Eyes Up, Phones Down driving challenge
FOX 5 DC, along with the Virginia State Police and State Farm Insurance, launched the Eyes Up, Phones Down Teen Drivers Safety Campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of texting and driving among young drivers.
FOX 5 DC, along with the Virginia State Police and State Farm Insurance, launched the Eyes Up, Phones Down Teen Drivers Safety Campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of texting and driving among young drivers.
Eyes Up, Phones Down Teen Drivers Safety Campaign
The period between Memorial Day and Labor Day is the most dangerous for teen drivers because they are out of school and on the road more, according to research conducted by AAA.
The period between Memorial Day and Labor Day is the most dangerous for teen drivers because they are out of school and on the road more, according to research conducted by AAA.
Sleeping with TV on at night associated with weight gain in women, study says
Women who sleep with the television on or with the presence of other artificial light during the night may be at higher risk of weight gain or developing obesity.
Women who sleep with the television on or with the presence of other artificial light during the night may be at higher risk of weight gain or developing obesity.
Doctors find tapeworm egg in woman's brain instead of suspected cancerous tumor
When doctors in New York were preparing to find a suspected cancerous tumor in a woman's brain, they ended up discovering the egg of a tapeworm instead.
When doctors in New York were preparing to find a suspected cancerous tumor in a woman's brain, they ended up discovering the egg of a tapeworm instead.
Ocasio-Cortez wants to make it easier to study magic mushrooms, other psychedelic drugs
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., filed legislation on Friday to make it easier for researchers to study the therapeutic and medical benefits of certain psychedelic drugs such as magic mushrooms amid a growing national shift in attitudes toward the substances.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., filed legislation on Friday to make it easier for researchers to study the therapeutic and medical benefits of certain psychedelic drugs such as magic mushrooms amid a growing national shift in attitudes toward the substances.
Your stress is likely stressing your dog out, new study finds
A new study suggests that when owners go through periods of long-term stress, their dogs mirror those stress levels.
A new study suggests that when owners go through periods of long-term stress, their dogs mirror those stress levels.
Study: Humans ingest 74,000 plastic particles each year and even more if you drink bottled water
Americans are ingesting thousands of tiny plastic particles each year, and according to new research, those who hydrate exclusively from bottled water could be doubling the amount of their intake.
Americans are ingesting thousands of tiny plastic particles each year, and according to new research, those who hydrate exclusively from bottled water could be doubling the amount of their intake.
White meat is just as bad for your cholesterol as red meat, study suggests
A recently published study suggests that eating white meat can be just as bad for your health as eating red meat.
A recently published study suggests that eating white meat can be just as bad for your health as eating red meat.
Study finds benefits of 10,000 steps per day can be achieved in just 7,500 for women
Hitting the 10,000 steps a day mark has become a standard health goal for many activity trackers, but a new study seems to indicate that you might not need to hit such a high number to see the benefits.
Hitting the 10,000 steps a day mark has become a standard health goal for many activity trackers, but a new study seems to indicate that you might not need to hit such a high number to see the benefits.
Drinking coffee, even 25 cups a day, not bad for your heart, new study says
FOX NEWS - Coffee lovers rejoice! A new study published Monday states that coffee isn't as bad for the human heart as previously thought.
FOX NEWS - Coffee lovers rejoice! A new study published Monday states that coffee isn't as bad for the human heart as previously thought.
Johnsonville recalls almost 100,000 pounds of jalapeño cheddar smoked sausages
Summer grilling season is here but if you've stocked up on Johnsonville smoked sausages, you'll want to check the labels as 93,393 pounds have been recalled because of possible "extraneous material."
Summer grilling season is here but if you've stocked up on Johnsonville smoked sausages, you'll want to check the labels as 93,393 pounds have been recalled because of possible "extraneous material."
Bullying children who are overweight may lead to more weight gain, study finds
A recent study suggests that children who are bullied about their weight may gain more weight because of the teasing.
A recent study suggests that children who are bullied about their weight may gain more weight because of the teasing.
Drugs make headway against lung, breast, prostate cancers
Newer drugs are substantially improving the chances of survival for some people with hard-to-treat forms of lung, breast and prostate cancer, doctors reported at the world's largest cancer conference.
Newer drugs are substantially improving the chances of survival for some people with hard-to-treat forms of lung, breast and prostate cancer, doctors reported at the world's largest cancer conference.
Perdue Foods recalling fully-cooked chicken products
About 31,703 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken products are being recalled nationwide because officials said they may be contaminated with extraneous materials.
About 31,703 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken products are being recalled nationwide because officials said they may be contaminated with extraneous materials.
Cancer deaths continue to decline overall for men, women and kids in US, report finds
An annual report found that cancer deaths continue to decline for men, women and children of all ages in the United States.
An annual report found that cancer deaths continue to decline for men, women and children of all ages in the United States.
Frozen pizza, ice cream & doughnuts among ultra-processed foods linked to early death
"Ultra-processed foods," such as breakfast cereals, french fries, hamburgers, frozen pizza, sugary drinks and ice cream, were linked to an increased risk of heart disease and early death, according to two major studies published this week.
"Ultra-processed foods," such as breakfast cereals, french fries, hamburgers, frozen pizza, sugary drinks and ice cream, were linked to an increased risk of heart disease and early death, according to two major studies published this week.
US measles count nears 1,000, surpassing 25-year-old record
U.S. health officials on Thursday reported 971 measles cases so far this year, the highest tally in 27 years, and experts say it's not clear when the wave of illnesses will stop.
U.S. health officials on Thursday reported 971 measles cases so far this year, the highest tally in 27 years, and experts say it's not clear when the wave of illnesses will stop.
Burnout redefined by WHO as 'syndrome' linked to chronic workplace stress
Feeling stressed out at work? You aren’t alone.
Feeling stressed out at work? You aren’t alone.
World Health Organization classifies gaming addiction as a mental disorder
The World Health Organization (WHO) officially recognized video game addiction as a ‘gaming disorder’ at the 72nd World Health Assembly on Saturday. The classification will go into effect January 1, 2022.
The World Health Organization (WHO) officially recognized video game addiction as a ‘gaming disorder’ at the 72nd World Health Assembly on Saturday. The classification will go into effect January 1, 2022.
Home Depot employees build walker for boy with hypotonia
Two-year-old Logan Moore needs a walker to get around. He has low muscle tone, known as hypotonia. The condition affects motor skills like walking.
Two-year-old Logan Moore needs a walker to get around. He has low muscle tone, known as hypotonia. The condition affects motor skills like walking.