How to make a DIY air filter with a box fan

Homemade air filters can be a cheap and effective way to protect your home from the harmful effects of wildfire smoke.

How to stop wildfire smoke from getting into your home and car

Raging winter wildfires in Los Angeles are a grim reminder of how quickly wildfire smoke can creep into your neighborhood – and your home and car.

How to stick to your New Year's resolution
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The second Friday in January has come to be known as ''Quitter's Day,'' but you don't have to give up on your resolution so soon. The FOX Medical Team's Dr. Mike Cirigliano joins Alyse Eady to talk about sticking to your goals.

Norovirus cases surging across US
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Outbreaks of the highly-contagious seasonal illness also known as the ''stomach flu'' are at their highest recorded level in more than a decade. The FOX Medical Team's Dr. Mike Cirigliano joined Paul Milliken and Alex Whittler with a look at why the bug is hitting harder this year and what you can do to protect yourself.

Whooping cough: Cases increased by 400% in 2024

The CDC said that cases of whooping cause increased across the United States, which indicated a return to more typical pre-COVID pandemic trends.

AI detects ovarian cancer better than human experts in new study

In a new study led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden, AI models did a better job of detecting ovarian cancer than human doctors.

Safety tips for shoveling snow

Shoveling snow is an unavoidable chore for some people, but if you’re not careful, you could end up seriously injured, or worse.

What is HMPV? China reportedly monitoring surge in respiratory virus cases

Videos showing crowded hospitals in China have fueled rumors and fear five years after the COVID-19 pandemic began the same way. Here's why experts say you shouldn't be worried.

Cold, flu and norovirus: Why everyone seems sick right now

If you or someone you know has been feeling under the weather recently, you're not alone. Cold and flu season is in full swing across the United States, with some illnesses spreading at alarming rates.

US surgeon general calls for cancer warnings on alcohol

Alcohol is linked to roughly 100,000 cancer cases - and 20,000 cancer deaths - each year, but fewer than half of Americans are aware of the risk, the U.S. surgeon general says.

Drinking coffee or tea may lower the risk of certain cancers

What to know about new research linking coffee and tea consumption to reduced cancer risks in certain cases.

Expert shares tips for managing your child's cellphone use

While cell phones can be useful to kids, studies have shown that higher screen time could lead to lower well-being.

Atlanta cancer survivor riding on float in 136th Rose Parade

An Atlanta cancer survivor will be one of the special guests riding on a float during the 136th annual Rose Parade.

Jimmy Carter's dream to eradicate Guinea worm is close to happening

Thanks to the efforts of Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter, the Guinea worms that affected 3.5 million people in 1986 are now on the brink of extinction.

Bird flu in cats: How to protect your pet after food recall

After a cat's death linked to contaminated pet food and rising cases in livestock, here's how to protect pets from bird flu.