Caution advised for seniors still taking daily aspirin
Many seniors across the U.S. continue a daily aspirin regimen to reduce their cardiovascular disease risk.
Older adults may not need aspirin
Many older adults may still be taking daily aspirin based on previous advice even though they don't need to be and it could be risky.
Don't drink and fly
Scientists and doctors say that drinking before you fly can be a bad idea, especially for people with risk factors for certain conditions or heart or lung disease.
Taking a supplement? Pharmacy professor shares tips on avoiding drug interactions
Many Americans are taking dietary supplements. But, pharmacist Vicent Ekenge, a professor at Xavier University of Louisiana College of Pharmacy, says it is important to talk to your doctor or pharmacist before you start taking any new supplement or over-the-counter medication.
Marine veteran from Newnan overcomes obstacles to lose 70 pounds
It's no stretch to call Marine veteran Zach Hogan's body transformation incredible.
After 17-year-old son's suicide, Atlanta mom pushes for bill to protect kids online
Sharon Winkler of Atlanta says her 17-year-old son Alex Peiser went online looking for support after a breakup. Instead, the Atlanta mother says, strangers left messages telling him he was "unlovable," and "you will never find love in your life." He died by suicide a few days later. Winkler says she did not know about the messages until she read her son's suicide note.
Atlanta mother on a mission to end suicide
An Atlanta mother lost her 17-year-old son to suicide nearly seven years ago. Since then, she has lobbied Congress to pass the Kids Online Safety Act (or KOSA) to force social media companies to do more to protect minors from cyberbullying on their platforms.
Talking Health with Beth Galvin Ep. 11
FOX 5's Beth Galvin explores your health with the help of doctors and experts.
Survey finds many Americans are concerned about how social media is impacting their mental health
A new CVS Health/Morning Consult survey finds many Americans are thinking about their mental health, and how social media is impacting their lives.
Social media and mental health in children
A new survey looks at mental health, particularly in children, and social media use. How this data could help you.
Raleigh woman helps test experimental procedure to reduce food cravings, add weight loss
Mary Morgan Mills, now 34, spent years trying to lose weight, tripped up by near constant food cravings. Then, in 2023, the Raleigh mental health counselor underwent an experimental procedure designed to reduce her cravings and help her lose weight. The study, she says, was a turning point.
New procedure may reduce food cravings
FOX Medical Team's Beth Galvin spoke to a woman who underwent a procedure to aid her weight loss by stopping her food cravings.
Allergist shares tips on how to treat bug bites and stings
Summer in the South means lots of sunshine, long, hot days and, Atlanta allergist Dr. Kasey Lanier says, a rise in insect stings and bites.
What is a sickle cell sanctuary?
People living with sickle cell disease will often spend a lot of time in emergency rooms because of severe pain and other complications. And if you've been to the ER, you know the wait for care can be frustratingly long. But starting next month, thousands of sickle cell patients will have another option for care. It's a new wellness center, known as the sickle cell sanctuary.
Talking Health with Beth Galvin Ep. 10
FOX 5's Beth Galvin explores your health with the help of doctors and experts.
New AI tool may help doctors pick the right weight loss, diabetes drug for patients
Researchers at Emory's Goizueta Business School and Emory School of Medicine have developed an AI tool to designed to help primary care providers decide whether a weight loss or diabetes injectable will be a good fit for their patients.
Sickle Cell Sanctuary offers new care option for thousands of Georgians
The Sickle Cell Sanctuary opening in Atlanta next month will offer holistic care in a spa-like facility for people living with sickle cell disease. And, it is all free.
Sickle Cell Sanctuary to offer holistic care
The new "Sickle Cell Sanctuary" coming to metro Atlanta is expected to give sickle cell patients in the area a more curated, quicker option for care.
Unintended drug interactions
If you take prescription medication, there is a good chance you may also take something else: maybe vitamins, minerals, herbal products or an over-the-counter drug. How mixing medications and supplements can cause a potentially dangerous drug interaction.
Royston toddler learning to walk with prosthetic foot after rare pregnancy complication
Bentley Vaughn, 16 months, is learning to walk with a prosthetic foot after a rare pregnancy complication known as twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome.