Rabies patient becomes first fatal case in US after post-exposure treatment, report says
A Minnesota man is the first reported fatality due to rabies in the United States despite receiving appropriate post-exposure prophylaxis, according to a recent article published in Clinical Infectious Diseases.
A Minnesota man is the first reported fatality due to rabies in the United States despite receiving appropriate post-exposure prophylaxis, according to a recent article published in Clinical Infectious Diseases.
Federal judge ruling makes it so insurers don't have to cover some preventive care services
This includes screenings for cancer, diabetes and mental health
This includes screenings for cancer, diabetes and mental health
‘God must have put you in my car!’: Uber driver donates kidney to passenger
A New Jersey man’s Uber ride turned into a trip that would save his life.
A New Jersey man’s Uber ride turned into a trip that would save his life.
Heart disease risk could be affected by one surprising factor, new study finds
Hearts that are rounder shaped could be more prone to future cardiac disease, artificial intelligence indicates.
Hearts that are rounder shaped could be more prone to future cardiac disease, artificial intelligence indicates.
CDC warns against eating raw cookie dough amid salmonella cases linked to raw flour
The CDC is warning that people should not eat raw cookie dough after a salmonella outbreak that has spread to 11 states.
The CDC is warning that people should not eat raw cookie dough after a salmonella outbreak that has spread to 11 states.
CDC warns of Marburg virus after deadly Africa outbreak
The CDC is sending personnel to assist with the outbreak of the Marburg virus in Guinea and Tanzania.
The CDC is sending personnel to assist with the outbreak of the Marburg virus in Guinea and Tanzania.
US Navy deploys more chaplains for suicide prevention
Growing mental health distress in the ranks carries such grave implications that the U.S. chief of naval operations, Adm. Michael Gilday, answered “suicides” when asked what in the security environment kept him up at night.
Growing mental health distress in the ranks carries such grave implications that the U.S. chief of naval operations, Adm. Michael Gilday, answered “suicides” when asked what in the security environment kept him up at night.
Dentists reveal why you shouldn't brush your teeth in the shower
Dentists shared three risky reasons why brushing your teeth in the shower may be a bad idea.
Dentists shared three risky reasons why brushing your teeth in the shower may be a bad idea.
Nearly a third of leukemia patients saw remission after taking experimental pill
“As someone who does this for a living, this is incredibly gratifying," said one of the physicians overseeing the trial.
“As someone who does this for a living, this is incredibly gratifying," said one of the physicians overseeing the trial.
Infants exposed to pet dogs or cats may develop fewer food allergies, study finds
The study showed dog exposure was estimated to reduce the risk of egg, milk and nut allergies, while cat exposure was estimated to reduce the risk of egg, wheat and soybean allergies.
The study showed dog exposure was estimated to reduce the risk of egg, milk and nut allergies, while cat exposure was estimated to reduce the risk of egg, wheat and soybean allergies.
Dangerous plant fungus infects man in first-known global case, doctors say
Doctors diagnosed the 61-year-old man with a throat abscess caused by the same thing responsible for silver leaf disease in plants, according to a study.
Doctors diagnosed the 61-year-old man with a throat abscess caused by the same thing responsible for silver leaf disease in plants, according to a study.
First baby ever born at Virginia hospital welcomes daughter 28 years later at same facility
The first baby born at HCA Virginia Johnston-Willis Hospital in Richmond nearly 30 years ago had her own baby recently at the same facility on Thursday, March 16.
The first baby born at HCA Virginia Johnston-Willis Hospital in Richmond nearly 30 years ago had her own baby recently at the same facility on Thursday, March 16.
Damar Hamlin pushes for AED access in Washington, D.C.
The Buffalo Bills player is teaming up with families and legislators to keep kids safe with access to automated external defibrillators (AEDs).
The Buffalo Bills player is teaming up with families and legislators to keep kids safe with access to automated external defibrillators (AEDs).
Canadian woman sets world record for donating blood: ‘I have it in me to give’
Josephine Michaluk, an 80-year-old woman from Alberta, Canada, has been donating blood for nearly six decades. Now, she’s a world record holder.
Josephine Michaluk, an 80-year-old woman from Alberta, Canada, has been donating blood for nearly six decades. Now, she’s a world record holder.
Intermittent fasting: What you need to know from a registered dietitian
While some swear by the results from intermittent fasting, others claim it can do harm to your body. FOX 5 spoke with a registered dietitian to find out the facts.
While some swear by the results from intermittent fasting, others claim it can do harm to your body. FOX 5 spoke with a registered dietitian to find out the facts.
Former NBA player Eric Montross battling cancer, family says
Montross’ family issued a statement through the school on Saturday announcing the 51-year-old’s diagnosis, though it didn’t specify the nature of the cancer.
Montross’ family issued a statement through the school on Saturday announcing the 51-year-old’s diagnosis, though it didn’t specify the nature of the cancer.
McConnell leaves rehab facility following therapy for concussion
The 81-year-old Kentucky Republican said in a statement released by his office that he will work from home for the next few days.
The 81-year-old Kentucky Republican said in a statement released by his office that he will work from home for the next few days.
CDC: Autism rates on the rise, especially among minorities
A new CDC report shows autism is on the rise, and rates are increasing quickly for minorities.
A new CDC report shows autism is on the rise, and rates are increasing quickly for minorities.
Eye drop recall: Florida woman sues company after eye removed
Nearly 70 people in 16 states have been infected with Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Nearly 70 people in 16 states have been infected with Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Biden administration plans to revamp, modernize organ transplant system
More people than ever are getting new organs, with a record 42,888 transplants last year.
More people than ever are getting new organs, with a record 42,888 transplants last year.