Texas person is diagnosed with bird flu after being in contact with cows

A person in Texas has been diagnosed with bird flu, an infection tied to the recent discovery of the virus in dairy cows, health officials said Monday.

Wheeler High basketball star back in game after brain abscess surgeries

Kyle Burns, 19, of Marietta, has returned to playing basketball at Radford University after being sidelined by a sinus infection that spread to his brain, requiring three surgeries.

Teen athlete sidelined by brain abscess
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Kyle Burns helped Wheeler High School win two state basketball championships, but his college basketball career got off to a rocky start, when a sinus infection spread to his brain.

Rockdale County Public Schools putting locally grown food on students' plates

Rockdale County Public Schools recently launched a new partnership with the Georgia ACRE Collective to put locally grown fruits, vegetables, and meats on to students' lunch plates

Atlanta firefighter diagnosed with rare eye cancer

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data suggests there’s an increased risk of firefighters developing cancer. An Atlanta firefighter is facing her toughest battle yet after being unexpectedly diagnosed with a rare form of the disease last month. 

Kate's diagnosis sheds light on rise in early-onset cancer

Although Kate didn’t share what type of cancer doctors found, experts say the 42-year-old’s early onset diagnosis sheds light on an overall rise in younger people getting cancer.

Talking Health with Beth Galvin Ep. 2
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FOX 5's Beth Galvin explores your health with the help of doctors and experts.

Mental toll of the Baltimore bridge collapse

The bridge’s collapse has taken an economic toll that will be felt worldwide, but also an emotional toll that is still being realized.

High pollen counts impacting those with, without allergies

You're definitely noticing it if you are not feeling it that pollen season is here. The high counts we've seen this week are affecting people with and without allergies.

Fifth Ward Cancer Cluster: EPA finds 41 creosote-linked chemicals in neighborhood

As residents in the neighborhood continue to deal with rare cancer diagnoses, recent EPA samples show a need for more testing of soil, gas, groundwater and sewers.

Rabid cat attacks couple on popular Peachtree City path

An alert has gone out in Fayette County after a rabid cat attacked a couple of people on the popular cart path in Peachtree City.

Tuberculosis cases continued climbing in 2023

Forty states reported an increase in tuberculosis cases as rates increased among all age groups last year, according to the CDC.

Big, bold frames are in, but they may not be the best fit for some eyeglass wearers

Tired of readjusting your glasses, and constantly pushing them back in place? An optometrist shares some tips on how to pick the right frames for your vision.

Need glasses? Some tips on finding the right frames
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If you feel like everyone around you is wearing bigger, bolder frames these days, you're right. Larger frames are having a moment right now, but bigger may not be better, if you need certain lenses, like progressive lenses.

Community rallies to support Atlanta firefighter battling cancer

What was thought to be minor eye issue turned into a devastating diagnosis for an Atlanta firefighter and her family.

Asthma patients scramble as inhaler prices skyrocket amid allergy season

Prices are rising sharply on many asthma inhalers just in time for spring allergy season and some insurance companies are not covering the higher costs, and many patients cannot afford the high price tag. 

‘Ozempic babies’: Is the weight loss drug leading to surprise pregnancies?

Ozempic and Wegovy have steadily gained popularity for people trying to lose weight, but it's also being connected to another unexpected result: pregnancy.