After partial amputation, woman discovers running
A woman elected to undergo a partial leg amputation. She says the decision ultimately "set her free" from pain and helped her discover a love of running.
A woman elected to undergo a partial leg amputation. She says the decision ultimately "set her free" from pain and helped her discover a love of running.
Spelman College students balance pros and cons of social media
When it comes to social media, Spelman College students Madison Riles and M’Kenzie Lumas-Harmon are constantly creating.
When it comes to social media, Spelman College students Madison Riles and M’Kenzie Lumas-Harmon are constantly creating.
Spelman College student weighs pros and cons of social media
A recent study found cutting back on social media helped younger people feel better about themselves and their body image. And in an ever-connected world, balancing the pros and cons of posting online can be challenges. However, at Spelman College, young women say they post what they want, without worrying about "likes."
A recent study found cutting back on social media helped younger people feel better about themselves and their body image. And in an ever-connected world, balancing the pros and cons of posting online can be challenges. However, at Spelman College, young women say they post what they want, without worrying about "likes."
Georgia couple back on feet after jumping out window of burning vacation home
A couple was forced to jump from a burning home, receiving nearly identical injuries. Month later, they are well on their road to recovery.
A couple was forced to jump from a burning home, receiving nearly identical injuries. Month later, they are well on their road to recovery.
Recovery after jumping out window of burning vacation home
A couple was forced to jump from a burning home, receiving nearly identical injuries. Month later, they are well on their road to recovery.
A couple was forced to jump from a burning home, receiving nearly identical injuries. Month later, they are well on their road to recovery.
Spring, summer can be harder than winter for some seasonal depression sufferers
The spring and summer can bring relief for people who experience seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, during the winter months, when the days are short and there is less sunlight. But for about 10% of SAD sufferers, the warmer months are the hardest.
The spring and summer can bring relief for people who experience seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, during the winter months, when the days are short and there is less sunlight. But for about 10% of SAD sufferers, the warmer months are the hardest.
Seasonal Affective Disorder can trigger depression in warmer months
Most people experience Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, during the winter months, but some get hit hardest in the spring and summer. The FOX Medical Team's Beth Galvin talks about the disorder's symptoms and how those experiencing SAD can reduce its impact.
Most people experience Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, during the winter months, but some get hit hardest in the spring and summer. The FOX Medical Team's Beth Galvin talks about the disorder's symptoms and how those experiencing SAD can reduce its impact.
After life-altering accident, 23-year-old Atlanta man discovers hope and wheelchair rugby
Jonathan Horna remembers the first time he saw it. "I was like, ‘Oh, is this how we play,’"
Jonathan Horna remembers the first time he saw it. "I was like, ‘Oh, is this how we play,’"
Wreck survivor finds new passion in wheelchair rugby
Jonathan Horna's life changed in a split second back in the spring of 2021. The 23-year-old was headed from a game when another driver slammed into his car. But at the Shepherd Center, Horna was able to find hope and a brand-new passion: rugby.
Jonathan Horna's life changed in a split second back in the spring of 2021. The 23-year-old was headed from a game when another driver slammed into his car. But at the Shepherd Center, Horna was able to find hope and a brand-new passion: rugby.
Study finds 17% of women with unexplained infertility have gene variants linked to heart problems, cancer
A new study finds nearly 17% of women who have experienced unexplained infertility carry gene variants know to cause health problems. But one researcher cautions it is too soon to draw conclusions about what this means for couples dealing with fertility problems.
A new study finds nearly 17% of women who have experienced unexplained infertility carry gene variants know to cause health problems. But one researcher cautions it is too soon to draw conclusions about what this means for couples dealing with fertility problems.
Researchers look into connection between "unexplained infertility" and gene variants in women
About 15-20% of couples experiencing infertility don't have a clear medical reason why. They call it "unexplained infertility". Now, researchers are studying the connection between unexplained infertility and women who carry gene variants that could raise their risk of health problems down the road.
About 15-20% of couples experiencing infertility don't have a clear medical reason why. They call it "unexplained infertility". Now, researchers are studying the connection between unexplained infertility and women who carry gene variants that could raise their risk of health problems down the road.
Strokes in younger adults are rising
Deborah Martinez was just 36 when she had a stroke. What happened to Martinez is becoming increasingly familiar.
Deborah Martinez was just 36 when she had a stroke. What happened to Martinez is becoming increasingly familiar.
Doctors see rise in strokes for younger adults
Deborah Martinez, a 36-year-old woman, is a stroke-survivor. Doctors say they're seeing this become more common. They say inactivity may be fueling it.
Deborah Martinez, a 36-year-old woman, is a stroke-survivor. Doctors say they're seeing this become more common. They say inactivity may be fueling it.
Former NFL player works to recruit minority organ donors
Bobby Howard's life changed at 28, when he learned he was in kidney failure and needed a transplant. Today, the former NFL player has a new career, working to encourage more African Americans to become organ donors.
Bobby Howard's life changed at 28, when he learned he was in kidney failure and needed a transplant. Today, the former NFL player has a new career, working to encourage more African Americans to become organ donors.
Training for a 5K? Here is how you can protect your knees
As the weather warms up, many Americans are lacing up their running shoes and hitting the road. Here are a few ways to protect your knees.
As the weather warms up, many Americans are lacing up their running shoes and hitting the road. Here are a few ways to protect your knees.
Here is how you can protect your knees
If you are training for a 5K or just running for exercise, you need to know how to protect your knees.
If you are training for a 5K or just running for exercise, you need to know how to protect your knees.
Intensive robotic therapy helps Georgia preschooler living with rare motor neuron disorder
Aspen Wright is pretty beloved here at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta’s Center for Advanced Technology and Robotic Rehabilitation.
Aspen Wright is pretty beloved here at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta’s Center for Advanced Technology and Robotic Rehabilitation.
New treatments, therapy, rehab help little girl beat medical odds
Aspen Wright feels so much love at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta's Center for Advanced Technology and Robotic Rehabilitation. At four-years-old, she's already beat the odds. Doctors thought she wouldn't live beyond age two. But new treatments, therapy and rehab are keeping her moving in the right direction.
Aspen Wright feels so much love at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta's Center for Advanced Technology and Robotic Rehabilitation. At four-years-old, she's already beat the odds. Doctors thought she wouldn't live beyond age two. But new treatments, therapy and rehab are keeping her moving in the right direction.
CDC warns emerging fungus can cause severe, deadly infections in hospitals, nursing homes
U.S. health officials are warning hospitals about an emerging and potentially deadly fungus, known as Candida auris, or C. auris, that is spreading in health care settings like ICU's and nursing homes, infection patients who are already battling severe health problems.
U.S. health officials are warning hospitals about an emerging and potentially deadly fungus, known as Candida auris, or C. auris, that is spreading in health care settings like ICU's and nursing homes, infection patients who are already battling severe health problems.
CDC warns emerging fungus can cause severe, deadly infections
U.S. health officials are warning hospitals about an emerging and potentially deadly fungus, known as Candida auris, or C. auris, that is spreading in health care settings like ICU's and nursing homes, infection patients who are already battling severe health problems.
U.S. health officials are warning hospitals about an emerging and potentially deadly fungus, known as Candida auris, or C. auris, that is spreading in health care settings like ICU's and nursing homes, infection patients who are already battling severe health problems.