Denmark High football star could save dozens with heroic organ donation
On Saturday, family, friends, and Northside Gwinnett Hospital staff honored a Denmark High School football player who died from a pulmonary embolism earlier this week. 17-year-old Finley Kruchten was honored with a hero walk after his family decided to donate his organs to help dozens of others.
Whooping cough cases up more than 340% over this time last year
Cases fell sharply during the COVID-19 pandemic, and are back on the rise now. Here's what to know about whooping cough and the Tdap and DTaP vaccines.
Ryan Seacrest opens studio at new Arthur M. Blank Hospital in Atlanta
The new Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Arthur M. Blank Hospital, celebrated a special addition Friday thanks to Georgia native and TV host Ryan Seacrest.
Pilot gets life-saving bone marrow transplant: 'God works in his own way’
Jack Miller, a commercial pilot, vividly recalls January 2020 as if it were yesterday, especially the day he fell gravely ill.
Hurricane Milton uncovers lost wedding ring after nearly a decade
After a challenging few days, Palm Coast couple Laura and Basil Yorio found a surprising silver lining following their evacuation from Hurricane Milton.
BioLab fire: Group raising money for gas masks for residents impacted by chemical plume
The group is trying to raise money to buy hundreds of gas masks to give out to Conyers residents still impacted by the smoke from the Rockdale County BioLab chemical fire.
Eric Janeau defies the odds: Survives 1% chance with rare cancer victory
Douglas County motivational speaker Eric Janeau's test has become his testimony.
83% of Gen Z say they have an unhealthy relationship with their phone, data shows
The BePresent 2024 report reveals that 83% of Gen Z believe they have an unhealthy relationship with their phones, leading to significant mental health impacts, including sleep loss and anxiety.
Hurricane relief: A guide to access FEMA funding and more financial options
The federal government has issued states of emergency after Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc across Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee.
BioLab chemical fire: Rockdale County residents demand action from state lawmakers
Dozens of residents from Rockdale County spoke out Tuesday, urging state legislators to take immediate action following a fire at the BioLab chemical plant in Conyers.
BioLab fire: Company launches 24/7 call center for Rockdale County residents
BioLab is launching a 24/7 call center to help reimburse residents impacted by the Conyers plant fire and chemical plume that have people still shelter in place nightly.
Breast cancer rates rising in younger women
Over the last two decades, deaths from breast cancer have fallen, but new diagnoses have been increasing - especially among younger women and Asian Americans. The Fox Medical Team's Dr. Mike Cirigliano joins Alex Whittler with the details.
EPA whistleblower on BioLab debris testing: 'You can’t find what you don’t look for'
EPA officials say these black chunks are pieces of “burned structural debris" from the BioLab fire and that test results confirmed there was no asbestos present. One resident told FOX 5 that isn’t enough information – and a pretty well-known environmental scientist agreed.
New study finds humanity nearing life expectancy limits
A new study reveals that humanity may be reaching the upper limits of life expectancy, with fewer improvements in longevity despite advances in medical technology and healthcare.
Is unpasteurized apple cider safe to drink? Here's what the FDA says
Apple cider is a nice treat for the fall season, but there are some health risks linked to consuming unpasteurized drinks. Here's what you need to know.
Residents near Conyers BioLab report finding unidentified, 'hazardous' debris in their yards
A week after a fire at the BioLab Chemical Plant sent a large plume of toxic smoke billowing over Rockdale County, residents are reporting the discovery of black, charred debris in their yards, raising new health concerns.
Air Force cadet's cause of death blamed on rare bacterial infection
Avery Koonce, 19, was found dead at US Air Force Academy in early September.
Ultra-processed foods make up 60% of America’s diet, who's at biggest risk
Here are some tips for moving kids away from processed foods.
New Ronald McDonald House set to double lodging capacity near Arthur M. Blank hospital campus
The first Ronald McDonald House in the Southeast to be co-located on a hospital campus is slated to open in DeKalb County in December 2025.
2 human cases of bird flu confirmed in California, CDC says — here’s what to know
The two bird flu cases in California bring the total to 16 cases in the U.S. in 2024, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.