New bill would require training for first responders to assist people with autism
A new bill introduced in Maryland could ease some parents' worst nightmare. It would require specific training for first responders when it comes to children or even adults who wander off from safety. FOX 5's Homa Bash reports.
A new bill introduced in Maryland could ease some parents' worst nightmare. It would require specific training for first responders when it comes to children or even adults who wander off from safety. FOX 5's Homa Bash reports.
New COVID-19 variant spreading through multiple states: What to know
BA.3.2, a new COVID-19 variant, has been detected in wastewater samples from 25 states. The variant has mutations that could evade immunity from a previous infection or vaccination.
BA.3.2, a new COVID-19 variant, has been detected in wastewater samples from 25 states. The variant has mutations that could evade immunity from a previous infection or vaccination.
Exercise-boosted liver enzyme tied to Alzheimer’s protection, study finds
Researchers at UC San Francisco have discovered how exercise may help protect the brain and reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
Researchers at UC San Francisco have discovered how exercise may help protect the brain and reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
Meta violated child safety laws, jury says: What this means for social media
A New Mexico jury ruled Tuesday that social media giant Meta harms children’s mental health and violates state consumer protection laws.
A New Mexico jury ruled Tuesday that social media giant Meta harms children’s mental health and violates state consumer protection laws.
Bodybuilding legend Lee Haney in need of kidney transplant
Eight-time Mr. Olympia Lee Haney is facing his toughest challenge yet: a search for a living kidney donor. After managing a chronic condition for nearly 30 years, the 66-year-old bodybuilding icon is calling on his global community to help him find a lifesaving match.
Eight-time Mr. Olympia Lee Haney is facing his toughest challenge yet: a search for a living kidney donor. After managing a chronic condition for nearly 30 years, the 66-year-old bodybuilding icon is calling on his global community to help him find a lifesaving match.
Barry Manilow reveals how routine doctor visit for hip pain uncovered hidden cancer diagnosis
The legendary performer, 82, revealed that what began as minor discomfort ultimately led to a stage 1 lung cancer diagnosis — discovered only because of a doctor’s instinct to look deeper.
The legendary performer, 82, revealed that what began as minor discomfort ultimately led to a stage 1 lung cancer diagnosis — discovered only because of a doctor’s instinct to look deeper.
These are the safest hospitals in Maryland and Virginia: report
Healthgrades' 2026 Patient Safety Excellence Awards named 438 hospitals in 40 states that rank among the top 10% nationwide for patient safety.
Healthgrades' 2026 Patient Safety Excellence Awards named 438 hospitals in 40 states that rank among the top 10% nationwide for patient safety.
USDA issues alert for ground beef over possible metal contamination
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has issued a public health alert for certain grass-fed ground beef sold in several states due to possible metal contamination.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has issued a public health alert for certain grass-fed ground beef sold in several states due to possible metal contamination.
David Simon, CEO of Simon Property Group, dies at 64
Simon Property Group said Monday that Chairman and CEO David Simon has died at 64 following a battle with cancer.
Simon Property Group said Monday that Chairman and CEO David Simon has died at 64 following a battle with cancer.
These states rank as the most stressed places in America in 2026, data suggests
Americans are experiencing increasing stress fueled by economic uncertainty, workplace demands and social disconnection, according to a new WalletHub report.
Americans are experiencing increasing stress fueled by economic uncertainty, workplace demands and social disconnection, according to a new WalletHub report.
These states have the highest number of safe hospitals, according to new report
Healthgrades’ 2026 Patient Safety Excellence Awards recognized 438 hospitals across 40 states as among the top 10% nationwide for patient safety.
Healthgrades’ 2026 Patient Safety Excellence Awards recognized 438 hospitals across 40 states as among the top 10% nationwide for patient safety.
Over 150,000 COVID-19 deaths went uncounted early in pandemic, study finds
A new study suggests the true early toll of COVID-19 in the U.S. was significantly higher than official counts.
A new study suggests the true early toll of COVID-19 in the U.S. was significantly higher than official counts.
Alcohol linked to rising colon cancer risk as disease becomes leading killer
Colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer-related death among people under 50, according to the American Cancer Society, and experts say alcohol consumption is a significant contributing risk factor.
Colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer-related death among people under 50, according to the American Cancer Society, and experts say alcohol consumption is a significant contributing risk factor.
This major city is introducing paid menstrual leave for female public workers
A major city has introduced a new policy granting female public employees up to two days of paid menstrual leave each month, aiming to improve worker well-being and productivity.
A major city has introduced a new policy granting female public employees up to two days of paid menstrual leave each month, aiming to improve worker well-being and productivity.
Long-term alcohol habit may be tied to a troubling cancer trend, doctors warn
Even moderate alcohol consumption is tied to higher colorectal cancer risk over time, researchers say.
Even moderate alcohol consumption is tied to higher colorectal cancer risk over time, researchers say.
RFK Jr. overstepped legal authority on transgender care for minors, judge rules
A federal judge said that Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. had overreached by issuing a declaration that called gender-transition medical treatments unsafe and ineffective for young people experiencing gender dysphoria.
A federal judge said that Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. had overreached by issuing a declaration that called gender-transition medical treatments unsafe and ineffective for young people experiencing gender dysphoria.
90,000 bottles of children's ibuprofen recalled nationwide, FDA says
Thousands of bottles of children’s ibuprofen have been recalled after complaints of a “foreign substance." Here’s what to know.
Thousands of bottles of children’s ibuprofen have been recalled after complaints of a “foreign substance." Here’s what to know.
Annual CDC mobile lung screenings for coal miners begins in April across several states See where
The annual Centers for Disease Control (CDC) National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) black lung screenings for coal miners will start in April across several states.
The annual Centers for Disease Control (CDC) National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) black lung screenings for coal miners will start in April across several states.
Florida hospital sues to evict patient who refuses to leave for months
A Florida hospital is suing a former patient who it says has refused to leave for five months after being medically cleared and formally discharged.
A Florida hospital is suing a former patient who it says has refused to leave for five months after being medically cleared and formally discharged.
These states ranks as the best places for doctors in 2026, data suggests
A new WalletHub analysis finds that where doctors choose to practice can significantly affect their pay, workload and overall job satisfaction.
A new WalletHub analysis finds that where doctors choose to practice can significantly affect their pay, workload and overall job satisfaction.