Human brain not meant to stay awake past midnight, researchers say
Changes in the brain during the nighttime hours can make a person more likely to view the world negatively, engage in harmful behavior, and make impulsive decisions, according to the researchers.
Changes in the brain during the nighttime hours can make a person more likely to view the world negatively, engage in harmful behavior, and make impulsive decisions, according to the researchers.
What's in the Inflation Reduction Act? Health care, climate change goals become law
President Joe Biden arrived at the White House promising to “build back” America, and now he has signed into law legislation with a slimmer version of that idea.
President Joe Biden arrived at the White House promising to “build back” America, and now he has signed into law legislation with a slimmer version of that idea.
Owners spread monkeypox to their dog, doctors report
Health officials are warning people who are infected with monkeypox to stay away from household pets, since the animals could be at risk of catching the virus.
Health officials are warning people who are infected with monkeypox to stay away from household pets, since the animals could be at risk of catching the virus.
Monkeypox: What to know as back-to-school season looms in DC, Maryland and Virginia
School is almost back in session in D.C., Maryland and Virginia, and after years of worrying about COVID-19, many students and parents are now wondering whether they should be concerned about monkeypox as well.
School is almost back in session in D.C., Maryland and Virginia, and after years of worrying about COVID-19, many students and parents are now wondering whether they should be concerned about monkeypox as well.
FDA allows new class of hearing aids to be purchased without a prescription
The devices will be sold online or over-the-counter at pharmacies and other retail stores.
The devices will be sold online or over-the-counter at pharmacies and other retail stores.
Scottish government makes period products free for all
The Scottish government said it became the first in the world to legally protect the right to access free period products.
The Scottish government said it became the first in the world to legally protect the right to access free period products.
Jeannette Reyes, baby Bella and husband go viral on TikTok for 'anchor voice' video
"Good morning, Bella. It's 9:52. Hopefully you slept well, certainly no one else did, but we're not going to point any fingers!"
"Good morning, Bella. It's 9:52. Hopefully you slept well, certainly no one else did, but we're not going to point any fingers!"
DC mobile vaccine clinic helps bring essential back-to-school shots to children in the District
D.C. students can get their essential back-to-school vaccines at free mobile vaccine clinics that are making the rounds across the District.
D.C. students can get their essential back-to-school vaccines at free mobile vaccine clinics that are making the rounds across the District.
Viral TikTok trend has people 'mouth taping' themselves before bedtime as doctors express caution
Medical professionals are raising eyebrows — and concerns — over a new viral TikTok trend known as "mouth taping." Some users on the video-sharing platform claim that mouth taping helps if people are searching for a better night's sleep.
Medical professionals are raising eyebrows — and concerns — over a new viral TikTok trend known as "mouth taping." Some users on the video-sharing platform claim that mouth taping helps if people are searching for a better night's sleep.
Election seasons are stressful; here are ways to cope
With midterms well underway and the next presidential election right around the corner, here are some tips on how to stay sane through election season.
With midterms well underway and the next presidential election right around the corner, here are some tips on how to stay sane through election season.
How to reset your child’s sleep schedule for back-to-school
Children who get the recommended hours of sleep on a regular basis are more likely to have improved focus, behavior, and learning at school.
Children who get the recommended hours of sleep on a regular basis are more likely to have improved focus, behavior, and learning at school.
Montgomery County event focuses on educating Black women about healthy births
Every baby deserves to be born healthy. That was the message at the "Right from the Start" event meant to help reduce health disparities faced by Black mothers, especially those of child bearing age.
Every baby deserves to be born healthy. That was the message at the "Right from the Start" event meant to help reduce health disparities faced by Black mothers, especially those of child bearing age.
WHO to rename monkeypox to avoid discrimination and stigmatization
WHO plans on having an open forum to rename monkeypox.
WHO plans on having an open forum to rename monkeypox.
WHO to rename monkeypox over stigmatization concerns
Monkeypox was first named in 1958 when research monkeys in Denmark were observed to have a “pox-like” disease.
Monkeypox was first named in 1958 when research monkeys in Denmark were observed to have a “pox-like” disease.
DC Health expands monkeypox vaccine eligibility requirements
Health officials in D.C. announced Friday that the District's eligibility for the monkeypox vaccine is being expanded to include more people who visit the city.
Health officials in D.C. announced Friday that the District's eligibility for the monkeypox vaccine is being expanded to include more people who visit the city.
Prince George's County Schools brings back mask mandate
Schools in Prince George's County will be bringing back its masks requirements starting Monday, August 15 due to spreading coronavirus cases, according to schools officials.
Schools in Prince George's County will be bringing back its masks requirements starting Monday, August 15 due to spreading coronavirus cases, according to schools officials.
CDC drops quarantine, screening recommendations for COVID-19
The nation's top public health agency on Thursday relaxed its COVID-19 guidelines, dropping the recommendation that Americans quarantine themselves if they come into close contact with an infected person.
The nation's top public health agency on Thursday relaxed its COVID-19 guidelines, dropping the recommendation that Americans quarantine themselves if they come into close contact with an infected person.
Monkeypox Outbreak: Should DC area schools be concerned?
While the coronavirus pandemic seems to be winding down, children going back to school could face a new risk this year, the monkeypox virus.
While the coronavirus pandemic seems to be winding down, children going back to school could face a new risk this year, the monkeypox virus.
Viral TikTok trend has people 'mouth taping' themselves before bedtime as doctors express caution
A Kentucky doctor called the trend 'the most dangerous I've seen in some time,' while other physicians weighed in, too.
A Kentucky doctor called the trend 'the most dangerous I've seen in some time,' while other physicians weighed in, too.
Popular Georgetown Cupcake shop shut down by DC Health Department
Georgetown Cupcake, a massively popular cupcake store in Northwest D.C. has been shut down after its business license expired, according to a notice from health officials.
Georgetown Cupcake, a massively popular cupcake store in Northwest D.C. has been shut down after its business license expired, according to a notice from health officials.