'Never ever give up': Virginia 12-year-old spreads joy to cancer patients, one stuffed jar at a time
A 12-year-old boy from Northern Virginia is filling "JoyJars" for children with cancer in an effort to honor his late mother.
A 12-year-old boy from Northern Virginia is filling "JoyJars" for children with cancer in an effort to honor his late mother.
Wendy's E. coli outbreak ends; CDC says source of contamination ‘unknown’
The outbreak has led to multiple lawsuits against Wendy’s.
The outbreak has led to multiple lawsuits against Wendy’s.
Washington Commanders host Breast Cancer Awareness Month events
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, our own FOX 5 Survivor and colleague Ayesha Khan has been spending time raising awareness for prevention and detection of the disease.
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, our own FOX 5 Survivor and colleague Ayesha Khan has been spending time raising awareness for prevention and detection of the disease.
Adderall shortages impacting ADHD patients
Pharmacists are sounding the alarm.
Pharmacists are sounding the alarm.
NFL Players Association urges change to league's concussion protocol
The NFL Players Association has urged the league to implement changes to its concussion protocol in time to protect players in this weekend’s games.
The NFL Players Association has urged the league to implement changes to its concussion protocol in time to protect players in this weekend’s games.
How petting dogs could improve your attention span and motivation
Researchers concluded that the brain stimulation felt by regularly petting a dog could translate to improved cognitive function down the road.
Researchers concluded that the brain stimulation felt by regularly petting a dog could translate to improved cognitive function down the road.
Kyiv’s city council to give out potassium iodide pills in case of Russian nuclear attack
While analysts believe the chance of a nuclear attack by Russia is fairly low, President Vladimir Putin’s vow to use “all the means at our disposal” is putting officials on high alert.
While analysts believe the chance of a nuclear attack by Russia is fairly low, President Vladimir Putin’s vow to use “all the means at our disposal” is putting officials on high alert.
Wildlife agencies finding elevated 'forever chemicals' in deer, fish
The discovery is prompting health advisories in parts of the country where hunting and fishing are ways of life and key pieces of the economy.
The discovery is prompting health advisories in parts of the country where hunting and fishing are ways of life and key pieces of the economy.
Eating pumpkin may help you look younger and lose weight, experts say
Pumpkin might be fall's favorite fruit, but it's also packed with vitamins and minerals that can help improve your health.
Pumpkin might be fall's favorite fruit, but it's also packed with vitamins and minerals that can help improve your health.
Antidepressant use during pregnancy not linked to ADHD, autism: study
Doctors say untreated mental illness is more dangerous for a developing fetus than the medications used to treat it.
Doctors say untreated mental illness is more dangerous for a developing fetus than the medications used to treat it.
Maryland voters to decide whether to legalize marijuana
In November, Maryland voters will decide whether to legalize recreational marijuana.
In November, Maryland voters will decide whether to legalize recreational marijuana.
Regular 'micro breaks' at work could boost energy levels, study suggests
Breaks of 10 minutes or less reduced fatigue and helped employees take on their tasks with more vigor, according to the study published in the journal PLOS One.
Breaks of 10 minutes or less reduced fatigue and helped employees take on their tasks with more vigor, according to the study published in the journal PLOS One.
DC walk-in childhood vaccination clinics begin Monday at 5 locations
Children in D.C. who can't return to school because they are noncompliant with the District's school vaccination policy can visit one of five childhood vaccine clinics opening Monday.
Children in D.C. who can't return to school because they are noncompliant with the District's school vaccination policy can visit one of five childhood vaccine clinics opening Monday.
Walking the runway for a cure
Sunday afternoon, during October Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a fashion show in Northern Virginia helped raise money to fund research and support programs related to the disease.
Sunday afternoon, during October Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a fashion show in Northern Virginia helped raise money to fund research and support programs related to the disease.
Monkeypox outbreak may have peaked in US, but still widespread: officials
The virus has mainly spread among gay and bisexual men, though health officials continue to stress that anyone can be infected.
The virus has mainly spread among gay and bisexual men, though health officials continue to stress that anyone can be infected.
Acetaminophen during pregnancy may be linked to attention and sleep problems in young children: New study
A new study suggests a connection between pregnant women's use of acetaminophen and young children's behavioral issues.
A new study suggests a connection between pregnant women's use of acetaminophen and young children's behavioral issues.
Much-debated drug from Amylyx for Lou Gehrig’s disease wins FDA approval
A much-debated drug for Lou Gehrig’s disease won U.S. approval on Thursday from the Food and Drug Administration.
A much-debated drug for Lou Gehrig’s disease won U.S. approval on Thursday from the Food and Drug Administration.
Kids with head lice shouldn’t be sent home from school, new AAP guidance says
The American Academy of Pediatrics says a head lice diagnosis is neither a health hazard nor a sign of poor hygiene, and children should not miss school because of it.
The American Academy of Pediatrics says a head lice diagnosis is neither a health hazard nor a sign of poor hygiene, and children should not miss school because of it.
Alzheimer’s drug shows promising results in trial study
The company is already seeking an accelerated approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and the agency is expected to decide by early next year.
The company is already seeking an accelerated approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and the agency is expected to decide by early next year.
Regular weightlifting could add years to your life, study finds
Researchers said pumping iron should be combined with aerobics to get the best results.
Researchers said pumping iron should be combined with aerobics to get the best results.