Heart disease risk could be affected by one surprising factor, new study finds
Hearts that are rounder shaped could be more prone to future cardiac disease, artificial intelligence indicates.
CDC warns of Marburg virus after deadly Africa outbreak
The CDC is sending personnel to assist with the outbreak of the Marburg virus in Guinea and Tanzania.
Gun injuries in US surged during pandemic, CDC study shows
For every American killed by gunfire, an estimated two or more survive, often with terrible injuries — a fact that public health experts say is crucial to understanding the full impact of guns on society.
US Navy deploys more chaplains for suicide prevention
Growing mental health distress in the ranks carries such grave implications that the U.S. chief of naval operations, Adm. Michael Gilday, answered “suicides” when asked what in the security environment kept him up at night.
Dentists reveal why you shouldn't brush your teeth in the shower
Dentists shared three risky reasons why brushing your teeth in the shower may be a bad idea.
Nearly a third of leukemia patients saw remission after taking experimental pill
“As someone who does this for a living, this is incredibly gratifying," said one of the physicians overseeing the trial.
Infants exposed to pet dogs or cats may develop fewer food allergies, study finds
The study showed dog exposure was estimated to reduce the risk of egg, milk and nut allergies, while cat exposure was estimated to reduce the risk of egg, wheat and soybean allergies.
Dangerous plant fungus infects man in first-known global case, doctors say
Doctors diagnosed the 61-year-old man with a throat abscess caused by the same thing responsible for silver leaf disease in plants, according to a study.
Damar Hamlin pushes for AED access in Washington, D.C.
The Buffalo Bills player is teaming up with families and legislators to keep kids safe with access to automated external defibrillators (AEDs).
'Helicopter parenting': Study shows negative effects on kids' development
Are parents hovering too much over their children? A new study suggests helicopter parenting can have negative effects on kids' development.
Doctors warn parents as strep throat cases spiking nationwide
The CDC is monitoring an increase in invasive group A Strep infections in children after at least five pediatric deaths have been confirmed so far this year in Illinois.
Canadian woman sets world record for donating blood: ‘I have it in me to give’
Josephine Michaluk, an 80-year-old woman from Alberta, Canada, has been donating blood for nearly six decades. Now, she’s a world record holder.
Sniffing body odor from sweat could reduce social anxiety, new research suggests
Smelling 'chemo-signals' from sweat, combined with mindfulness therapy, eased anxiety in women
NYPD officers shoot man armed with knife while responding to mental health call
NYPD officers shot and critically injured a man who reportedly advanced toward them with a knife Sunday while he was having a mental health crisis, police said.
Former NBA player Eric Montross battling cancer, family says
Montross’ family issued a statement through the school on Saturday announcing the 51-year-old’s diagnosis, though it didn’t specify the nature of the cancer.
McConnell leaves rehab facility following therapy for concussion
The 81-year-old Kentucky Republican said in a statement released by his office that he will work from home for the next few days.
Eye drop recall: Florida woman sues company after eye removed
Nearly 70 people in 16 states have been infected with Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Health, Hope & Happiness - The Black Woman Experience
A FOX 5 NY special program takes a look at the maternal health crisis facing black women nationwide.
Biden administration plans to revamp, modernize organ transplant system
More people than ever are getting new organs, with a record 42,888 transplants last year.
The Fertility Factor: A journey to motherhood after struggling with infertility for more than a decade
Gessie Thompson and her husband, Marc, struggled with infertility for more than a decade. FOX 5 NY's Tashanea Whitlow has the story.