If you've ever had chickenpox, you can get shingles. Here is who should get vaccinated against it.
The CDC says 1 million Americans, most of them 50 or older, will develop shingles this year. If you have every had chickenpox, you can get shingles. But there is a vaccine for adults 50 and up.
The CDC says 1 million Americans, most of them 50 or older, will develop shingles this year. If you have every had chickenpox, you can get shingles. But there is a vaccine for adults 50 and up.
Who should get vaccinated against shingles
The CDC says 1 million Americans, most of them 50 or older, will develop shingles this year. If you have every had chickenpox, you can get shingles. But there is a vaccine for adults 50 and up.
The CDC says 1 million Americans, most of them 50 or older, will develop shingles this year. If you have every had chickenpox, you can get shingles. But there is a vaccine for adults 50 and up.
Airports pledge to make flying easier for passengers with dementia
Over 14 million people are expected to check into airports nationwide for Labor Day weekend.
Over 14 million people are expected to check into airports nationwide for Labor Day weekend.
10-year-old seizure free 5 years after brain surgery
The FOX 5 Medical Team has the latest on this heartwarming story.
The FOX 5 Medical Team has the latest on this heartwarming story.
Diagnosed at 4 months, Georgia toddler is now a cancer survivor
Piper Panter's mother Lauren Panter sensed early on something was wrong with her newborn. She was not feeding normally, and her belly had become bloated. But, she says they never expected their youngest child would be diagnosed with cancer.
Piper Panter's mother Lauren Panter sensed early on something was wrong with her newborn. She was not feeding normally, and her belly had become bloated. But, she says they never expected their youngest child would be diagnosed with cancer.
COVID-19 hospitalizations are steadily rising again, as CDC scientists track a new version of the coronavirus
As summer winds down, the virus that causes COVID-19 appears to be picking up steam.
As summer winds down, the virus that causes COVID-19 appears to be picking up steam.
COVID-19 hospitalization on the rise
COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to rise and CDC scientists are carefully tracking yet another new version of the virus that triggered the pandemic. A look at the uptick in cases, this new variant, and the new booster shots.
COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to rise and CDC scientists are carefully tracking yet another new version of the virus that triggered the pandemic. A look at the uptick in cases, this new variant, and the new booster shots.
First drugs picked to be targeted for Medicare price negotiations
President Joe Biden's administration released a list of 10 drugs for which the federal government will take a first-ever step: negotiating drug prices directly with the manufacturer.
President Joe Biden's administration released a list of 10 drugs for which the federal government will take a first-ever step: negotiating drug prices directly with the manufacturer.
4 University of Arkansas students hospitalized after E. coli outbreak
Health officials are investigating an outbreak of E. coli food poisoning tied to the University of Arkansas.
Health officials are investigating an outbreak of E. coli food poisoning tied to the University of Arkansas.
Medical experts sounding the alarm on nationwide increase in kindergarten vaccine exemption rates
More and more parents are opting out of getting their kindergarten-aged students vaccinated according to new data from the CDC. On average, vaccination exemption rates across the nation nearly doubled last school year.
More and more parents are opting out of getting their kindergarten-aged students vaccinated according to new data from the CDC. On average, vaccination exemption rates across the nation nearly doubled last school year.
Medicare: These medications could be subject to price controls
List of 10 drugs subject to price controls to be published Sept 1
List of 10 drugs subject to price controls to be published Sept 1
China won't require COVID-19 tests for incoming travelers as country reopens
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin announced the change at a briefing in Beijing on Monday.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin announced the change at a briefing in Beijing on Monday.
Elton John hospitalized in France after suffering fall at home
Music icon Elton John was hospitalized in France on Sunday after suffering a fall in his home.
Music icon Elton John was hospitalized in France on Sunday after suffering a fall in his home.
FAA investigating 5K pilots accused of hiding conditions that would make them unfit to fly: report
The pilots – who are military veterans – allegedly did not disclose they were receiving disability benefits for potentially disqualifying medical conditions.
The pilots – who are military veterans – allegedly did not disclose they were receiving disability benefits for potentially disqualifying medical conditions.
Major US cities embrace mental health response with behavioral clinicians replacing police in 911 calls
Data gathered by The Associated Press show at least 14 of the 20 most populous U.S. cities are hosting or starting such programs, sometimes called civilian, alternative or non-police response teams.
Data gathered by The Associated Press show at least 14 of the 20 most populous U.S. cities are hosting or starting such programs, sometimes called civilian, alternative or non-police response teams.
Citing rising COVID cases, these US hospital systems have now reinstated mask mandates
One of these hospitals brought back mask requirements just a month after lifting the mandate.
One of these hospitals brought back mask requirements just a month after lifting the mandate.
ADHD drug shortage could make back-to-school season challenging, expert says: ‘Widespread impact'
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) first announced the medication shortage in October 2022.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) first announced the medication shortage in October 2022.
One in five women report being mistreated in maternity care, CDC finds: ‘We must do better’
More than 2,400 women were surveyed about their experiences with pregnancy and delivery care.
More than 2,400 women were surveyed about their experiences with pregnancy and delivery care.
Las Vegas hotels under investigation for Legionnaires' disease cases
Guests at these two Vegas hotels tested positive for Legionnaires' disease.
Guests at these two Vegas hotels tested positive for Legionnaires' disease.
Atlanta parents get creative to beat the triple-digit heat
As the heat index rose into the triple digits across metro Atlanta Saturday, some parents got creative at their kids' soccer tournaments to stay cool.
As the heat index rose into the triple digits across metro Atlanta Saturday, some parents got creative at their kids' soccer tournaments to stay cool.