White House: Get new COVID booster by Halloween
The White House is warning of a "challenging" virus season ahead and urging eligible Americans to get the updated COVID-19 boosters by Halloween to have maximum protection against the coronavirus by Thanksgiving and the holidays
The White House is warning of a "challenging" virus season ahead and urging eligible Americans to get the updated COVID-19 boosters by Halloween to have maximum protection against the coronavirus by Thanksgiving and the holidays
COVID vs Cold: How to tell the difference when you're feeling sick
Pediatric practices are expanding to address the influx of families flooding offices across the DMV with sick children. But is it COVID-19 or just the common cold?
Pediatric practices are expanding to address the influx of families flooding offices across the DMV with sick children. But is it COVID-19 or just the common cold?
DC to merge monkeypox clinics with some COVID centers
The D.C. Department of Health will merge the city’s three monkeypox clinics with three COVID centers beginning Saturday, October 15.
The D.C. Department of Health will merge the city’s three monkeypox clinics with three COVID centers beginning Saturday, October 15.
Families who eat meals together are often less stressed, survey finds
Overall, the respondents of the American Heart Association survey reported eating alone about half of the time due to difficulties aligning schedules.
Overall, the respondents of the American Heart Association survey reported eating alone about half of the time due to difficulties aligning schedules.
DC school vaccine deadline for some students begins Tuesday
D.C. school students from pre-K through grade five who are still out of compliance when it comes to vaccinations will not be allowed into classrooms beginning Tuesday.
D.C. school students from pre-K through grade five who are still out of compliance when it comes to vaccinations will not be allowed into classrooms beginning Tuesday.
Northern Virginia photographer gives back through free 'empowerment' portrait project
Empowering people through photography. It's what an Air Force vet, turned photographer named Brian Silver of northern Virginia, provides to people who have experienced a life-changing event and want to tell their story one picture at a time.
Empowering people through photography. It's what an Air Force vet, turned photographer named Brian Silver of northern Virginia, provides to people who have experienced a life-changing event and want to tell their story one picture at a time.
Woman attends rodeo, gets struck by bull and realizes she has cancer
Paige King credits a runaway bull and a rodeo for saving her life.
Paige King credits a runaway bull and a rodeo for saving her life.
Infant born with cancer undergoes chemotherapy, amputation before 1st birthday
Luke Adkins was born with congenital spindle cell rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare cancer that affects the soft tissue.
Luke Adkins was born with congenital spindle cell rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare cancer that affects the soft tissue.
CDC: E. coli outbreak possibly linked to frozen falafel sold at Aldi
Health officials say at least 20 people have been infected from six states.
Health officials say at least 20 people have been infected from six states.
'Never ever give up': Virginia 12-year-old spreads joy to cancer patients, one stuffed jar at a time
A 12-year-old boy from Northern Virginia is filling "JoyJars" for children with cancer in an effort to honor his late mother.
A 12-year-old boy from Northern Virginia is filling "JoyJars" for children with cancer in an effort to honor his late mother.
Wendy's E. coli outbreak ends; CDC says source of contamination ‘unknown’
The outbreak has led to multiple lawsuits against Wendy’s.
The outbreak has led to multiple lawsuits against Wendy’s.
Washington Commanders host Breast Cancer Awareness Month events
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, our own FOX 5 Survivor and colleague Ayesha Khan has been spending time raising awareness for prevention and detection of the disease.
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, our own FOX 5 Survivor and colleague Ayesha Khan has been spending time raising awareness for prevention and detection of the disease.
Adderall shortages impacting ADHD patients
Pharmacists are sounding the alarm.
Pharmacists are sounding the alarm.
NFL Players Association urges change to league's concussion protocol
The NFL Players Association has urged the league to implement changes to its concussion protocol in time to protect players in this weekend’s games.
The NFL Players Association has urged the league to implement changes to its concussion protocol in time to protect players in this weekend’s games.
How petting dogs could improve your attention span and motivation
Researchers concluded that the brain stimulation felt by regularly petting a dog could translate to improved cognitive function down the road.
Researchers concluded that the brain stimulation felt by regularly petting a dog could translate to improved cognitive function down the road.
Kyiv’s city council to give out potassium iodide pills in case of Russian nuclear attack
While analysts believe the chance of a nuclear attack by Russia is fairly low, President Vladimir Putin’s vow to use “all the means at our disposal” is putting officials on high alert.
While analysts believe the chance of a nuclear attack by Russia is fairly low, President Vladimir Putin’s vow to use “all the means at our disposal” is putting officials on high alert.
Wildlife agencies finding elevated 'forever chemicals' in deer, fish
The discovery is prompting health advisories in parts of the country where hunting and fishing are ways of life and key pieces of the economy.
The discovery is prompting health advisories in parts of the country where hunting and fishing are ways of life and key pieces of the economy.
Eating pumpkin may help you look younger and lose weight, experts say
Pumpkin might be fall's favorite fruit, but it's also packed with vitamins and minerals that can help improve your health.
Pumpkin might be fall's favorite fruit, but it's also packed with vitamins and minerals that can help improve your health.
Antidepressant use during pregnancy not linked to ADHD, autism: study
Doctors say untreated mental illness is more dangerous for a developing fetus than the medications used to treat it.
Doctors say untreated mental illness is more dangerous for a developing fetus than the medications used to treat it.
Maryland voters to decide whether to legalize marijuana
In November, Maryland voters will decide whether to legalize recreational marijuana.
In November, Maryland voters will decide whether to legalize recreational marijuana.