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'Drunkorexia' combines binge drinking and not eating

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A dangerous trend on college campuses has some people mixing two dangerous conditions. Young women are starving themselves and then binge drinking. They call it "drunkorexia." More>>

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Acupuncture could help allergy sufferers

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Summer is officially two days away, but a lot of us who suffer from springtime allergies are still sniffing and sneezing. More>>

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Couple finds hope after baby born with rare disorder

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It happened so quickly: Jeff and Marisa Bradford went from expecting a baby to having no idea what expect next. More>>

Former wrestler wages personal battle against cancer

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Betty Wade has a lot of fight in her. She's a former professional wrestler. Now, she's battling a blood disorder that could turn into leukemia. More>>

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Bike safety stressed as summer begins

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This summer, as metro Atlanta kids take to the streets, the Fox Medical Team's Beth Galvin caught up with local children learning the rules of the road. More>>

Pound for pound, pregnancy bullying hurting moms

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It's called pregnancy bullying or fat-shaming and it's unfairly targeting expectant mothers with taunts about their weight and, often, overall appearance. More>>

Feds: Morning-after pill appeal officially on hold

The Obama administration's appeal in the legal fight over morning-after pills has been officially put on hold until a judge weighs a new plan to allow girls of all ages to buy the contraceptives without a prescription,... More>>

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United Way helps feed hungry families

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Food is tight in thousands of metro Atlanta homes. In the last year, the United Way's 211 helpline received about 30,000 calls from local people asking for help buying food. More>>

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Vinegar used to screen for cervical cancer

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Researchers at the world largest meeting of cancer specialists announced this week that they've found an inexpensive screening test for cervical cancer. More>>

How young is too young to ride an ATV?

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How young is too young to ride an ATV? More>>

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Dog wheelchairs helps injured pups move again

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A new set of wheels has helped an injured puppy get moving again. More>>

Keeping your cool with coconut water

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If you like the taste and want something new to keep you hydrated this summer, coconut water might be for you! More>>

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Syndrome threatens lives of unborn twins

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Shana and Kevyn Keyes were thrilled to learn they were pregnant with identical twin boys. But less than halfway through Shana's pregnancy, doctors discovered a problem. More>>

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Wake-up call: Starbucks to post calorie counts
Wake-up call: Starbucks to post calorie counts
Starbucks has a new way to wake up its customers: showing the calories in its drinks.
Starbucks has a new way to wake up its customers: showing the calories in its drinks.

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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.
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'Drunkorexia' combines binge drinking and not eating
'Drunkorexia' combines not eating and binge drinking
Updated: Wednesday, June 19 2013 10:47 PM EDT2013-06-20 02:47:00 GMT
A dangerous trend on college campuses has some people mixing two dangerous conditions. Young women are starving themselves and then binge drinking. They call it "drunkorexia."
A dangerous trend on college campuses has some people mixing two dangerous conditions. Young women are starving themselves and then binge drinking. They call it "drunkorexia."
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Acupuncture could help allergy sufferers
Acupuncture could help allergy sufferers
Updated: Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:52 PM EDT2013-06-20 00:52:12 GMT
Summer is officially two days away, but a lot of us who suffer from springtime allergies are still sniffing and sneezing.
Summer is officially two days away, but a lot of us who suffer from springtime allergies are still sniffing and sneezing.
HPV vaccine cut infection by half in teen girls
HPV vaccine cut infection by half in teen girls
Updated: Wednesday, June 19 2013 1:37 PM EDT2013-06-19 17:37:15 GMT
Researchers say a vaccine for a sexually spread virus has cut infections in teen girls by half.
Researchers say a vaccine for a sexually spread virus has cut infections in teen girls by half.
Georgia taps into well of olive oil enthusiasts
Georgia taps into well of olive oil enthusiasts
Updated: Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:01 AM EDT2013-06-19 13:01:43 GMT
Sure, Georgia's known for peaches and pecans, but did you know that this great state is also noted for producing top-notch olive oil?
Sure, Georgia's known for peaches and pecans, but did you know that this great state is also noted for producing top-notch olive oil?
Gwinnett Medical Center worker diagnosed with TB
Gwinnett Medical Center worker diagnosed with TB
Updated: Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:10 PM EDT2013-06-19 03:10:35 GMT
An employee at the Gwinnett Medical Center is confirmed to have been diagnosed with an active case of tuberculosis.
An employee at the Gwinnett Medical Center is confirmed to have been diagnosed with an active case of tuberculosis.
Calorie Math: Adding it up before packing it on
Calorie Math: Adding it up before packing it on
Updated: Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:04 AM EDT2013-06-18 15:04:45 GMT
We've all been there. You're starving. You have no time. Fast food is calling your name! But, should you answer the call?
We've all been there. You're starving. You have no time. Fast food is calling your name! But, should you answer the call?
Report: US adult smoking rate dips to 18%
Report: US adult smoking rate dips to 18%
Updated: Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:30 AM EDT2013-06-18 11:30:07 GMT
The results of the latest national health survey by the government show the percentage of smokers in the United States dropped to 18 percent in 2012.
The results of the latest national health survey by the government show the percentage of smokers in the United States dropped to 18 percent in 2012.
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Couple finds hope after baby born with rare disorder
Couple finds hope after baby born with rare disorder
Updated: Monday, June 17 2013 7:22 PM EDT2013-06-17 23:22:21 GMT
It happened so quickly: Jeff and Marisa Bradford went from expecting a baby to having no idea what expect next.
It happened so quickly: Jeff and Marisa Bradford went from expecting a baby to having no idea what expect next.
Move It Monday: Toning your tush
Move It Monday: Toning your tush
Updated: Monday, June 17 2013 10:08 AM EDT2013-06-17 14:08:03 GMT
Now, it's time to get ‘phine' – and, yes, that's with a ‘P-H.' Fitness trainer Apollo Nida is here to help you get those arms and legs in tip-top shape for summer!
Now, it's time to get ‘phine' – and, yes, that's with a ‘P-H.' Fitness trainer Apollo Nida is here to help you get those arms and legs in tip-top shape for summer!
Former wrestler wages personal battle against cancer
Former wrestler wages personal battle against cancer
Updated: Friday, June 14 2013 6:11 PM EDT2013-06-14 22:11:28 GMT
Betty Wade has a lot of fight in her. She's a former professional wrestler. Now, she's battling a blood disorder that could turn into leukemia.
Betty Wade has a lot of fight in her. She's a former professional wrestler. Now, she's battling a blood disorder that could turn into leukemia.

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Many U.S. adults under-vaccinated against whooping cough
Many U.S. adults under-vaccinated against whooping cough
Whooping cough cases are escalating in the United States, and many American adults are unknowingly exposing vulnerable babies to the potentially deadly disease because their vaccinations are not up to date.
Whooping cough cases are escalating in the United States, and many American adults are unknowingly exposing vulnerable babies to the potentially deadly disease because their vaccinations are not up to date.
A deadly form of diabetes that doctors sometimes miss
A deadly form of diabetes that doctors sometimes miss
Addie Parker was a happy 4-year-old who appeared to have the flu. But within hours she was in a coma.
Addie Parker was a happy 4-year-old who appeared to have the flu. But within hours she was in a coma.
Gene variants may play role in obesity
Gene variants may play role in obesity
Two new studies offer some solace to those who can't control their weight despite diet and exercise by providing more evidence that genetics may play a role in obesity.
Two new studies offer some solace to those who can't control their weight despite diet and exercise by providing more evidence that genetics may play a role in obesity.
Could catching up on sleep lower your diabetes risk?
Could catching up on sleep lower your diabetes risk?
Catching up on your sleep on weekends may help protect you from developing diabetes, a small, early study suggests.
Catching up on your sleep on weekends may help protect you from developing diabetes, a small, early study suggests.
Facebook users really 'liked' organ donor option
Facebook users really 'liked' organ donor option
Adding an organ donation option to the average Facebook user's profile prompted a dramatic rise in potential donors, researchers report.
Adding an organ donation option to the average Facebook user's profile prompted a dramatic rise in potential donors, researchers report.
Could 'moderate' drinking be safe during pregnancy?
Could 'moderate' drinking be safe during pregnancy?
Children of women who drink moderate amounts of alcohol while pregnant don't appear to have any neurodevelopmental problems when it comes to balance, a new British study suggests.
Children of women who drink moderate amounts of alcohol while pregnant don't appear to have any neurodevelopmental problems when it comes to balance, a new British study suggests.
Concussion damage looks much like early Alzheimer's
Concussion damage looks much like early Alzheimer's
Concussion can lead to damage in the white matter of the brain that resembles abnormalities found in people in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease, a new study suggests.
Concussion can lead to damage in the white matter of the brain that resembles abnormalities found in people in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease, a new study suggests.
Many Americans want health care via smartphone
Many Americans want health care via smartphone
Plenty of Americans are eager to use their mobile phones and tablet computers to better manage their health care, a new poll finds -- though the nation has a way to go before we're all consulting Dr. Smartphone.
Plenty of Americans are eager to use their mobile phones and tablet computers to better manage their health care, a new poll finds -- though the nation has a way to go before we're all consulting Dr. Smartphone.
Scans uncover dangerous hardening of abdominal aorta
Scans uncover dangerous hardening of abdominal aorta
People with a "hardening" of the abdominal aorta are at increased risk for heart attack and stroke, according to a new study.
People with a "hardening" of the abdominal aorta are at increased risk for heart attack and stroke, according to a new study.
Minority kids with autism less likely to use specialty services
Minority kids with autism less likely to use specialty services
Black and Hispanic children with autism are markedly less likely than children from white families to receive specialty care for complications tied to the disorder, a new study finds.
Black and Hispanic children with autism are markedly less likely than children from white families to receive specialty care for complications tied to the disorder, a new study finds.

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