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.
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?
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.
Mom who lost daughter to flu warns parents
The flu can be hard on young children, especially those four and under. As the holidays approach, a New York mother is urging parents to make getting flu shots a priority because she lost her own daughter to it.
The flu can be hard on young children, especially those four and under. As the holidays approach, a New York mother is urging parents to make getting flu shots a priority because she lost her own daughter to it.
Study points to possible link between elevated air pollution, increased risk of breast cancer
Breast cancer, aside from skin cancer, stands as the most common form of cancer among women.
Breast cancer, aside from skin cancer, stands as the most common form of cancer among women.
Georgia woman gives birth despite rare ovarian cancer
Today, at 39, Jaclyn Cardell of Sharpsburg is an ovarian cancer survivor and a mother of two boys. Nolan is 11 and Declan is five.
Today, at 39, Jaclyn Cardell of Sharpsburg is an ovarian cancer survivor and a mother of two boys. Nolan is 11 and Declan is five.
Georgia woman survives rare ovarian cancer
It wasn't a typical symptom, but a Coweta County woman believes leg pain helped doctors catch her cancer early on. Jaclyn Cardell was just 25 when she developed pain that radiated down her leg. Today, she's a 14-year survivor of a rare type of ovarian cancer.
It wasn't a typical symptom, but a Coweta County woman believes leg pain helped doctors catch her cancer early on. Jaclyn Cardell was just 25 when she developed pain that radiated down her leg. Today, she's a 14-year survivor of a rare type of ovarian cancer.
FDA warns Americans not to use 28 recalled over-the-counter eye products amid contamination concerns
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning Americans not to buy or use dozens of common over-the-counter lubricating eye drops sold by retailers such as CVS Health, Rite Aid, Target Up & Up, and other stores.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning Americans not to buy or use dozens of common over-the-counter lubricating eye drops sold by retailers such as CVS Health, Rite Aid, Target Up & Up, and other stores.
Do you use eye drops? | What you urgently need to know
If you use lubricating eye drops, you may want to check the label. That's because more than two-dozen over-the-counter drops have been recalled amid contamination concerns. So, how do you know if your eye drops are on the list?
If you use lubricating eye drops, you may want to check the label. That's because more than two-dozen over-the-counter drops have been recalled amid contamination concerns. So, how do you know if your eye drops are on the list?
After losing 4-month-old son to SIDS, Georgia father urges parents to know, follow safe sleep practices
Marcellus Long, a proud father of five, says the sudden, unexpected loss of his infant son to SIDS devastated his family. Now, he's doing everything in his power to teach parents how to protect their babies.
Marcellus Long, a proud father of five, says the sudden, unexpected loss of his infant son to SIDS devastated his family. Now, he's doing everything in his power to teach parents how to protect their babies.
Father loses child to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Each year in the U.S., about 3,400 babies die suddenly and unexpectedly during their sleep, and four-month-old Khyree Long was one of them. His father, Marcellus Long, says heard of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, but he didn't know much about it until his lost his own baby.
Each year in the U.S., about 3,400 babies die suddenly and unexpectedly during their sleep, and four-month-old Khyree Long was one of them. His father, Marcellus Long, says heard of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, but he didn't know much about it until his lost his own baby.
Dentist shares tips on how to spot, prevent and manage gum disease
About half of Americans age 30 and older have some form of gum disease. Here is how to spot the signs and take control of the problem.
About half of Americans age 30 and older have some form of gum disease. Here is how to spot the signs and take control of the problem.
Lowering the risk of gum disease
Nearly half of Americans age 30 and older have some level of gum disease. As we get older, more and more of us will struggle with gum health. How to lower the risk
Nearly half of Americans age 30 and older have some level of gum disease. As we get older, more and more of us will struggle with gum health. How to lower the risk
Gum disease major issue for many
Gum disease is a major issue for a lot of people but there are things you can do to protect your gums and teeth.
Gum disease is a major issue for a lot of people but there are things you can do to protect your gums and teeth.
Motion sensors confirm boxing may help ease Parkinson's disease symptoms is some patients
Millions of Americans with Parkinson's Disease have embraced non-contact boxing classes, hoping to slow down the progression of the brain disorder. In Atlanta, a recent experiment using high-tech functional motion sensors showed 8 weeks of boxing may improve gait and balance in some patients.
Millions of Americans with Parkinson's Disease have embraced non-contact boxing classes, hoping to slow down the progression of the brain disorder. In Atlanta, a recent experiment using high-tech functional motion sensors showed 8 weeks of boxing may improve gait and balance in some patients.
Does boxing really help with Parkinson's?
Across Georgia, people living with Parkinson's Disease are turning to exercise to help manage their symptoms. One of the most popular options is non-contact boxing. A new study using high-tech movement sensors shows the sport may help improve balance and walking for patients.
Across Georgia, people living with Parkinson's Disease are turning to exercise to help manage their symptoms. One of the most popular options is non-contact boxing. A new study using high-tech movement sensors shows the sport may help improve balance and walking for patients.
Pediatricians' group warns parents to steer clear of 'toddler milk'
The nation's largest pediatricians group, the American Academy of Pediatrics, is telling parents to stay away from toddler milk, which is typically marketed for kids ages 1 to 3.
The nation's largest pediatricians group, the American Academy of Pediatrics, is telling parents to stay away from toddler milk, which is typically marketed for kids ages 1 to 3.