What still has asbestos? EPA announces comprehensive ban on carcinogen

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a comprehensive ban on asbestos due to its carcinogenic nature, despite its continued use in some products like chlorine bleach and brake pads, which still pose a threat to public health.

Arizona girl undergoes several amputations after Group A Streptococcus diagnosis

An Arizona 2nd grader is fighting for her life as doctors diagnosed the little girl with Group A Streptococcus. Over the last two weeks, she has undergone multiple amputations.

Dr. Dre suffered three strokes amid hospitalization for brain aneurysm

In 2021, music mogul Dr. Dre was treated for a brain aneurysm and confined to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center for two weeks. Years later, Dre is talking about his hospitalization, revealing he suffered three strokes during his stay.

Kentucky 8-year-old dies after eating strawberries from school fundraiser

Health officials were taking samples to the state lab for testing after an 8-year-old died after eating strawberries at a local event, the health department said.

Chattahoochee River faced with ‘emergency situation’ due to E. coli elevation

An Atlanta environmental group said hundreds of millions of gallons of improperly treated sewage is ending up in the Chattahoochee River because of a malfunction at an Atlanta water treatment facility.

Neti pots, nasal-rinsing devices linked to potentially deadly amoeba

Using tap water for nasal-rinsing devices was linked to a potentially dangerous amoeba in a new study published by CDC researchers.

Study: Fruit juice linked to weight gain
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Many kids like fruit juice with their breakfast and drink it throughout the day, but a research study found just one serving of 100-percent fruit juice a day may lead to weight gain in children and adults. So, health experts recommend we rethink how much juice we're drinking.

Teen use of delta-8, an unregulated marijuana alternative, is rising

Delta-8 and other similar THC-type products sold over the counter in gas stations and smoke shops are not regulated and have not been evaluated for safety.

Study finds fruit juice linked to weight gain
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A new study says you may want to rethink what's in your child's glass. The FOX Medical Team's Beth Galvin explains a new study that linked fruit juice to weight gain in children and adults.

Olivia Munn diagnosed with breast cancer

The 43-year-old actress has been battling the disease since April 2023.

WNBA's Candace Parker unveils new community outdoor gym in Atlanta

Atlanta has a new free-to-use outdoor gym with special thanks to seven-time WNBA All-Star Candace Parker and Muscle Milk.

Christie Brinkley reveals skin cancer diagnosis

Supermodel and actress Christie Brinkley revealed she was diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma.

Atlanta Public Schools students receive free eye care

Ophthalmologists and Atlanta Public Schools leaders say the free glasses and vision screenings could clear up more than just eyesight.

Georgia 4-year-old thriving after receiving a healthy new heart

Asthma-like symptoms masked a much more serious problem for a Jonesboro, Georgia, 3-year-old: she was in acute heart failure.

4-year-old Georgia girl: ?I got a new heart?
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A Clayton County girl is thriving again, thanks to a new heart. Four-year-old Kalani Thornton is back in her daycare and eating on her own without a feeding tube. In December, she underwent the first and only surgery of her young life: a heart transplant.