US drops number of vaccines it recommends for every child: What to know
The U.S. took the unprecedented step Monday of dropping the number of vaccines it recommends for every child. Here's what we know.
The U.S. took the unprecedented step Monday of dropping the number of vaccines it recommends for every child. Here's what we know.
Maryland health officials warn of flu surge as hospitalizations rise statewide
Maryland health officials are warning of a sharp increase in flu cases and hospitalizations across the state and are urging residents to take steps now to protect themselves and others.
Maryland health officials are warning of a sharp increase in flu cases and hospitalizations across the state and are urging residents to take steps now to protect themselves and others.
These cities rank as the best for keeping New Year's resolutions in 2026, data shows
WalletHub ranked the best U.S. cities for keeping New Year’s resolutions in 2026, finding that location can play a major role in whether people stick to their goals.
WalletHub ranked the best U.S. cities for keeping New Year’s resolutions in 2026, finding that location can play a major role in whether people stick to their goals.
Viral New Year reset routine is helping people adopt healthier habits
A new trend has offline hobbies replacing phones amid the new year mindset, backed by the science behind changing and rewiring habits.
A new trend has offline hobbies replacing phones amid the new year mindset, backed by the science behind changing and rewiring habits.
Deadly 'superbug' is spreading across US as drug resistance grows, researchers warn
A dangerous, drug-resistant fungus known as Candida auris is spreading rapidly in U.S. hospitals and healthcare facilities worldwide.
A dangerous, drug-resistant fungus known as Candida auris is spreading rapidly in U.S. hospitals and healthcare facilities worldwide.
Flu cases surging in northern Virginia, health officials say
Get the flu shot, wash your hands and stay home if you’re sick — that’s the message coming from Virginia’s Health Department as data shows flu cases soaring in northern Virginia.
Get the flu shot, wash your hands and stay home if you’re sick — that’s the message coming from Virginia’s Health Department as data shows flu cases soaring in northern Virginia.
Flu cases surging in northern Virginia, health officials say
Get the flu shot, wash your hands and stay home if you’re sick — that’s the message coming from Virginia’s health department as data shows flu cases soaring in northern Virginia. FOX 5's Tisha Lewis has more.
Get the flu shot, wash your hands and stay home if you’re sick — that’s the message coming from Virginia’s health department as data shows flu cases soaring in northern Virginia. FOX 5's Tisha Lewis has more.
Getting started on health and fitness New Year’s resolutions in the DMV
If improving your health and fitness is on your list of New Year’s resolutions, a local performance club says it can help you reach your full potential.
If improving your health and fitness is on your list of New Year’s resolutions, a local performance club says it can help you reach your full potential.
3 years after suffering cardiac arrest, Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin continues CPR awareness campaign
Three years ago, an NFL game between the Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals turned into a gut-retching moment when Bills safety Damar Hamlin suffered cardiac arrest and collapsed. Since then, Hamlin has made it his mission to increase awareness of CPR.
Three years ago, an NFL game between the Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals turned into a gut-retching moment when Bills safety Damar Hamlin suffered cardiac arrest and collapsed. Since then, Hamlin has made it his mission to increase awareness of CPR.
MN distributor recalls hundreds of food, drugstore products after rodent, feces contamination
The FDA says the facility was operating under insanitary conditions after finding the presence of rodents, rodent urine and bird droppings in areas where medical devices, drugs, human food, pet food and cosmetic products were held.
The FDA says the facility was operating under insanitary conditions after finding the presence of rodents, rodent urine and bird droppings in areas where medical devices, drugs, human food, pet food and cosmetic products were held.
Tatiana Schlossberg, JFK's granddaughter, dies at 35 after battle with cancer
Tatiana Schlossberg was announced she was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia in November.
Tatiana Schlossberg was announced she was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia in November.
Alzheimer’s disease could be reversed by restoring brain balance, study suggests
The medication restored normal NAD+ levels and fully reversed cognitive function in advanced Alzheimer's models.
The medication restored normal NAD+ levels and fully reversed cognitive function in advanced Alzheimer's models.
Traditional plant extract shows anti-inflammatory potential in early research
A plant used in Brazilian medicine has scientific potential to help people with arthritis and other inflammatory conditions.
A plant used in Brazilian medicine has scientific potential to help people with arthritis and other inflammatory conditions.
NJ health officials warn of possible measles exposure at Newark airport
New Jersey health officials are alerting residents to potential measles exposure linked to a traveler who passed through Newark Liberty International Airport earlier this month while infectious.
New Jersey health officials are alerting residents to potential measles exposure linked to a traveler who passed through Newark Liberty International Airport earlier this month while infectious.
5 popular hangover myths that don't work after holiday drinking, according to experts
'Hair of the dog,' greasy food and coffee don't address how the body processes alcohol, experts say.
'Hair of the dog,' greasy food and coffee don't address how the body processes alcohol, experts say.
5 fitness trends that went viral in 2025 — experts weigh hype vs results
From weighted vests to jiu-jitsu, here are some of the fitness trends that went viral in 2025 -- and if the hype is worth the results.
From weighted vests to jiu-jitsu, here are some of the fitness trends that went viral in 2025 -- and if the hype is worth the results.
Popular painkiller offers little relief, raises serious health risks, study finds
A widely prescribed opioid painkiller showed limited effectiveness and increased risk of negative effects in a new analysis published in BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine.
A widely prescribed opioid painkiller showed limited effectiveness and increased risk of negative effects in a new analysis published in BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine.
Maryland pioneers early-intervention hotline to curb domestic violence
Incidents of domestic violence can surge around the holidays, and Maryland is now the first in the nation to offer a hotline directly to potential — or even actual — abusers.
Incidents of domestic violence can surge around the holidays, and Maryland is now the first in the nation to offer a hotline directly to potential — or even actual — abusers.
Salmonella outbreak linked to raw oysters infects 64 people in 22 states
A salmonella outbreak linked to raw oysters has infected at least 64 people in 22 states, the CDC says.
A salmonella outbreak linked to raw oysters has infected at least 64 people in 22 states, the CDC says.
Wegovy pill for weight loss approved by FDA; 1st of its kind
The pill will be 25 mg that should be taken once daily, according to Novo Nordisk.
The pill will be 25 mg that should be taken once daily, according to Novo Nordisk.