COVID-19 during pregnancy could cause health issues for babies, study suggests
Babies born to mothers who are infected with COVID-19 had “unusually high rates" of respiratory distress, a recent study from the journal Nature Communications, suggested.
Babies born to mothers who are infected with COVID-19 had “unusually high rates" of respiratory distress, a recent study from the journal Nature Communications, suggested.
Georgia woman creates shatter-resistant sunglass line after losing eye in car accident
Hannah Oliver loved her $300 designer sunglasses so much, she purchased the same pair 3 times. The Smyrna, Georgia, 29-year-old says she never thought about what her lenses were made of until a car accident left her partially blinded.
Hannah Oliver loved her $300 designer sunglasses so much, she purchased the same pair 3 times. The Smyrna, Georgia, 29-year-old says she never thought about what her lenses were made of until a car accident left her partially blinded.
Gas stoves will likely not be banned in the US anytime soon
It’s estimated that some 40 million U.S. homes have natural gas stoves. They’re often touted as being a more precise heating tool for cooking, but they can be pricey — and potentially harmful to both human health and the planet.
It’s estimated that some 40 million U.S. homes have natural gas stoves. They’re often touted as being a more precise heating tool for cooking, but they can be pricey — and potentially harmful to both human health and the planet.
Woman loses eye, designs shatterproof shades
A Cobb County woman was two months away from getting married when a nasty car accident destroyed her eye. She took everything she learned from the incident and started a new shatter-resistant sunglasses venture that she hopes will keep others from meeting her same fate.
A Cobb County woman was two months away from getting married when a nasty car accident destroyed her eye. She took everything she learned from the incident and started a new shatter-resistant sunglasses venture that she hopes will keep others from meeting her same fate.
South Fulton police training on autism aims to raise awareness among officer ranks
The South Fulton Police Department is training on how to interact with citizens on the autism spectrum.
The South Fulton Police Department is training on how to interact with citizens on the autism spectrum.
New mom desperate for new kidney so she can live to watch daughter grow up
Veronika Montgomery had never even heard of dialysis before the summer of 2022. Now, she undergoes it every 12 hours, seven days a week.
Veronika Montgomery had never even heard of dialysis before the summer of 2022. Now, she undergoes it every 12 hours, seven days a week.
Man dies after consuming too much vitamin D as experts warn of risks: 'Cascade of problems'
Here's what to know about staying safe when taking supplements
Here's what to know about staying safe when taking supplements
Ty Pennington's near-death illness made him want to 'live to the fullest'
Ty Pennington gave fans a health update following his near-death experience involving an abscess on his throat.
Ty Pennington gave fans a health update following his near-death experience involving an abscess on his throat.
Cosmetic limb surgery trend thrives in Las Vegas
Las Vegas has emerged as a leading destination for cosmetic limb surgery, with the Limbplastx Institute in nearby Henderson at the forefront.
Las Vegas has emerged as a leading destination for cosmetic limb surgery, with the Limbplastx Institute in nearby Henderson at the forefront.
French fries are one of the best meals for protecting biodiversity, study finds
A recent international study ranked the world’s most beloved meal and determined how the creation of those meals hurts or helps the planet.
A recent international study ranked the world’s most beloved meal and determined how the creation of those meals hurts or helps the planet.
Sleep specialist shares tips to ease the 'spring forward' time change
Millions of Americans will move their clocks forward an hour on Sunday, as we transition to daylight saving time. Sleep specialist Dr. Hitendra Patel recommends moving up your bedtime each night to ease yourself into the transition.
Millions of Americans will move their clocks forward an hour on Sunday, as we transition to daylight saving time. Sleep specialist Dr. Hitendra Patel recommends moving up your bedtime each night to ease yourself into the transition.
California man allegedly stung in testicles by scorpion at popular Las Vegas Strip resort
The Los Angeles man is considering legal action after the incident.
The Los Angeles man is considering legal action after the incident.
Daylight Saving Time comes with health risks
Millions of Georgians will "Spring Forward," setting their clocks an hour ahead. But researchers have found that losing an hour of sleep can increase the risk for health issues, like heart attacks or sleep-related car accidents. The FOX Medical Team has more.
Millions of Georgians will "Spring Forward," setting their clocks an hour ahead. But researchers have found that losing an hour of sleep can increase the risk for health issues, like heart attacks or sleep-related car accidents. The FOX Medical Team has more.
DeKalb County middle school cafeteria fails health inspection
Health inspectors say they found expired food, a broken freezers and an employee who didn't wash their hands after a restroom visit at the DeKalb County middle school.
Health inspectors say they found expired food, a broken freezers and an employee who didn't wash their hands after a restroom visit at the DeKalb County middle school.
Nearly 500 deaths per day from excessive drinking during COVID-19 pandemic: CDC report
Excessive drinking is associated with chronic dangers such as liver cancer, high blood pressure, stroke and heart disease.
Excessive drinking is associated with chronic dangers such as liver cancer, high blood pressure, stroke and heart disease.
First-time parents turn to baby boot camp to get prepared
Ariel and Zach Hofmann of Atlanta turned to maternity classes at Atlanta's Northside Hospital, one of the busiest birthing hospitals in the US, to help them get prepared for the birth of their first child.
Ariel and Zach Hofmann of Atlanta turned to maternity classes at Atlanta's Northside Hospital, one of the busiest birthing hospitals in the US, to help them get prepared for the birth of their first child.
Baby boot camp: Crash course for new parents
Becoming a parent for the first time is exciting and a little bit daunting. You're navigating pregnancy, childbirth, and those first critical months of your baby's life. At Northside Hospital, one couple is getting a crash course in what to expect.
Becoming a parent for the first time is exciting and a little bit daunting. You're navigating pregnancy, childbirth, and those first critical months of your baby's life. At Northside Hospital, one couple is getting a crash course in what to expect.
Community rallies behind tiny Taylor Swift fan during battle for his life
One Roswell family found themselves in an unimaginable situation when their 16-month-old baby boy got the flu, and wound up needing life support days later.
One Roswell family found themselves in an unimaginable situation when their 16-month-old baby boy got the flu, and wound up needing life support days later.
Birth control that will be sold over-the-counter begins shipping in the US: What to know
Opill, the first birth control pill approved in the U.S. for purchase by anyone, no prescription necessary, will be available in stores later this month. Here is what to know about the approved contraceptive.
Opill, the first birth control pill approved in the U.S. for purchase by anyone, no prescription necessary, will be available in stores later this month. Here is what to know about the approved contraceptive.
Metro Atlanta nonprofit pushes S.T.E.A.M. to keep girls focused, out of trouble
Saturday was World Teen Mental Wellness Day and FOX 5 met the leader of a local nonprofit working with hundreds of teen girls in Atlanta to improve their mental health amidst many challenges and rising youth violence.
Saturday was World Teen Mental Wellness Day and FOX 5 met the leader of a local nonprofit working with hundreds of teen girls in Atlanta to improve their mental health amidst many challenges and rising youth violence.