Pay It Forward: Great Vibe Events supports adults with special needs

After losing their three-year-old daughter, who had Down syndrome, to medical complications, the Boone family founded Great Vibe Events, a program aimed at creating a welcoming space for individuals 18 years and older with disabilities to connect and thrive.

What to know about fluoride in drinking water as CDC plans to change guidance

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is pushing to end the use of fluoride in water and intends to tell the CDC to stop recommending fluoridation in communities across the country.

DC police officers are being investigated over COVID-19 relief fraud

Over two dozen D.C. police officers are under investigation after allegations that they pocketed federal pandemic relief dollars, reports say. 

RFK Jr. puts support behind MMR vaccine amid outbreak

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made a trip to Texas on Sunday to attend the funeral of an 8-year-old girl who died of measles. After the funeral, Kennedy threw his support behind the MMR vaccine.

RFK Jr. attends funeral for Texas child who died of measles

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made a trip to Texas on Sunday to attend the funeral of an 8-year-old girl who died of measles. In a post on social media, Kennedy said the best way to prevent the spread of measles in the MMR vaccine.

Texas measles outbreak 2025: Second child death reported

A second school-aged child has died from complications related to having measles, according to hospital officials in Lubbock.

Study finds unmarried older adults may have lower risk of dementia

A new study suggests older adults who are single may have a lower risk of developing dementia than those who are married. Experts say stress and social networks may play a role.

'Lots of despair, lots of stress:' Experts detail the mental health toll of layoffs

As federal workers face layoffs and uncertainty, local mental health professionals say it's "absolutely normal" to feel stressed, overwhelmed and demoralized. 

Person dies of rabies after contracting virus from transplanted organ in Ohio

A Michigan resident died of rabies after receiving a kidney transplant from a donor exposed to the virus in Idaho, marking an extremely rare case of transmission through organ donation.

HHS layoffs spark concerns for Meals on Wheels, LIHEAP: What to know

Meals on Wheels, which delivers 216 million meals a year to older and disabled people, is largely funded by a federal agency that reportedly lost at least 40% of its staff.

Measles update: These 5 states now have active outbreaks

Measles outbreaks are surging in 5 U.S. states, with over 400 cases in Texas and two deaths. Here’s what to know.

Pollen count and spring allergy report
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While we all welcome Spring, we don't always welcome everything that comes with it ? we're talking allergies. With a rise in the pollen count seasonal allergies can have you spending more time inside than enjoying great weather outside. FOX 5's Gwen Tolbart has the story.

Trump FDA layoffs included staff working on bird flu response: Report

A Reuters report says the Trump administration’s mass layoffs at the FDA included staff working on the agency’s bird flu response, alarming health experts.

Mass layoffs begin at HHS, CDC, NIH, FDA

Lines of HHS employees arrived at work Tuesday to see if they still had a job, by checking if their badges still worked.

HHS and other Health Agencies begin mass layoffs
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Health Agencies began mass layoffs on Tuesday morning with employees receiving notices via email.

Cold plunges may help your cells fight stress, new study shows

A new study from the University of Ottawa finds repeated cold plunges may improve cellular health and resilience by enhancing autophagy and reducing damage signals.

DC ranked in top ten healthiest US cities

WalletHub has ranked the healthiest U.S. cities based on factors like healthcare, food, fitness, and green space.

RFK Jr. says states can – and should – block soda from food stamps benefits

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says states will now be allowed to ban people from using SNAP benefits – better known as food stamps – to pay for sodas.