Visitors to Shanghai Disney locked in park for COVID-19 testing
“Please return and take a tour in the park," an employee in a mask said to guests in a video on social media. "The park’s gates are all closed temporarily, and you cannot leave now.”
“Please return and take a tour in the park," an employee in a mask said to guests in a video on social media. "The park’s gates are all closed temporarily, and you cannot leave now.”
Spirit Halloween helps hospitalized kids celebrate the holiday in style
Halloween is about more than just costumes and decorations for one major holiday retailer: It’s also about helping sick children.
Halloween is about more than just costumes and decorations for one major holiday retailer: It’s also about helping sick children.
Forcing a smile might put you in a better mood, research suggests
The new research, led by a scientist at Stanford, may tell us “something fundamentally important” about how human emotions work.
The new research, led by a scientist at Stanford, may tell us “something fundamentally important” about how human emotions work.
Seeing, listening to birds can improve mental health, study finds
In addition to helping people, scientists say they are also advocating for the protection of the environment and wildlife.
In addition to helping people, scientists say they are also advocating for the protection of the environment and wildlife.
Maryland Gov. Hogan announces RSV mitigation actions; potential COVID-19, flu surge preparedness
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced a series of new mitigation actions after a surge in respiratory syncytial virus - or RSV - cases across the state.
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced a series of new mitigation actions after a surge in respiratory syncytial virus - or RSV - cases across the state.
Wheaton Mall hosts 'Boosterama' clinics to help people get COVID-19 booster shots
Montgomery County officials are holding a series of “Boosterama” events at Wheaton Mall to help get COVID-19 booster shots into more people's arms.
Montgomery County officials are holding a series of “Boosterama” events at Wheaton Mall to help get COVID-19 booster shots into more people's arms.
Local artist talks about beauty techniques for breast cancer survivors
Principal artist, educator and owner of Epic Beauty, Lizeth Alvarado of Northern Virginia talks to FOX 5 about nipple tattooing, in addition to various events curated for women seeking care for beauty after breast cancer.
Principal artist, educator and owner of Epic Beauty, Lizeth Alvarado of Northern Virginia talks to FOX 5 about nipple tattooing, in addition to various events curated for women seeking care for beauty after breast cancer.
Potentially deadly fungal infections climb during COVID pandemic, WHO says
Health officials say the increase is "a public health concern worldwide."
Health officials say the increase is "a public health concern worldwide."
Best Halloween candy for your teeth -- and the worst
The surge of sugar around Halloween could lead to problems with your teeth. That's why we're bringing in Aesthetic Dental Spa owner Dr. Alex Naini to share the best candy to snack on that won't significantly impact your teeth's health this holiday.
The surge of sugar around Halloween could lead to problems with your teeth. That's why we're bringing in Aesthetic Dental Spa owner Dr. Alex Naini to share the best candy to snack on that won't significantly impact your teeth's health this holiday.
2-month old dies from RSV, brother hospitalized as respiratory virus overwhelms children’s hospitals
A northern Virginia family is preparing to say goodbye to their two-month-old son who died from respiratory syncytial virus – or RSV.
A northern Virginia family is preparing to say goodbye to their two-month-old son who died from respiratory syncytial virus – or RSV.
Johns Hopkins says magic mushrooms may help smokers quit
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University believe magic mushrooms may be able to help cigarette smokers quit the habit.
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University believe magic mushrooms may be able to help cigarette smokers quit the habit.
RSV surge: Pediatricians seeing more cases among older children (not just babies)
Pediatricians say they usually they see the most cases of respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, among children 2 and under, but now they're seeing a lot more older children getting exposed, too.
Pediatricians say they usually they see the most cases of respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, among children 2 and under, but now they're seeing a lot more older children getting exposed, too.
China begins administering oral COVID-19 vaccine
The needle-free vaccine is a mist that gets sucked in through the mouth.
The needle-free vaccine is a mist that gets sucked in through the mouth.
Stafford HS sees decline in absences; continues to monitor illness outbreak
Officials at Stafford High School say they are seeing a decline in absences as they continue to work to mitigate the spread of an illness outbreak that struck the campus.
Officials at Stafford High School say they are seeing a decline in absences as they continue to work to mitigate the spread of an illness outbreak that struck the campus.
Clocking in more hours at a stressful job raises risk of depression, study finds
Researchers from the University of Michigan collected data from first-year medical residents and discovered that those who worked longer hours had three times the risk for depression.
Researchers from the University of Michigan collected data from first-year medical residents and discovered that those who worked longer hours had three times the risk for depression.
Biden gets latest COVID booster, urging more Americans to get theirs
Over 20 million people, including nearly 1 in 5 older people, have gotten the new vaccine, which was formulated to target the coronavirus variants most dominant in the United States.
Over 20 million people, including nearly 1 in 5 older people, have gotten the new vaccine, which was formulated to target the coronavirus variants most dominant in the United States.
Maryland city providing $1,000 COVID-19 cash relief payments to some residents
A Maryland city is providing its residents an opportunity to apply for a $1,000 COVID-19 cash relief payment.
A Maryland city is providing its residents an opportunity to apply for a $1,000 COVID-19 cash relief payment.
Health officials warn of 'tripledemic'
Health officials are warning people about a potential spike in COVID-19, flu, and respiratory syncytial virus cases. They're calling it a “tripledemic.”
Health officials are warning people about a potential spike in COVID-19, flu, and respiratory syncytial virus cases. They're calling it a “tripledemic.”
What is RSV? US children's hospitals see rising number of cases
RSV cases fell dramatically two years ago as the pandemic shut down schools, day cares and businesses. With restrictions easing in the summer of 2021, doctors saw an alarming increase in what is normally a fall and winter virus.
RSV cases fell dramatically two years ago as the pandemic shut down schools, day cares and businesses. With restrictions easing in the summer of 2021, doctors saw an alarming increase in what is normally a fall and winter virus.
Michigan man dies from ‘flesh-eating’ bacteria after helping in Hurricane Ian recovery
James Hewitt rushed to help his friend in Florida after Hurricane Ian leveled parts of the state, but his fiancée says he was unaware of the dangers of infection.
James Hewitt rushed to help his friend in Florida after Hurricane Ian leveled parts of the state, but his fiancée says he was unaware of the dangers of infection.