'It made me stronger': Vietnam War Army triage nurse looks back on the year that shaped her life

Donna Rowe, now 80, served as head nurse in the emergency triage area of the 3rd Field Hospital in Saigon from June 1968-1969. The experience, Rowe says, shaped the woman she is today.

Woman recalls service as Vietnam triage nurse
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It's been 55-years since Donna Rowe touched down in Southeast Asia. The Cobb County woman would spend the next year as the head nurse in triage at one of the two busiest hospitals in Vietnam.

‘Ninja’ diagnosed with skin cancer: ‘Still in a bit of shock’

Tyler Blevins, who goes by Ninja on his Twitch streaming platform, revealed he was diagnosed with melanoma after dermatologists tested a mole on the bottom of the gamer’s foot.

Dengue epidemic declared by Puerto Rico amid spike in virus cases

Dengue cases have jumped in Puerto Rico, prompting the U.S. territory to declare an epidemic. The mosquito-borne virus has been on the rise in the Western Hemisphere, experts say.

If the pollen has you sniffling and sneezing, try these tips from an allergist

Spring in the South is beautiful and treacherous for those who have springtime allergies. Allergist Tom Chacko offers some tips on how to get some relief.

Surviving pollen season in Georgia
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Springtime in Georgia means flowers in bloom, but it also mean pollen and seasonal allergies. Here are some ways to survive this time of year.

Georgians may be exposed to 'forever chemicals' in water systems, EPA report finds

A new report from the EPA shows many Georgia water systems may be contaminated with toxic "forever chemicals" linked to cancers and other health issues.

Sidelined by a brain tumor, 13-year-old relies on faith, grit to get back in game she loves

Carley Krokey of Dallas, Georgia, was a competitive softball player and straight-A student in the winter of 2023, when she suddenly fell ill just before her 12th birthday. That is when doctors discovered Krokey had a large tumor in the back of her brain.

13-year-old back on field after brain surgery
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Carley Krokey's impressive brain surgery recovery put her back on the diamond to play the game she loves: softball. Her family told FOX 5 about the debilitating headaches she had that turned out to be caused by a large tumor.

Talking Health with Beth Galvin Ep. 1
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FOX 5's Beth Galvin explores your health with the help of doctors and experts.

Woman beats cancer and accepts proposal from high school sweetheart on the same day

“You ready? You got this?” her loved ones asked as they get ready to turn a corner. Angelica said yes, but had no idea what was waiting for her at the other end of the hallway.

Pollen counts soaring in metro Atlanta: Tips on how to survive

With more than 50 million Americans affected by allergies annually, seasonal allergies are a prevalent concern, especially in the United States.

Report: 1 in 10 school-aged kids has ADHD

The report found that the prevalence of ADHD was higher in boys than girls.

Woman announces her own death in social media post gone viral: 'Cherish every moment'

A young woman who died from a rare form of cancer is posthumously going viral on social media after her final and poignant message was shared with the world online.

HB 451: A step forward for PTSD treatment of Georgia's first responders

A bill that would give first responders assistance receiving mental health treatment is set to go before the Georgia state Senate’s Rules Committee on Monday.