Pausing breast cancer treatment for pregnancy appears safe in new study
Young women diagnosed with breast cancer often must delay pregnancy for several years while they take hormone-blocking pills.
Young women diagnosed with breast cancer often must delay pregnancy for several years while they take hormone-blocking pills.
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin wants to reimburse businesses fined for COVID violations
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin says he wants to see businesses that were hit with fines for violating COVID-19 mandates get their money back.
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin says he wants to see businesses that were hit with fines for violating COVID-19 mandates get their money back.
Amoxicillin shortage leaves parents of sick children scrambling
According to doctors, the demand is exceptionally high because of the so-called “tripledemic” of COVID-19, RSV and the flu.
According to doctors, the demand is exceptionally high because of the so-called “tripledemic” of COVID-19, RSV and the flu.
Lidl issues voluntary recall on chocolate Christmas Advent calendars due to salmonella
Advent calendars are often a way families countdown to Christmas with a daily sweet treat, but for some who bought them from Lidl US stores, that joy has been cut short.
Advent calendars are often a way families countdown to Christmas with a daily sweet treat, but for some who bought them from Lidl US stores, that joy has been cut short.
Having a strong sense of purpose in life may help you live longer, study suggests
The study found an association across race/ethnicity and gender, but women may benefit slightly more from the health-protective benefits of having a sense of purpose.
The study found an association across race/ethnicity and gender, but women may benefit slightly more from the health-protective benefits of having a sense of purpose.
Rabies: What is it, how it’s transmitted, and do you need a vaccine
Less than 20 people are known to have survived a rabies infection without receiving the vaccine series.
Less than 20 people are known to have survived a rabies infection without receiving the vaccine series.
Consuming ultra-processed foods could increase dementia risk: study
People could be at a higher risk for dementia if more than 20% of their daily caloric intake is ultra-processed foods, a new study found.
People could be at a higher risk for dementia if more than 20% of their daily caloric intake is ultra-processed foods, a new study found.
Eating more ultra-processed foods linked to faster cognitive decline, study says
A study, published this week, highlights how eating higher amounts of ultra-processed foods can be detrimental to the brain.
A study, published this week, highlights how eating higher amounts of ultra-processed foods can be detrimental to the brain.
Silent Santa: How people with sensory sensitivities can partake in a visit with Santa Claus
Silent Santas can be helpful to those who have trouble processing loud noises, bright lights, and big crowds while still partaking in the holiday tradition.
Silent Santas can be helpful to those who have trouble processing loud noises, bright lights, and big crowds while still partaking in the holiday tradition.
The 3 most likely days to die of a heart attack are only weeks away
A study found that cardiac arrest kills more people on Christmas Day than any other day. Learn the warning signs and ways not to become a statistic.
A study found that cardiac arrest kills more people on Christmas Day than any other day. Learn the warning signs and ways not to become a statistic.
Flu cases rising across DC region
Flu and COVID-19 cases are rising around the country and across the D.C. region - causing concern among local and national leaders.
Flu and COVID-19 cases are rising around the country and across the D.C. region - causing concern among local and national leaders.
Fewer than half of mothers meet recommended exercise levels, study finds
The amount of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity was even less, on average, for mothers with younger children or multiple kids, the study found.
The amount of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity was even less, on average, for mothers with younger children or multiple kids, the study found.
Help FOX 5 and Hyundai Stuff A Santa Fe with toys for children with cancer
You can help FOX 5 and Hyundai Stuff A Santa Fe for children in the hospital this giving season!
You can help FOX 5 and Hyundai Stuff A Santa Fe for children in the hospital this giving season!
Local hospitals overwhelmed as flu season worsens
This season alone, the CDC is reporting over 4,000 deaths from the flu, and the number of people being admitted into hospitals for the disease is also on the rise across the country. A trend raising concerns among health leaders in Maryland.
This season alone, the CDC is reporting over 4,000 deaths from the flu, and the number of people being admitted into hospitals for the disease is also on the rise across the country. A trend raising concerns among health leaders in Maryland.
US flu season worsens as 44 states report high activity, CDC says
The U.S. flu season keeps getting worse. Health officials say 7.5% of outpatient medical visits last week were due to flu-like illnesses.
The U.S. flu season keeps getting worse. Health officials say 7.5% of outpatient medical visits last week were due to flu-like illnesses.
FDA likely to end blanket ban on sexually active gay, bisexual men donating blood
Currently, federal regulations prohibit blood banks from accepting donations from men who have had sex with men within the last three months
Currently, federal regulations prohibit blood banks from accepting donations from men who have had sex with men within the last three months
Woman widowed on Thanksgiving after husband catches fire while getting care at Tennessee hospital
While health care staff were attempting to revive Bobby Ray Stark after his blood pressure dropped, the defibrillator “blew up” and flames erupted over his body, his wife said.
While health care staff were attempting to revive Bobby Ray Stark after his blood pressure dropped, the defibrillator “blew up” and flames erupted over his body, his wife said.
Virginia reports first child flu death of 2022–23 season
The Virginia Department of Health reported the state's first pediatric flu death of the 2022–23 season.
The Virginia Department of Health reported the state's first pediatric flu death of the 2022–23 season.
First monkeypox death reported in Virginia: health officials
Health officials in Virginia have confirmed the first death in the state of a person diagnosed with monkeypox, also known as "mpox."
Health officials in Virginia have confirmed the first death in the state of a person diagnosed with monkeypox, also known as "mpox."
DoorDash to cut 1,250 corporate jobs after COVID-19 pandemic hiring surge
Delivery company DoorDash is eliminating more than 1,200 corporate jobs, about 6% of its total workforce, saying it hired too many people when demand for its services increased during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Delivery company DoorDash is eliminating more than 1,200 corporate jobs, about 6% of its total workforce, saying it hired too many people when demand for its services increased during the COVID-19 pandemic.