NIH: Exposure to ‘forever chemicals’ found in food packaging can lead to premature births
Currently, there are few guidelines about what levels of harmful chemicals are found in food packaging, if any, and if they are potentially harmful. Scientists say it’s time for a change.
Currently, there are few guidelines about what levels of harmful chemicals are found in food packaging, if any, and if they are potentially harmful. Scientists say it’s time for a change.
Fentanyl risk from $1 bill? Drug safety expert dispels myths about second-hand exposure
In a viral Facebook post, a Kentucky woman says she had to be hospitalized after picking up a dollar bill from the ground that she thinks was laced with the drug fentanyl.
In a viral Facebook post, a Kentucky woman says she had to be hospitalized after picking up a dollar bill from the ground that she thinks was laced with the drug fentanyl.
White House updates response plan for infectious COVID variants; pushes boosters
“If you’re over 50 and you haven’t gotten the shot this year, you should go get a shot," said White House COVID-19 coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha. "It’s going to save your life.”
“If you’re over 50 and you haven’t gotten the shot this year, you should go get a shot," said White House COVID-19 coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha. "It’s going to save your life.”
Prevalence of autism spectrum disorder among US children continues to rise, study suggests
The study estimated that the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder among U.S. kids was 3.14% as of 2020. Meanwhile, there has been more awareness and a wider availability of services.
The study estimated that the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder among U.S. kids was 3.14% as of 2020. Meanwhile, there has been more awareness and a wider availability of services.
Fight Over Fear: Ayesha Khan on the importance of mammograms in fighting breast cancer
It was a first time mammogram that revealed to FOX 5's Ayesha Khan that she had breast cancer. That mammogram - she said - is what she believes saved her life.
It was a first time mammogram that revealed to FOX 5's Ayesha Khan that she had breast cancer. That mammogram - she said - is what she believes saved her life.
What rising monkeypox cases mean for DC, Maryland and Virginia
On top of the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, residents in the District, Virginia, and Maryland continue to worry about an increase of Monkeypox infection cases and a lack of available vaccinations to prevent developing symptoms of the virus.
On top of the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, residents in the District, Virginia, and Maryland continue to worry about an increase of Monkeypox infection cases and a lack of available vaccinations to prevent developing symptoms of the virus.
Feeling 'hangry' may be rooted in science and not all in our heads: New study
A new clinical study suggests that feeling 'hangry' is not just our imagination.
A new clinical study suggests that feeling 'hangry' is not just our imagination.
Monkeypox cases continue to rise across the DMV
Health officials have reported nearly 100 Monkeypox cases in D.C., Maryland and Virginia.
Health officials have reported nearly 100 Monkeypox cases in D.C., Maryland and Virginia.
Best cities for recreation in 2022: report
Anyone looking for a good place for some fun this summer might want to consider heading to Las Vegas.
Anyone looking for a good place for some fun this summer might want to consider heading to Las Vegas.
COVID-19 omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5 could be ‘worst’ so far, doctors say
Subvariants BA.4 and BA.5 are more transmissible, and early evidence shows both are capable of evading immune responses from previous infection as well as current COVID-19 vaccines.
Subvariants BA.4 and BA.5 are more transmissible, and early evidence shows both are capable of evading immune responses from previous infection as well as current COVID-19 vaccines.
Deadly brain-eating amoeba found in Iowa beach as temperatures rise
A rare but deadly brain-eating amoeba has forced state officials to close an Iowa beach for swimming.
A rare but deadly brain-eating amoeba has forced state officials to close an Iowa beach for swimming.
Beijing appears to retract vaccine mandate after pushback
The Chinese capital Beijing appears to have backed off a plan to launch a vaccine mandate for entry into certain public spaces after pushback from residents.
The Chinese capital Beijing appears to have backed off a plan to launch a vaccine mandate for entry into certain public spaces after pushback from residents.
Beijing mandates COVID vaccines to enter some public spaces
The Chinese capital has issued a mandate requiring people to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination before they can enter some public spaces including gyms, museums and libraries, drawing concern from city residents.
The Chinese capital has issued a mandate requiring people to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination before they can enter some public spaces including gyms, museums and libraries, drawing concern from city residents.
Pharmacists can now prescribe COVID-19 treatment pill thanks to new US policy
Pharmacists can prescribe the leading COVID-19 pill directly to patients under a new U.S. policy announced Wednesday that’s intended to expand use of Pfizer’s drug Paxlovid.
Pharmacists can prescribe the leading COVID-19 pill directly to patients under a new U.S. policy announced Wednesday that’s intended to expand use of Pfizer’s drug Paxlovid.
New vaccine could protect against COVID-19 variants before they emerge
The vaccine works by using spike proteins from SARS-CoV-2 — the virus that causes COVID-19 — and seven other related animal viruses with the potential to cause a pandemic in humans.
The vaccine works by using spike proteins from SARS-CoV-2 — the virus that causes COVID-19 — and seven other related animal viruses with the potential to cause a pandemic in humans.
COVID-19 endemic stage could be two years away
The coronavirus pandemic could last for nearly two more years before becoming an endemic according to new Yale research.
The coronavirus pandemic could last for nearly two more years before becoming an endemic according to new Yale research.
Pharmacists can prescribe COVID treatment drug Paxlovid, FDA says
The FDA change will make thousands more pharmacies eligible to quickly prescribe and dispense the pill, which has been shown to curb the worst effects of COVID-19.
The FDA change will make thousands more pharmacies eligible to quickly prescribe and dispense the pill, which has been shown to curb the worst effects of COVID-19.
DC Health Director Dr. LaQuandra Nesbitt to step down, mayor's office announces
DC Health Director Dr. LaQuandra Nesbitt will be stepping down after leading the department for more than seven years and helping the District navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic.
DC Health Director Dr. LaQuandra Nesbitt will be stepping down after leading the department for more than seven years and helping the District navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic.
CDC expanding monkeypox testing with commercial laboratories
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced LabCorp will begin utilizing its largest clinical laboratory to increase nationwide testing capacity on monkeypox.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced LabCorp will begin utilizing its largest clinical laboratory to increase nationwide testing capacity on monkeypox.
Tick bites and lyme disease: How to recognize them and tips to prevent
The summer months are prime season for tick bites and the Lyme disease they can carry.
The summer months are prime season for tick bites and the Lyme disease they can carry.