FDA finalizes blood-donation rules to allow more gay, bisexual men
The updated FDA guidelines do away with a requirement that men who have sex with men abstain from sex for three months prior to giving blood.
The updated FDA guidelines do away with a requirement that men who have sex with men abstain from sex for three months prior to giving blood.
Emory University professor weighs in on FDA panel's Opill over-the-counter birth control decision
Over-the-counter birth control pills take a step closer to becoming reality.
Over-the-counter birth control pills take a step closer to becoming reality.
FDA recommends OTC access to birth control
Over-the-counter birth control pills are one step closer to becoming a reality after an FDA panel recommended making the drug Opill available for purchase without a prescription.
Over-the-counter birth control pills are one step closer to becoming a reality after an FDA panel recommended making the drug Opill available for purchase without a prescription.
Mammograms at 40 recommended as more women under 50 diagnosed with breast cancer
Nicole Anderson almost missed the warning signs of breast cancer because she thought she was too young at 31.
Nicole Anderson almost missed the warning signs of breast cancer because she thought she was too young at 31.
Heather Armstrong, mommy blogger known as Dooce, dies at 47
Armstrong’s boyfriend, Pete Ashdown, told The Associated Press that he found her Tuesday night at their Salt Lake City home.
Armstrong’s boyfriend, Pete Ashdown, told The Associated Press that he found her Tuesday night at their Salt Lake City home.
Experts now say mammograms should start at 40
An independent panel of experts is now recommending women start getting screened for breast cancer at age 40. Until now, women were told to talk to their doctor about when to start getting screened. FOX 5 Medical Team's Beth Galvin dives into why that advice is changing.
An independent panel of experts is now recommending women start getting screened for breast cancer at age 40. Until now, women were told to talk to their doctor about when to start getting screened. FOX 5 Medical Team's Beth Galvin dives into why that advice is changing.
FDA panel backs Opill over-the-counter birth control
Federal health advisers are recommending that a decades-old birth control pill be sold without a prescription.
Federal health advisers are recommending that a decades-old birth control pill be sold without a prescription.
FDA approves first vaccine for RSV in seniors
The FDA has approved the first vaccine for the highly contagious respiratory virus RSV. However, this vaccine isn't for babies. It was designed for senior citizens. FOX 5 Medical Team's Beth Galvin explains why this age group was first on the list.
The FDA has approved the first vaccine for the highly contagious respiratory virus RSV. However, this vaccine isn't for babies. It was designed for senior citizens. FOX 5 Medical Team's Beth Galvin explains why this age group was first on the list.
Groundbreaking vaccine trial aims to prevent cancers associated with Lynch syndrome
Lynch syndrome affects 1 in 279 individuals, or an estimated 1.1 million people in the United States.
Lynch syndrome affects 1 in 279 individuals, or an estimated 1.1 million people in the United States.
Morgan Wallen cancels 6 weeks of shows after 'bad news' from doctors
Wallen shared a video to his Instagram account on Tuesday explaining he got "bad news" from his doctor. After taking 10 days of vocal rest and then performing three shows, he has re-injured his vocal cords.
Wallen shared a video to his Instagram account on Tuesday explaining he got "bad news" from his doctor. After taking 10 days of vocal rest and then performing three shows, he has re-injured his vocal cords.
Regular mammograms for women should start at 40, not 50, US health panel recommends
A federal task force is recommending that women start getting every-other-year mammograms at age 40 instead of waiting until 50.
A federal task force is recommending that women start getting every-other-year mammograms at age 40 instead of waiting until 50.
AI may help shorten workouts to 20 minutes and still unlock 'fountain of youth'
The Exercise Coach is revolutionizing workout routines, including intense workouts that last only 20 minutes.
The Exercise Coach is revolutionizing workout routines, including intense workouts that last only 20 minutes.
Non-contact boxing classes help Vietnam veteran with Parkinson's stay strong
Bruce Croft will turn 79 in July. The former Army Ranger who has been living with Parkinson's Disease for the past decade thinks he has found a secret weapon to staying strong: non-contact boxing.
Bruce Croft will turn 79 in July. The former Army Ranger who has been living with Parkinson's Disease for the past decade thinks he has found a secret weapon to staying strong: non-contact boxing.
After Midtown shooting, group of Dem. lawmakers wants Kemp to call special session
Four Democratic state lawmakers sent a letter to Gov. Brian Kemp Monday demanding he call a special legislative session.
Four Democratic state lawmakers sent a letter to Gov. Brian Kemp Monday demanding he call a special legislative session.
Vietnam veteran boxes way through Parkinson's
Bruce Croft says he has finally found his secret weapon to help him battle his way through Parkinson's Disease: Boxing. The Vietnam veteran is part of a non-contact boxing program at his local YMCA. The FOX 5 Medical Team tagged along for a class.
Bruce Croft says he has finally found his secret weapon to help him battle his way through Parkinson's Disease: Boxing. The Vietnam veteran is part of a non-contact boxing program at his local YMCA. The FOX 5 Medical Team tagged along for a class.
Walt Disney World to loosen theme park reservation requirements in 2024: What you need to know
While reservations will still be required for some tickets, Disney announced that it would loosen reservation requirements to visit Walt Disney World's Florida theme parks in 2024.
While reservations will still be required for some tickets, Disney announced that it would loosen reservation requirements to visit Walt Disney World's Florida theme parks in 2024.
Jamie Foxx reportedly 'not in a life-threatening situation’ after mystery ‘medical complication’
Jamie Foxx has reportedly progressed to stable condition after suffering a "medical complication" last month.
Jamie Foxx has reportedly progressed to stable condition after suffering a "medical complication" last month.
Veterans find PTSD relief through scuba diving program
When the former marine and Georgia police officer scuba dives, everything slows down and fits into place. He now is trying to bring that same sense of peace to his fellow veterans.
When the former marine and Georgia police officer scuba dives, everything slows down and fits into place. He now is trying to bring that same sense of peace to his fellow veterans.
5K boxes of food given to those in need in DeKalb County
Members of the faith community in DeKalb County have begun early preparations for Mother's Day celebrations this year by distributing more than 5,000 boxes of food yesterday at multiple churches across the county.
Members of the faith community in DeKalb County have begun early preparations for Mother's Day celebrations this year by distributing more than 5,000 boxes of food yesterday at multiple churches across the county.
Rochelle Walensky, CDC director, submits resignation
Dr. Rochelle Walensky says the waning of the COVID-19 pandemic is a good time to make a transition.
Dr. Rochelle Walensky says the waning of the COVID-19 pandemic is a good time to make a transition.