What WSSC Water’s fluoride reduction means for your household

WSSC Water is temporarily reducing fluoride levels in its drinking water for customers in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties, citing supply chain disruptions linked to the war in Iran. 

Unexplained shoulder pain could signal dangerous health condition, doctor warns

While shoulder pain is often the result of rotator cuff problems, injuries, arthritis, nerve problems, or other orthopedic and muscular issues, it can also signal a dangerous health condition.

Abortion pill by mail allowed to continue as judge rejects bid

A federal judge declined to block the nationwide mailing of the abortion pill mifepristone, allowing current FDA rules to remain in place.

Alexandria health officials issue warnings about ticks as weather warms up
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With temperatures finally on the rise, health experts are sounding the alarm tonight that tick season is once again upon us. FOX 5’s Sydney Persing is live in Alexandria now, where the health department is issuing a warning and advising on how to both avoid and deal with ticks.

Walmart Great Value Dino Nuggets lead warning retracted by USDA

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has pulled its public health alert about bags of dinosaur-shaped nuggets sold in Walmart stores.

FDA warns 2 supplements sold at gas stations pose serious health risks

A new alert from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns that consumers should avoid two supplement brands that could pose serious health problems.

Raw cheese maker recalls product “under protest" after FDA alert

A company that makes cheese from raw milk recalled several of its products after the Food and Drug Administration warned of a possible link to multiple E. coli cases.

Dee Freeman, actress and Marine veteran, dies at 66

Dolores “Dee" Freeman, a respected actress, writer, and U.S. Marine Corps veteran, died on April 2, 2026, at age 66 following a battle with cancer.

Massive eye drop recall: FDA warns of sterility issues in 3 million bottles

The FDA has announced a recall of over 3 million bottles of eye drops sold at Walgreens, CVS, Kroger, and more due to potential sterility issues.

Cicada COVID Variant BA 3.2: What we know from the CDC

As the COVID-19 virus continues to evolve, here’s what to know about SARS-CoV-2 Variant BA.3.2, the “Cicada" variant.

FDA approves Foundayo, Eli Lilly's new GLP-1 obesity pill

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Eli Lilly’s new weight-loss GLP-1 pill, orforglipron, which will be sold as Foundayo.

Move over meat: AHA pushes plant-forward protein for heart health

Protein lovers may want to spend a little extra time in the produce aisle if they want to ensure a heart-healthy diet. 

Check your fridge: FDA warns of E. coli risk linked to Raw Farm-brand cheddar cheese

Cheese lovers may want to check their refrigerators, as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) continues to investigate a multi-state outbreak of E. coli linked to a brand of raw cheddar cheese.

What is hydrocodone? Tiger Woods found with pills after DUI crash

Golf star Tiger Woods was found with two white pills, later identified as the opioid hydrocodone. Here's what to know.

Food recalls soar in the last five years - See what states have been impacted the most

Food recalls trended higher over the past five years and now sit 20 percent higher than they were at the start of the decade. On top of that, the most serious type of recall – Class I – is the one growing the fastest.

Pig semen eye drops may treat rare childhood eye cancer, study says

Researchers have created experimental eye drops that use a molecule derived from pig semen that could treat a rare form of eye cancer, according to a recent study.