Tips to breathe better while wearing a mask
Masks may help slow the spread of the novel coronavirus. But, they can also make it more challenging to breathe. But, some simply breathing techniques may help you breathe more comfortably when it is time to mask up.
Masks may help slow the spread of the novel coronavirus. But, they can also make it more challenging to breathe. But, some simply breathing techniques may help you breathe more comfortably when it is time to mask up.
Georgia woman survives heart attack, quintuple bypass and cardiac arrest
Shelley Santucci had a heart attack at 35. By the age of 50, the Kennesaw, Georgia, woman had undergone a quintuple bypass and had gone into cardiac arrest. But, the problem, she would learn, wasn't her heart, it was her extremely high cholesterol.
Shelley Santucci had a heart attack at 35. By the age of 50, the Kennesaw, Georgia, woman had undergone a quintuple bypass and had gone into cardiac arrest. But, the problem, she would learn, wasn't her heart, it was her extremely high cholesterol.
Georgia shows signs of progress in coronavirus fight, but college outbreaks concern experts
Georgia's COVID-19 case numbers continue to trend downward, showing signs the state may be making progress. But, health officials remain concerned about a rise in new infections on Georgia's college and university campuses.
Georgia's COVID-19 case numbers continue to trend downward, showing signs the state may be making progress. But, health officials remain concerned about a rise in new infections on Georgia's college and university campuses.
COVID-19 vaccine trial halted after participant becomes seriously ill
A clinical trial for a promising COVID-19 vaccine is on hold, after a study participant in Britain became severely ill. One Emory infectious disease physician sees the halting of AstraZeneca's Oxford University vaccine trial as a sign researchers are putting safety first.
A clinical trial for a promising COVID-19 vaccine is on hold, after a study participant in Britain became severely ill. One Emory infectious disease physician sees the halting of AstraZeneca's Oxford University vaccine trial as a sign researchers are putting safety first.
Is it safe to go to a party? Pediatrician says ask these 5 questions first
Pediatrician and WebMD medical editor Dr. Hansa Bhargava says she was getting a lot of questions from friends and other mothers about whether it was safe to attend a birthday party, BBQ, or even a wedding.
Pediatrician and WebMD medical editor Dr. Hansa Bhargava says she was getting a lot of questions from friends and other mothers about whether it was safe to attend a birthday party, BBQ, or even a wedding.
US prepares for massive vaccine distribution effort that could begin by early November
US companies have already begun manufacturing millions of doses of experimental COVID-19 vaccines still in clinical trials. This, as the Trump Administration is urging US governors to clear the way to begin distributing vaccine as early as November 1, 2020, two days before the US Presidential election. One vaccine expert says it will take a massive, coordinated effort to pull that off.
US companies have already begun manufacturing millions of doses of experimental COVID-19 vaccines still in clinical trials. This, as the Trump Administration is urging US governors to clear the way to begin distributing vaccine as early as November 1, 2020, two days before the US Presidential election. One vaccine expert says it will take a massive, coordinated effort to pull that off.
Shuttered by pandemic, Atlanta comedy group finds laughter, connection online
The last six months have been a grind for many Americans, worn down by stress and frustration. But, laughter may be exactly what we need more of right now. Shuttered by the pandemic, one Atlanta improv theater group has found a way to keep comedy alive.
The last six months have been a grind for many Americans, worn down by stress and frustration. But, laughter may be exactly what we need more of right now. Shuttered by the pandemic, one Atlanta improv theater group has found a way to keep comedy alive.
Who researches are looking for in their coronavirus vaccine study
The FOX 5 Medical Team breaks down just who is volunteering to take part in vaccine studies and qualifications researchers have.
The FOX 5 Medical Team breaks down just who is volunteering to take part in vaccine studies and qualifications researchers have.
Georgia mother contracts COVID-19 while caring for infected son
Terese Sardine moved in with her two adult sons at the beginning of the pandemic. They thought they would be safer together. Then, Sardine's son Jason spiked a fever, and things began to unravel.
Terese Sardine moved in with her two adult sons at the beginning of the pandemic. They thought they would be safer together. Then, Sardine's son Jason spiked a fever, and things began to unravel.
Atlanta doctor works to educate Spanish-speakers about COVID-19 risk, prevention
Pedro Grande, a massage therapist, father and grandfather, was pretty healthy, his family says, until he contracted COVID-19. The Georgia 78-year-old passed away after a two-week battle with the virus. In Georgia, Hispanics make up 9% of the population but 18% of the state's coronavirus cases, according to the COVID Tracking Project. One bilingual doctor is working to get the word out about the virus to Spanish-speakers.
Pedro Grande, a massage therapist, father and grandfather, was pretty healthy, his family says, until he contracted COVID-19. The Georgia 78-year-old passed away after a two-week battle with the virus. In Georgia, Hispanics make up 9% of the population but 18% of the state's coronavirus cases, according to the COVID Tracking Project. One bilingual doctor is working to get the word out about the virus to Spanish-speakers.
Georgia making progress in COVID-19 fight, but challenges remain
Six months into the pandemic, microbiologist and immunologist Amber Schmidtke, who is breaking down the Georgia numbers for her newsletter and podcast, is seeing some encouraging trends.
Six months into the pandemic, microbiologist and immunologist Amber Schmidtke, who is breaking down the Georgia numbers for her newsletter and podcast, is seeing some encouraging trends.
CDC quietly changes COVID-19 testing guidance, triggering criticism
If you are exposed to someone infected with COVID-19, you need to get tested for the virus, right? Maybe not, says the CDC. The agency quietly changed its testing guidance on its website Monday, a move that has triggered a backlash from the medical community.
If you are exposed to someone infected with COVID-19, you need to get tested for the virus, right? Maybe not, says the CDC. The agency quietly changed its testing guidance on its website Monday, a move that has triggered a backlash from the medical community.
Powerful new project highlights Americans who have beaten COVID-19
A new photography project focuses on a side of the pandemic we sometimes don't hear enough about: those who beat the virus. Niya Brown Matthews of Atlanta, a two-time breast cancer survivor who contracted the virus in March, shared her story with the COVID-19 Survivor Diaries, saying she wants to give people hope.
A new photography project focuses on a side of the pandemic we sometimes don't hear enough about: those who beat the virus. Niya Brown Matthews of Atlanta, a two-time breast cancer survivor who contracted the virus in March, shared her story with the COVID-19 Survivor Diaries, saying she wants to give people hope.
Psychologist shares tips for overcoming 'pandemic fatigue'
For years, Emory School of Medicine and Grady pscyhologist Dr. Nadine Kaslow has helped her clients navigate personal and national crises.
For years, Emory School of Medicine and Grady pscyhologist Dr. Nadine Kaslow has helped her clients navigate personal and national crises.
As students begin virtual classes, pediatrician shares tips for stressed parents
Widespread Zoom outages got the first day of remote classes for Atlanta Public Schools off to a rough start Monday.
Widespread Zoom outages got the first day of remote classes for Atlanta Public Schools off to a rough start Monday.
FDA puts the brakes on widening access to COVID-19 plasma treatments, at least for now
Stuart Hall of Buford, Georgia, believes that donated plasma saved his life. Tens of thousands of COVID-19 patients have received infusions of convalescent plasma collected from other coroanvirus survivors. But, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration hasreportedly chosen not to issue an emergency use authorization, which would widen the use of donor plasma, until there is more scientific evidence the treatment is effective.
Stuart Hall of Buford, Georgia, believes that donated plasma saved his life. Tens of thousands of COVID-19 patients have received infusions of convalescent plasma collected from other coroanvirus survivors. But, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration hasreportedly chosen not to issue an emergency use authorization, which would widen the use of donor plasma, until there is more scientific evidence the treatment is effective.
This document can help you call the shots, if you become critically ill
None of us likes to think about what would happen if we became seriously ill or were facing the end of our lives.
None of us likes to think about what would happen if we became seriously ill or were facing the end of our lives.
Coronavirus leaves unpaid adult caregivers isolated, stressed
Tara Stack's life and home are full.
Tara Stack's life and home are full.
Returning Georgia college students greeted by face masks and fever checks
Thousands of Georgia college students are returning to campus for the first time in 5 months. They are being greeted by face masks and fever checks.
Thousands of Georgia college students are returning to campus for the first time in 5 months. They are being greeted by face masks and fever checks.
Non-profit helps Historically Black Colleges and Universities test for coronavirus
The non-profit group Testing for America has stepped in to help Historically Black Colleges and Universities get the testing technology they need to safely reopen their campuses this fall.
The non-profit group Testing for America has stepped in to help Historically Black Colleges and Universities get the testing technology they need to safely reopen their campuses this fall.