Juan Soto, 'please come back!' DC area youth baseball team sends message to Nationals star
Some very talented youth baseball players from the D.C. region will make their way to the Cal Ripken World Series in Missouri later this week. But before they head out, they are sending a message for Nationals star Juan Soto as he weighs a trade off the team.
Some very talented youth baseball players from the D.C. region will make their way to the Cal Ripken World Series in Missouri later this week. But before they head out, they are sending a message for Nationals star Juan Soto as he weighs a trade off the team.
DC Monkeypox: District opens new vaccine clinic in Ward 8
A new clinic to administer monkeypox vaccines is opening in the District Monday.
A new clinic to administer monkeypox vaccines is opening in the District Monday.
USDA proposes new rules on salmonella for food processors — or risk shutdowns
The CDC says approximately one in every 25 packages of chicken sold at grocery stores contains salmonella bacteria.
The CDC says approximately one in every 25 packages of chicken sold at grocery stores contains salmonella bacteria.
3-year-old Pennsylvania boy contracts rare illness from tick bite
A Pennsylvania mom shares her son's medical journey to help others recognize the signs of a potentially perilous illness
A Pennsylvania mom shares her son's medical journey to help others recognize the signs of a potentially perilous illness
Virginia Bride Magazine ‘Dream Wedding’ winners revealed!
The votes are in! After over 12,000 of you voted online for the couple you wanted to see walk down the aisle in style with a luxury wedding – we have a winner!
The votes are in! After over 12,000 of you voted online for the couple you wanted to see walk down the aisle in style with a luxury wedding – we have a winner!
COVID omicron vaccine: US reaches deal with Moderna for winter booster shots
About 261 million Americans have received at least one COVID-19 shot, but only 108 million have received a booster.
About 261 million Americans have received at least one COVID-19 shot, but only 108 million have received a booster.
Deadly bacteria found in continental U.S. soil for the first time
Melioidosis, or Whitmore’s disease, can cause a variety of symptoms and can infect any organ, including the brain.
Melioidosis, or Whitmore’s disease, can cause a variety of symptoms and can infect any organ, including the brain.
DC Monkeypox Vaccine: District to open 3rd clinic; residents urged to pre-register
The District will open its third clinic to administer monkeypox vaccines to residents on August 1.
The District will open its third clinic to administer monkeypox vaccines to residents on August 1.
Teen becomes caregiver for cancer-stricken parents: 'It's all love'
Sekope Sharits said he felt the world was against him when both his parents were diagnosed with cancer, but he’s caring for them in the way a loving son would.
Sekope Sharits said he felt the world was against him when both his parents were diagnosed with cancer, but he’s caring for them in the way a loving son would.
Virginia Attorney General announces $4.3 billion settlement with opioid maker
Virginia's Attorney General Jason Miyares has announced the Commonwealth is part of a $4.3 billion nationwide settlement with one of the country's largest opioid manufacturers.
Virginia's Attorney General Jason Miyares has announced the Commonwealth is part of a $4.3 billion nationwide settlement with one of the country's largest opioid manufacturers.
Women gaining nearly twice as much weight as men, study finds
About 42% of Americans are considered obese, up from 30.5% in 2000.
About 42% of Americans are considered obese, up from 30.5% in 2000.
WHO leader: Men at risk of monkeypox should limit sex for now
The head of the World Health Organization advises men at risk of monkeypox to consider limiting sexual partners for now.
The head of the World Health Organization advises men at risk of monkeypox to consider limiting sexual partners for now.
Napping could lead to high blood pressure, stroke, study suggests
Experts say napping, though not unhealthy, may be a sign of poor sleep quality, according to the American Heart Association.
Experts say napping, though not unhealthy, may be a sign of poor sleep quality, according to the American Heart Association.
FDA's ongoing analysis finds toxic arsenic, lead in certain baby foods — tips for parents to limit exposure
The FDA’s ongoing analysis in an effort to lower toxic heavy metals in baby foods found that levels of lead in baby food sweet potatoes and teething biscuits were among the highest of all foods tested.
The FDA’s ongoing analysis in an effort to lower toxic heavy metals in baby foods found that levels of lead in baby food sweet potatoes and teething biscuits were among the highest of all foods tested.
DC Monkeypox Vaccine: Health officials shift to single dose distribution strategy
More doses of the monkeypox vaccine are now available in the District as D.C. Health officials shift focus to distribution efforts.
More doses of the monkeypox vaccine are now available in the District as D.C. Health officials shift focus to distribution efforts.
Infectious disease expert weighs in on monkeypox health emergency
Dr. Amira Roess from George Mason University joins Fox 5 DC to discuss the new health emergency
Dr. Amira Roess from George Mason University joins Fox 5 DC to discuss the new health emergency
Woman hospitalized after suffering 15 spider bites, contracting flesh-eating bacteria
Susi Feltch-Malohifo’ou has had more than 10 pounds of dead tissue removed and doctors are continuing to treat her, according to her son.
Susi Feltch-Malohifo’ou has had more than 10 pounds of dead tissue removed and doctors are continuing to treat her, according to her son.
Polio live oral vaccine: Here's why the US stopped using it years ago
The first case of polio in the US in years was detected this week in New York — here's what to know about polio vaccines.
The first case of polio in the US in years was detected this week in New York — here's what to know about polio vaccines.
World Health Organization declares monkeypox a global emergency
Declaring a global emergency means the monkeypox outbreak is an “extraordinary event” that could spill over into more countries and requires a coordinated global response.
Declaring a global emergency means the monkeypox outbreak is an “extraordinary event” that could spill over into more countries and requires a coordinated global response.
Infant diagnosed with monkeypox in DC, officials say
An infant in D.C. tested positive for monkeypox, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
An infant in D.C. tested positive for monkeypox, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.