Trump announces price cuts on Wegovy, Zepbound
President Donald Trump has unveiled a deal with drugmakers Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to reduce prices for their obesity treatments Zepbound and Wegovy. Here’s what we know.
President Donald Trump has unveiled a deal with drugmakers Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to reduce prices for their obesity treatments Zepbound and Wegovy. Here’s what we know.
Melatonin linked with higher heart failure rate in preliminary study
Long-term melatonin use was associated with a higher risk of heart failure, according to a preliminary study announced this week by the American Heart Association.
Long-term melatonin use was associated with a higher risk of heart failure, according to a preliminary study announced this week by the American Heart Association.
Recalled pasta meals linked to 6 deaths, 25 hospitalized in listeria outbreak, CDC says
The CDC reported deaths and illnesses in an ongoing listeria outbreak related to ready-to-eat pasta products sold at some grocery stores. Here's what we know.
The CDC reported deaths and illnesses in an ongoing listeria outbreak related to ready-to-eat pasta products sold at some grocery stores. Here's what we know.
New research may have cracked the code to rapid, natural hair regrowth
A new, experimental serum shows promise in reversing baldness within 20 days. Here's how it works.
A new, experimental serum shows promise in reversing baldness within 20 days. Here's how it works.
FDA puts restrictions on fluoride use for kids
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s latest action takes aim at fluoride, a chemical that is a mainstay of dental care.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s latest action takes aim at fluoride, a chemical that is a mainstay of dental care.
Open enrollment for Affordable Care Act plans begins today
The Health Insurance Marketplace open enrollment period for Obamacare, also known as the Affordable Care Act (ACA), for the 2026 plan year begins on Saturday.
The Health Insurance Marketplace open enrollment period for Obamacare, also known as the Affordable Care Act (ACA), for the 2026 plan year begins on Saturday.
Promising cancer treatment using LED light and tin flakes kills skin and colon cancer cells in 30 minutes
Researchers at the UT Austin Portugal Program have developed what they say is a remarkable cancer treatment that combines LED light and tiny tin flakes to kill cancer cells while shielding healthy cells.
Researchers at the UT Austin Portugal Program have developed what they say is a remarkable cancer treatment that combines LED light and tiny tin flakes to kill cancer cells while shielding healthy cells.
Blood pressure medication recalled due to cancerous chemical
More than 500,000 bottles of blood pressure medication have been recalled for having high levels of a cancer-causing chemical.
More than 500,000 bottles of blood pressure medication have been recalled for having high levels of a cancer-causing chemical.
SNAP benefits halt Nov. 1 amid government shutdown
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has posted a notice on its website that no federal food assistance will be distributed on Nov. 1, raising concerns for families as the government shutdown continues.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has posted a notice on its website that no federal food assistance will be distributed on Nov. 1, raising concerns for families as the government shutdown continues.
Marine Corps Marathon: FOX 5’s Steve Chenevey runs with thousands
Tens of thousands of runners laced up this weekend for the 50th Marine Corps Marathon - including FOX 5’s Steven Chenevey.
Tens of thousands of runners laced up this weekend for the 50th Marine Corps Marathon - including FOX 5’s Steven Chenevey.
Gray hair could play surprising role in cancer defense, study suggests
Scientists reveal the stem cell stress response that links gray hair and melanoma.
Scientists reveal the stem cell stress response that links gray hair and melanoma.
More than 140,000 bottles of cholesterol medication recalled: See the list
The FDA has issued a recall of over 140,000 bottles of cholesterol medication due to "failed dissolution specifications." Here's the list.
The FDA has issued a recall of over 140,000 bottles of cholesterol medication due to "failed dissolution specifications." Here's the list.
Montgomery County teen perseveres, relaunches app to help sick kids
The journey to help children with Type 1 diabetes was even harder than one Montgomery County teen thought it would be.
The journey to help children with Type 1 diabetes was even harder than one Montgomery County teen thought it would be.
As we fall back, here's how much sleep your state gets
A study from the American Heart Association and Brigham and Women’s Hospital finds that sleep patterns vary by state, with differences in how long and when people sleep.
A study from the American Heart Association and Brigham and Women’s Hospital finds that sleep patterns vary by state, with differences in how long and when people sleep.
FDA approved eye drop can help people regain near vision
Vizz is a recently FDA approved eye drop that can help people who struggle with near vision.
Vizz is a recently FDA approved eye drop that can help people who struggle with near vision.
Warmer temperatures fuel increased sugar consumption, study says
A new study published in Nature Climate Change reveals that warmer weather may be increasing Americans’ sugar intake.
A new study published in Nature Climate Change reveals that warmer weather may be increasing Americans’ sugar intake.
Peanut allergies dropped significantly in last 10 years, study found
Changing advice on when to introduce young children to peanuts helped tens of thousands of kids avoid the allergy, a newly-published study found.
Changing advice on when to introduce young children to peanuts helped tens of thousands of kids avoid the allergy, a newly-published study found.
4 in 10 Americans are obese, annual report finds: See the worst states
For the first time in over a decade, the number of states with rates of obesity at 35% or higher has dropped, according to a recent report.
For the first time in over a decade, the number of states with rates of obesity at 35% or higher has dropped, according to a recent report.
Trump announces fertility drug maker lowering costs of medication for IVF patients
Women seeking fertility treatment are getting financial relief after the Trump administration reached a deal with pharmaceutical company EMD Serono to lower the cost of a common fertility medication.
Women seeking fertility treatment are getting financial relief after the Trump administration reached a deal with pharmaceutical company EMD Serono to lower the cost of a common fertility medication.
Protein powders, shakes contain high lead levels, analysis found
A new Consumer Reports investigation found protein powders and shakes have a concerning level of lead. Here are the products that were tested and what CR found.
A new Consumer Reports investigation found protein powders and shakes have a concerning level of lead. Here are the products that were tested and what CR found.