Largest fresh egg producer in US finds bird flu in chickens at Texas, Michigan plants

Cal-Maine Foods said Monday it destroyed 1.6 million laying hens and 377,000 pullets at its Texas facility on the Texas-New Mexico border after bird flu was found in the flock.

Shannen Doherty simplifies life amid cancer battle

As she continues her cancer battle, Shannen Doherty is learning the importance of letting go.

CDC warns of invasive bacterial outbreak amid spike in cases and fatality rates

An invasive bacterial infection is on the rise in the U.S., according to the CDC. A physician at Ohio State's Wexner Medical Center shared tips on treatment and prevention.

Study suggests mental health issues in teen boys often go undetected

A recent pediatrics study revealed a sharp decline in antidepressant prescriptions for young men since March 2020, suggesting their mental health issues might be underreported or overlooked.

Kate's diagnosis sheds light on rise in early-onset cancer

Although Kate didn’t share what type of cancer doctors found, experts say the 42-year-old’s early onset diagnosis sheds light on an overall rise in younger people getting cancer.

Tuberculosis cases continued climbing in 2023

Forty states reported an increase in tuberculosis cases as rates increased among all age groups last year, according to the CDC.

‘Ninja’ diagnosed with skin cancer: ‘Still in a bit of shock’

Tyler Blevins, who goes by Ninja on his Twitch streaming platform, revealed he was diagnosed with melanoma after dermatologists tested a mole on the bottom of the gamer’s foot.

GWU doctor explains Kate Middleton's cancer diagnosis

Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, revealed Friday that she has cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy.

Report: 1 in 10 school-aged kids has ADHD

The report found that the prevalence of ADHD was higher in boys than girls.

Scientists suggest venting worsens anger, while breathing calms rage

After analyzing data from over 150 studies on what makes people angry, scientists at Ohio State University determined that venting can actually make things worse.

Richard Simmons reveals skin cancer diagnosis

One day after concerning fans with a startling social media post in which he said he was "dying," Richard Simmons revealed he's been diagnosed with skin cancer.

Goat tests positive for avian influenza — a first in the United States

A goat kid in Stevens County, Minnesota, has tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), marking the first case in the United States of bird flu in a domestic ruminant. 

‘Dirty Dozen’ produce: Strawberries, spinach top 2024 list for most pesticides

The 2024 “Dirty Dozen" report lists the 12 nonorganic fruits and vegetables found by the EWG to have the most pesticides, along with the “Clean Fifteen" produce.

FOX 5 DC to host blood drive in partnership with Red Cross

On Tuesday, March 26, FOX 5 DC and the Red Cross are hosting blood drives in Fairfax and Silver Spring. 

Intermittent fasting may actually be dangerous for your heart, new research finds

Researchers found the popular intermittent fasting dieting trend may, in fact, be doing more harm than good. For some, the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease nearly doubled.