RSV vaccine: Older Americans can get shot this fall after talking to doctor, CDC says
RSV is a common cause of cold-like symptoms, but it can be dangerous for infants and the elderly.
RSV is a common cause of cold-like symptoms, but it can be dangerous for infants and the elderly.
New research finds connection between autism, gut microbiome
The study examines the role gut bacteria may play in the development of autism.
The study examines the role gut bacteria may play in the development of autism.
Former NFL quarterback Bernie Kosar sounds alarm on threat of brain injuries after 100+ concussions: 'Tragic'
Kosar said he's endured 40 surgeries and 15 seizures as a result of his injuries.
Kosar said he's endured 40 surgeries and 15 seizures as a result of his injuries.
Uterine cancer deaths could soon outnumber ovarian cancer deaths, oncologist says: ‘We need to do better’
Learn the risk factors for the troubling 'upward trend' in uterine cancer deaths.
Learn the risk factors for the troubling 'upward trend' in uterine cancer deaths.
First AI-generated drug enters human clinical trials, targeting chronic lung disease patients
The drug is being tested to treat idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a rare, progressive type of chronic lung disease.
The drug is being tested to treat idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a rare, progressive type of chronic lung disease.
Smoke from Canada wildfires increasing health risks in Black, poorer communities in US
The smoke is impacting air quality issues for poor and Black communities that already are more likely to live near polluting plants and in rental housing with mold.
The smoke is impacting air quality issues for poor and Black communities that already are more likely to live near polluting plants and in rental housing with mold.
Pickleball injuries could cost up to $500 million this year, Wall Street analysts predict
It’s all fun and games until a pickleball player winds up in the hospital with a broken hip — or until health insurance premiums start to skyrocket.
It’s all fun and games until a pickleball player winds up in the hospital with a broken hip — or until health insurance premiums start to skyrocket.
Fungal meningitis outbreak linked to Mexico clinics kills 6
U.S. health officials say the death toll from an outbreak of fungal meningitis tied to surgical procedures in a city along the U.S.-Mexico border has risen to six.
U.S. health officials say the death toll from an outbreak of fungal meningitis tied to surgical procedures in a city along the U.S.-Mexico border has risen to six.
3 tips to protect your ears at music festivals this summer
Festivals are great fun until your hearing is affected. Over time, listening to loud music can cause hearing loss. Dr. Melissa Heche, a hearing and speech pathologist, spoke to FOX 5 on how your hearing can be negatively impacted when exposed to music set at a high volume.
Festivals are great fun until your hearing is affected. Over time, listening to loud music can cause hearing loss. Dr. Melissa Heche, a hearing and speech pathologist, spoke to FOX 5 on how your hearing can be negatively impacted when exposed to music set at a high volume.
How to keep your eyes healthy this summer
As temperature rises during the summer, doctors state that we must care for our health, skin, and hair. However, like our skin and health undergo immense pressure during the summer, so do our eyes.
As temperature rises during the summer, doctors state that we must care for our health, skin, and hair. However, like our skin and health undergo immense pressure during the summer, so do our eyes.
'Dogtorate' awarded to therapy dog for exception service during the pandemic
An honorary ceremony was held earlier this month to recognize the contributions of service and therapy dogs at the University of Maryland Baltimore, including Loki, a 5-year-old Rottweiler nicknamed “Dogtor” who received an honorary “Dogtorate of Medicine.”
An honorary ceremony was held earlier this month to recognize the contributions of service and therapy dogs at the University of Maryland Baltimore, including Loki, a 5-year-old Rottweiler nicknamed “Dogtor” who received an honorary “Dogtorate of Medicine.”
Thousands of unauthorized vapes pouring into US despite FDA crackdown
The number of different e-cigarette devices sold in the U.S. has nearly tripled to over 9,000, despite a three-year effort by the FDA to crack down on kid-friendly flavors.
The number of different e-cigarette devices sold in the U.S. has nearly tripled to over 9,000, despite a three-year effort by the FDA to crack down on kid-friendly flavors.
Pregnant Workers Fairness Act to provide protections for millions of expectant mothers
On Tuesday, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act goes into effect - a federal law with protections for millions of expectant mothers.
On Tuesday, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act goes into effect - a federal law with protections for millions of expectant mothers.
Malaria cases in Texas and Florida are the first US spread since 2003, CDC says
There were four cases detected in Florida and one in Texas, according to a health alert issued Monday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
There were four cases detected in Florida and one in Texas, according to a health alert issued Monday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
'Mi Pequeño El Salvador' festival celebrated in DC
The "Mi Pequeño El Salvador" festival was held Sunday to celebrate and honor the contributions of Salvadorians.
The "Mi Pequeño El Salvador" festival was held Sunday to celebrate and honor the contributions of Salvadorians.
Vaccines could be next big advance in cancer treatment
After decades of limited success, scientists say research has reached a turning point, with many predicting more vaccines will be out in five years.
After decades of limited success, scientists say research has reached a turning point, with many predicting more vaccines will be out in five years.
Fitness company wants to pay you $10,000 to walk 10K steps in a day
The “Chief Step Officer" will train for one month, giving them time to gradually work their way from zero to 10,000 steps in a day, the company said. Here’s how to apply.
The “Chief Step Officer" will train for one month, giving them time to gradually work their way from zero to 10,000 steps in a day, the company said. Here’s how to apply.
Study: Gas stoves can raise indoor levels of benzene to above what’s found in secondhand smoke
A Stanford study found that cooking with gas stoves can raise indoor levels of the carcinogen benzene in homes. Benzene has been linked to a higher risk of leukemia and other blood cell cancers.
A Stanford study found that cooking with gas stoves can raise indoor levels of the carcinogen benzene in homes. Benzene has been linked to a higher risk of leukemia and other blood cell cancers.
Frozen fruit bags sold at major grocers recalled over listeria concerns
More than a dozen brands of frozen fruit brands sold at Walmart, Target, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's and other stores have been recalled over listeria concerns.
More than a dozen brands of frozen fruit brands sold at Walmart, Target, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's and other stores have been recalled over listeria concerns.
Plant-based-meat advocacy group wants Macon Bacon to change name
The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine wrote to the president of the Georgia collegiate team urging him to change its name.
The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine wrote to the president of the Georgia collegiate team urging him to change its name.