Man survives cardiac arrest due to quick CPR response

A Roswell man survived an incredibly close call last fall, when his heart suddenly faltered and stopped. But 58-year-old Brad Ramsey not only lived through cardiac arrest, but he has also fully recovered. And Ramsey says he owes his life to strangers who reacted quickly and knew how to do CPR.

Man survives cardiac arrest due to quick CPR response

A Roswell man survived an incredibly close call last fall, when his heart suddenly faltered and stopped. But 58-year-old Brad Ramsey not only lived through cardiac arrest, but he has also fully recovered. And Ramsey says he owes his life to strangers who reacted quickly and knew how to do CPR.

'I feel blessed': Delta pilot survives stroke, returns to flying again

Jeff Vickers was supposed to be alone in a Lima, Peru, hotel room on the morning of February 20, 2021. Instead, after being exposed to a COVID-19-positive crew member, the Delta Airlines Captain was at quarantining at home in Peachtree City. That change of plans likely saved Vickers' life.

Delta Air Line pilot suffers stroke

For as long as he can remember, Jeff Vickers has wanted to fly. By early 2021, he was a Delta Air Lines captain. Then, out of the blue one morning, Vickers had a stroke that nearly ended his career. And, we say "nearly ended," because the stars aligned for the 62-year-old that morning.

How to help teens avoid perfectionism rut

Perfectionism can take a toll on a teen's quality of life, and breaking out of that mentality can help in the long run. The FOX Medical Team's Beth Galvin shares tips from a therapist on how to normalize making mistakes and learning from them.

Teen with autism trains for Special Olympics

Autumn Hawkins is on the autism spectrum. She's always been drawn to the water, but also afraid of it. But thanks to an adaptive swim program in Atlanta, she's not just a casual swimmer. She's an athlete training for the Special Olympics.

Fake Botox warning issued

The FDA and CDC have issued warnings about fake Botox that has been distributed across the country. 19 people have been treated for symptoms of botulism anti-toxin so far.

Overcoming perfectionism from a therapist's POV

Having high standards for yourself is usually a good thing, but the need to be "perfect" can also be detrimental. FOX 5 Medical Team's Beth Galvin spoke to a clinical therapist on its crippling downside.

A breakthrough in plaque psoriasis?

It causes itchy, raised patches of skin that look and feel uncomfortable, but a Cobb County man believes he may have found a breakthrough.

The complexities of obesity

Experts say obesity is a common, chronic disease. One obesity physician says too often people are being judged by their weight, even by their healthcare provider.