An Arlington mother questions how drugs are making their way into schools
“They’re selling Percocet with fentanyl, marijuana, tobacco – everything. You can say it’s a store. They put alcohol inside the water bottles and no one controls it," one parent said.
“They’re selling Percocet with fentanyl, marijuana, tobacco – everything. You can say it’s a store. They put alcohol inside the water bottles and no one controls it," one parent said.
CDC softens opioid prescribing guidelines for doctors
The nation’s top public health agency on Thursday softened its guidelines for U.S. doctors prescribing oxycodone and other opioid painkillers.
The nation’s top public health agency on Thursday softened its guidelines for U.S. doctors prescribing oxycodone and other opioid painkillers.
Drinking low amounts of caffeine during pregnancy may impact child's height, study suggests
A new study found that children of women with low caffeine intake during pregnancy were slightly shorter, on average, compared to kids born to women who completely avoided it altogether.
A new study found that children of women with low caffeine intake during pregnancy were slightly shorter, on average, compared to kids born to women who completely avoided it altogether.
Study: Video games can lead to ‘enhanced cognitive performance in children’
Findings from the study suggest kids who played video games three or more hours a week performed better with intellectual abilities, including working memory.
Findings from the study suggest kids who played video games three or more hours a week performed better with intellectual abilities, including working memory.
Pfizer-BioNTech testing combination flu-COVID-19 vaccine
The WHO estimates 290,000 to 650,000 people worldwide die of flu-related causes every year. About 1.1 million people in the U.S. have died from COVID-19.
The WHO estimates 290,000 to 650,000 people worldwide die of flu-related causes every year. About 1.1 million people in the U.S. have died from COVID-19.
Synthetic 'magic mushroom' drug may ease depression in hard-to-treat patients, study says
A single dose of psilocybin, the hallucinogenic compound found in “magic mushrooms,” was found to help some people who previously had gotten little relief from standard antidepressants.
A single dose of psilocybin, the hallucinogenic compound found in “magic mushrooms,” was found to help some people who previously had gotten little relief from standard antidepressants.
Judy Coughlin, wife of ex-Giants coach Tom Coughlin, dead at 77 after battle with rare brain disorder
Judy Coughlin, the wife of former New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin, has died, the family said in a statement on Wednesday. She was 77.
Judy Coughlin, the wife of former New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin, has died, the family said in a statement on Wednesday. She was 77.
Dry shampoos containing cancer-causing benzene remain on store shelves, study suggests
An independent research group found that 70% of the dry shampoo samples tested showed “quantifiable levels” of benzene, with some containing up to 170 times the FDA limit.
An independent research group found that 70% of the dry shampoo samples tested showed “quantifiable levels” of benzene, with some containing up to 170 times the FDA limit.
Maternal RSV vaccine trail shows promising results
New research shows vaccinating pregnant women helped protect their newborns from the common but scary respiratory virus called RSV that fills hospitals with wheezing babies each fall.
New research shows vaccinating pregnant women helped protect their newborns from the common but scary respiratory virus called RSV that fills hospitals with wheezing babies each fall.
Experimental cat allergy shot may provide longer-lasting relief
Scientists say standard cat allergy shots are impractical and have a new treatment that when combined with regular shots can provide longer-lasting relief.
Scientists say standard cat allergy shots are impractical and have a new treatment that when combined with regular shots can provide longer-lasting relief.
George Mason University launches first college of public health in Virginia
George Mason University has launched the first college of public health in Virginia which will include a school for nursing, a school for health administration and policy, a school of nutrition and a school for social work.
George Mason University has launched the first college of public health in Virginia which will include a school for nursing, a school for health administration and policy, a school of nutrition and a school for social work.
Visitors to Shanghai Disney locked in park for COVID-19 testing
“Please return and take a tour in the park," an employee in a mask said to guests in a video on social media. "The park’s gates are all closed temporarily, and you cannot leave now.”
“Please return and take a tour in the park," an employee in a mask said to guests in a video on social media. "The park’s gates are all closed temporarily, and you cannot leave now.”
Spirit Halloween helps hospitalized kids celebrate the holiday in style
Halloween is about more than just costumes and decorations for one major holiday retailer: It’s also about helping sick children.
Halloween is about more than just costumes and decorations for one major holiday retailer: It’s also about helping sick children.
Forcing a smile might put you in a better mood, research suggests
The new research, led by a scientist at Stanford, may tell us “something fundamentally important” about how human emotions work.
The new research, led by a scientist at Stanford, may tell us “something fundamentally important” about how human emotions work.
Seeing, listening to birds can improve mental health, study finds
In addition to helping people, scientists say they are also advocating for the protection of the environment and wildlife.
In addition to helping people, scientists say they are also advocating for the protection of the environment and wildlife.
Maryland Gov. Hogan announces RSV mitigation actions; potential COVID-19, flu surge preparedness
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced a series of new mitigation actions after a surge in respiratory syncytial virus - or RSV - cases across the state.
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced a series of new mitigation actions after a surge in respiratory syncytial virus - or RSV - cases across the state.
Wheaton Mall hosts 'Boosterama' clinics to help people get COVID-19 booster shots
Montgomery County officials are holding a series of “Boosterama” events at Wheaton Mall to help get COVID-19 booster shots into more people's arms.
Montgomery County officials are holding a series of “Boosterama” events at Wheaton Mall to help get COVID-19 booster shots into more people's arms.
Local artist talks about beauty techniques for breast cancer survivors
Principal artist, educator and owner of Epic Beauty, Lizeth Alvarado of Northern Virginia talks to FOX 5 about nipple tattooing, in addition to various events curated for women seeking care for beauty after breast cancer.
Principal artist, educator and owner of Epic Beauty, Lizeth Alvarado of Northern Virginia talks to FOX 5 about nipple tattooing, in addition to various events curated for women seeking care for beauty after breast cancer.
Potentially deadly fungal infections climb during COVID pandemic, WHO says
Health officials say the increase is "a public health concern worldwide."
Health officials say the increase is "a public health concern worldwide."
Best Halloween candy for your teeth -- and the worst
The surge of sugar around Halloween could lead to problems with your teeth. That's why we're bringing in Aesthetic Dental Spa owner Dr. Alex Naini to share the best candy to snack on that won't significantly impact your teeth's health this holiday.
The surge of sugar around Halloween could lead to problems with your teeth. That's why we're bringing in Aesthetic Dental Spa owner Dr. Alex Naini to share the best candy to snack on that won't significantly impact your teeth's health this holiday.