Erica Schwartz being considered by Trump administration to lead CDC
Erica Schwartz is under consideration to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention which has faced turnover with leadership and controversy over vaccine policies.
Erica Schwartz is under consideration to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention which has faced turnover with leadership and controversy over vaccine policies.
San Francisco priest donates his kidney to another priest
Father Raymund Reyes and Father Francis Garbo are bonded by more than their faith: Reyes now has one of Garbo’s kidneys.
Father Raymund Reyes and Father Francis Garbo are bonded by more than their faith: Reyes now has one of Garbo’s kidneys.
Xanax, popular anxiety medication, recalled: What to know
A specific lot of Xanax, a medication prescribed for treating anxiety and panic disorders, is being recalled nationwide. Here's what to know.
A specific lot of Xanax, a medication prescribed for treating anxiety and panic disorders, is being recalled nationwide. Here's what to know.
Albertsons opioids settlement: Grocer to pay $774M for role in epidemic
Albertsons is the latest company to settle a series of lawsuits claiming its pharmacies helped fuel the nation’s opioid crisis.
Albertsons is the latest company to settle a series of lawsuits claiming its pharmacies helped fuel the nation’s opioid crisis.
'Dr. Pimple Popper' Sandra Lee had stroke during filming
The dermatologist “Dr. Pimple Popper” revealed she had a stroke while treating patients, after initially brushing off alarming symptoms as a simple hot flash.
The dermatologist “Dr. Pimple Popper” revealed she had a stroke while treating patients, after initially brushing off alarming symptoms as a simple hot flash.
Good Brain Tonic sold nationwide and online recalled due to potential botulism
The maker of Good Brain Tonic recalled all bottles of the product over fears of botulism, a potentially deadly form of food poisoning.
The maker of Good Brain Tonic recalled all bottles of the product over fears of botulism, a potentially deadly form of food poisoning.
Community baby shower helps provide new and expecting parents with necessary items, community resources
A community baby shower was held in D.C. on Monday, giving away diapers, gifts and other needed items to help new and expecting moms during Black Maternal Health Week. They are also help connect these moms with resources in the community. FOX 5 photojournalist Jesse Burkett-Hall has the heartwarming story.
A community baby shower was held in D.C. on Monday, giving away diapers, gifts and other needed items to help new and expecting moms during Black Maternal Health Week. They are also help connect these moms with resources in the community. FOX 5 photojournalist Jesse Burkett-Hall has the heartwarming story.
‘Miracle fruit’ may help cancer patients fight chemo-related weight loss
A small West African berry known as “miracle fruit” is gaining attention for its potential to help chemotherapy patients manage “chemo mouth,” a side effect that alters taste and can lead to poor nutrition and weight loss.
A small West African berry known as “miracle fruit” is gaining attention for its potential to help chemotherapy patients manage “chemo mouth,” a side effect that alters taste and can lead to poor nutrition and weight loss.
Simple shot may reverse osteoarthritis in just weeks, researchers say
A Colorado-based research team has developed promising new therapies that could enable damaged joints to heal themselves.
A Colorado-based research team has developed promising new therapies that could enable damaged joints to heal themselves.
Cough drops and cough suppressants recalled nationwide recall: See the list
A Chinese drugmaker recalled multiple varieties of cough suppressants that were sold across the U.S. under several name brands, the Food and Drug Administration reported.
A Chinese drugmaker recalled multiple varieties of cough suppressants that were sold across the U.S. under several name brands, the Food and Drug Administration reported.
New drug significantly extends survival in advanced pancreatic cancer trial
Revolution Medicines reported positive results from a Phase 3 trial of its experimental drug daraxonrasib in patients with previously treated metastatic pancreatic cancer.
Revolution Medicines reported positive results from a Phase 3 trial of its experimental drug daraxonrasib in patients with previously treated metastatic pancreatic cancer.
Sadie Robertson speaks out about the moment her eight-month-old daughter choked and stopped breathing
"Duck Dynasty" star Sadie Robertson is opening up about a terrifying moment in which her 8-month-old choked and briefly stopped breathing.
"Duck Dynasty" star Sadie Robertson is opening up about a terrifying moment in which her 8-month-old choked and briefly stopped breathing.
What is Hib? Doctors sound alarm on deadly bacterial disease
Doctors are sounding the alarm on the potential comeback of a deadly bacterial disease that mostly affects babies and young children.
Doctors are sounding the alarm on the potential comeback of a deadly bacterial disease that mostly affects babies and young children.
Common vaccine slashes Alzheimer's disease risk when dose is increased
A new, stronger flu shot could slash Alzheimer’s risk in half, according to new data.
A new, stronger flu shot could slash Alzheimer’s risk in half, according to new data.
Health alert issued for mislabeled beef and pork products
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Services (FSIS) has issued a public health alert for several raw beef and pork products after inspectors discovered they contained sesame that was not listed on the label. Sesame is a federally recognized allergen.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Services (FSIS) has issued a public health alert for several raw beef and pork products after inspectors discovered they contained sesame that was not listed on the label. Sesame is a federally recognized allergen.
Brain choir uses music to help stroke and Parkinson’s patients
At Inova Loudoun Hospital, a unique “Brain Choir” is helping patients with stroke and Parkinson’s disease use music as a tool for recovery, offering hope and healing through harmony.
At Inova Loudoun Hospital, a unique “Brain Choir” is helping patients with stroke and Parkinson’s disease use music as a tool for recovery, offering hope and healing through harmony.
1-year-old son of legendary blind USC long snapper Jake Olson rings bell after cancer battle
A resilient family is turning a personal fight into a mission to raise awareness about retinoblastoma, a rare childhood eye cancer.
A resilient family is turning a personal fight into a mission to raise awareness about retinoblastoma, a rare childhood eye cancer.
UMD researchers create 'smart underwear' to study farts
It’s a perfectly normal bodily function that people would typically prefer to keep to themselves. But now, you could say University of Maryland researchers are making a stink about it.
It’s a perfectly normal bodily function that people would typically prefer to keep to themselves. But now, you could say University of Maryland researchers are making a stink about it.
UMD researchers create 'smart underwear' to study farts
It’s a perfectly normal bodily function that people would typically prefer to keep to themselves. But now, you could say University of Maryland (UMD) researchers are making a stink about it. FOX 5's Josh Rosenthal explains.
It’s a perfectly normal bodily function that people would typically prefer to keep to themselves. But now, you could say University of Maryland (UMD) researchers are making a stink about it. FOX 5's Josh Rosenthal explains.
High-protein diet may help fight cholera, study finds
A UC Riverside study finds high-protein diets, especially casein and wheat gluten, can significantly reduce cholera infection in the gut.
A UC Riverside study finds high-protein diets, especially casein and wheat gluten, can significantly reduce cholera infection in the gut.