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Experts offer tips on 'Don't Fry in the Sun Day'

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Friday is national "Don't Fry in the Sun Day," which is intended to raise awareness about skin cancer as we slip into summer. More>>

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The biggest germ spots in your office

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It's time for a FOX Medical Team quiz! What's the biggest germ hot spot in your workplace? Is it the bathroom, the break room or the water fountain? Or, could it be that keyboard you're typing on eight hours a day? More>>

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Museum program helps live with memory loss

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A new program is using old treasures to spark new connections for people living with memory loss. More>>

Dacula valedictorian overcomes Tourette's Syndrome

Valedictorian is the highest academic honor a high school student can earn. It represents hard work, dedication and focus, but for Dacula High School valedictorian Cory Zeller, it means even more. More>>

Woman says dog sniffs her cancer

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A retired Georgia teacher says her dog picked up on the scent of a tumor growing inside her body. More>>

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What happens after death?

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For most of us, dying will be a one-shot deal. We won't know what it's like until we get there. But FOX 5 found two Georgians who believe they've died, and yet lived. More>>

Hundreds donate blood for Aimee Copeland

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Hundreds of people turned out on Monday help a woman fighting flesh-eating bacteria. The First Baptist Church of Snellville held a blood drive and fundraiser in support of Aimee Copeland. More>>

Woman empathizes with Aimee Copeland after her own infection

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Another victim of a rare skin infection shares her experience on Saturday as 24-year-old Aimee Copeland continues to fight her own debilitating case of the flesh-eating infection. More>>

Healthy barbeque? Dr. Oz shows you how

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In the south, we love our barbeque, and nobody does it better. But two Atlanta sisters who grill out all the time say they got a big wakeup call when Dr. Oz and Chef Richard Blaise dropped in and crashed their barbeque party!
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Transplant kids meet the Braves

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The idea of needing an organ transplant is a little frightening, but imagine how it would feel for a child. On Thursday night, a group of kids who have been there were treated to a special night with the Atlanta Braves, and one little face in the crowd might look familiar.
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Keeping mosquitoes out of your backyard

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The nice warm weather may have you wanting to enjoy the outdoors, but at this time of year mosquitoes can often send you back indoors! More>>

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Mistakes we make with our dog

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More than half of us have a dog at home. Angie Woods, a veteran dog expert, says trying to turn our dogs into humans is one of top mistakes we're making from our end of the leash. More>>

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Should kids get involved in digital distractions?

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What happens when our younger children -- even toddlers -- see all our digital distractions? Should we let them join in? More>>

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Experts offer tips on 'Don't Fry in the Sun Day'
Experts offer tips on 'Don't Fry in the Sun Day'
Updated: Friday, May 25 2012 5:59 PM EDT2012-05-25 21:59:42 GMT
Friday is national "Don't Fry in the Sun Day," which is intended to raise awareness about skin cancer as we slip into summer.
Friday is national "Don't Fry in the Sun Day," which is intended to raise awareness about skin cancer as we slip into summer.
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The biggest germ spots in your office
The biggest germ spots in your office
Updated: Thursday, May 24 2012 7:45 AM EDT2012-05-24 11:45:07 GMT
It's time for a FOX Medical Team quiz! What's the biggest germ hot spot in your workplace? Is it the bathroom, the break room or the water fountain?
It's time for a FOX Medical Team quiz! What's the biggest germ hot spot in your workplace? Is it the bathroom, the break room or the water fountain? Or, could it be that keyboard you're typing on eight hours a day?
GA man wins Dr. Oz 'Transformation Nation Challenge'
GA man wins Dr. Oz 'Transformation Nation Challenge'
Updated: Wednesday, May 23 2012 7:22 PM EDT2012-05-23 23:22:27 GMT
A Georgia man was crowned the winner of Dr. Oz's "Transformation Nation Challenge."
A Georgia man was crowned the winner of Dr. Oz's "Transformation Nation Challenge."
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Museum program helps live with memory loss
Museum program helps live with memory loss
Updated: Wednesday, May 23 2012 6:04 PM EDT2012-05-23 22:04:37 GMT
A new program is using old treasures to spark new connections for people living with memory loss.
A new program is using old treasures to spark new connections for people living with memory loss.
Dacula valedictorian overcomes Tourette's Syndrome
Dacula valedictorian overcomes Tourette's Syndrome
Valedictorian is the highest academic honor a high school student can earn. It represents hard work, dedication and focus, but for Dacula High School valedictorian Cory Zeller, it means even more.
Valedictorian is the highest academic honor a high school student can earn. It represents hard work, dedication and focus, but for Dacula High School valedictorian Cory Zeller, it means even more.
Woman says dog sniffs her cancer
Woman says dog sniffs her cancer
Updated: Tuesday, May 22 2012 11:45 PM EDT2012-05-23 03:45:54 GMT
A retired Georgia teacher says her dog picked up on the scent of a tumor growing inside her body.
A retired Georgia teacher says her dog picked up on the scent of a tumor growing inside her body.
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Things to do before your child heads for summer camp
Things to do before your child heads for summer camp
Updated: Tuesday, May 22 2012 7:36 AM EDT2012-05-22 11:36:55 GMT
The summer camp scramble has officially begun! Whether you've got a first-timer or a veteran camper, there are a few important safety tips to remember.
The summer camp scramble has officially begun! Whether you've got a first-timer or a veteran camper, there are a few important safety tips to remember.
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What happens after death?
What happens after death?
Updated: Monday, May 21 2012 11:04 PM EDT2012-05-22 03:04:23 GMT
For most of us, dying will be a one-shot deal. We won't know what it's like until we get there. But FOX 5 found two Georgians who believe they've died, and yet lived.
For most of us, dying will be a one-shot deal. We won't know what it's like until we get there. But FOX 5 found two Georgians who believe they've died, and yet lived.
Hundreds donate blood for Aimee Copeland
Hundreds donate blood for Aimee Copeland
Updated: Monday, May 21 2012 9:30 PM EDT2012-05-22 01:30:45 GMT
Hundreds of people turned out on Monday help a woman fighting flesh-eating bacteria. The First Baptist Church of Snellville held a blood drive and fundraiser in support of Aimee Copeland.
Hundreds of people turned out on Monday help a woman fighting flesh-eating bacteria. The First Baptist Church of Snellville held a blood drive and fundraiser in support of Aimee Copeland.
Dr. Oz talks to FOX 5 about teen health
Dr. Oz talks to FOX 5 about teen health
Updated: Monday, May 21 2012 7:02 PM EDT2012-05-21 23:02:09 GMT
Dr. Oz joins joined FOX 5 on Monday to discuss what parents need to know to keep their kids healthy.
According to researchers, not only are more American kids at risk of developing type 2 diabetes, but they're also more likely to have heart problems because of their weight.

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Strokes more common in southern states
Strokes more common in southern states
While fewer people in the United States are dying from strokes, the number of strokes has remained about the same, health officials report.
While fewer people in the United States are dying from strokes, the number of strokes has remained about the same, health officials report.
Flesh-eating bacteria no cause for panic
Flesh-eating bacteria no cause for panic
Despite scary headlines by the score, most people don't have to fear that they'll be the next victim of the so-called flesh-eating bacteria disease, experts say.
Despite scary headlines by the score, most people don't have to fear that they'll be the next victim of the so-called flesh-eating bacteria disease, experts say.
Cancer docs often deal with own grief, doubts when patients die
Cancer docs often deal with own grief, doubts when patients die
Some cancer doctors may build up emotional walls -- distancing themselves from the patients they can't save -- to avoid grief, sadness and even despair.
Some cancer doctors may build up emotional walls -- distancing themselves from the patients they can't save -- to avoid grief, sadness and even despair, new research shows.
Study offers ways to decrease use of restraints at nursing homes
Study offers ways to decrease use of restraints at nursing homes
The use of physical restraints in nursing homes can be reduced through a multi-pronged approach that includes more training and supportive materials for staff.
The use of physical restraints in nursing homes can be reduced through a multi-pronged approach that includes more training and supportive materials for staff, residents and relatives, according to a new German study.
Germs lurk in office kitchens, break rooms
Germs lurk in office kitchens, break rooms
Office kitchens and break rooms are germ "hotspots," and sink and microwave handles in these areas are the dirtiest surfaces touched by office workers on a daily basis.
Office kitchens and break rooms are germ "hotspots," and sink and microwave handles in these areas are the dirtiest surfaces touched by office workers on a daily basis, according to a new study.
U.S. liver transplants declining
U.S. liver transplants declining
The number of liver transplants in the United States has decreased since 2006, a new study finds.
The number of liver transplants in the United States has decreased since 2006, a new study finds.
Middle-aged diabetics may need earlier colon checks
Middle-aged diabetics may need earlier colon checks
Researchers who say they've linked type 2 diabetes with earlier development of precancerous colon lesions recommend people with the blood sugar disorder start colorectal screenings at a younger age than others.
Researchers who say they've linked type 2 diabetes with earlier development of precancerous colon lesions recommend people with the blood sugar disorder start colorectal screenings at a younger age than others.
Scientists turn skin cells into cardiac cells to help failing hearts
Scientists turn skin cells into cardiac cells to help failing hearts
In a medical science first, researchers turned skin cells from heart failure patients into heart muscle cells that may then be used to fix damaged cardiac tissue.
In a medical science first, researchers turned skin cells from heart failure patients into heart muscle cells that may then be used to fix damaged cardiac tissue.
Body building, diet supplements linked to liver damage
Body building, diet supplements linked to liver damage
Body-building and weight-loss products are the types of dietary supplements most likely to cause liver injury, according to a small new study.
Body-building and weight-loss products are the types of dietary supplements most likely to cause liver injury, according to a small new study.
Study ties genes to lower urinary tract symptoms, prostate cancer risk
Study ties genes to lower urinary tract symptoms, prostate cancer risk
Certain gene variants linked to prostate cancer may make men more susceptible to lower urinary tract symptoms, according to a new study.
Certain gene variants linked to prostate cancer may make men more susceptible to lower urinary tract symptoms, according to a new study. On the other hand, a different gene variant might protect against those symptoms.

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