Breast cancer survivor pushes for clinical trials
A Rockdale County breast cancer survivor and mother of three is on a mission. She's sharing her cancer journey to try and inspire more Black women to get involved in clinical trials.
A Rockdale County breast cancer survivor and mother of three is on a mission. She's sharing her cancer journey to try and inspire more Black women to get involved in clinical trials.
Atlanta Hawks, YMCA announce transformative jersey patch partnership
In a significant collaboration, the YMCA of Metro Atlanta and the Atlanta Hawks have unveiled a multi-year partnership, marking the Y as the Official Jersey Patch Partner of the Atlanta Hawks.
In a significant collaboration, the YMCA of Metro Atlanta and the Atlanta Hawks have unveiled a multi-year partnership, marking the Y as the Official Jersey Patch Partner of the Atlanta Hawks.
Government offering more free COVID-19 tests for home delivery through the mail
The new release of free COVID-19 nasal swab tests comes ahead of the first winter since the pandemic started that insurers are no longer required to cover the cost of them.
The new release of free COVID-19 nasal swab tests comes ahead of the first winter since the pandemic started that insurers are no longer required to cover the cost of them.
Rosalynn Carter's mission to eradicate measles
Rosalynn Carter formed an immunization coalition to try to eradicate measles
Rosalynn Carter formed an immunization coalition to try to eradicate measles
Rosalynn Carter remembered as champion for mental health advocacy
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter spent five decades of championing the education, understanding, and normalizing of mental health and substance abuse treatment.
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter spent five decades of championing the education, understanding, and normalizing of mental health and substance abuse treatment.
Salmonella-infected cantaloupes leave dozens sick in 15 states: health officials
At least 43 people in 15 states have become sick after eating recalled cantaloupes included in a salmonella outbreak.
At least 43 people in 15 states have become sick after eating recalled cantaloupes included in a salmonella outbreak.
When should you thaw your Thanksgiving turkey? USDA explains
Here are the FDA’s tips on how to freeze your turkey and thaw it safely.
Here are the FDA’s tips on how to freeze your turkey and thaw it safely.
FDA screening US cinnamon imports after more kids sickened by lead-tainted applesauce
This comes after more reports of illness in children who ate pouches of applesauce puree.
This comes after more reports of illness in children who ate pouches of applesauce puree.
The flu surging in 7 US states, rising in others: health officials
New flu data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows flu is steadily rising.
New flu data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows flu is steadily rising.
Reducing salt intake by just 1 teaspoon a day has same effect as blood pressure meds, study finds
A new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association suggests that cutting just one teaspoon of salt per day could have the same effect as taking blood pressure medication.
A new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association suggests that cutting just one teaspoon of salt per day could have the same effect as taking blood pressure medication.
How healthy is red wine in a daily diet?
Millions of Americans have embraced the Mediterranean diet. It's a healthy style of eating based on how countries that border the Mediterranean Sea eat. And red wine is a part of the diet, but should it be?
Millions of Americans have embraced the Mediterranean diet. It's a healthy style of eating based on how countries that border the Mediterranean Sea eat. And red wine is a part of the diet, but should it be?
Customers at Gwinnett County restaurant potentially exposed to hepatitis A
Georgia health officials say anyone who ate at the Gwinnett County restaurant between Oct. 24 and Nov. 7 could have been exposed to hepatitis A.
Georgia health officials say anyone who ate at the Gwinnett County restaurant between Oct. 24 and Nov. 7 could have been exposed to hepatitis A.
Florida dog with severely matted fur gets life-changing spa day
Loretta's fur was so matted she could not walk on her own.
Loretta's fur was so matted she could not walk on her own.
More school counselors needed post-Pandemic, APS offers signing bonus
Since Monday, school counselors have been on site at Marietta Middle school to help students cope with the shooting death of their 25-year-old science teacher, Jason Ogbomoh. The community has been devastated, leaving students in an even greater need of psychological help.
Since Monday, school counselors have been on site at Marietta Middle school to help students cope with the shooting death of their 25-year-old science teacher, Jason Ogbomoh. The community has been devastated, leaving students in an even greater need of psychological help.
Georgia man undergoes rare heart and kidney transplant
With Thanksgiving just over a week away, Mike and Angel Thomas of Decatur are feeling doubly grateful this year. That's because mike is recovering after receiving both a new heart and a new kidney at Piedmont Hospital here in Atlanta.
With Thanksgiving just over a week away, Mike and Angel Thomas of Decatur are feeling doubly grateful this year. That's because mike is recovering after receiving both a new heart and a new kidney at Piedmont Hospital here in Atlanta.
US heart experts may be changing their advice on eggs
For decades health experts have urged Americans to limit the number of eggs they are eating amid concerns about dietary cholesterol. But, that advice may be changing.
For decades health experts have urged Americans to limit the number of eggs they are eating amid concerns about dietary cholesterol. But, that advice may be changing.
Is eating eggs bad for your heart? New advice
If you had eggs for breakfast, here's some good news: After decades of concern about dietary cholesterol, experts now say eggs can be part of a heart-healthy diet. The FOX Medical Team has some insight into why the advice on eggs is changing.
If you had eggs for breakfast, here's some good news: After decades of concern about dietary cholesterol, experts now say eggs can be part of a heart-healthy diet. The FOX Medical Team has some insight into why the advice on eggs is changing.
Mother who lost 4-year-old daughter to flu complications urges parents make flu shots a priority
Amanda Kanowitz was a healthy 4-year-old in February of 2004, when she woke up with a cough. Within two days, the preschooler had succumbed to the virus.
Amanda Kanowitz was a healthy 4-year-old in February of 2004, when she woke up with a cough. Within two days, the preschooler had succumbed to the virus.
Atlanta man says Apple Watch saved his life
An Atlanta man says he's lucky to be alive. A sneaky heart condition crept up on him, and he wouldn't have known if it weren't for his Apple Watch.
An Atlanta man says he's lucky to be alive. A sneaky heart condition crept up on him, and he wouldn't have known if it weren't for his Apple Watch.
1.2 million chickens will be slaughtered at Iowa farm following bird flu case
An additional 1.2 million chickens will be slaughtered after bird flu was confirmed on an Iowa egg farm in the second massive case this week.
An additional 1.2 million chickens will be slaughtered after bird flu was confirmed on an Iowa egg farm in the second massive case this week.