Parasitic worms found across US parks put kids, pet owners at risk
Eggs of the tiny worm, which are found in pets' fecal matter, have been widely detected in New York City public spaces, with evidence of significant levels of contamination in all five boroughs.
Eggs of the tiny worm, which are found in pets' fecal matter, have been widely detected in New York City public spaces, with evidence of significant levels of contamination in all five boroughs.
Texas Supreme Court blocks order that said clinics could continue abortions
The whiplash of Texas clinics turning away patients, rescheduling them, and now potentially canceling appointments again illustrates the confusion and scrambling taking place across the country since Roe was overturned.
The whiplash of Texas clinics turning away patients, rescheduling them, and now potentially canceling appointments again illustrates the confusion and scrambling taking place across the country since Roe was overturned.
Shifting abortion laws since Roe v. Wade decision causes confusion for providers, patients
The evolving legal landscape around abortion access is causing confusion for providers and patients across the country after the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
The evolving legal landscape around abortion access is causing confusion for providers and patients across the country after the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
FOX 5’s Ayesha Khan celebrates end of radiation
For now, FOX 5's Ayesha Khan is just soaking in the celebration that each milestone of a completed treatment brings.
For now, FOX 5's Ayesha Khan is just soaking in the celebration that each milestone of a completed treatment brings.
CDC: New listeria outbreak tied to 23 illnesses, 1 death
One death and nearly two dozen hospitalizations are tied to a new listeria outbreak of unknown origin, health officials said Thursday. The CDC says nearly all the 23 people known to have been infected in the outbreak either live in or traveled to Florida about a month before they got sick.
One death and nearly two dozen hospitalizations are tied to a new listeria outbreak of unknown origin, health officials said Thursday. The CDC says nearly all the 23 people known to have been infected in the outbreak either live in or traveled to Florida about a month before they got sick.
Interest in vasectomies spiked since Roe v. Wade overturned by Supreme Court
One clinic in Austin, Texas, said it usually gets about eight calls a day on average for a vasectomy consultation, but after last week’s Supreme Court decision, the number of calls has skyrocketed to 100 a day, on average.
One clinic in Austin, Texas, said it usually gets about eight calls a day on average for a vasectomy consultation, but after last week’s Supreme Court decision, the number of calls has skyrocketed to 100 a day, on average.
'World's largest' chocolate factory halts production after salmonella infection
A huge Belgian chocolate factory has halted production after detecting salmonella in a batch of chocolates.
A huge Belgian chocolate factory has halted production after detecting salmonella in a batch of chocolates.
Good sleep 'essential' for cardiovascular health, American Heart Association says
The American Heart Association has added sleep duration to its checklist for optimal cardiovascular health. Here’s what healthy sleep looks like.
The American Heart Association has added sleep duration to its checklist for optimal cardiovascular health. Here’s what healthy sleep looks like.
V is for vaccine: Sesame Street's Elmo gets COVID-19 vaccine
Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street, announced that Elmo had gotten vaccinated in public service announcement posted to YouTube.
Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street, announced that Elmo had gotten vaccinated in public service announcement posted to YouTube.
Monkeypox vaccines could be available in District Wednesday
More Monkeypox vaccines could become available in the District Wednesday.
More Monkeypox vaccines could become available in the District Wednesday.
Here's who should get vaccines for monkeypox
Reacting to a surprising and growing monkeypox outbreak, U.S. health officials on Tuesday expanded the group of people recommended to get vaccinated against the monkeypox virus.
Reacting to a surprising and growing monkeypox outbreak, U.S. health officials on Tuesday expanded the group of people recommended to get vaccinated against the monkeypox virus.
CTE: Ex-MLS player becomes 1st in the league diagnosed with brain disease
Researchers have diagnosed chronic traumatic encephalopathy in a Major League Soccer player for the first time.
Researchers have diagnosed chronic traumatic encephalopathy in a Major League Soccer player for the first time.
FDA advisers recommend updating COVID booster shots for fall
Some U.S. adults are a step closer to getting updated COVID-19 boosters this fall, as government advisers voted Tuesday that it’s time to tweak shots to better match the most recent virus variants.
Some U.S. adults are a step closer to getting updated COVID-19 boosters this fall, as government advisers voted Tuesday that it’s time to tweak shots to better match the most recent virus variants.
Vitamins, supplements may be waste of money for most Americans, report suggests
For generally healthy and non-pregnant adults, experts said there's no "magic set of pills" — noting how diet and exercise are key.
For generally healthy and non-pregnant adults, experts said there's no "magic set of pills" — noting how diet and exercise are key.
CVS, Walmart, Rite Aid limiting purchases of Plan B pills following SCOTUS ruling
The pills were in short supply or out of stock on Monday morning on the retailers' websites.
The pills were in short supply or out of stock on Monday morning on the retailers' websites.
Wegmans recalls Vidalia Onions due to potential Listeria contamination
Wegmans Food Markets is recalling Vidalia Onions sold by the pound due to a potential contamination with Listeria, a bacteria that can cause a serious infection.
Wegmans Food Markets is recalling Vidalia Onions sold by the pound due to a potential contamination with Listeria, a bacteria that can cause a serious infection.
Monkeypox vaccination appointments available for eligible DC residents
Monkeypox vaccination appointments are now available to eligible D.C. residents, according to DC Health.
Monkeypox vaccination appointments are now available to eligible D.C. residents, according to DC Health.
Monkeypox not a global emergency 'at this stage,' WHO panel says
An emergency committee said many aspects of the outbreak are “unusual” and acknowledged that monkeypox has been neglected for years.
An emergency committee said many aspects of the outbreak are “unusual” and acknowledged that monkeypox has been neglected for years.
Amazon, Tesla, others to cover travel costs for workers seeking abortions
Some companies even extend the benefit to dependents and spouses.
Some companies even extend the benefit to dependents and spouses.
Juul e-cigarettes can stay on the market for now, judge rules
The e-cigarette maker had asked the court to pause what it called an “extraordinary and unlawful action” by the Food and Drug Administration that would have required it to immediately halt its business.
The e-cigarette maker had asked the court to pause what it called an “extraordinary and unlawful action” by the Food and Drug Administration that would have required it to immediately halt its business.