2-month old dies from RSV, brother hospitalized as respiratory virus overwhelms children’s hospitals
A northern Virginia family is preparing to say goodbye to their two-month-old son who died from respiratory syncytial virus – or RSV.
A northern Virginia family is preparing to say goodbye to their two-month-old son who died from respiratory syncytial virus – or RSV.
Johns Hopkins says magic mushrooms may help smokers quit
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University believe magic mushrooms may be able to help cigarette smokers quit the habit.
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University believe magic mushrooms may be able to help cigarette smokers quit the habit.
RSV surge: Pediatricians seeing more cases among older children (not just babies)
Pediatricians say they usually they see the most cases of respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, among children 2 and under, but now they're seeing a lot more older children getting exposed, too.
Pediatricians say they usually they see the most cases of respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, among children 2 and under, but now they're seeing a lot more older children getting exposed, too.
China begins administering oral COVID-19 vaccine
The needle-free vaccine is a mist that gets sucked in through the mouth.
The needle-free vaccine is a mist that gets sucked in through the mouth.
Stafford HS sees decline in absences; continues to monitor illness outbreak
Officials at Stafford High School say they are seeing a decline in absences as they continue to work to mitigate the spread of an illness outbreak that struck the campus.
Officials at Stafford High School say they are seeing a decline in absences as they continue to work to mitigate the spread of an illness outbreak that struck the campus.
Clocking in more hours at a stressful job raises risk of depression, study finds
Researchers from the University of Michigan collected data from first-year medical residents and discovered that those who worked longer hours had three times the risk for depression.
Researchers from the University of Michigan collected data from first-year medical residents and discovered that those who worked longer hours had three times the risk for depression.
Biden gets latest COVID booster, urging more Americans to get theirs
Over 20 million people, including nearly 1 in 5 older people, have gotten the new vaccine, which was formulated to target the coronavirus variants most dominant in the United States.
Over 20 million people, including nearly 1 in 5 older people, have gotten the new vaccine, which was formulated to target the coronavirus variants most dominant in the United States.
Maryland city providing $1,000 COVID-19 cash relief payments to some residents
A Maryland city is providing its residents an opportunity to apply for a $1,000 COVID-19 cash relief payment.
A Maryland city is providing its residents an opportunity to apply for a $1,000 COVID-19 cash relief payment.
Health officials warn of 'tripledemic'
Health officials are warning people about a potential spike in COVID-19, flu, and respiratory syncytial virus cases. They're calling it a “tripledemic.”
Health officials are warning people about a potential spike in COVID-19, flu, and respiratory syncytial virus cases. They're calling it a “tripledemic.”
What is RSV? US children's hospitals see rising number of cases
RSV cases fell dramatically two years ago as the pandemic shut down schools, day cares and businesses. With restrictions easing in the summer of 2021, doctors saw an alarming increase in what is normally a fall and winter virus.
RSV cases fell dramatically two years ago as the pandemic shut down schools, day cares and businesses. With restrictions easing in the summer of 2021, doctors saw an alarming increase in what is normally a fall and winter virus.
Michigan man dies from ‘flesh-eating’ bacteria after helping in Hurricane Ian recovery
James Hewitt rushed to help his friend in Florida after Hurricane Ian leveled parts of the state, but his fiancée says he was unaware of the dangers of infection.
James Hewitt rushed to help his friend in Florida after Hurricane Ian leveled parts of the state, but his fiancée says he was unaware of the dangers of infection.
Three-dose hepatitis B vaccine regimen protects people with HIV, study finds
Researchers tested dozens of individuals with HIV and discovered that the vaccine protected them even if they were never vaccinated or infected with the hepatitis B virus.
Researchers tested dozens of individuals with HIV and discovered that the vaccine protected them even if they were never vaccinated or infected with the hepatitis B virus.
New COVID subvariants are resisting immunity and treatments. Should you be worried?
Emerging Omicron subvariants XBB, BQ.1, and BQ1.1 are likely resistant to some of the top drugs used to treat COVID-19 infections, experts warn.
Emerging Omicron subvariants XBB, BQ.1, and BQ1.1 are likely resistant to some of the top drugs used to treat COVID-19 infections, experts warn.
Pay it Forward: Walter Johnson Stem Club helps young students eager to learn!
What do you get when you take a few smart and talented high school students with hearts to give and pair them with youngsters eager to learn about science?
What do you get when you take a few smart and talented high school students with hearts to give and pair them with youngsters eager to learn about science?
DMV mom raises awareness for bereavement support after infant loss through personal non-profit
Former D.C. public school teacher Elizabeth O’ Donnell, who runs the organization Aaliyah in Action, is on a mission to help women deal with the unimaginable grief felt after a stillbirth or pregnancy loss.
Former D.C. public school teacher Elizabeth O’ Donnell, who runs the organization Aaliyah in Action, is on a mission to help women deal with the unimaginable grief felt after a stillbirth or pregnancy loss.
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's ‘Light the Night’ walks wrap up in the D.C. area
It's a special time of year for FOX 5 as we team up with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - and we're proud to be a part of their 'Light The Night' walk.
It's a special time of year for FOX 5 as we team up with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - and we're proud to be a part of their 'Light The Night' walk.
Diabetes-related weight loss drugs facing supply issues amid viral trend
Recently, billionaire Elon Musk admitted to using Wegovy to help him lose weight.
Recently, billionaire Elon Musk admitted to using Wegovy to help him lose weight.
CDC’s Dr. Walensky tests positive for COVID-19
Dr. Walensky, who is up-to-date with vaccination, is experiencing mild symptoms, the CDC said.
Dr. Walensky, who is up-to-date with vaccination, is experiencing mild symptoms, the CDC said.
Maryland Department of Health reports monkeypox-related death
Maryland is reporting a monkeypox-related death in the state.
Maryland is reporting a monkeypox-related death in the state.
Study: Pandemic may have altered personality, making young adults more neurotic, less agreeable
The research found that the pandemic made U.S. adults under 30 "moodier and more prone to stress, less cooperative and trusting, and less restrained and responsible."
The research found that the pandemic made U.S. adults under 30 "moodier and more prone to stress, less cooperative and trusting, and less restrained and responsible."