White House encouraging COVID-19 boosters, flu shot for fall
The federal government is emphasizing that anyone who wants a COVID-19 booster can get one for free.
The federal government is emphasizing that anyone who wants a COVID-19 booster can get one for free.
Grant offers thousands of dollars for small businesses in Montgomery County
Montgomery County is stepping up and helping small business owners who are continuing to feel the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, with a grant that offers up to $10,000.
Montgomery County is stepping up and helping small business owners who are continuing to feel the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, with a grant that offers up to $10,000.
FDA approves tweaked ‘combo shot’ COVID booster to target variants
The FDA is taking a gamble with a fast-tracked approval of the updated shot, hoping to beat out any more virus mutations before the fall and winter surge hits.
The FDA is taking a gamble with a fast-tracked approval of the updated shot, hoping to beat out any more virus mutations before the fall and winter surge hits.
‘Rainbow fentanyl’: DEA warns of colorful synthetic drugs aimed at attracting young people
The colorful narcotics were seized by the Drug Enforcement Administration in 18 different states this month alone.
The colorful narcotics were seized by the Drug Enforcement Administration in 18 different states this month alone.
Mamatoto Village working to curb pregnancy-related deaths in DC
There is an effort in DC to expand access to pre-natal and post-natal care for minorities as pregnant people in D.C. are already more likely to die in childbirth compared to the national average.
There is an effort in DC to expand access to pre-natal and post-natal care for minorities as pregnant people in D.C. are already more likely to die in childbirth compared to the national average.
Mississippi water crisis: Governor declares state of emergency after flooding, treatment issues
Parts of Jackson were without running water Tuesday because flooding exacerbated longstanding problems in one of two water-treatment plants.
Parts of Jackson were without running water Tuesday because flooding exacerbated longstanding problems in one of two water-treatment plants.
More Americans smoke marijuana than cigarettes, poll finds
In a Gallup poll first, more Americans say they smoke pot over tobacco, while most people surveyed believe marijuana should be legalized in all states.
In a Gallup poll first, more Americans say they smoke pot over tobacco, while most people surveyed believe marijuana should be legalized in all states.
Drinkers of black tea enjoy possible health benefits, NIH study suggests
Those who drank two or more cups of black tea per day were linked to a modestly lower risk of death from any cause, according to the study.
Those who drank two or more cups of black tea per day were linked to a modestly lower risk of death from any cause, according to the study.
Teen National Guard trainee died of ‘undetectable and very rare heart abnormality’
After the 17-year-old died, doctors discovered that her twin sister, who trained alongside her at Fort Jackson, also has the same heart abnormality.
After the 17-year-old died, doctors discovered that her twin sister, who trained alongside her at Fort Jackson, also has the same heart abnormality.
What is the ‘tomato flu’? Scientists monitoring outbreak in India
The virus can cause large, red blisters that can grow to the size of tomatoes, according to researchers in India.
The virus can cause large, red blisters that can grow to the size of tomatoes, according to researchers in India.
Parents seek drug dealer in daughter’s death, offer reward: ‘No questions asked’
Robert Gilliam says he and his wife are putting drug dealers on notice after their 22-year-old daughter died from an overdose.
Robert Gilliam says he and his wife are putting drug dealers on notice after their 22-year-old daughter died from an overdose.
Children's National Hospital in DC harassed over transgender youth services
Medical providers at Children's National Hospital in Washington have become the latest targets of social media campaigns harassing U.S. hospitals for the treatments they offer transgender youths.
Medical providers at Children's National Hospital in Washington have become the latest targets of social media campaigns harassing U.S. hospitals for the treatments they offer transgender youths.
Doctors may soon predict when women will enter menopause
A new study takes into account a woman’s lifestyle as an indicator of when she could enter menopause.
A new study takes into account a woman’s lifestyle as an indicator of when she could enter menopause.
Maryland launches monkeypox dashboard to track critical data
The Maryland Department of Health announced on Friday that it has launched a monkeypox dashboard, which contains data on monkeypox case counts and the vaccination rate.
The Maryland Department of Health announced on Friday that it has launched a monkeypox dashboard, which contains data on monkeypox case counts and the vaccination rate.
US government’s COVID-19 website to suspend free at-home tests
The U.S. is averaging nearly 89,000 new COVID cases, 5,300 new hospitalizations and 392 deaths daily.
The U.S. is averaging nearly 89,000 new COVID cases, 5,300 new hospitalizations and 392 deaths daily.
DC extends COVID-19 vaccination deadline for students
As the 2022-23 school year gets started, city officials have decided to give families more time to get students vaccinated.
As the 2022-23 school year gets started, city officials have decided to give families more time to get students vaccinated.
Mayor Bowser's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for DC employees is unlawful, judge rules
A D.C. Superior Court judge ruled Thursday that Mayor Muriel Bowser's coronavirus vaccination mandate for District government employees is unlawful.
A D.C. Superior Court judge ruled Thursday that Mayor Muriel Bowser's coronavirus vaccination mandate for District government employees is unlawful.
Moderna sues Pfizer, BioNTech claiming companies violated patents with COVID vaccine
Moderna said in its complaint that Pfizer and BioNTech copied some “critical features” of its technology, including making the same "chemical modification” to their mRNA, which is used for protein production.
Moderna said in its complaint that Pfizer and BioNTech copied some “critical features” of its technology, including making the same "chemical modification” to their mRNA, which is used for protein production.
Watch as men experience period pain with a menstrual cramp simulator
Men were asked to test their threshold for pain using a machine that simulates cramps, part of an effort to "remove the stigma" of periods.
Men were asked to test their threshold for pain using a machine that simulates cramps, part of an effort to "remove the stigma" of periods.
Virginia expands monkeypox vaccine eligibility as cases near 300
The Virginia Department of Health announced Thursday it plans to expand monkeypox vaccine eligibility requirements.
The Virginia Department of Health announced Thursday it plans to expand monkeypox vaccine eligibility requirements.