75% of US teens aren’t getting recommended daily exercise, particularly females, study finds
Researchers suspected that the environment at school could play an important role in determining how comfortable students feel participating in school sports or other physical activities.
Researchers suspected that the environment at school could play an important role in determining how comfortable students feel participating in school sports or other physical activities.
At 122 cases, D.C. has the highest rate of monkeypox per capita in US says Health Director
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser addressed the District's monkeypox outbreak after more than 120 cases have been reported. This makes D.C. the city with the highest rate of monkeypox per capita in the United States.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser addressed the District's monkeypox outbreak after more than 120 cases have been reported. This makes D.C. the city with the highest rate of monkeypox per capita in the United States.
Only son donates kidney to mother: ‘It’s amazing to give life in a different way’
The 25-year-old couldn’t imagine going through life without his mother. So he did what he could to help her live longer.
The 25-year-old couldn’t imagine going through life without his mother. So he did what he could to help her live longer.
Fauci to retire by the end of Biden's term: report
Dr. Anthony Fauci is reportedly set to retire after more than five decades in federal service.
Dr. Anthony Fauci is reportedly set to retire after more than five decades in federal service.
Jeannette Reyes’ newborn baby Isabella makes GoodDayDC debut!
A very special day for FOX 5's Jeannette Reyes and her newborn baby Isabella!
A very special day for FOX 5's Jeannette Reyes and her newborn baby Isabella!
Monkeypox cases near 200 across DC, Maryland and Virginia
The number of confirmed monkeypox infections across D.C., Maryland, and Virginia continues rise as cases in the region are now nearing 200.
The number of confirmed monkeypox infections across D.C., Maryland, and Virginia continues rise as cases in the region are now nearing 200.
Toddler, who once spent nearly 700 days in hospital for heart defect, dies
Valentina Garnetti first gained notoriety in 2021 for spending most of her toddler life inside a hospital due to a congenital heart defect.
Valentina Garnetti first gained notoriety in 2021 for spending most of her toddler life inside a hospital due to a congenital heart defect.
Abortion laws spark profound changes in other medical care
Abortion restrictions and the overturn of Roe v. Wade are having profound repercussions in reproductive medicine as well as in other areas of medical care.
Abortion restrictions and the overturn of Roe v. Wade are having profound repercussions in reproductive medicine as well as in other areas of medical care.
Sobering new study says that those under age 40 shouldn't drink alcohol at all
People under 40 suffer significant health risks from drinking, according to new research.
People under 40 suffer significant health risks from drinking, according to new research.
988 hotline to simplify access to emotional distress and suicidal crisis resources
Beginning Saturday July 16th, "988" will be a new number available to callers in the United States who are experiencing suicidal crises or emotional distress. Folks in need of care will be able to call, text or chat the simplified number and get access to trained counselors who are part of the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline network.
Beginning Saturday July 16th, "988" will be a new number available to callers in the United States who are experiencing suicidal crises or emotional distress. Folks in need of care will be able to call, text or chat the simplified number and get access to trained counselors who are part of the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline network.
25 million kids have missed routine vaccinations due to COVID-19, WHO report says
About 25 million children worldwide have missed out on routine immunizations against diseases like diptheria, tetanus and pertussis.
About 25 million children worldwide have missed out on routine immunizations against diseases like diptheria, tetanus and pertussis.
Not getting enough water? Eat it with these hydrating foods
If carrying around a giant water container for you and everyone in your family sounds daunting, it's time to change your hydration game plan.
If carrying around a giant water container for you and everyone in your family sounds daunting, it's time to change your hydration game plan.
Monkeypox outbreak: US regulators greenlight additional vaccine shipments
The update comes amid soaring demand for the shots in New York City, California and other parts of the U.S.
The update comes amid soaring demand for the shots in New York City, California and other parts of the U.S.
COVID Variant Myths: Debunking misconceptions about new coronavirus variants such as "BA.5" or "Ninja"
America may want the coronavirus pandemic to be over, but new numbers show the infection is far from done with us, thanks in part to new variants BA.5, otherwise known as "ninja" variant. But, what exactly do we know about them?
America may want the coronavirus pandemic to be over, but new numbers show the infection is far from done with us, thanks in part to new variants BA.5, otherwise known as "ninja" variant. But, what exactly do we know about them?
988 mental crisis hotline launches July 16, but most call centers aren’t ready, survey finds
Mental health experts are hoping that the three-digit number will deliver a breakthrough in helping people in crisis.
Mental health experts are hoping that the three-digit number will deliver a breakthrough in helping people in crisis.
Novavax COVID-19 vaccine: FDA authorizes new shot for adults
Novavax makes a more traditional type of shot than the three other COVID-19 vaccines available for use in the U.S. -- and one that’s already available in Europe and multiple other countries.
Novavax makes a more traditional type of shot than the three other COVID-19 vaccines available for use in the U.S. -- and one that’s already available in Europe and multiple other countries.
Video game players show increased brain activity, decision-making skills, study says
The study found the video game players were better than non-players in both speed and accuracy of responses.
The study found the video game players were better than non-players in both speed and accuracy of responses.
NIH: Exposure to ‘forever chemicals’ found in food packaging can lead to premature births
Currently, there are few guidelines about what levels of harmful chemicals are found in food packaging, if any, and if they are potentially harmful. Scientists say it’s time for a change.
Currently, there are few guidelines about what levels of harmful chemicals are found in food packaging, if any, and if they are potentially harmful. Scientists say it’s time for a change.
Fentanyl risk from $1 bill? Drug safety expert dispels myths about second-hand exposure
In a viral Facebook post, a Kentucky woman says she had to be hospitalized after picking up a dollar bill from the ground that she thinks was laced with the drug fentanyl.
In a viral Facebook post, a Kentucky woman says she had to be hospitalized after picking up a dollar bill from the ground that she thinks was laced with the drug fentanyl.
White House updates response plan for infectious COVID variants; pushes boosters
“If you’re over 50 and you haven’t gotten the shot this year, you should go get a shot," said White House COVID-19 coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha. "It’s going to save your life.”
“If you’re over 50 and you haven’t gotten the shot this year, you should go get a shot," said White House COVID-19 coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha. "It’s going to save your life.”