Pfizer recalls blood pressure tablets due to increased cancer risk
Pfizer’s Accupril tablets were found to have an increased presence of an impurity that can increase the risk of cancer over long periods of time.
Pfizer’s Accupril tablets were found to have an increased presence of an impurity that can increase the risk of cancer over long periods of time.
Child’s death linked to mystery liver disease outbreak in kids, WHO says
A mysterious liver disease affecting children in Europe and the U.S. has killed at least one child, the World Health Organization says.
A mysterious liver disease affecting children in Europe and the U.S. has killed at least one child, the World Health Organization says.
Brisk walking may slow biological aging, study suggests
Scientists in England said they have found a link between brisk walking and fewer biological markers that may indicate older age in people.
Scientists in England said they have found a link between brisk walking and fewer biological markers that may indicate older age in people.
COVID-19 was 3rd leading cause of death in US in 2021, CDC reports
The CDC report examined death rates in the United States for 2021. For the second year, COVID-19 was the third leading cause of death, after heart disease and cancer.
The CDC report examined death rates in the United States for 2021. For the second year, COVID-19 was the third leading cause of death, after heart disease and cancer.
FOX 5’s Ayesha Khan rings bell to mark last round of chemotherapy
A celebration for FOX 5's Ayesha Khan! After five months and 16 rounds, Thursday marked her last round of chemotherapy in her battle with breast cancer.
A celebration for FOX 5's Ayesha Khan! After five months and 16 rounds, Thursday marked her last round of chemotherapy in her battle with breast cancer.
Philadelphia officially drops reinstated indoor mask mandate
Effective immediately, Philadelphia officials now strongly recommend all people wear masks indoors, but they are no longer required under the mask mandate that was reimplemented on Monday.
Effective immediately, Philadelphia officials now strongly recommend all people wear masks indoors, but they are no longer required under the mask mandate that was reimplemented on Monday.
UK patient had COVID-19 for 505 days straight, study shows
Although persistent infections are rare, experts said there are many people with compromised immune systems who remain at risk of severe COVID-19.
Although persistent infections are rare, experts said there are many people with compromised immune systems who remain at risk of severe COVID-19.
Wellness centers being added to all Montgomery Co. high schools
The Montgomery County Council plans to put wellness centers in every county high school by August.
The Montgomery County Council plans to put wellness centers in every county high school by August.
CDC issues warning after puzzling outbreak of liver illness in kids
Health officials are still unclear how the kids became infected but are investigating a possible link between the adenovirus and the hepatitis infections.
Health officials are still unclear how the kids became infected but are investigating a possible link between the adenovirus and the hepatitis infections.
Airlines to allow passengers banned over masks back on planes
Now that most airlines have made masks optional in the U.S., here's where the four largest stand on bringing back passengers who refused to wear them when they were required.
Now that most airlines have made masks optional in the U.S., here's where the four largest stand on bringing back passengers who refused to wear them when they were required.
Major League Baseball scout sues Washington Nationals over COVID vaccine related firing
A longtime Major League Baseball scout is suing the Washington Nationals for being fired after refusing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine because of religious objections he raised, according to his attorneys.
A longtime Major League Baseball scout is suing the Washington Nationals for being fired after refusing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine because of religious objections he raised, according to his attorneys.
Half the world’s population has headaches, women more than men, study finds
A recent study found that women suffer from headache disorders more than men.
A recent study found that women suffer from headache disorders more than men.
DC launches medical marijuana tax holiday
D.C.'s Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration (ABRA) has announced it will waive the city's 6% tax on medical marijuana.
D.C.'s Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration (ABRA) has announced it will waive the city's 6% tax on medical marijuana.
21 people charged with $150M in COVID-19 fraud, DOJ reports
The Justice Department announced Wednesday that 21 people have been charged in the past nine days as part of a nationwide enforcement push to root out those who exploit the pandemic through health care fraud schemes.
The Justice Department announced Wednesday that 21 people have been charged in the past nine days as part of a nationwide enforcement push to root out those who exploit the pandemic through health care fraud schemes.
Montgomery County Executive Elrich calls ending mask mandate aboard public transportation a 'bad decision'
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich reacted strongly to the ruling that ended the mask mandate aboard public transportation.
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich reacted strongly to the ruling that ended the mask mandate aboard public transportation.
COVID-19 re-infection can happen sooner than you think, CDC study says
Previous COVID-19 infections may not protect you for long against new variants of the disease, a new CDC study says.
Previous COVID-19 infections may not protect you for long against new variants of the disease, a new CDC study says.
CDC launches new center to forecast infectious diseases
The new U.S. government center aims to become the National Weather Service for infectious diseases.
The new U.S. government center aims to become the National Weather Service for infectious diseases.
Federal judge mask mandate ruling: How the DMV is being impacted
A federal judge in Florida struck down the national mask mandate covering airlines and other public transportation Monday. So, how does that affect D.C., Maryland and Virginia?
A federal judge in Florida struck down the national mask mandate covering airlines and other public transportation Monday. So, how does that affect D.C., Maryland and Virginia?
Moderna hopes to offer updated COVID-19 booster for latest variant this fall
Moderna hopes to offer updated COVID-19 boosters in the fall that combine the original vaccine with protection against the latest variant.
Moderna hopes to offer updated COVID-19 boosters in the fall that combine the original vaccine with protection against the latest variant.
DC, Maryland schools requiring negative COVID-19 tests for students returning after spring break
School systems across Maryland and D.C. are requiring students to provide a negative COVID-19 test before they can return to class after spring break.
School systems across Maryland and D.C. are requiring students to provide a negative COVID-19 test before they can return to class after spring break.