Health Department commits over $700 million to mental health and homelessness efforts
The Department of Health and Human Services plans to tackle the root causes of homelessness and mental health with millions of dollars allocated to expand local health clinics, recovery programs, and other initiatives.
The Department of Health and Human Services plans to tackle the root causes of homelessness and mental health with millions of dollars allocated to expand local health clinics, recovery programs, and other initiatives.
Cure for certain cancers is ‘realistic’ goal in next decade, pharma lead says
A cure for cancer could be on the horizon in the next decade, according to experts.
A cure for cancer could be on the horizon in the next decade, according to experts.
Nurses to protest at DC hospital over plan affecting care for mothers and newborns
Several registered nurses are protesting over the planned consolidation of postpartum services at MedStar Washington Hospital Center, D.C.’s largest private, not for profit hospital.
Several registered nurses are protesting over the planned consolidation of postpartum services at MedStar Washington Hospital Center, D.C.’s largest private, not for profit hospital.
Residents question forever chemicals contamination in Muddy Branch Stream
Montgomery County officials faced residents’ concerns after elevated levels of forever chemicals were found in a section of Muddy Branch stream in North Potomac. While authorities say drinking water remains safe, the contamination—linked to a former fire training facility—prompted a water advisory and continued monitoring efforts.
Montgomery County officials faced residents’ concerns after elevated levels of forever chemicals were found in a section of Muddy Branch stream in North Potomac. While authorities say drinking water remains safe, the contamination—linked to a former fire training facility—prompted a water advisory and continued monitoring efforts.
RFK Jr. orders hantavirus cruise ship passenger to stay in quarantine
A cruise ship passenger exposed to hantavirus remains in federal quarantine despite being symptom-free.
A cruise ship passenger exposed to hantavirus remains in federal quarantine despite being symptom-free.
Raccoon in Anne Arundel County tests positive for rabies; health officials seek anyone exposed
The Anne Arundel County Department of Health is looking for anyone who may have come in contact with a raccoon on or near McGill Court and Milburn Circle in Pasadena after the animal tested positive for rabies.
The Anne Arundel County Department of Health is looking for anyone who may have come in contact with a raccoon on or near McGill Court and Milburn Circle in Pasadena after the animal tested positive for rabies.
Spanberger highlights contraception and reproductive rights bills
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger is celebrating two newly approved measures expanding reproductive rights and contraception access in the Commonwealth at an event at Occoquan Regional Park in Lorton.
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger is celebrating two newly approved measures expanding reproductive rights and contraception access in the Commonwealth at an event at Occoquan Regional Park in Lorton.
Virginia leaders reach deal to establish regulated cannabis retail market
Virginia leaders announced a deal Tuesday to create a legal retail cannabis market, a shift after the governor rejected similar legislation last month.
Virginia leaders announced a deal Tuesday to create a legal retail cannabis market, a shift after the governor rejected similar legislation last month.
Virginia measles outbreak: 10 new cases in Buckingham County confirmed
Nearly 100 people in Buckingham County, Virginia, have tested positive for measles.
Nearly 100 people in Buckingham County, Virginia, have tested positive for measles.
How much media parents and kids actually consume at the dinner table
New research claims to show that smartphones, television, video games, and other types of devices may be taking over dinnertime, and it is not leaving enough time for families to talk to each other.
New research claims to show that smartphones, television, video games, and other types of devices may be taking over dinnertime, and it is not leaving enough time for families to talk to each other.
GLP-1 drugs tied to blood pressure risks in certain patients, study finds
A study of 42,000 adults found increased rates of hypotension events after starting GLP-1s. Here’s what to know.
A study of 42,000 adults found increased rates of hypotension events after starting GLP-1s. Here’s what to know.
Nightly glass of wine may not be as harmless as many people think, study suggests
New findings challenge older guidelines that suggested up to two daily drinks for men was a safe limit.
New findings challenge older guidelines that suggested up to two daily drinks for men was a safe limit.
Deadly listeria outbreak sparks expanded cheese recall across multiple states
Health officials suspended Clover Hill Dairy's license on May 30 over the public health risk.
Health officials suspended Clover Hill Dairy's license on May 30 over the public health risk.
Alfredo sauce recall spans 41 states in FDA’s most serious classification
A recall on alfredo sauce sold across much of the United States was placed in the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) most serious classification.
A recall on alfredo sauce sold across much of the United States was placed in the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) most serious classification.
Former wrestler, 'X-Men' actor reveals breast cancer diagnosis: 'One in 750 men'
Former professional wrestler and actor Tyler Mane announced he has been diagnosed with breast cancer.
Former professional wrestler and actor Tyler Mane announced he has been diagnosed with breast cancer.
Recalled infant formula tied to multi-state botulism outbreak
A now-recalled infant formula that was sold nationwide, including at Target stores, is linked to an outbreak of potentially fatal botulism that has health officials investigating cases across three states.
A now-recalled infant formula that was sold nationwide, including at Target stores, is linked to an outbreak of potentially fatal botulism that has health officials investigating cases across three states.
FDA approves emergency use of medication to treat screwworm in dogs, cats
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday issued an emergency use authorization for a medication to be used to treat New World screwworm infestations in dogs and cats.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday issued an emergency use authorization for a medication to be used to treat New World screwworm infestations in dogs and cats.
Eating 5 fruits and vegetables a day may not be enough for heart health, study finds
When it comes to eating fruits and vegetables for heart health, the choice of fruits and vegetables may be just as important as how many they eat, new research suggests.
When it comes to eating fruits and vegetables for heart health, the choice of fruits and vegetables may be just as important as how many they eat, new research suggests.
OB-GYN group issues first-ever vaccine recommendations
A leading OB-GYN organization is breaking from federal vaccine guidance. The new schedule aligns with prior recommendations, before changes were made under the Trump administration.
A leading OB-GYN organization is breaking from federal vaccine guidance. The new schedule aligns with prior recommendations, before changes were made under the Trump administration.
3 child Benadryl deaths spark renewed fears of dangerous social media trend
Three children have died in Connecticut after overdosing on diphenhydramine, commonly sold as Benadryl. Their deaths have renewed warnings about a social media challenge.
Three children have died in Connecticut after overdosing on diphenhydramine, commonly sold as Benadryl. Their deaths have renewed warnings about a social media challenge.