grandfather's health during a speech at the 28th Rosalynn Carter Georgia Mental Health Forum Tuesday afternoon.

Kroger adding clinics for seniors at 8 locations in metro Atlanta

Kroger Health has announced a collaboration with Better Health Group to launch primary care services for senior patients in Atlanta.