Flesh-eating screwworm fly prompts livestock import ban at US-Mexico border
The U.S. has shut its southern border to livestock imports again after a flesh-eating parasite was found further north in Mexico than previously reported, raising alarm among American agriculture officials.
The U.S. has shut its southern border to livestock imports again after a flesh-eating parasite was found further north in Mexico than previously reported, raising alarm among American agriculture officials.
These states are spending the most on health insurance, study shows
Health insurance costs vary wildly by state. See where your state ranks in this new study.
Health insurance costs vary wildly by state. See where your state ranks in this new study.
California woman gets married after lifesaving surgery to remove 40-pound tumor
Ariana Pulido, 22, was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive condition called growing teratoma syndrome after multiple tumor recurrences.
Ariana Pulido, 22, was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive condition called growing teratoma syndrome after multiple tumor recurrences.
M&M's, Skittles maker pushes back on RFK Jr's MAHA initiative to ban synthetic food dyes
MARS, the maker of M&M's and Skittles, yet to join voluntary pledge to end use of synthetic food dyes.
MARS, the maker of M&M's and Skittles, yet to join voluntary pledge to end use of synthetic food dyes.
Measles cases reach highest level since disease was 'eliminated' in US
There are also large outbreaks of the vaccine-preventable disease in Mexico and Canada.
There are also large outbreaks of the vaccine-preventable disease in Mexico and Canada.
Rodent control academy aims to tackle DC’s rat problem
Washington, D.C.’s Health Department is hosting a two-day rodent control academy at George Washington University, hoping to get the city’s growing rat problem under control through education and community action.
Washington, D.C.’s Health Department is hosting a two-day rodent control academy at George Washington University, hoping to get the city’s growing rat problem under control through education and community action.
Record reports of measles cases
From George Washington University, Dr. Richard Ricciardi joins Fox 5 to address the current record number of measles cases among the U.S.
From George Washington University, Dr. Richard Ricciardi joins Fox 5 to address the current record number of measles cases among the U.S.
DC’s public toilets to reopen amid funding uncertainty
A clean public bathroom can be tough to find, especially now that a popular program to provide public toilets in D.C. is on hold.
A clean public bathroom can be tough to find, especially now that a popular program to provide public toilets in D.C. is on hold.
Study reveals new ways to predict onset of Alzheimer’s disease
UCLA Health researchers have identified four diagnostic pathways that can predict the onset of Alzheimer’s disease, offering new possibilities for early detection and prevention.
UCLA Health researchers have identified four diagnostic pathways that can predict the onset of Alzheimer’s disease, offering new possibilities for early detection and prevention.
US measles cases hit 30-year high, experts say
According to the Johns Hopkins University Center for Outbreak Response Innovation, 1,277 measles cases have been confirmed in the United States as of July 5 — marking the highest number reported in 33 years.
According to the Johns Hopkins University Center for Outbreak Response Innovation, 1,277 measles cases have been confirmed in the United States as of July 5 — marking the highest number reported in 33 years.
Researchers discover possible trigger for Parkinson’s disease
Researchers believe the HPgV virus could be an environmental trigger or contributor to Parkinson's disease.
Researchers believe the HPgV virus could be an environmental trigger or contributor to Parkinson's disease.
Kid's summer sleep schedules
Co-author of "The Essential Guide to Children's Sleep", Andrea Roth gives her insight on regulating summer sleep schedules for children.
Co-author of "The Essential Guide to Children's Sleep", Andrea Roth gives her insight on regulating summer sleep schedules for children.
These are the least and most stressed cities in the US, study shows
The most-stressed city also had the highest unemployment and poverty rates in the entire country, according to WalletHub.
The most-stressed city also had the highest unemployment and poverty rates in the entire country, according to WalletHub.
Gut health's importance and what your pediatrician isn't telling you
Dr. Elisa Song shares why gut health is so important for DMV children.
Dr. Elisa Song shares why gut health is so important for DMV children.
Can drinking soda help migraines? Doctors reveal whether bubbly drinks cure headaches or not
Here's how caffeine, sugar and salt affect blood flow to the brain during headaches.
Here's how caffeine, sugar and salt affect blood flow to the brain during headaches.
Oscar Mayer turkey bacon recalled for possible listeria contamination
Kraft Heinz is recalling nearly 368,000 pounds of Oscar Mayer turkey bacon products over potential listeria contamination. No illnesses have been reported so far.
Kraft Heinz is recalling nearly 368,000 pounds of Oscar Mayer turkey bacon products over potential listeria contamination. No illnesses have been reported so far.
Study links alcohol intake to higher pancreatic cancer risk
A massive international study found that alcohol consumption is associated with a modest but significant increase in pancreatic cancer risk—regardless of sex or smoking status.
A massive international study found that alcohol consumption is associated with a modest but significant increase in pancreatic cancer risk—regardless of sex or smoking status.
San Quentin holds emotional, first-ever father-daughter prom
Hair, make-up, gowns, tuxedos, and tears—San Quentin Rehabilitation Center was recently the scene of an emotional first-ever father-daughter prom.
Hair, make-up, gowns, tuxedos, and tears—San Quentin Rehabilitation Center was recently the scene of an emotional first-ever father-daughter prom.
Music helps couple navigate Alzheimer's
In her sixties Deborah Patterson was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's but her and her husband Randy have used the power of love and music to outshine the disease.
In her sixties Deborah Patterson was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's but her and her husband Randy have used the power of love and music to outshine the disease.
Summer Facial Popsicles
Keep cool and look good using at home ingredients for facial popsicles with Dr. Arleen Lamba
Keep cool and look good using at home ingredients for facial popsicles with Dr. Arleen Lamba