Fertility specialist says getting to a healthier weight may boost pregnancy chances
About 40% of young and middle age women in the US are overweight. Fertility specialist Dr. Desiree' McCarthy-Keith says losing 5% to 10% of your body weight, if you are overweight, may boost a woman's chances of success with fertility treatments.
'We did not know it was going to be that hard': Couple shares struggle to find a Black sperm donor
When Jamelia and Kewanda Walker got married and decided to start a family, the Sugar Hill, Georgia, couple went in search of a sperm donor who looked like them. That is when they discovered there were frustratingly few Black donors to be found.
Study finds unintentional weight loss in seniors may raise risk of dying
A new study drives home the importance of weighing ourselves as we get older.
Study stress importance of seniors' weight
Studying data from nearly 20,000 older adults weighed yearly, researchers found an unintentional weight loss of 10% was associated a higher risk of dying from cancer, cardiovascular disease and other illnesses, in both men and women.
Social media causing 'profound risk of harm'
If you've ever fallen down the social media rabbit-hole, watching video after video before you realize you're scrolling mindlessly, the U.S. Surgeon General says you're not alone. He warns social media may also be harming children and teenagers when it comes to their mental health.
Georgia woman's quick thinking helps mother survive a potentially lethal stroke
Marilyn Gandy moved in with her daughter Amber Simmons to help raise her only granddaughter. Instead, Gandy's daughter saved her life, when she suddenly experienced a stroke.
Quick action saves Georgia woman during stroke
A stroke can sneak up on you and because it is impairing, you might not always realize what is going on. That' what happened to one Georgia woman. Why she believes her decision to help her daughter out is the reason she is alive today.
Weight loss drug comes with success, side effects for Georgia woman
The weight loss drug Wegovy helped Felicia Zorn lose 50 pounds going into her gastric bypass. Eighteen months later, she is still using the medication. But, Zorn says, it came with a pretty challenging side effect.
How Wegovy side effects impact patient
More Americans have turned to weight loss medication to help them slim down. Wegovy, which is approved to treat adults who are overweight or obese, can help curb food cravings. But, it can also come with some pretty common side effects. FOX 5 Medical Team's Beth Galvin spoke with a woman who's been on the medication about a year and a half.
After 8 years and 2 weight loss surgeries, Georgia woman finally feels healthy
Weight loss surgery can be life-changing. Still, it is not uncommon for bariatric patients to lose a significant amount of weight and then gain much of it back. That is what happened to 36-year-old Felicia Zorn of Holly Springs, Georgia. Today, after 8 years and two weight loss surgery, Zorn is finally at a point where she feels healthy.
Modern treatments for endometriosis
It can be debilitating for women one week out the month. Heavy periods, painful cramping, and debilitating pelvic pain are just some of the symptoms. It can also lead to infertility. There are ways to help through surgery and other treatments. The FOX 5 Medical Team takes a look at endometriosis and how doctors are working to solve this agonizing experience.
Facing tough diagnosis, Atlanta couple finds refuge in beekeeping
Neill and Robin Ferrill started taking classes in beekeeping during the pandemic, setting up hives in their Atlanta yard. Their bees, and their garden, would become their refuge during the most challenging year of their lives.
Brain cancer patient discovers new passion
Neill and Robin Ferrill of Atlanta have been married for 14 years, and this last one may have been the most challenging. This time last year, the couple was reeling from an unexpected diagnosis: brain cancer. This year, they're embracing a hobby together that has helped them get through it. It's beekeeping.
New monoclonal antibody treatment may help boost canine parvovirus survival rates
Canine parvovirus is a highly contagious, potentially devastating disease for young puppies and unvaccinated dogs. But, a new monoclonal antibody treatment, the first of its kind, may provide an immune boost to help dogs fight off the virus.
New treatment may boost parvovirus survival
Canine parvovirus is a highly contagious, potentially devastating disease for young puppies and unvaccinated dogs. But, a new monoclonal antibody treatment, the first of its kind, may provide an immune boost to help dogs fight off the virus.
'Don't do it': Georgia man talks about how chewing tobacco led him to lose half his tongue
Justin Smith started chewing tobacco as a young teenager. Now 31, he is adjusting to life after losing half his tongue to oral cancer.
31-year-old shares oral cancer diagnosis
After decades of chewing tobacco, 31-year-old Justin Smith said the habit finally caught up with him. The West Georgia man was diagnosed with an oral cancer at 30.
The 1st FDA approved vaccine for RSV is designed for seniors, not babies
After 60 years of research, the US FDA recently approved the first vaccine for RSV. It's designed for adults 60 and older, who remain at higher risk of severe complications of this highly contagious respiratory virus.
Fighting can be good for a relationship, if you know how to fight fairly
Natolie Gray, a licensed professional counselor, teaches couple how to fight more effectively. Step one, Gray says, is to stop talking and start listening.
Mammograms at 40 recommended as more women under 50 diagnosed with breast cancer
Nicole Anderson almost missed the warning signs of breast cancer because she thought she was too young at 31.