Teen recovers from liver failure, transplant
Anthony Talbot is only 15 years old, but the high school sophomore has already gone through some hard things. After falling ill two years ago, he ended up in acute liver failure at 13. These days, he's singing a new tune.
Anthony Talbot is only 15 years old, but the high school sophomore has already gone through some hard things. After falling ill two years ago, he ended up in acute liver failure at 13. These days, he's singing a new tune.
NARCAN headed to shelves
NARCAN, which is used to reverse the deadly effects of opioids, is heading to shelves soon.
NARCAN, which is used to reverse the deadly effects of opioids, is heading to shelves soon.
Here is what you need to know about new RSV vaccines, drug to protect young children
For the first time this summer, the US Food and Drug Administration has approved two RSV vaccines and a drug designed to help younger children fight off the common respiratory virus. An infectious disease physician breaks down what you need to know.
For the first time this summer, the US Food and Drug Administration has approved two RSV vaccines and a drug designed to help younger children fight off the common respiratory virus. An infectious disease physician breaks down what you need to know.
New RSV vaccine for kids
RSV primarily affects young children and older adults. Both groups may benefit from new vaccines. FOX 5's Medical Team has more info.
RSV primarily affects young children and older adults. Both groups may benefit from new vaccines. FOX 5's Medical Team has more info.
If you've ever had chickenpox, you can get shingles. Here is who should get vaccinated against it.
The CDC says 1 million Americans, most of them 50 or older, will develop shingles this year. If you have every had chickenpox, you can get shingles. But there is a vaccine for adults 50 and up.
The CDC says 1 million Americans, most of them 50 or older, will develop shingles this year. If you have every had chickenpox, you can get shingles. But there is a vaccine for adults 50 and up.
Who should get vaccinated against shingles
The CDC says 1 million Americans, most of them 50 or older, will develop shingles this year. If you have every had chickenpox, you can get shingles. But there is a vaccine for adults 50 and up.
The CDC says 1 million Americans, most of them 50 or older, will develop shingles this year. If you have every had chickenpox, you can get shingles. But there is a vaccine for adults 50 and up.
10-year-old seizure free 5 years after brain surgery
The FOX 5 Medical Team has the latest on this heartwarming story.
The FOX 5 Medical Team has the latest on this heartwarming story.
Diagnosed at 4 months, Georgia toddler is now a cancer survivor
Piper Panter's mother Lauren Panter sensed early on something was wrong with her newborn. She was not feeding normally, and her belly had become bloated. But, she says they never expected their youngest child would be diagnosed with cancer.
Piper Panter's mother Lauren Panter sensed early on something was wrong with her newborn. She was not feeding normally, and her belly had become bloated. But, she says they never expected their youngest child would be diagnosed with cancer.
COVID-19 hospitalizations are steadily rising again, as CDC scientists track a new version of the coronavirus
As summer winds down, the virus that causes COVID-19 appears to be picking up steam.
As summer winds down, the virus that causes COVID-19 appears to be picking up steam.
COVID-19 hospitalization on the rise
COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to rise and CDC scientists are carefully tracking yet another new version of the virus that triggered the pandemic. A look at the uptick in cases, this new variant, and the new booster shots.
COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to rise and CDC scientists are carefully tracking yet another new version of the virus that triggered the pandemic. A look at the uptick in cases, this new variant, and the new booster shots.
Newer 'airflow' dental cleaning removes plaque with less scraping
Many people put off their recommended dental cleanings because they do not like the scraping sensation that can come with a traditional cleaning.
Many people put off their recommended dental cleanings because they do not like the scraping sensation that can come with a traditional cleaning.
Newer 'Airflow' teeth cleaning reduces teeth scraping
Getting your teeth cleaned is one of those things you know you need to do but sometimes put off. One of the reasons? We don't love the scraping and tugging needed to take off the tartar buildup on our teeth. But there's a new way to get rid of plaque without so much scraping.
Getting your teeth cleaned is one of those things you know you need to do but sometimes put off. One of the reasons? We don't love the scraping and tugging needed to take off the tartar buildup on our teeth. But there's a new way to get rid of plaque without so much scraping.
Colorectal cancer survivor urges men not to delay cancer screenings
For years, Mark Atencio of Marietta says he rarely went in for medical checkups.
For years, Mark Atencio of Marietta says he rarely went in for medical checkups.
Colorectal cancer survivor urges men to get screened
Married with two adult daughters, when Atencio hit his mid-forties and fifties, he knew was due for a colonoscopy, a routine screening for colorectal cancer.
Married with two adult daughters, when Atencio hit his mid-forties and fifties, he knew was due for a colonoscopy, a routine screening for colorectal cancer.
Tips to help students with ADHD transition back to school
Getting back into a school routine can be challenging for students with ADHD, or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
Getting back into a school routine can be challenging for students with ADHD, or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
Navigating new school year for students with ADHD
It is just a couple of weeks into the new school year and many are navigating a few bumps in the road. This time of year can be especially tricky for parents of students who have ADHD.
It is just a couple of weeks into the new school year and many are navigating a few bumps in the road. This time of year can be especially tricky for parents of students who have ADHD.
Oral cancer survivor works to find her voice again after tongue surgery
Becky Goggins went to her dentist when she noticed something odd in the back of her mouth. That was the beginning of the most challenging 18 months of the Alabama woman's life.
Becky Goggins went to her dentist when she noticed something odd in the back of her mouth. That was the beginning of the most challenging 18 months of the Alabama woman's life.
Oral cancer survivor relearns how to speak
After undergoing a tongue reconstruction surgery, an oral cancer survivor is relearning how to speak.
After undergoing a tongue reconstruction surgery, an oral cancer survivor is relearning how to speak.
Wellstar AMC closure leaves metro Atlanta with only one top level trauma center
The closure of Wellstar Atlanta Medical Center last fall left the Atlanta area with just one level 1 trauma center, Grady's Marcus Trauma Center. One Georgia State Center is worried the next major disaster could be more than one hospital can handle.
The closure of Wellstar Atlanta Medical Center last fall left the Atlanta area with just one level 1 trauma center, Grady's Marcus Trauma Center. One Georgia State Center is worried the next major disaster could be more than one hospital can handle.
Trying to fill the void left by Atlanta Medical Center
The closure of Wellstar Atlanta Medical Center last fall left the metro Atlanta area with just one Level One trauma center. That's Grady Memorial Hospital?s Marcus Trauma Center. But, it won't be easy finding another hospital to fill trauma coverage void.
The closure of Wellstar Atlanta Medical Center last fall left the metro Atlanta area with just one Level One trauma center. That's Grady Memorial Hospital?s Marcus Trauma Center. But, it won't be easy finding another hospital to fill trauma coverage void.