Every Color Matters helping cancer patients who are often overlooked
For those facing rarer forms of the disease, often overlooked by larger advocacy groups, finding support can be especially challenging. However, an Atlanta-based nonprofit is stepping in to bridge the gap and meet the needs of these patients.
For those facing rarer forms of the disease, often overlooked by larger advocacy groups, finding support can be especially challenging. However, an Atlanta-based nonprofit is stepping in to bridge the gap and meet the needs of these patients.
Grant Park teen with autism learns to swim, overcome anxiety with adaptive swim program
More than 10 years after Autumn Hawkins, who has autism, had to quit traditional swimming lesson because they triggered severe anxiety, the Grant Park 17-year-old is swimming again, thanks to an adaptive swim program offered by the YMCA of Metro Atlanta.
More than 10 years after Autumn Hawkins, who has autism, had to quit traditional swimming lesson because they triggered severe anxiety, the Grant Park 17-year-old is swimming again, thanks to an adaptive swim program offered by the YMCA of Metro Atlanta.
Teen with autism trains for Special Olympics
Autumn Hawkins is on the autism spectrum. She's always been drawn to the water, but also afraid of it. But thanks to an adaptive swim program in Atlanta, she's not just a casual swimmer. She's an athlete training for the Special Olympics.
Autumn Hawkins is on the autism spectrum. She's always been drawn to the water, but also afraid of it. But thanks to an adaptive swim program in Atlanta, she's not just a casual swimmer. She's an athlete training for the Special Olympics.
Federal rule issues time off for pregnancy care, abortions
The regulations allow workers to request time off for obtaining an abortion and recovering from the procedure.
The regulations allow workers to request time off for obtaining an abortion and recovering from the procedure.
Fake Botox warning issued
The FDA and CDC have issued warnings about fake Botox that has been distributed across the country. 19 people have been treated for symptoms of botulism anti-toxin so far.
The FDA and CDC have issued warnings about fake Botox that has been distributed across the country. 19 people have been treated for symptoms of botulism anti-toxin so far.
'Counterfeit' Botox warning: Women hospitalized in several US states, CDC says
At least 19 women across nine states reported harmful reactions from “counterfeit or mishandled" Botox injections, the CDC said.
At least 19 women across nine states reported harmful reactions from “counterfeit or mishandled" Botox injections, the CDC said.
Therapist says perfectionism is driven by fear of failure, not high standards
The drive to be the best at everything we do, meaning not just good, but perfect, may sound like a positive trait, at least on the surface.
The drive to be the best at everything we do, meaning not just good, but perfect, may sound like a positive trait, at least on the surface.
Overcoming perfectionism from a therapist's POV
Having high standards for yourself is usually a good thing, but the need to be "perfect" can also be detrimental. FOX 5 Medical Team's Beth Galvin spoke to a clinical therapist on its crippling downside.
Having high standards for yourself is usually a good thing, but the need to be "perfect" can also be detrimental. FOX 5 Medical Team's Beth Galvin spoke to a clinical therapist on its crippling downside.
Here's how much sleep the average American is getting each night
A recent poll examines a connection between adequate sleep and overall health, with most Americans saying they would feel better with more rest.
A recent poll examines a connection between adequate sleep and overall health, with most Americans saying they would feel better with more rest.
Here are the 20 worst US cities for seasonal allergies – and some of the best
Suffer from seasonal allergies? The most challenging U.S. cities for living with allergies in 2024 were revealed the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America's annual report.
Suffer from seasonal allergies? The most challenging U.S. cities for living with allergies in 2024 were revealed the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America's annual report.
Chattahoochee River still sees E. coli elevations month after ‘emergency situation’
The Chattahoochee Riverkeeper is still observing occasional spikes in E. coli levels.
The Chattahoochee Riverkeeper is still observing occasional spikes in E. coli levels.
Plaque psoriasis plagues Marietta man for over 30 years until new treatment
Greg Morrison of Marietta has been struggling with plaque psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis for more than 30 years. Four months ago, he found a new treatment that he says is helping both his skin and his joint pain.
Greg Morrison of Marietta has been struggling with plaque psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis for more than 30 years. Four months ago, he found a new treatment that he says is helping both his skin and his joint pain.
A breakthrough in plaque psoriasis?
It causes itchy, raised patches of skin that look and feel uncomfortable, but a Cobb County man believes he may have found a breakthrough.
It causes itchy, raised patches of skin that look and feel uncomfortable, but a Cobb County man believes he may have found a breakthrough.
Can’t stop using Afrin and other decongestant nasal sprays? You’re not alone
Oxymetazoline decongestant nasal sprays like Afrin should only be used for three days in a row. Here’s what happens if you don’t – or can’t – stop.
Oxymetazoline decongestant nasal sprays like Afrin should only be used for three days in a row. Here’s what happens if you don’t – or can’t – stop.
Study: Anxiety tops mental health concerns for employees
In a recent study, it was discovered that almost 25% of individuals who sought mental health treatment through their employers within the last year identified anxiety as their foremost concern.
In a recent study, it was discovered that almost 25% of individuals who sought mental health treatment through their employers within the last year identified anxiety as their foremost concern.
Talking Health with Beth Galvin Ep. 4
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.
Black Maternal Health Week events in metro Atlanta | 2024
As Black Maternal Health Week is well underway, there's an Atlanta-based group determined to build a safe, fun, educational community for birthing people around the world.
As Black Maternal Health Week is well underway, there's an Atlanta-based group determined to build a safe, fun, educational community for birthing people around the world.
Bird flu outbreak: Are milk and eggs safe?
Health officials affirm the safety of the U.S. food supply following a bird flu outbreak in dairy cows across eight states, calming concerns about egg and dairy consumption.
Health officials affirm the safety of the U.S. food supply following a bird flu outbreak in dairy cows across eight states, calming concerns about egg and dairy consumption.
No link between Ozempic and suicide, EU drug regulators say
It's the latest group to conclude there's no known tie between obesity drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy and suicide.
It's the latest group to conclude there's no known tie between obesity drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy and suicide.
US measles cases rising in 2024. But what’s causing the increase?
So far this year, more than 110 measles cases have been reported in the U.S., according to the CDC.
So far this year, more than 110 measles cases have been reported in the U.S., according to the CDC.