Some water beads 'illegal' in US as federal safety rules go into effect
Thousands of children in the United States have been injured by water beads, a dangerous toy that is being targeted by new federal safety standards.
Thousands of children in the United States have been injured by water beads, a dangerous toy that is being targeted by new federal safety standards.
Life expectancy in DC is just above average: report
The estimated life expectancy at birth for Washington, D.C., was 77.4 years in 2023, according to data released by the City Health Dashboard.
The estimated life expectancy at birth for Washington, D.C., was 77.4 years in 2023, according to data released by the City Health Dashboard.
Prince George's County moving toward universal childcare
Prince George's County could be one step closer to having universal childcare.
Prince George's County could be one step closer to having universal childcare.
Potomac Riverkeeper Network finds ongoing fecal contamination; DC Water faces class‑action suit
The Potomac Riverkeeper Network says it has detected ongoing fecal contamination in an unnamed tributary that runs beneath the sewage‑filled section of the C&O Canal, according to a report released Tuesday.
The Potomac Riverkeeper Network says it has detected ongoing fecal contamination in an unnamed tributary that runs beneath the sewage‑filled section of the C&O Canal, according to a report released Tuesday.
Cannabis compounds could reverse disease affecting one-third of adults
Compounds found in cannabis could provide a new roadmap for treating the world’s most common chronic liver disorder, according to a study released by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Compounds found in cannabis could provide a new roadmap for treating the world’s most common chronic liver disorder, according to a study released by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
EXCLUSIVE: Maryland man says Ozempic left him legally blind
A Columbia, Maryland man says the diabetes and weight-loss drug Ozempic left him legally blind and changed his life forever.
A Columbia, Maryland man says the diabetes and weight-loss drug Ozempic left him legally blind and changed his life forever.
Tommy DeCarlo, lead singer of Boston, dies at 60
Tommy DeCarlo, the lead vocalist for the rock band Boston, has died following a battle with brain cancer.
Tommy DeCarlo, the lead vocalist for the rock band Boston, has died following a battle with brain cancer.
A cure for cancer would deliver $185T economic windfall, report says
A new report from free-market policy group Unleash Prosperity argues that curing cancer would deliver a staggering $185 trillion boost to the U.S. economy over 35 years.
A new report from free-market policy group Unleash Prosperity argues that curing cancer would deliver a staggering $185 trillion boost to the U.S. economy over 35 years.
Fitness influencer Stephanie Buttermore dead at 36, fiancé confirms in heartbreaking post
Stephanie Buttermore, a prominent fitness influencer and cancer researcher, has died suddenly at the age of 36, her fiancé Jeff Nippard announced Friday.
Stephanie Buttermore, a prominent fitness influencer and cancer researcher, has died suddenly at the age of 36, her fiancé Jeff Nippard announced Friday.
Corey Parker, ‘Friday the 13th’ and ‘Will & Grace’ actor, dead at 60: TMZ
Corey Parker, a veteran actor known for roles in “Friday the 13th Part V: A New Beginning" and the sitcom “Flying Blind," has died at 60, according to TMZ.
Corey Parker, a veteran actor known for roles in “Friday the 13th Part V: A New Beginning" and the sitcom “Flying Blind," has died at 60, according to TMZ.
Global Day of Unplugging: Can you put down your phone for 24 hours?
The Global Day of Unplugging is a “worldwide 24-hour digital pause where people and communities power down devices and power on real-world connection.”
The Global Day of Unplugging is a “worldwide 24-hour digital pause where people and communities power down devices and power on real-world connection.”
CDC issues travel advisories for 32 countries over spread of polio: What we know
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has raised its polio travel advisory to a Level 2 for 32 countries where the disease is spreading.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has raised its polio travel advisory to a Level 2 for 32 countries where the disease is spreading.
Washington Wizards' Bub Carrington speaks about mental health with youth in the community
Washington Wizards guard Bub Carrington is using his platform for more than basketball. The Baltimore native spoke to D.C. youth about the importance of mental health today. FOX 5's Chad Ricardo joins us from Monument Academy with the story
Washington Wizards guard Bub Carrington is using his platform for more than basketball. The Baltimore native spoke to D.C. youth about the importance of mental health today. FOX 5's Chad Ricardo joins us from Monument Academy with the story
New blood test detects early-stage pancreatic cancer, study suggests
A new blood test that combines four protein biomarkers can detect early-stage pancreatic cancer with nearly 88% accuracy, offering hope for earlier diagnosis of one of the deadliest cancers.
A new blood test that combines four protein biomarkers can detect early-stage pancreatic cancer with nearly 88% accuracy, offering hope for earlier diagnosis of one of the deadliest cancers.
Trump’s neck rash draws attention online: Here’s what to know
President Donald Trump was seen with a rash on his neck during a White House Medal of Honor ceremony on Monday.
President Donald Trump was seen with a rash on his neck during a White House Medal of Honor ceremony on Monday.
Lung cancer deaths outpace other major cancers as cases rise in young adults
Lung cancer is now the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, claiming more lives than several other major cancers combined.
Lung cancer is now the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, claiming more lives than several other major cancers combined.
Advanced CTE tied to sharp rise in dementia risk, major brain study finds
A new study is offering clearer insight into how chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative brain disease linked to repeated head injuries, relates to memory loss and dementia.
A new study is offering clearer insight into how chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative brain disease linked to repeated head injuries, relates to memory loss and dementia.
Novartis settles with Henrietta Lacks’ estate over use of her ‘stolen’ cells to advance medicine
Novartis has settled a lawsuit by the estate of Henrietta Lacks that alleged the pharmaceutical giant unjustly profited off her cells, which were taken from her tumor without her knowledge in 1951 and reproduced in labs to enable major medical advancements, including the polio vaccine.
Novartis has settled a lawsuit by the estate of Henrietta Lacks that alleged the pharmaceutical giant unjustly profited off her cells, which were taken from her tumor without her knowledge in 1951 and reproduced in labs to enable major medical advancements, including the polio vaccine.
Local woman donating kidney to save her brother
A local woman is donating her kidney to her brother to save his life. Their father died of kidney failure, and now, ahead of World Kidney Month, they're hoping to raise awareness about the gift of giving. FOX 5 photojournalist Matthew Myers spoke with the family about this emotional journey.
A local woman is donating her kidney to her brother to save his life. Their father died of kidney failure, and now, ahead of World Kidney Month, they're hoping to raise awareness about the gift of giving. FOX 5 photojournalist Matthew Myers spoke with the family about this emotional journey.
Target will only sell cereals without synthetic colors
This spring, Target is making a significant change to its cereal offerings by only offering cereals made without synthetic colors. Here's what you need to know.
This spring, Target is making a significant change to its cereal offerings by only offering cereals made without synthetic colors. Here's what you need to know.