No link between aluminum in vaccines and autism, study says
A new study of 1.2 million kids found no link between aluminum in vaccines and autism or other chronic disorders. Here’s what we know.
A new study of 1.2 million kids found no link between aluminum in vaccines and autism or other chronic disorders. Here’s what we know.
31% of teens find AI chats “as satisfying or more satisfying" than human conversations
Teens admit that they prefer discussing important topics with AI companions more than people, according to a new study.
Teens admit that they prefer discussing important topics with AI companions more than people, according to a new study.
Summer eating disorder & body dysmorphia concerns
Fox 5 is joined by Dr. Rachel Engelhart from Eating Recovery Center to discuss concerns with eating disorders and body dysmorphia in the summer months.
Fox 5 is joined by Dr. Rachel Engelhart from Eating Recovery Center to discuss concerns with eating disorders and body dysmorphia in the summer months.
Nicotine pouch poisonings on the rise among children, new study shows
A popular nicotine product is increasingly making young kids sick after they accidentally ingest it, according to a new study.
A popular nicotine product is increasingly making young kids sick after they accidentally ingest it, according to a new study.
Research suggests link between diet and depression risk in women
A study suggests that eating a lot of processed foods and added sugars may raise the risk of depression in women aged 40 to 50 before menopause.
A study suggests that eating a lot of processed foods and added sugars may raise the risk of depression in women aged 40 to 50 before menopause.
Emergency room visits for tick bites spike in the Northeast: CDC data
More and more people seem to be heading straight to the hospital when they spot a pesky tick, especially those in the Northeast.
More and more people seem to be heading straight to the hospital when they spot a pesky tick, especially those in the Northeast.
Emergency room tick bites at highest level since 2019
CDC data is showing a spike in emergency room visits for tick bites across the country over the several years.
CDC data is showing a spike in emergency room visits for tick bites across the country over the several years.
Plague in Arizona: Health officials address concerns after Flagstaff death
The Arizona Public Health Association is advising the public that there is no need to worry about the plague, despite one person in Flagstaff dying from the disease.
The Arizona Public Health Association is advising the public that there is no need to worry about the plague, despite one person in Flagstaff dying from the disease.
1 person dies of the plague in northern Arizona
One person is dead, according to officials with Northern Arizona Healthcare, on the same day they showed up at Flagstaff Medical Center with symptoms of the plague.
One person is dead, according to officials with Northern Arizona Healthcare, on the same day they showed up at Flagstaff Medical Center with symptoms of the plague.
This kind of coffee could dramatically increase your risk of going blind, study finds
Researchers in a new study learned that consuming this specific type of coffee may substantially increase a person’s risk of a common eye disease that can result in blindness.
Researchers in a new study learned that consuming this specific type of coffee may substantially increase a person’s risk of a common eye disease that can result in blindness.
ER visits for tick bites are at their highest level in years: Here's where
Summer is always a more visible time for tick bites because humans are outside more, but experts caution that “every season is tick season." Here's how safe your state is.
Summer is always a more visible time for tick bites because humans are outside more, but experts caution that “every season is tick season." Here's how safe your state is.
Tampa General Hospital, USF developing artificial intelligence to monitor NICU baby's pain in real-time
Researchers are looking to use artificial intelligence to detect when a baby is in pain.
Researchers are looking to use artificial intelligence to detect when a baby is in pain.
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.