Oscar Mayer turkey bacon recalled for possible listeria contamination
Kraft Heinz is recalling nearly 368,000 pounds of Oscar Mayer turkey bacon products over potential listeria contamination. No illnesses have been reported so far.
Study links alcohol intake to higher pancreatic cancer risk
A massive international study found that alcohol consumption is associated with a modest but significant increase in pancreatic cancer risk—regardless of sex or smoking status.
San Quentin holds emotional, first-ever father-daughter prom
Hair, make-up, gowns, tuxedos, and tears—San Quentin Rehabilitation Center was recently the scene of an emotional first-ever father-daughter prom.
Music helps couple navigate Alzheimer's
In her sixties Deborah Patterson was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's but her and her husband Randy have used the power of love and music to outshine the disease.
Summer Facial Popsicles
Keep cool and look good using at home ingredients for facial popsicles with Dr. Arleen Lamba
WHO experts issue final report on COVID-19’s origin
The World Health Organization’s expert group says the origin of COVID-19 remains inconclusive, though most evidence still points to animal-to-human transmission.
Ticks spread to new regions across America, bringing dangerous diseases
Lyme disease plus alpha-gal syndrome and tick paralysis pose serious health risks, say experts. Here's what to know.
FDA expands warning about rare heart risk with COVID vaccines
The FDA, under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has taken another step to question the safety of Covid-19 vaccines.
Treating skin effectively this Acne Awareness Month
Dr. Ife Rodney joined Good Day DC during Acne Awareness Month.
Spelling to Communicate helps nonverbal people express thoughts
Spelling to Communicates allows nonverbal people to express their thoughts and communicate with members of their family.
Eating more fruits and vegetables could improve your sleep, study shows
A new study finds that eating more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains during the day could lead to deeper, more restful sleep at night.
Health insurers pledge to streamline ‘prior authorization’ process
UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and dozens of other insurers promised Monday they’re working to scale back a health care practice that leads to delays and complications.
These states are most attractive to "dark" personalities, study suggests
People with a “dark factor of personality” are associated with behaviors like aggression, cheating, narcissism, exploitation and more.
Cannabis use could double risk of heart death, study warns
Researchers in a new study found that cannabis use may lead to a greater risk of a heart attack and stroke.
DC Heatwave: Tips to stay safe as summer temperatures rise
Stay safe and beat the summer heat with essential safety tips from across Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.
FDA approves new twice-yearly HIV prevention shot. Here's how it works
In two recent studies, this new shot reportedly nearly eliminated new infections in people at substantial risk of HIV.
Trump administration to end LGBTQ+ youth support on 988 crisis line
The 988 Lifeline will end its LGBTQ+ youth support option in July, raising concern among advocates.
'Razor blade throat': What to know about COVID's new Nimbus variant
Painful symptoms caused by a new COVID-19 variant has led to a new nickname: “razor blade throat Covid.”
Home Chef, Marketside brand recalls pasta sold at Walmart, Kroger stores
The listeria outbreak in multiple states has killed three people and led to one pregnancy loss, according to federal health officials.
Cancer could be detected three years before diagnosis with experimental blood test
Test could detect tumors earlier when they are more curable, researchers say.