Montgomery County Public Schools expected to vote on 'mask optional' policy
Montgomery County Public Schools is expected to vote on a 'mask optional' policy Tuesday.
Montgomery County Public Schools is expected to vote on a 'mask optional' policy Tuesday.
Virginia therapist fights to treat out-of-state patients online
Virtual therapy has been booming during the pandemic with many people choosing to attend counseling sessions from the comforts of home. But licensing restrictions make it difficult for patients to see their therapist of choice if that person is across state lines.
Virtual therapy has been booming during the pandemic with many people choosing to attend counseling sessions from the comforts of home. But licensing restrictions make it difficult for patients to see their therapist of choice if that person is across state lines.
Taller people could be at higher risk for colorectal cancer, study suggests
Researchers found that the individuals who were taller had a 24% higher risk of developing colorectal cancer as opposed to their shorter counterparts.
Researchers found that the individuals who were taller had a 24% higher risk of developing colorectal cancer as opposed to their shorter counterparts.
DC trucker convoy expected to slow traffic around DC region Monday
Authorities are anticipating heavy traffic and delays Monday as a trucker convoy again makes their way onto the roads surrounding the nation's capital.
Authorities are anticipating heavy traffic and delays Monday as a trucker convoy again makes their way onto the roads surrounding the nation's capital.
Let’s Get Married! Virginia Bride Magazine’s luxury dream wedding giveaway
FOX 5 and Virginia Bride Magazine have tied the knot – and one lucky couple in our area will win the dream wedding of a lifetime.
FOX 5 and Virginia Bride Magazine have tied the knot – and one lucky couple in our area will win the dream wedding of a lifetime.
Trucker convoys rally along Capital Beltway Sunday
Trucker convoys from across the U.S. arrived in the D.C. region Sunday. The group called the People's Convoy circled the Capital Beltway throughout the day.
Trucker convoys from across the U.S. arrived in the D.C. region Sunday. The group called the People's Convoy circled the Capital Beltway throughout the day.
Alexandria drug dealer charged with selling fentanyl, resulting in Arlington woman's overdose death
In Northern Virginia, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) targeted a 29-year-old Alexandria man and his co-conspirators in a large-scale counterfeit pill trafficking organization.
In Northern Virginia, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) targeted a 29-year-old Alexandria man and his co-conspirators in a large-scale counterfeit pill trafficking organization.
Drinking wine with meals may lower risk of type 2 diabetes, study finds
The study found consuming alcohol with meals was associated with a 14% lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes compared to consuming alcohol without eating food.
The study found consuming alcohol with meals was associated with a 14% lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes compared to consuming alcohol without eating food.
Health departments feel lasting impacts from COVID-related threats and abuse
As COVID-19 cases decline and restrictions are lifted, health officials say they still feel the impact of abusive and threatening behavior over the last two years.
As COVID-19 cases decline and restrictions are lifted, health officials say they still feel the impact of abusive and threatening behavior over the last two years.
Tips for protecting your hearing on world hearing day
Johns Hopkins associate professor of Otolaryngology Dr. Matthew Stewart joins FOX5DC to discuss ways to keep your hearing healthy.
Johns Hopkins associate professor of Otolaryngology Dr. Matthew Stewart joins FOX5DC to discuss ways to keep your hearing healthy.
Exercise after COVID-19 vaccine may increase antibodies, study finds
The study demonstrates that 90 minutes of exercise after immunization of the COVID-19 vaccine increases antibody response several weeks later.
The study demonstrates that 90 minutes of exercise after immunization of the COVID-19 vaccine increases antibody response several weeks later.
States launch probe into TikTok’s effect on kids’ health
State attorneys general have launched a nationwide investigation into TikTok and its possible harmful effects on young users’ mental health, widening government scrutiny of the wildly popular video platform.
State attorneys general have launched a nationwide investigation into TikTok and its possible harmful effects on young users’ mental health, widening government scrutiny of the wildly popular video platform.
Montgomery County restaurants will be required to offer a healthy children’s meal option
The Montgomery County Council has passed a new bill that will require restaurants to serve at least one healthy children’s meal option.
The Montgomery County Council has passed a new bill that will require restaurants to serve at least one healthy children’s meal option.
Pentagon drops COVID-19 indoor mask requirement
The Pentagon has dropped their indoor mask requirement as cases of COVID-19 continue to fall in the D.C. region.
The Pentagon has dropped their indoor mask requirement as cases of COVID-19 continue to fall in the D.C. region.
Fort Belvoir Elementary makes masks optional
Fort Belvoir Elementary is now mask optional after updated guidance from the Department of Defense and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Fort Belvoir Elementary is now mask optional after updated guidance from the Department of Defense and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Olaplex infertility concerns: Dermatologist discusses popular hair care product
The popular hair care product Olaplex has been making headlines after a ban was put in place by the EU regulatory authority focused on the ingredient called lilial which has been linked to infertility, miscarriages and disruptions in fetal development.
The popular hair care product Olaplex has been making headlines after a ban was put in place by the EU regulatory authority focused on the ingredient called lilial which has been linked to infertility, miscarriages and disruptions in fetal development.
FDA: Abbott baby formula recall expanded to Similac PM after another report of illness
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has expanded its recall to Abbott’s Similac PM 60/40 powdered infant formula after another baby was exposed to Cronobacter sakazakii which may have contributed to the child’s death.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has expanded its recall to Abbott’s Similac PM 60/40 powdered infant formula after another baby was exposed to Cronobacter sakazakii which may have contributed to the child’s death.
Mask guidelines for schools in DC, Maryland and Virginia
Mask-wearing guidelines for school districts in Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia.
Mask-wearing guidelines for school districts in Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia.
IHOP’s National Pancake Day helps The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society fight blood cancer
Tuesday, March 1 is the day to enjoy free pancakes while helping fight cancer!
Tuesday, March 1 is the day to enjoy free pancakes while helping fight cancer!