Mary Lou Retton leaves hospital after life-threatening health scare: ‘Mom is home’
The former Olympic gymnast returned home after her battle with a rare form of pneumonia.
The former Olympic gymnast returned home after her battle with a rare form of pneumonia.
Injuries in marching band are as common as in other sports, experts say
Band members most often presented with ankle and knee injuries, but 6% of injuries are reported as mild head trauma, the American Academy of Pediatrics reports.
Band members most often presented with ankle and knee injuries, but 6% of injuries are reported as mild head trauma, the American Academy of Pediatrics reports.
Businesses serving untreated water despite boil water advisory in multiple cities
Editor's note: The boil advisory was lifted Sunday evening around 11 p.m.
Editor's note: The boil advisory was lifted Sunday evening around 11 p.m.
University of Utah gymnast retires amid alleged 'verbal and emotional abuse' from coach
A member of the University of Utah women's gymnastics team announced her retirement from the sport and withdrawal from the school on Friday.
A member of the University of Utah women's gymnastics team announced her retirement from the sport and withdrawal from the school on Friday.
So-called toddler milks are unregulated and unnecessary, pediatrician group says
The American Academy of Pediatrics says the products often contain high amounts of added sugar and salt. A trade group for the manufacturers of the products says the drinks could fill nutritional gaps.
The American Academy of Pediatrics says the products often contain high amounts of added sugar and salt. A trade group for the manufacturers of the products says the drinks could fill nutritional gaps.
To fix dry itchy winter skin, nix those daily showers
If you end up with dry, itchy skin every winter, dermatologist Dr. Melissa Babcock says you may be showering too often.
If you end up with dry, itchy skin every winter, dermatologist Dr. Melissa Babcock says you may be showering too often.
Why showering too much is bad for your skin
If you're hoping to go through the winter without developing dry, itchy skin, then you may want to rethink the amount of showers you take. The FOX Medical Team spoke to an expert who says showering too often can lead to skin problems.
If you're hoping to go through the winter without developing dry, itchy skin, then you may want to rethink the amount of showers you take. The FOX Medical Team spoke to an expert who says showering too often can lead to skin problems.
Dragon Con founder inducted into Fresenius Kabi National Blood Donation Hall of Fame
In 2002, Dragon Con founder and CEO Pat Henry suggested they hold a one-day blood drive during the convention. More than 20 years later, it's grown into a five-day event that has collected over 40,000 donations.
In 2002, Dragon Con founder and CEO Pat Henry suggested they hold a one-day blood drive during the convention. More than 20 years later, it's grown into a five-day event that has collected over 40,000 donations.
Leg pain, aches and weakness can be signs of blood vessel blockages, but seniors may miss the symptoms
Black Americans are twice as likely to develop blockages in the blood vessels of their legs, a disorder known as peripheral artery disease. But, many people may not be aware of the warning signs or the risk of amputation.
Black Americans are twice as likely to develop blockages in the blood vessels of their legs, a disorder known as peripheral artery disease. But, many people may not be aware of the warning signs or the risk of amputation.
Happy Tails' furry volunteers bring joy to hospitals
A metro area nonprofit proves man's best friend and health centers go together like peanut butter and jelly.
A metro area nonprofit proves man's best friend and health centers go together like peanut butter and jelly.
Family rescues pig stranded 2 miles offshore in Hawaii
The rescue operation lasted nearly an hour.
The rescue operation lasted nearly an hour.
Raising awareness for Peripheral Artery Disease
Conditions like diabetes or heart disease can lead to a tricky condition called Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) that often leads to amputation surgery. FOX 5 Medical Team's Beth Galvin spoke to a family whose matriarch suffered from it and is now taking the steps to teach others how to prevent it from happening.
Conditions like diabetes or heart disease can lead to a tricky condition called Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) that often leads to amputation surgery. FOX 5 Medical Team's Beth Galvin spoke to a family whose matriarch suffered from it and is now taking the steps to teach others how to prevent it from happening.
What you need to know about vision loss, how to show support for visually impaired
There are over 2 billion people globally who have a visual impairment.
There are over 2 billion people globally who have a visual impairment.
FDA bans sale of Vuse Alto menthol e-cigarettes, citing health risks for teens
British American Tobacco (BAT), the parent company of Reynolds said it would challenge the FDA ban in court.
British American Tobacco (BAT), the parent company of Reynolds said it would challenge the FDA ban in court.
Tired of itchy, dry skin every winter? A dermatologist shares some tips to regain moisture
Cold weather can do a number on your skin. But, dermatologist Dr. Melissa Babcock says tweaking your skincare routine now may help protect your skin.
Cold weather can do a number on your skin. But, dermatologist Dr. Melissa Babcock says tweaking your skincare routine now may help protect your skin.
Winter-proof your skin with these tips
It's feeling like fall outside, and winter is right around the corner. Now is a good time to winter-proof your skin by adding more moisturizing products, and reducing your drying products. Here are some suggestions from an expert.
It's feeling like fall outside, and winter is right around the corner. Now is a good time to winter-proof your skin by adding more moisturizing products, and reducing your drying products. Here are some suggestions from an expert.
FDA may soon ban some chemical hair-straightening products over cancer risk
Chemical hair straighteners or “relaxers," which are often marketed to Black women, have been linked to a number of short-term and long-term health risks, including uterine cancer.
Chemical hair straighteners or “relaxers," which are often marketed to Black women, have been linked to a number of short-term and long-term health risks, including uterine cancer.
First signs of gloomy winter weather can trigger seasonal depression, seasonal affective disorder
Treatment methods for season depression include light boxes, sitting in sunlight when possible and getting physical activity.
Treatment methods for season depression include light boxes, sitting in sunlight when possible and getting physical activity.
Where the sun is no longer providing enough Vitamin D until next spring
Vitamin D helps the body build and maintain strong bones, in addition to supporting immune health, muscle function and brain cell activity, according to the Mayo Clinic.
Vitamin D helps the body build and maintain strong bones, in addition to supporting immune health, muscle function and brain cell activity, according to the Mayo Clinic.
Peeps maker to remove cancer-linked red dye No. 3 from popular Easter candy
California recently banned red dye No. 3, a chemical used as food coloring for products like Peeps. The synthetic dye has been linked to cancer and has been banned from makeup for more than 30 years.
California recently banned red dye No. 3, a chemical used as food coloring for products like Peeps. The synthetic dye has been linked to cancer and has been banned from makeup for more than 30 years.