Study suggests e-cigarette flavorings may pose heart risk
E-cigarettes aren’t considered as risky as regular cigarettes, but researchers have found a clue that their flavorings may be bad for the heart.
E-cigarettes aren’t considered as risky as regular cigarettes, but researchers have found a clue that their flavorings may be bad for the heart.
U.N. health agency to tackle the 'hidden epidemic' of snakebite deaths
The World Health Organization is publishing its first global strategy to tackle the problem of snakebites, aiming to halve the number of people killed or disabled by snakes by 2030.
The World Health Organization is publishing its first global strategy to tackle the problem of snakebites, aiming to halve the number of people killed or disabled by snakes by 2030.
62,000 pounds of raw beef recalled over E. coli concerns
An Illinois company issued a recall for over 62,000 pounds of beef ahead of what’s largely considered the kick-off to grilling season over concerns about E. coli contamination.
An Illinois company issued a recall for over 62,000 pounds of beef ahead of what’s largely considered the kick-off to grilling season over concerns about E. coli contamination.
Face mites feast on skin oils, mate while you sleep
A new video explores the microscopic face mites that burrow into your pores and feast on your natural oils, climbing out to mate while you’re asleep before laying more eggs inside your face.
A new video explores the microscopic face mites that burrow into your pores and feast on your natural oils, climbing out to mate while you’re asleep before laying more eggs inside your face.
Vienna Beef recalls more than 2,000 pounds of hot dogs due to possible metal contamination
A popular Midwest hot dog manufacturer has been forced to recall thousands of pounds of product due to possible metal contamination.
A popular Midwest hot dog manufacturer has been forced to recall thousands of pounds of product due to possible metal contamination.
Study finds avocados curb appetite and help with weight loss
A new study found that replacing refined carbohydrates with avocados for every meal helped curb hunger, cravings and increased meal enjoyment.
A new study found that replacing refined carbohydrates with avocados for every meal helped curb hunger, cravings and increased meal enjoyment.
Fish slime could be new source for antibiotics, according to latest study
Fish slime could be a new source of antibiotics as the older ones become more and more resilient to bacteria.
Fish slime could be a new source of antibiotics as the older ones become more and more resilient to bacteria.
Virginia Family's journey to solve a medical mystery
A Virginia family struggles with a child's rare illness.
A Virginia family struggles with a child's rare illness.
Toddler defeats cancer, happily rings hospital?s ceremonial bell.
This adorable 1-year-old celebrated her defeat against cancer by proudly?ringing her hospital?s ceremonial bell.
This adorable 1-year-old celebrated her defeat against cancer by proudly?ringing her hospital?s ceremonial bell.
Study: 6 or more cups of coffee per day linked to increased risk of cardiovascular disease
While limiting your daily coffee intake for the sake of your health might seem counter-intuitive to the common caffeine consumer, Dr. Ang Zhou and Professor Elina Hyppönen from the University of South Australia say their research has found that too much coffee might actually be deadly.
While limiting your daily coffee intake for the sake of your health might seem counter-intuitive to the common caffeine consumer, Dr. Ang Zhou and Professor Elina Hyppönen from the University of South Australia say their research has found that too much coffee might actually be deadly.
Red Cross needs critical type O blood for ERs
The American Red Cross is urgently seeking type O blood donors to help replenish a dwindling supply.
The American Red Cross is urgently seeking type O blood donors to help replenish a dwindling supply.
Maryland one of the top in the nation for Lyme disease cases
Here's some news that bites — Maryland is one of the top states in the nation for Lyme disease cases. If that's not bad enough, experts say you can expect to see a flood of ticks starting soon.
Here's some news that bites — Maryland is one of the top states in the nation for Lyme disease cases. If that's not bad enough, experts say you can expect to see a flood of ticks starting soon.
E. coli outbreak in 10 states sickens 196 people, hospitalizes 28, health officials say
The E. coli outbreak connected to ground beef has now sickened 196 people across 10 states — a 19-person increase since the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported numbers last month.
The E. coli outbreak connected to ground beef has now sickened 196 people across 10 states — a 19-person increase since the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported numbers last month.
New study: Deadly 'flesh-eating' genital infection linked to certain diabetes medication
Deadly ties between a type of diabetes medication and a life threatening flesh-eating infection have surfaced in a new report by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Deadly ties between a type of diabetes medication and a life threatening flesh-eating infection have surfaced in a new report by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Measles concerns in Loudoun County
The U.S. has been dealing with ongoing measles outbreaks for several months and a new study shines a startling light on Northern Virginia predicting that Loudoun County is at a high risk of seeing cases rise in the upcoming months. The director of the Loudoun County Health Department, Dr. David Goodfriend, joined us with more on the situation.
The U.S. has been dealing with ongoing measles outbreaks for several months and a new study shines a startling light on Northern Virginia predicting that Loudoun County is at a high risk of seeing cases rise in the upcoming months. The director of the Loudoun County Health Department, Dr. David Goodfriend, joined us with more on the situation.
Dog disease that can be passed to humans confirmed
Officials say a dog disease that can be passed to humans has been confirmed in Iowa.
Officials say a dog disease that can be passed to humans has been confirmed in Iowa.
Pay It Forward: Restoring historic African American cemetery in Southeast DC
Thousands of people driving along Benning Road every day?know very little about Woodlawn Cemetery.
Thousands of people driving along Benning Road every day?know very little about Woodlawn Cemetery.
Chicago boy in need of blood stem cell donor to save his life
The family of a 6-year-old Humboldt Park boy is searching for a blood stem cell donor for their son.
The family of a 6-year-old Humboldt Park boy is searching for a blood stem cell donor for their son.
Nike app to help you find correct shoe size for your feet
Are you wearing the correct size shoe? It turns out that wearing the wrong shoe size is more common than you think.
Are you wearing the correct size shoe? It turns out that wearing the wrong shoe size is more common than you think.
Pay It Forward: Honoring our educators during Teacher Appreciation Week
The FOX 5 Pay It Forward crew and Easterns Automotive Group teamed up to surprise teachers in Southeast DC on Thursday.
The FOX 5 Pay It Forward crew and Easterns Automotive Group teamed up to surprise teachers in Southeast DC on Thursday.