Terminal colon cancer patient saved by breakthrough treatment
The Minnesota woman received investigational immunotherapy during a ‘last-resort’ trial.
6-state salmonella outbreak blamed on backyard chickens
The earliest cases from this recent outbreak were reported back in February.
Cigarette smoking has declined sharply in US: Here are the numbers, according to research
Researchers in a study found that the largest drop in cigarette smoking was among young Americans.
Why allergy season feels worse in 2025 and what you can do about it
Experts say climate change is driving longer, more intense allergy seasons. Here’s why your symptoms may feel worse this year—and what you can do to feel better.
Raising awareness for a cure for Medulloblastoma
May is Brain Tumor awareness month and a father is searching for a cure for Medulloblastoma, the most common form of pediatric cancer.
RFK Jr and the HHS to require placebo tests for all vaccines
The HHS is set to require placebo tests for all vaccines moving forward.
3-year-old receives kidney transplant
A local 3-year-old boy recently received a kidney transplant after being born with Stage 5 kidney disease.
Warm weather welcomes more bugs
Experts say Washington, D.C. is one of the worst cities for mosquitoes and other bugs due to the heat and humidity.
Champagne, white wine may lower sudden cardiac arrest risk, new study suggests
New research published in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology identifies 56 factors linked to sudden cardiac arrest risk — and suggests champagne and white wine may offer surprising heart benefits.
5 Habits of Super Agers
Psychologist and author Bob Rosen joined Good Day DC with some habits to become a super ager.
Dog detects woman's breast cancer before doctors: 'He knew all along'
Breanna Bortner, a 31-year-old from Minnesota, credits her dog Mochi with helping detect her breast cancer before doctors confirmed it.
Skincare & sun: What you need to know
The team from Peel Haus Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery joined Good Day DC to talk about skincare and sun.
New blood test unveiled to enhance detection of common cancers
UK researchers created the test using AI to examine blood samples to detect cancer present in the body.
USDA withdraws plan to limit salmonella levels in raw poultry: What to know
The USDA will not require poultry companies to limit salmonella bacteria in their raw products, withdrawing a Biden-era proposal. Here's what to know.
Whooping cough on the rise again: What parents need to know in 2025
CDC data shows US whooping cough cases have doubled in 2025 compared to last year, raising concerns over vaccine hesitancy and declining immunization rates.
Lisa Rinna threatened to kill husband Harry Hamlin amid postpartum depression
Lisa Rinna recently opened up about her struggle with postpartum depression, including how the experience led her to threaten her husband, Harry Hamlin.
US birthrates: People over 40 giving birth surpass teens for first time
A new CDC report confirms a growing shift: More people are having children later in life, with births among those 40 and older now outpacing teen births for the first time in U.S. history.
Trump reportedly ponders $5K baby bonus as US fertility rate remains near record low
The Trump administration is reportedly looking at ways to incentivize having a baby to increase the U.S. birth rate, which remains near a record low according to newly-released CDC data.
RFK Jr. to launch national autism registry collecting Americans’ medical records
The Health and Human Services secretary has vowed to do detailed studies on the causes of autism, which he has referred to as a “preventable disease."
FDA warns of dangerous chemicals in some gel nail polish removers: What to know
The FDA has issued a warning after discovering methylene chloride, a banned and potentially cancer-causing solvent, in several gel nail polish remover products.