First flu death reported at DC's children's hospital, officials say
A patient who tested positive for the flu last weekend at Children's National Hospital has died, the medical center confirmed on Friday.
A patient who tested positive for the flu last weekend at Children's National Hospital has died, the medical center confirmed on Friday.
US to screen airline passengers from China for new illness
U.S. health officials will begin screening airline passengers arriving from central China for a new virus that has sickened dozens and killed two.
U.S. health officials will begin screening airline passengers arriving from central China for a new virus that has sickened dozens and killed two.
Millennials least likely to get flu shot, believe anti-vaxxers
More than half of millennials - or people in their 20s and 30s- did not get the flu vaccine for the 2019-2020 season. Thirty-three percent of millennial responders were not planning to get one either.
More than half of millennials - or people in their 20s and 30s- did not get the flu vaccine for the 2019-2020 season. Thirty-three percent of millennial responders were not planning to get one either.
California preschoolers raise $10,000 for classmate with brain cancer
One California community joined forces to help a young child fighting for his life.
One California community joined forces to help a young child fighting for his life.
Romaine lettuce E. coli outbreaks over, product safe to eat again, FDA says
Three separate outbreaks of E. coli-tainted romaine lettuce appeared to be over and the product was deemed safe to eat again, the FDA and CDC announced.
Three separate outbreaks of E. coli-tainted romaine lettuce appeared to be over and the product was deemed safe to eat again, the FDA and CDC announced.
This year’s flu shot doesn’t exactly match the virus going around, CDC report warns
The main strain of the flu virus which is circulating currently doesn’t entirely match up with the flu vaccine that is being administered this year, according to a report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The main strain of the flu virus which is circulating currently doesn’t entirely match up with the flu vaccine that is being administered this year, according to a report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
China says it’s possible that new virus could spread between humans
Officials are investigating whether a woman contracted the virus from her husband.
Officials are investigating whether a woman contracted the virus from her husband.
Study: Going to the movies is good for your heart
Apparently going to the movies is good for your heart health!
Apparently going to the movies is good for your heart health!
You're likely to be most miserable at age 47, study suggests
The dreaded mid-life crisis may be a response to life’s peak of misery, according to a study published Monday in the National Bureau of Economic Research.
The dreaded mid-life crisis may be a response to life’s peak of misery, according to a study published Monday in the National Bureau of Economic Research.
Girl, 4, becomes blind after suffering from flu, mother says
A mother from Waterloo, Iowa, said her daughter became blind after being hospitalized for the flu.
A mother from Waterloo, Iowa, said her daughter became blind after being hospitalized for the flu.
Woman says birth control pills led to ‘massive’ blood clots that nearly killed her: ‘I’m lucky to be alive’
Reports said that the woman was hospitalized for days after birth control pills led her to develop two “massive” blood clots in her lungs.
Reports said that the woman was hospitalized for days after birth control pills led her to develop two “massive” blood clots in her lungs.
Raising minimum wage by $1 could prevent thousands of suicides each year, study suggests
Researchers estimated that a $1 increase to the current state minimum wage could have prevented 27,550 suicide deaths from 1990-2015, according to estimates from a new study published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health.
Researchers estimated that a $1 increase to the current state minimum wage could have prevented 27,550 suicide deaths from 1990-2015, according to estimates from a new study published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health.
DC passes Baltimore as nation’s bed-bug capital
Charm City has lost the dubious distinction as the nation’s most bed-bug ridden city – and the torch has been passed to D.C.
Charm City has lost the dubious distinction as the nation’s most bed-bug ridden city – and the torch has been passed to D.C.
Woman with transplanted uterus gives birth to 'miracle' baby
A woman who gave birth to a boy she carried inside a transplanted womb said Thursday that the experimental procedure delivered a “miracle.”
A woman who gave birth to a boy she carried inside a transplanted womb said Thursday that the experimental procedure delivered a “miracle.”
Alcohol-related deaths have more than doubled over past 20 years in US, study finds
The study looked at death certificate data between 1999 and 2017 and found an increase in alcohol-related deaths, especially among women.
The study looked at death certificate data between 1999 and 2017 and found an increase in alcohol-related deaths, especially among women.
Kids give standing ovation to 6-year-old classmate after his final chemo treatment
A little boy in Ohio received a standing ovation from his elementary school classmates after they learned he beat cancer.
A little boy in Ohio received a standing ovation from his elementary school classmates after they learned he beat cancer.
Red Cross in ‘critical need’ of blood donations, offers donors chance to win Super Bowl trip
The American Red Cross said it needs donors of all blood types after fewer drives were held over the holidays and is offering a chance to win tickets to the big game.
The American Red Cross said it needs donors of all blood types after fewer drives were held over the holidays and is offering a chance to win tickets to the big game.
California could be first state to launch its own prescription drug label
Newsom wants California, home to nearly 40 million people, to contract with generic drug companies to make prescription medications on its behalf so it could then sell them to the public. The goal, according to the governor's office, is to lower prices by increasing competition in the generic market.
Newsom wants California, home to nearly 40 million people, to contract with generic drug companies to make prescription medications on its behalf so it could then sell them to the public. The goal, according to the governor's office, is to lower prices by increasing competition in the generic market.
Feds: Fairfax County doctor filled illegal Adderall prescriptions
Federal prosecutors say a Northern Virginia doctor illegally prescribed Adderall to multiple patients, including an undercover officer who asked for the medication to help her improve her workouts.
Federal prosecutors say a Northern Virginia doctor illegally prescribed Adderall to multiple patients, including an undercover officer who asked for the medication to help her improve her workouts.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg says she is 'cancer-free' following radiation treatment
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg confirmed that she is “cancer-free” after beating the disease for the fourth time. She underwent treatment for pancreatic cancer last summer.
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg confirmed that she is “cancer-free” after beating the disease for the fourth time. She underwent treatment for pancreatic cancer last summer.