What to know about powdered milk formulas
Powdered milk formula is designed for kids up to the age of 3. But, the American Academy of Pediatrics says toddlers don't need these formulas and they may not be all that healthy.
Powdered milk formula is designed for kids up to the age of 3. But, the American Academy of Pediatrics says toddlers don't need these formulas and they may not be all that healthy.
Georgia boy, now 12, was one of first to try a groundbreaking eye-tracking system to help diagnose autism
Researchers have developed an eye-tracking device to measure and compare how children look at the world.
Researchers have developed an eye-tracking device to measure and compare how children look at the world.
Eyes could help diagnose autism early
Researchers in Atlanta have developed a tool to help diagnose autism in younger children. The device tracks the child's eye movement as he or she watches a series of videos on a tablet. The hope is this will help detect autism spectrum disorders earlier and more effectively.
Researchers in Atlanta have developed a tool to help diagnose autism in younger children. The device tracks the child's eye movement as he or she watches a series of videos on a tablet. The hope is this will help detect autism spectrum disorders earlier and more effectively.
Benefits of spices and herbs
Adding some spices and herbs to your meals may do more than help them to taste good. The FOX Medical Team's Beth Galvin explains.
Adding some spices and herbs to your meals may do more than help them to taste good. The FOX Medical Team's Beth Galvin explains.
Herbs and spices can boost flavor and may come with health benefits
Tired of eating the same-old, same-old? Adding fresh (or dried) herbs and spices to your meals can help boost the flavor of food and may come with some health benefits.
Tired of eating the same-old, same-old? Adding fresh (or dried) herbs and spices to your meals can help boost the flavor of food and may come with some health benefits.
Herbs and spices can boost flavor, health
Registered dietician recommends herbs and spices to boost the flavors of food. They also have health benefits.
Registered dietician recommends herbs and spices to boost the flavors of food. They also have health benefits.
Atlanta mother of three says flesh-eating bacterial infection made her a quadruple amputee
An Atlanta mother of three, Kiyahki Bivins, is working to rebuild her life after contracting a deadly bacterial infection that forced surgeons to amputate her lower legs and parts of both hands.
An Atlanta mother of three, Kiyahki Bivins, is working to rebuild her life after contracting a deadly bacterial infection that forced surgeons to amputate her lower legs and parts of both hands.
Mom survives flesh-eating bacterial infection
Kiyahki Bivins is a mother of three who has had to fight for her life. She said she spent three months in Peidmont Hospital after mysteriously contracting a flesh-eating bacterial infection. Eventually, the sickness caused her to lose limbs and fingers. She tells the FOX 5 Medical Team she's finally ready to move forward with her life.
Kiyahki Bivins is a mother of three who has had to fight for her life. She said she spent three months in Peidmont Hospital after mysteriously contracting a flesh-eating bacterial infection. Eventually, the sickness caused her to lose limbs and fingers. She tells the FOX 5 Medical Team she's finally ready to move forward with her life.
Tips for choosing the right Medicare plan for 2024
The Medicare Open Enrollment period has begun and will run through December 4, 2023. Here are some tips on researching and choosing the best plan for you.
The Medicare Open Enrollment period has begun and will run through December 4, 2023. Here are some tips on researching and choosing the best plan for you.
Medicare enrollment tips
Enrollment is underway for Medicare and here are some things you need to know
Enrollment is underway for Medicare and here are some things you need to know
Facing chemo-related hair loss, Georgia mom turns to cosmetology students for 'chemo cut'
Jennifer Willen didn't go to the hair salon to update her look. Instead, she wanted to take back some control after being diagnosed with breast cancer at 39.
Jennifer Willen didn't go to the hair salon to update her look. Instead, she wanted to take back some control after being diagnosed with breast cancer at 39.
Mother chooses 'chemo cut' to preempt hair loss
A haircut became a "teachable" moment for some Gwinnett County cosmetology students. Because their client, Jennifer Willen, wasn't trying to update her look. Instead, she wanted to take back some control, after being diagnosed with breast cancer at 39.
A haircut became a "teachable" moment for some Gwinnett County cosmetology students. Because their client, Jennifer Willen, wasn't trying to update her look. Instead, she wanted to take back some control, after being diagnosed with breast cancer at 39.
To fix dry itchy winter skin, nix those daily showers
If you end up with dry, itchy skin every winter, dermatologist Dr. Melissa Babcock says you may be showering too often.
If you end up with dry, itchy skin every winter, dermatologist Dr. Melissa Babcock says you may be showering too often.
Why showering too much is bad for your skin
If you're hoping to go through the winter without developing dry, itchy skin, then you may want to rethink the amount of showers you take. The FOX Medical Team spoke to an expert who says showering too often can lead to skin problems.
If you're hoping to go through the winter without developing dry, itchy skin, then you may want to rethink the amount of showers you take. The FOX Medical Team spoke to an expert who says showering too often can lead to skin problems.
Leg pain, aches and weakness can be signs of blood vessel blockages, but seniors may miss the symptoms
Black Americans are twice as likely to develop blockages in the blood vessels of their legs, a disorder known as peripheral artery disease. But, many people may not be aware of the warning signs or the risk of amputation.
Black Americans are twice as likely to develop blockages in the blood vessels of their legs, a disorder known as peripheral artery disease. But, many people may not be aware of the warning signs or the risk of amputation.
Raising awareness for Peripheral Artery Disease
Conditions like diabetes or heart disease can lead to a tricky condition called Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) that often leads to amputation surgery. FOX 5 Medical Team's Beth Galvin spoke to a family whose matriarch suffered from it and is now taking the steps to teach others how to prevent it from happening.
Conditions like diabetes or heart disease can lead to a tricky condition called Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) that often leads to amputation surgery. FOX 5 Medical Team's Beth Galvin spoke to a family whose matriarch suffered from it and is now taking the steps to teach others how to prevent it from happening.
Tired of itchy, dry skin every winter? A dermatologist shares some tips to regain moisture
Cold weather can do a number on your skin. But, dermatologist Dr. Melissa Babcock says tweaking your skincare routine now may help protect your skin.
Cold weather can do a number on your skin. But, dermatologist Dr. Melissa Babcock says tweaking your skincare routine now may help protect your skin.
Winter-proof your skin with these tips
It's feeling like fall outside, and winter is right around the corner. Now is a good time to winter-proof your skin by adding more moisturizing products, and reducing your drying products. Here are some suggestions from an expert.
It's feeling like fall outside, and winter is right around the corner. Now is a good time to winter-proof your skin by adding more moisturizing products, and reducing your drying products. Here are some suggestions from an expert.
About 25% of U.S. adults may have 'silent' liver disease
As a pediatric gastroenterologist, Dr. Rene Romero guides young patients at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta through liver disease and sometimes transplant surgery.
As a pediatric gastroenterologist, Dr. Rene Romero guides young patients at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta through liver disease and sometimes transplant surgery.
What is fatty liver disease?
Your liver may not get a lot of love and attention, but they are workhorses. They're constantly filter blood and clearing toxins from the body. But a common, usually "silent" disease may be slowly damaging our livers. How a high carb and sugar diet could leave you vulnerable to fatty liver disease.
Your liver may not get a lot of love and attention, but they are workhorses. They're constantly filter blood and clearing toxins from the body. But a common, usually "silent" disease may be slowly damaging our livers. How a high carb and sugar diet could leave you vulnerable to fatty liver disease.