Dangers of fentanyl-laced drugs emphasized at Loudoun County community meeting
Families and community members packed a meeting in Loudoun County on Tuesday night to learn all they can about an issue that's become more and more prevalent: overdose deaths, particularly at the hands of pills laced with fentanyl.
Families and community members packed a meeting in Loudoun County on Tuesday night to learn all they can about an issue that's become more and more prevalent: overdose deaths, particularly at the hands of pills laced with fentanyl.
Feed the Fridge to begin offering baby formula amid shortage
Starting Thursday, Feed The Fridge – which helps battle food security in the D.C. region – will begin offering formula.
Starting Thursday, Feed The Fridge – which helps battle food security in the D.C. region – will begin offering formula.
Montgomery County encouraging indoor mask wearing as COVID-19 cases rise
Officials in Montgomery County are recommending wearing masks indoors as a surge of COVID-19 cases has caused numbers to rise across the area.
Officials in Montgomery County are recommending wearing masks indoors as a surge of COVID-19 cases has caused numbers to rise across the area.
Baby Formula Shortage: US allows more baby formula imports to fight nationwide shortage
Under fire from parents and politicians, President Joe Biden's administration announced steps Monday to ease a nationwide shortage of baby formula, including reopening the largest domestic manufacturing plant and increasing imports from overseas.
Under fire from parents and politicians, President Joe Biden's administration announced steps Monday to ease a nationwide shortage of baby formula, including reopening the largest domestic manufacturing plant and increasing imports from overseas.
FDA approves Pfizer COVID-19 booster for children ages 5 to 11
Pfizer’s COVID-19 booster shot for U.S. kids ages 5 to 11 has been approved by the FDA. Next, it will need the CDC’s final sign-off.
Pfizer’s COVID-19 booster shot for U.S. kids ages 5 to 11 has been approved by the FDA. Next, it will need the CDC’s final sign-off.
3rd round of free COVID tests available to order now in US
An additional eight at-home tests are available for free this time around.
An additional eight at-home tests are available for free this time around.
DC lawmakers introduce public restroom access bill for people with medical conditions
Have you ever tried to use a restroom at a business, but weren’t allowed because it was only for employees and customers?
Have you ever tried to use a restroom at a business, but weren’t allowed because it was only for employees and customers?
Fauci says he'll leave White House if Trump wins 2024 election
Dr. Anthony Fauci laughed and said "no" when asked he if he would stay in his post as chief medical adviser at the White House if former President Donald Trump wins the 2024 election.
Dr. Anthony Fauci laughed and said "no" when asked he if he would stay in his post as chief medical adviser at the White House if former President Donald Trump wins the 2024 election.
Ex-nurse RaDonda Vaught sentenced to probation in patient medication death
A former Tennessee nurse whose medication error killed a patient has been sentenced to three years of probation.
A former Tennessee nurse whose medication error killed a patient has been sentenced to three years of probation.
4 Air Force cadets may not graduate due to vaccine refusal
It's the only military academy, so far, where cadets may not graduate for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine.
It's the only military academy, so far, where cadets may not graduate for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine.
Rat problem in DC sparks calls for investigation from neighborhood group
If you caught Tuesday night’s Washington Nationals game against the New York Mets, you likely saw an unexpected four-legged guest in the outfield: a rat!
If you caught Tuesday night’s Washington Nationals game against the New York Mets, you likely saw an unexpected four-legged guest in the outfield: a rat!
Baby formula networks help DC area moms amid shortage
With a baby formula shortage impacting families nationwide, some parents are taking matters into their own hands.
With a baby formula shortage impacting families nationwide, some parents are taking matters into their own hands.
Searches for vasectomies spike after Supreme Court draft leak of abortion ruling
Daily searches for vasectomies have increased 99% since the leaked Supreme Court draft opinion was published, data from Innerbody Research shows.
Daily searches for vasectomies have increased 99% since the leaked Supreme Court draft opinion was published, data from Innerbody Research shows.
Metro officials consider mask-only railcars as COVID-19 cases rise across US
With COVID-19 cases rising across the U.S. some are wondering if restrictions should go back in place.
With COVID-19 cases rising across the U.S. some are wondering if restrictions should go back in place.
Prince George's County recommending mask-wearing in indoor public places as COVID-19 cases rise
The Prince George's County Health Department is recommending people voluntary wearing masks in indoor public places.
The Prince George's County Health Department is recommending people voluntary wearing masks in indoor public places.
Dozens of DC firefighters unvaxxed despite mandate
Almost eight months after D.C. required firefighters to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to keep their jobs, the department says no one has been fired for being unvaccinated.
Almost eight months after D.C. required firefighters to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to keep their jobs, the department says no one has been fired for being unvaccinated.
White House directs FDA to import more baby formula amid nationwide shortage
As a nationwide infant formula shortage continues, President Joe Biden announced steps Thursday that the federal government will take to try and ease the shortfall.
As a nationwide infant formula shortage continues, President Joe Biden announced steps Thursday that the federal government will take to try and ease the shortfall.
White House flags at half-staff to mark one-million US COVID deaths
Flags at the White House were lowered to half-staff to mark one-million U.S. COVID-19 deaths.
Flags at the White House were lowered to half-staff to mark one-million U.S. COVID-19 deaths.
Most Americans feel short mental health breaks boost their well-being, survey finds
The study revealed that most moms struggle with their mental and emotional health and can't prioritize it because of their dual responsibilities of juggling their jobs and caring for others at home.
The study revealed that most moms struggle with their mental and emotional health and can't prioritize it because of their dual responsibilities of juggling their jobs and caring for others at home.
Gun-related deaths reach highest level in 25 years, CDC study found
The CDC was not able to say exactly what caused the surge but believe the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic played a role.
The CDC was not able to say exactly what caused the surge but believe the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic played a role.