Virginians weigh risk of Omicron reinfections
It’s been about five months since the COVID-19 Omicron variant began to surge in the United States.
It’s been about five months since the COVID-19 Omicron variant began to surge in the United States.
Free groceries to be provided at new Prince George's County library events
A new program to provide residents of Prince George's County with free groceries at county libraries has been launched, according to the Prince George’s County Memorial Library System.
A new program to provide residents of Prince George's County with free groceries at county libraries has been launched, according to the Prince George’s County Memorial Library System.
Alabama law bans transgender treatment for kids, threatens doctors with felony
A new law in Alabama makes it a felony for doctors to treat transgender people under the age of 19 with puberty-blockers and hormones.
A new law in Alabama makes it a felony for doctors to treat transgender people under the age of 19 with puberty-blockers and hormones.
Frequent marijuana use may lead to higher risk of heart disease, study finds
Researchers say frequent use of THC can increase plaque buildup in the arteries, increasing the risk of heart disease and eventually heart attacks.
Researchers say frequent use of THC can increase plaque buildup in the arteries, increasing the risk of heart disease and eventually heart attacks.
US COVID-19 deaths near 1 million; National Cathedral to honor lives lost with tolling of the bells
As the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in the United States approaches one-million, the Washington National Cathedral will honor the lives lost with a special ceremony Monday.
As the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in the United States approaches one-million, the Washington National Cathedral will honor the lives lost with a special ceremony Monday.
Pediatrician's plea to parents: Do NOT make your own baby formula
Amid today's baby formula shortage, Dr. Sarah Adams of Akron Children's Hospital in Ohio warned parents away from homemade options.
Amid today's baby formula shortage, Dr. Sarah Adams of Akron Children's Hospital in Ohio warned parents away from homemade options.
Does 'hair of the dog' actually work after drinking alcohol? What experts say about the hangover 'cure'
The medieval saying 'the hair of the dog that bit you' has been used as a rumored hangover cure, but here's why you shouldn’t fight alcohol with alcohol
The medieval saying 'the hair of the dog that bit you' has been used as a rumored hangover cure, but here's why you shouldn’t fight alcohol with alcohol
Councilmember proposes bill to establish abortion, LGBQT sanctuary in District
A D.C. councilmember has introduced legislation to establish a human rights sanctuary in the District.
A D.C. councilmember has introduced legislation to establish a human rights sanctuary in the District.
More US women are giving birth in their late 30s, early 40s, data shows
The trend has even pushed the median age of U.S. women giving birth from 27 to 30 — the highest on record
The trend has even pushed the median age of U.S. women giving birth from 27 to 30 — the highest on record
FDA approves marketing for new Alzheimer's early detection test
An estimated 6.5 million Americans age 65 and older are currently living with Alzheimer's disease
An estimated 6.5 million Americans age 65 and older are currently living with Alzheimer's disease
Rise in child opioid overdoses prompts warning from Virginia city
The City of Alexandria is worried after seeing more and more school-aged kids using drugs. Now they are issuing warning about a recent spike in Fentanyl-related overdoses.
The City of Alexandria is worried after seeing more and more school-aged kids using drugs. Now they are issuing warning about a recent spike in Fentanyl-related overdoses.
J&J COVID-19 vaccine distribution restricted due to blood clot risk, FDA says
U.S. regulators are strictly limiting who can receive Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine due to a rare but serious risk of blood clots.
U.S. regulators are strictly limiting who can receive Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine due to a rare but serious risk of blood clots.
Pig heart transplanted into patient was infected with pig virus, health officials say
The transplant patient ended up dying two months later, though doctors are not conclusively saying whether or not the virus led to the patient’s death.
The transplant patient ended up dying two months later, though doctors are not conclusively saying whether or not the virus led to the patient’s death.
Next battle over access to abortion will focus on pills amid Roe v. Wade leak
More than half of abortions in America are now done with pills, rather than surgery. The battle over access to medication abortions will only grow if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade.
More than half of abortions in America are now done with pills, rather than surgery. The battle over access to medication abortions will only grow if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade.
Nearly 15M deaths associated with COVID-19, World Health Organization says
Scientists estimate there were between 13.3 million and 16.6 million deaths that were either caused directly by the coronavirus or were somehow attributed to the pandemic’s impact on health systems.
Scientists estimate there were between 13.3 million and 16.6 million deaths that were either caused directly by the coronavirus or were somehow attributed to the pandemic’s impact on health systems.
Health company sees 300% spike in emergency contraceptive requests following Roe v. Wade leak
Nurx fears a reversal in Roe could impact access to birth control
Nurx fears a reversal in Roe could impact access to birth control
Allergy medicine shortage causing problems amid peak pollen season
This year’s allergy season is an intense one but if you’re suffering you may face even more challenges finding medicine.
This year’s allergy season is an intense one but if you’re suffering you may face even more challenges finding medicine.
Maryland offers $1 million to vaxxed and boosted residents
Vaxxed and boosted? You could be a millionaire come Tuesday.
Vaxxed and boosted? You could be a millionaire come Tuesday.
CDC restates transportation mask recommendation
U.S. health officials are restating their recommendation that Americans wear masks on planes, trains and buses, despite a court ruling last month that struck down a national mask mandate on public transportation.
U.S. health officials are restating their recommendation that Americans wear masks on planes, trains and buses, despite a court ruling last month that struck down a national mask mandate on public transportation.
Planet Fitness to offer high schoolers free gym membership
Participants will also be automatically entered for a chance to win a $500 scholarship, with one awarded per state.
Participants will also be automatically entered for a chance to win a $500 scholarship, with one awarded per state.