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  • Thursday, May 23 2013 7:27 AM EDT2013-05-23 11:27:37 GMT
    Summer in Georgia means mosquitoes—and lots of them.  Even if you're just stepping outdoors for a few minutes, you need to protect yourself.  But how do you pick the right bug repellent? 
    Summer in Georgia means mosquitoes—and lots of them.  Even if you're just stepping outdoors for a few minutes, you need to protect yourself.  But how do you pick the right bug repellent? 
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    Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:20 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:20:11 GMT

    Memorial Day weekend – the unofficial start of summer – is just days away. Thousands of Georgians are planning to fly somewhere, which is great, unless flying panics you.

    Memorial Day weekend – the unofficial start of summer – is just days away. Thousands of Georgians are planning to fly somewhere, which is great, unless flying panics you.
  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:17 AM EDT2013-05-21 14:17:24 GMT
    When it comes to talking to doctors, a lot of us aren't exactly shooting straight.  In fact, one survey found that almost 30 percent of patients admit to lying to their physician.
    When it comes to talking to doctors, a lot of us aren't exactly shooting straight.  In fact, one survey found that almost 30 percent of patients admit to lying to their physician.  So, how much does your doctor really need to know?
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    Monday, May 20 2013 6:03 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:03:26 GMT
    Sutton Burnett's blog began as a way to share her story with friends and family. It's grown into something much deeper.
    Drop in on your friend's Facebook pages and blogs and you'll probably see a lot of photos of their kids. Sutton Burnett's blog began as a way to share her story with friends and family. It's grown into something much deeper.
  • Friday, May 17 2013 6:28 PM EDT2013-05-17 22:28:40 GMT
    Melanoma is considered the deadliest form of skin cancer. A veteran dermatologist says he used to see three to five melanomas a year. Now, he says, he sees that many in a week!
    Melanoma is considered the deadliest form of skin cancer. A veteran dermatologist says he used to see three to five melanomas a year. Now, he says, he sees that many in a week!
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    Thursday, May 16 2013 11:00 PM EDT2013-05-17 03:00:47 GMT
    A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows millions of American kids suffer from mental health problems. Experts believe as many as 20 percent of American children are affected.
    A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows millions of American kids suffer from mental health problems. Experts believe as many as 20 percent of American children are affected.
  • Thursday, May 16 2013 9:30 AM EDT2013-05-16 13:30:47 GMT
    The teen and tween years can be tricky, but that's especially true for young women who feel like they don't measure up.
    The teen and tween years can be tricky, but that's especially true for young women who feel like they don't measure up.
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    Thursday, May 16 2013 12:02 AM EDT2013-05-16 04:02:20 GMT
    Hundreds of American troops have lost a leg or arm in Afghanistan because of improvised explosive devices or homemade bombs.
    Hundreds of American troops have lost a leg or arm in Afghanistan because of improvised explosive devices or homemade bombs. It was 29-year-old John Kremer's job to find those hidden bombs, and safely destroy them. That's what the Buford man was trying to do, when one of them exploded right under his feet.
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    Wednesday, May 15 2013 6:42 PM EDT2013-05-15 22:42:54 GMT
    "You're fired!" Those are two words you never want to hear from anyone, especially your own doctor. But that can happen when patients and physicians don't see eye-to-eye.
    "You're fired!" Those are two words you never want to hear from anyone, especially your own doctor. But that can happen when patients and physicians don't see eye-to-eye.
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    Tuesday, May 14 2013 7:36 AM EDT2013-05-14 11:36:43 GMT
    Whether you're planning to do a lot of swimming or just soaking up the sun, summer can do a real number on your hair. So, how can you protect it?
    Whether you're planning to do a lot of swimming or just soaking up the sun, summer can do a real number on your hair. So, how can you protect it?
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    Monday, May 13 2013 6:08 PM EDT2013-05-13 22:08:35 GMT
    It was a risky delivery: a young mother who'd lost one baby at birth was delivering her second child by C-section.
    It was a risky delivery: a young mother who'd lost one baby at birth was delivering her second child by C-section. She was surrounded by more than a dozen specialists and nurses. But this high stakes birth wasn't in a hospital operating room. It was at Zoo Atlanta.
  • Friday, May 10 2013 5:46 PM EDT2013-05-10 21:46:38 GMT
    For 6-year-old Thompson Thorn, this April afternoon is a rare chance to get some hands on time with a dog.
    For 6-year-old Thompson Thorn, this April afternoon is a rare chance to get some hands on time with a dog.
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    Thursday, May 9 2013 11:41 PM EDT2013-05-10 03:41:00 GMT
    Over the last year, Leighton Jordan has become the face of Georgia, competing in the Miss America pageant. But she's also been living a hidden life, battling an eating disorder for the last eight years.
    Over the last year, Leighton Jordan has become the face of Georgia, competing in the Miss America pageant. But she's also been living a hidden life, battling an eating disorder for the last eight years.
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    Thursday, May 9 2013 7:20 AM EDT2013-05-09 11:20:17 GMT
    A new survey shows about 40 percent of Americans, and half of all drivers, don't wear sunglasses. That may be risky in Atlanta since the city is ranked 15th among American cities with highest UV levels.
    A new survey shows about 40 percent of Americans, and half of all drivers, don't wear sunglasses. That may be risky in Atlanta since the city is ranked 15th among American cities with highest UV levels.
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    Wednesday, May 8 2013 6:10 PM EDT2013-05-08 22:10:27 GMT
    Chuck Wesson always figured the Army would be his life, but almost overnight, Wesson went from being in a military uniform to being in a wheelchair.
    Chuck Wesson always figured the Army would be his life, but almost overnight, Wesson went from being in a military uniform to being in a wheelchair.
  • Tuesday, May 7 2013 1:55 PM EDT2013-05-07 17:55:29 GMT
    Summer will be here before you know it, and so will the scorching heat. But do you know which sunscreen is right for you this year? 
    Summer will be here before you know it, and so will the scorching heat. But do you know which sunscreen is right for you this year?  The FOX Medical Team thinks now's great time for a little sunscreen 101, and we asked a skin care professional for some help.
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    Monday, May 6 2013 6:07 PM EDT2013-05-06 22:07:39 GMT
    If you think stroke is something only older people need to worry about, Robert Pritchard's story may change your mind.
    If you think stroke is something only older people need to worry about, Robert Pritchard's story may change your mind.
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    Friday, May 3 2013 6:46 PM EDT2013-05-03 22:46:10 GMT
    Scientists worldwide are closely watching an outbreak of a lethal bird flu in China, while in Atlanta, hundreds of patients at a local outpatient surgery center may have been exposed to contaminated surgical equipment.
    In this week's health headlines: Scientists worldwide are closely watching an outbreak of a lethal bird flu in China, while in Atlanta, hundreds of patients at a local outpatient surgery center may have been exposed to contaminated surgical equipment.
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    Thursday, May 2 2013 11:09 PM EDT2013-05-03 03:09:18 GMT
    Most couples pay big bucks to hire a professional photographer to capture the excitement of their wedding day. Now, growing number of couples are doing the same thing for their baby's birth.
    Most couples pay big bucks to hire a professional photographer to capture the excitement of their wedding day. Now, growing number of couples are doing the same thing for their baby's birth.
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    Tuesday, April 16 2013 6:30 PM EDT2013-04-16 22:30:23 GMT
    In the hours after the attack, Boston hospitals rallied to take care of the injured. Some of them were so badly injured a doctor says they came in as automatic amputees.
    In the hours after the attack, Boston hospitals rallied to take care of the injured. Some of them were so badly injured a doctor says they came in as automatic amputees. FOX 5's Beth Galvin talked to a local surgeon about emergency situations.
  • Friday, March 29 2013 9:10 PM EDT2013-03-30 01:10:54 GMT
    A Marietta family mourns the loss of a 9-year-old after a fast-moving and intense battle with the flu.
    A Marietta family mourns the loss of a 9-year-old after a fast-moving and intense battle with the flu.
  • Thursday, March 28 2013 8:22 AM EDT2013-03-28 12:22:31 GMT
    Vampires are red-hot right now, and we're not just talking about star-crossed, blood-sucking young lovers in books and television shows. Across the country, women are undergoing a Vampire FaceLift.
    Vampires are red-hot right now, and we're not just talking about star-crossed, blood-sucking young lovers in books and television shows. Across the country, women are undergoing a Vampire FaceLift.
  • Meet the FOX Medical Team

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    Beth Galvin gets to the heart of the story… literally! Inspiring and informative, Beth brings you comprehensive and intelligent health stories you won't see on any other Georgia TV station.
    Beth Galvin gets to the heart of the story… literally! Inspiring and informative, Beth brings you comprehensive and intelligent health stories you won't see on any other Georgia TV station.
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