RSV cases push children’s hospitals across DC region to capacity
Respiratory syncytial virus infections - or RSV - are pushing multiple children's hospitals across the D.C. region to their capacity.
Respiratory syncytial virus infections - or RSV - are pushing multiple children's hospitals across the D.C. region to their capacity.
Turkey prices up 73% compared to last year due to factors like the bird flu
Turkey businesses dealing with cases of the bird flu are having their production for the holiday season impacted as the cost of turkey rises at grocery stores.
Turkey businesses dealing with cases of the bird flu are having their production for the holiday season impacted as the cost of turkey rises at grocery stores.
Gas stoves in California leaking cancer-causing benzene, study finds
Homes in almost every region in the study — Greater Los Angeles, the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento and Fresno — had benzene levels that far exceed the limit determined to be safe.
Homes in almost every region in the study — Greater Los Angeles, the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento and Fresno — had benzene levels that far exceed the limit determined to be safe.
COVID-19 linked to increase in pregnancy-related deaths in the US
COVID-19 drove a dramatic increase in the number of women who died from pregnancy or childbirth complications in the U.S. last year, a crisis that has disproportionately claimed Black and Hispanic women as victims.
COVID-19 drove a dramatic increase in the number of women who died from pregnancy or childbirth complications in the U.S. last year, a crisis that has disproportionately claimed Black and Hispanic women as victims.
FDA OKs Novavax COVID-19 booster dose
The Food and Drug Administration has authorized a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine made by Novavax.
The Food and Drug Administration has authorized a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine made by Novavax.
Children whose parents lack warmth more likely to grow up obese, study finds
In a landmark study, researchers in England found that neglectful parenting can lead to a rise in weight gain for children.
In a landmark study, researchers in England found that neglectful parenting can lead to a rise in weight gain for children.
Good sleep is an integral part of heart health, research says
The American Heart Association added sleep duration to its checklist of factors for heart disease, and a recently-published study underscores the importance of getting good rest.
The American Heart Association added sleep duration to its checklist of factors for heart disease, and a recently-published study underscores the importance of getting good rest.
Children's National near capacity amid spike in RSV, flu cases
Children's National says they are near capacity and expect their hospital volumes to stay that way as infections such as RSV and the flu continue to increase.
Children's National says they are near capacity and expect their hospital volumes to stay that way as infections such as RSV and the flu continue to increase.
US warned to prepare as COVID cases rise in Europe
Under 15 million Americans have received the latest booster shots.
Under 15 million Americans have received the latest booster shots.
Affordable, over-the-counter hearing aids now available in DC area
Beginning this week, Americans with mild-to-moderate hearing loss can buy hearing aids over the counter.
Beginning this week, Americans with mild-to-moderate hearing loss can buy hearing aids over the counter.
Survey: More than 60% believe migraines, allergies, other ailments will be cured in 100 years
Of the 2,000 participants in the survey, 62% said they believed common ailments such as migraines, allergies and the common cold will either be cured or at least better contained in 100 years.
Of the 2,000 participants in the survey, 62% said they believed common ailments such as migraines, allergies and the common cold will either be cured or at least better contained in 100 years.
FDA looks to pull pre-term pregnancy drug Makena
The Food and Drug Administration wants to withdraw Makena, a drug that claims to reduce the risk of pre-term births. The FDA says the drug doesn't work — but the pharmaceutical company that produces it says the FDA's study didn't include enough Black women, who are at a higher risk for preterm birth.
The Food and Drug Administration wants to withdraw Makena, a drug that claims to reduce the risk of pre-term births. The FDA says the drug doesn't work — but the pharmaceutical company that produces it says the FDA's study didn't include enough Black women, who are at a higher risk for preterm birth.
Boston University researchers claim to have developed new, more lethal COVID strain in lab
Researchers at Boston University added a spike protein from the Omicron variant with the original Wuhan strain, which has an 80% kill rate
Researchers at Boston University added a spike protein from the Omicron variant with the original Wuhan strain, which has an 80% kill rate
Teal pumpkins: They’re not just for decoration
Spread a little food allergy awareness and inclusion this year by displaying a teal pumpkin on your doorstep.
Spread a little food allergy awareness and inclusion this year by displaying a teal pumpkin on your doorstep.
Frequent chemical hair straightening linked to higher uterine cancer risk, NIH study finds
The study authors highlighted how the risks may be more heightened for Black women, who reported using hair straightening products more frequently than other groups.
The study authors highlighted how the risks may be more heightened for Black women, who reported using hair straightening products more frequently than other groups.
RSV cases surging in children as virus spreads earlier, faster this year
Cases of respiratory syncytial virus, better known as RSV, are on the rise, doctors warn.
Cases of respiratory syncytial virus, better known as RSV, are on the rise, doctors warn.
Georgetown Hoyas legend Dikembe Mutombo undergoing treatment for brain tumor
Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo is undergoing treatment in Atlanta for a brain tumor, the NBA announced Saturday.
Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo is undergoing treatment in Atlanta for a brain tumor, the NBA announced Saturday.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Doctor shares what women should know about early detection
In honor of October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, FOX 5 is continuing to bring attention to the disease by speaking with diagnostic radiologist Dr. Rachel Brem about what women should know about screening for the disease.
In honor of October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, FOX 5 is continuing to bring attention to the disease by speaking with diagnostic radiologist Dr. Rachel Brem about what women should know about screening for the disease.
The Big Board sues DC Health for COVID-19 related closure: lawsuit
The Big Board, a bar and burger restaurant on H Street in the District is suing the D.C. Department of Health after their liquor license was suspended earlier this year and they were ordered to close for refusing to follow the city’s COVID-19 vaccine and mask mandate, a lawsuit says.
The Big Board, a bar and burger restaurant on H Street in the District is suing the D.C. Department of Health after their liquor license was suspended earlier this year and they were ordered to close for refusing to follow the city’s COVID-19 vaccine and mask mandate, a lawsuit says.
Surge in demand for vasectomies following abortions bans prompts clinics to offer free procedure
Free vasectomies will be available next month at three Planned Parenthood clinics in Missouri amid a surge in demand for the procedure after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
Free vasectomies will be available next month at three Planned Parenthood clinics in Missouri amid a surge in demand for the procedure after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.