Keeping kids healthy as they head back to school
Back-to-school season also means the return of "sick season," Dr. Susannah Hillis joins Good Day to discuss what parents should look out for.
Back-to-school season also means the return of "sick season," Dr. Susannah Hillis joins Good Day to discuss what parents should look out for.
Human plague case reported; patient likely exposed while camping
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) has reported the first case of human plague in 2025.
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) has reported the first case of human plague in 2025.
Common painkillers may fuel deadly superbugs that resist antibiotics, study warns
Ibuprofen and acetaminophen increased genetic mutations in E. coli during lab tests.
Ibuprofen and acetaminophen increased genetic mutations in E. coli during lab tests.
USDA working to stop the spread of invasive beetle species on Long Island
FOX 5 NY's Jodi Goldberg has the latest.
FOX 5 NY's Jodi Goldberg has the latest.
FDA limits access to updated COVID-19 shots: What we know
Millions of healthy adults and children who are interested in getting an updated COVID-19 shot for extra protection may have to cross several new hurdles to do so.
Millions of healthy adults and children who are interested in getting an updated COVID-19 shot for extra protection may have to cross several new hurdles to do so.
Stop & Shop fined for selling spoiled meat with wrong expiration dates in NJ
A major supermarket chain in the Northeast is facing backlash after officials say spoiled meat products were found mislabeled in several New Jersey stores.
A major supermarket chain in the Northeast is facing backlash after officials say spoiled meat products were found mislabeled in several New Jersey stores.
What is screwworm? Symptoms, prevention and treatment
The first human case of New World screwworm was confirmed in the United States after a Maryland resident was diagnosed earlier this month.
The first human case of New World screwworm was confirmed in the United States after a Maryland resident was diagnosed earlier this month.
NYC investigates Legionnaires’ disease cases at Bronx condos
NYC is probing Legionnaires’ cases at a Bronx condo complex after two infections; officials say they’re unrelated to Harlem’s deadly outbreak.
NYC is probing Legionnaires’ cases at a Bronx condo complex after two infections; officials say they’re unrelated to Harlem’s deadly outbreak.
NYC investigates Legionnaires? disease cases at Bronx condos
The city released a statement confirming that the Health Department evaluated the hot water system at Parkchester South Condominiums after residents tested positive.
The city released a statement confirming that the Health Department evaluated the hot water system at Parkchester South Condominiums after residents tested positive.
Paterson residents still under boil water advisory after main break
Crews quickly repaired a 42-inch water main break in Paterson, but some neighborhoods remain without clean water. FOX 5 NY's Briella Tomassetti has the latest.
Crews quickly repaired a 42-inch water main break in Paterson, but some neighborhoods remain without clean water. FOX 5 NY's Briella Tomassetti has the latest.
Screwworm confirmed in US with first human case reported in Maryland: CDC
New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite, has been detected in the United States for the first time.
New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite, has been detected in the United States for the first time.
Study links COVID-19 infections to increased asthma, allergy risk
A large study led by Karolinska Institutet found people who had COVID-19 face a higher risk of developing asthma, sinusitis and hay fever, but vaccination appears to reduce those risks.
A large study led by Karolinska Institutet found people who had COVID-19 face a higher risk of developing asthma, sinusitis and hay fever, but vaccination appears to reduce those risks.
NJ Transit, PATH train riders may be exposed to measles
New Jersey's Department of Health is alerting people of a new confirmed case of measles in Hudson County.
New Jersey's Department of Health is alerting people of a new confirmed case of measles in Hudson County.
Hundreds of HHS staff sign letter urging RFK Jr. to stop spreading misinformation
More than 750 current and former federal health employees signed a letter accusing Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. of spreading misinformation and fueling mistrust that they say contributed to the recent CDC headquarters shooting.
More than 750 current and former federal health employees signed a letter accusing Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. of spreading misinformation and fueling mistrust that they say contributed to the recent CDC headquarters shooting.
Sixth death reported in Harlem Legionnaires? outbreak
The city?s Health Department confirms 111 cases of Legionnaires? disease in Central Harlem, with seven patients still hospitalized. Officials say cooling towers in the area tested positive for legionella bacteria and remain under investigation.
The city?s Health Department confirms 111 cases of Legionnaires? disease in Central Harlem, with seven patients still hospitalized. Officials say cooling towers in the area tested positive for legionella bacteria and remain under investigation.
Two construction companies sued for deadly Legionnares' disease
The lawsuit claims a hospital's cooling tower filled with rain water after heavy rain was left untreated.
The lawsuit claims a hospital's cooling tower filled with rain water after heavy rain was left untreated.
East Coast, Gulf states warn of rising flesh-eating bacteria infections
Health officials are warning about a summertime surge of Vibrio vulnificus infections, a flesh-eating bacteria found in warm coastal waters that has killed several people this year.
Health officials are warning about a summertime surge of Vibrio vulnificus infections, a flesh-eating bacteria found in warm coastal waters that has killed several people this year.
Lawsuit blames construction company for Legionnaires? disease outbreak
A new lawsuit is accusing a construction company of neglecting to clean stormwater from the cooling towers behind the deadly Legionnaire's disease outbreak in Harlem, according to a spokesperson for attorney Ben Crump. FOX 5 NY's Antwan Lewis has the story.
A new lawsuit is accusing a construction company of neglecting to clean stormwater from the cooling towers behind the deadly Legionnaire's disease outbreak in Harlem, according to a spokesperson for attorney Ben Crump. FOX 5 NY's Antwan Lewis has the story.
2-year-old NJ boy in need of 'miracle' treatment: How to help
A two-year-old boy from New Jersey named Jack Drury has been diagnosed with a rare nervous system disorder which doctors say has an average life expectancy of just 10 years, and now, his parents are working to pay for treatment.
A two-year-old boy from New Jersey named Jack Drury has been diagnosed with a rare nervous system disorder which doctors say has an average life expectancy of just 10 years, and now, his parents are working to pay for treatment.
Aubrey Plaza battles 'daily struggle' after husband’s death at 47
Actress Aubrey Plaza is navigating the grief of losing her husband, director Jeff Baena, who died by suicide earlier this year.
Actress Aubrey Plaza is navigating the grief of losing her husband, director Jeff Baena, who died by suicide earlier this year.