7-year-old Georgia boy uses entertaining personas to cope with cancer treatment
Turn on Michael Jackson, and DaKodah Searcy is going to dance, with his Batman socks sliding across the hardwood floor in the playroom of the Atlanta Ronald McDonald House on Gatewood Avenue.
Turn on Michael Jackson, and DaKodah Searcy is going to dance, with his Batman socks sliding across the hardwood floor in the playroom of the Atlanta Ronald McDonald House on Gatewood Avenue.
Georgia boy dances his way through radiation
A Crawford County second grader uses different personas to get through his cancer treatment. Sometimes Dakodah Searcy is Michael Jackson. Other days, he's wrestler John Cena. Everyday, he's a little trooper trying his hardest to "get better."
A Crawford County second grader uses different personas to get through his cancer treatment. Sometimes Dakodah Searcy is Michael Jackson. Other days, he's wrestler John Cena. Everyday, he's a little trooper trying his hardest to "get better."
Study finds many heart patients are missing out on cardiac rehab
A Canadian study finds many patients who could benefit from cardiac rehab are not getting access to the programs that could help them recover.
A Canadian study finds many patients who could benefit from cardiac rehab are not getting access to the programs that could help them recover.
What is cardiac rehab and who needs it?
A new study finds only about a third of heart patients get the recommended cardiac rehab. It can be a safe way to start exercising again after a major heart event. But researchers found many people don't know about cardiac rehab or are falling through the cracks when it comes to getting the follow up help they need.
A new study finds only about a third of heart patients get the recommended cardiac rehab. It can be a safe way to start exercising again after a major heart event. But researchers found many people don't know about cardiac rehab or are falling through the cracks when it comes to getting the follow up help they need.
Family searches for replacement bone marrow donor for 4-year-old after original backs out
Now that Damon Evan's is old enough to talk, the 4-year-old from Conley can tell his mom Octavia Evans where he hurts.
Now that Damon Evan's is old enough to talk, the 4-year-old from Conley can tell his mom Octavia Evans where he hurts.
4-year-old needs bone marrow donor
This summer was full of highs and lows for a DeKalb County couple. They were thrilled to learn a bone marrow donor had been found for their 4-year-old son, who has sickle cell disease. But as the transplant grew closer, the donor apparently changed his mind.
This summer was full of highs and lows for a DeKalb County couple. They were thrilled to learn a bone marrow donor had been found for their 4-year-old son, who has sickle cell disease. But as the transplant grew closer, the donor apparently changed his mind.
Feeling tired and foggy-headed? You may have a vitamin B12 deficiency
Anywhere from 1.5% to 15% of American adults have a vitamin B12 deficiency. Eating a healthy balanced diet will help avoid a deficiency, but that may not always be enough.
Anywhere from 1.5% to 15% of American adults have a vitamin B12 deficiency. Eating a healthy balanced diet will help avoid a deficiency, but that may not always be enough.
Are you running low on nutrient?
A vitamin B-12 deficiency can sometimes be hard to spot. The symptoms, like fatigue and muscle weakness, can start out subtle and worsen over time. So, what should you watch for?
A vitamin B-12 deficiency can sometimes be hard to spot. The symptoms, like fatigue and muscle weakness, can start out subtle and worsen over time. So, what should you watch for?
Family legacy inspires DeKalb County woman to establish nonprofit for hair loss
For as long as 26-year-old Moneé Sanders can remember, she says she has wanted to help people with their hair.
For as long as 26-year-old Moneé Sanders can remember, she says she has wanted to help people with their hair.
Nonprofits battles alopecia, hair loss
Millions of Americans live with hair loss and it can come in many forms. One metro stylist has created a non-profit to support people experiencing alopecia, the medical term for hair loss.
Millions of Americans live with hair loss and it can come in many forms. One metro stylist has created a non-profit to support people experiencing alopecia, the medical term for hair loss.
Weighing the pros and cons of radiation
Radiation therapy is a common part of cancer treatment. But, it can also sometimes damage healthy tissue. The FOX Medical Team took a look at both the benefits and risks of radiation in cancer treatment.
Radiation therapy is a common part of cancer treatment. But, it can also sometimes damage healthy tissue. The FOX Medical Team took a look at both the benefits and risks of radiation in cancer treatment.
How to weigh the benefits, risks of radiation therapy for breast cancer
Treating cancer means deciding whether to go with chemotherapy, surgery, radiation, or all or a combination of the above.
Treating cancer means deciding whether to go with chemotherapy, surgery, radiation, or all or a combination of the above.
Weighing risks/benefits of radiation
Treating cancer means deciding whether to go with chemotherapy, surgery, radiation, or all or a combination of the above.
Treating cancer means deciding whether to go with chemotherapy, surgery, radiation, or all or a combination of the above.
Georgia 12-year-old back in the game after major hip surgery and two-year break from baseball
12-year-old Whitten Percy is finally back to playing baseball, his favorite sport, after a two-year break because of major hip surgery.
12-year-old Whitten Percy is finally back to playing baseball, his favorite sport, after a two-year break because of major hip surgery.
Cobb County boy back in game after major hip surgery
A Cobb County boy had to walk away from the sports he loves after being diagnosed with a rare hip disorder. Whitten Percy was just seven at the time. But today, he's back on the field with a major surgery behind him.
A Cobb County boy had to walk away from the sports he loves after being diagnosed with a rare hip disorder. Whitten Percy was just seven at the time. But today, he's back on the field with a major surgery behind him.
Doctor says you have high blood pressure? Here are the healthiest foods to buy
If your doctor is telling you your blood pressure is too high, you may want to rethink what you’re putting in your grocery cart.
If your doctor is telling you your blood pressure is too high, you may want to rethink what you’re putting in your grocery cart.
Dieting to help control high blood pressure
Nearly half of Americans ages 20 and older have high blood pressure, according to the American Heart Association. That's just over 122-million people if you fall in that category, making some changes like tweaking your diet can be really important.
Nearly half of Americans ages 20 and older have high blood pressure, according to the American Heart Association. That's just over 122-million people if you fall in that category, making some changes like tweaking your diet can be really important.
Acworth first grader thriving 6 years after heart surgery
At 6, Axel Crate of Acworth, Georgia, doesn't remember much about his heart surgery when he was a few weeks old. But, his mother Tara Crate remembers everything about his diagnosis, operation, and the long road back.
At 6, Axel Crate of Acworth, Georgia, doesn't remember much about his heart surgery when he was a few weeks old. But, his mother Tara Crate remembers everything about his diagnosis, operation, and the long road back.
Acworth boy thriving years after heart surgery
He may be too young to remember what it was like, but an Acworth boy has made tremendous progress after undergoing surgery to repair a defect. The once fragile baby, is now a fun-loving first-grader with so much life ahead of him.
He may be too young to remember what it was like, but an Acworth boy has made tremendous progress after undergoing surgery to repair a defect. The once fragile baby, is now a fun-loving first-grader with so much life ahead of him.
Acworth boy thriving 6 years after heart-defect surgery
A Cobb County first-grader is thriving today after a pretty rough start in life. Axel crate was just six-weeks-old when he had to undergo emergency heart surgery.
A Cobb County first-grader is thriving today after a pretty rough start in life. Axel crate was just six-weeks-old when he had to undergo emergency heart surgery.