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.

Alpharetta officers praised for compassionate handling of child in crisis on busy roadway

The Alpharetta police are commending some of their fellow officers for taking a more compassionate response to a dangerous situation in April that likely saved a young boy's life.

After 30 years of failed diets, Cartersville teacher loses 150 pounds

After 30 years of struggling with her weight, Sara Tornincasa of Cartersville, Georgia, has lost 150 pounds in the last 18 months, thanks to weight loss surgery and completely rethinking how she eats and exercises.

150 pounds down and counting
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Sara Tornicasa says weight loss surgery helped her get healthy. The Cartersville teacher talked to the FOX 5 Medical Team about her journey.

Talking Health with Beth Galvin Ep. 8
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FOX 5's Beth Galvin explores your health with the help of doctors and experts.

‘Get Ready With Me’ TikTok star announces own death in final video

Popular TikTok creator Dr. Kimberley Nix announced her own death in a heartfelt final video titled "Get Ready with Me, One Last Time," where she shared her journey with metastatic sarcoma and encouraged new followers to learn from her experiences.

Walmart, Sam's Club provide 1.2M meals to people in need in metro Atlanta in 2023

In the United States, many families struggle to secure nutritious food. In Georgia, that includes 1 in 10 children who go to bed hungry each night, according to the Atlanta Community Food Bank.

How to deal with excessive skin after weight loss
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For nearly a decade, Felicia Zorn of Holly Springs has worked to get to a healthier weight. There have been a lot of ups and downs, but she's closing in on her goal weight. But dropping half her body weight left Zorn with a lot of excess skin, especially around her waist. So, she decided to get some help.

First look inside Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Arthur M. Blank Hospital emergency department

When the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Arthur M. Blank Hospital opens its doors on September 29, 2024, organizers say, it will become the busiest pediatric emergency department in the nation, treating an estimated 105,000 patients in the first year. The FOX Medical Team got an exclusive look inside the state-of-the-art facility.

Cat owners could be at higher risk of schizophrenia, study suggests

Snuggling with a cat seems like a loving and relaxing activity, but a new study implies that it might affect your mental health down the line.

These are the states where it's still legal to smoke with kids in cars

Only a dozen states have laws that prohibit lighting up in a private vehicle with children present. No level of exposure to secondhand smoke is safe, the CDC says.

Georgia nursing homes face a severe staffing shortage

Nursing homes in Georgia and across the US are facing a common problem: they can't find enough employees to take care of their residents.

Georgia nursing home staff shortage
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Nursing homes across the country, including Georgia, are facing a shortage of workers. The FOX Medical Team learned how a new federal mandate required long-term care facilities to boost their staffing has complicated things.

Walmart introduces Bettergoods
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The newly launched Bettergoods brand has 300 products designed to appeal to all budgets.

Miss USA Noelia Voigt suddenly resigns title – here’s why

Miss USA 2023 Noelia Voigt has announced that she is resigning from the title. "I realize this may come as a large shock to many," the 24-year-old wrote.

Paralyzed former Rutgers athlete expands bourbon brand into NY, donates $5.20 of every sale to research

Former Rutgers University defensive tackle Eric LeGrand is expanding his bourbon brand from New Jersey and Kentucky into New York and is donating proceeds from cases of liquor sold to find a cure for paralysis.