Surge in nearsightedness blamed on increased screen time
Experts say increased screen time during the pandemic has led to an uptick in nearsightedness.
Experts say increased screen time during the pandemic has led to an uptick in nearsightedness.
Theme parks looking to hire more workers to return to normal operating hours
Many theme parks rely on international workers as well, but fewer foreign students will be in the United State this summer due to COVID-19.
Many theme parks rely on international workers as well, but fewer foreign students will be in the United State this summer due to COVID-19.
Another COVID side effect: Many kids head to summer school
Across the U.S., more children than ever before could be in classrooms for summer school this year to make up for lost learning during the outbreak.
Across the U.S., more children than ever before could be in classrooms for summer school this year to make up for lost learning during the outbreak.
US economy shows growth despite lacking enough workers, supplies
Barely more than a year after the coronavirus caused the steepest economic fall and job losses on record, the speed of the rebound has been so unexpectedly swift that many companies can’t fill jobs or acquire enough supplies to meet a pent-up burst of customer demand.
Barely more than a year after the coronavirus caused the steepest economic fall and job losses on record, the speed of the rebound has been so unexpectedly swift that many companies can’t fill jobs or acquire enough supplies to meet a pent-up burst of customer demand.
CDC urging parents to get teens vaccinated amid rising adolescent hospitalization rates
The CDC is urging parents to get their teenagers vaccinated against COVID-19, saying hospitalization rates among adolescents are on the rise.
The CDC is urging parents to get their teenagers vaccinated against COVID-19, saying hospitalization rates among adolescents are on the rise.
COVID-19 origin: Fauci urges China to release Wuhan lab medical records
Dr. Anthony Fauci said China should release the medical records of six lab workers — three of whom died — after entering a bat cave in 2012 and becoming ill in 2019.
Dr. Anthony Fauci said China should release the medical records of six lab workers — three of whom died — after entering a bat cave in 2012 and becoming ill in 2019.
Blood donations safe from COVID-19, NIH says
The National Institutes of Health on Tuesday said COVID-19 does not pose a threat to blood donations in the U.S.
The National Institutes of Health on Tuesday said COVID-19 does not pose a threat to blood donations in the U.S.
COVID-19 vaccine may cause heart inflammation in teens, reports find
An article published in Pediatrics, is among the latest reports of heart inflammation discovered after COVID-19 vaccination in teens, though a link to the vaccine has not been proven.
An article published in Pediatrics, is among the latest reports of heart inflammation discovered after COVID-19 vaccination in teens, though a link to the vaccine has not been proven.
How to transition your pet into post-pandemic life as reopening continues
If your pet could talk, they would probably tell you to never leave the house. But many pet owners in the DMV are starting to notice behaviors of “separation anxiety” as more people begin returning to work in person.
If your pet could talk, they would probably tell you to never leave the house. But many pet owners in the DMV are starting to notice behaviors of “separation anxiety” as more people begin returning to work in person.
Hyattsville barber shop to become national model to boost vaccination rates
For years, barber Mike Brown has given fades and shape ups to clients who have become family at The Shop Hair Spa in Hyattsville, but now he's giving out facts about the COVID-19 vaccine in what is eyed by the Biden administration as a national model to boost vaccination rates among communities of color.
For years, barber Mike Brown has given fades and shape ups to clients who have become family at The Shop Hair Spa in Hyattsville, but now he's giving out facts about the COVID-19 vaccine in what is eyed by the Biden administration as a national model to boost vaccination rates among communities of color.
NIH has identified promising oral drug to treat COVID-19
The NIH says it has identified a promising antiviral drug that has shown effectiveness in reducing the ability for COVID-19 to spread once it has infected a host cell.
The NIH says it has identified a promising antiviral drug that has shown effectiveness in reducing the ability for COVID-19 to spread once it has infected a host cell.
Canine coronavirus found in humans in Malaysia, study says
Researchers found the first known cases of canine coronavirus in humans stemming from a study observing pneumonia patients in Malaysia in 2017, leading researchers to believe that species-to-species transmission has been happening for some time.
Researchers found the first known cases of canine coronavirus in humans stemming from a study observing pneumonia patients in Malaysia in 2017, leading researchers to believe that species-to-species transmission has been happening for some time.
Dogs can sniff out COVID-19 with up to 94% accuracy, study finds
A study found specially trained dogs can rapidly, noninvasively detect a COVID-19 infection with up to 94.3% sensitivity and up to 92% specificity.
A study found specially trained dogs can rapidly, noninvasively detect a COVID-19 infection with up to 94.3% sensitivity and up to 92% specificity.
Virginia man to ride roller coaster for 8 hours straight to help critically ill children
A Virginia man will ride a roller coaster for eight hours straight tonight -- all for a good cause!
A Virginia man will ride a roller coaster for eight hours straight tonight -- all for a good cause!
Enforcing new unemployment benefit restrictions in Virginia could be a challenge
This week Virginia is starting to require unemployment benefit recipients to prove they’ve applied to at least two jobs a week and are searching for work but enforcement of the renewed policy could be a challenge.
This week Virginia is starting to require unemployment benefit recipients to prove they’ve applied to at least two jobs a week and are searching for work but enforcement of the renewed policy could be a challenge.
Pregnant Maryland mother contracts COVID-19, delivers miracle baby
While health experts say we are heading in the right direction in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, they warn are still not “out of the woods.” A woman in Maryland is living proof, she battled the virus recently while pregnant.
While health experts say we are heading in the right direction in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, they warn are still not “out of the woods.” A woman in Maryland is living proof, she battled the virus recently while pregnant.
Maryland reports fewer than 100 new COVID-19 cases for first time in over a year
For the first time in over a year, Maryland health officials are reporting fewer than 100 new confirmed cases of COVID-19.
For the first time in over a year, Maryland health officials are reporting fewer than 100 new confirmed cases of COVID-19.
FDA recalls unauthorized at-home coronavirus rapid test over false results concerns
The COVID-19 antigen and antibody test kits were distributed to pharmacies and sold directly to consumers, and the FDA said it has "serious concerns about the performance" of both tests.
The COVID-19 antigen and antibody test kits were distributed to pharmacies and sold directly to consumers, and the FDA said it has "serious concerns about the performance" of both tests.
Maryland eliminating pandemic unemployment benefits in July
Maryland will eliminate pandemic federal unemployment benefits in a little over a month, Governor Larry Hogan announced on Tuesday.
Maryland will eliminate pandemic federal unemployment benefits in a little over a month, Governor Larry Hogan announced on Tuesday.
Moderna seeks full FDA approval of its COVID-19 vaccine
Moderna said it has started the process of obtaining full approval of its COVID-19 vaccine. It will submit data “on a rolling basis over the coming weeks,” which the FDA will scrutinize.
Moderna said it has started the process of obtaining full approval of its COVID-19 vaccine. It will submit data “on a rolling basis over the coming weeks,” which the FDA will scrutinize.