Wellness centers being added to all Montgomery Co. high schools
The Montgomery County Council plans to put wellness centers in every county high school by August.
The Montgomery County Council plans to put wellness centers in every county high school by August.
CDC issues warning after puzzling outbreak of liver illness in kids
Health officials are still unclear how the kids became infected but are investigating a possible link between the adenovirus and the hepatitis infections.
Health officials are still unclear how the kids became infected but are investigating a possible link between the adenovirus and the hepatitis infections.
Airlines to allow passengers banned over masks back on planes
Now that most airlines have made masks optional in the U.S., here's where the four largest stand on bringing back passengers who refused to wear them when they were required.
Now that most airlines have made masks optional in the U.S., here's where the four largest stand on bringing back passengers who refused to wear them when they were required.
Major League Baseball scout sues Washington Nationals over COVID vaccine related firing
A longtime Major League Baseball scout is suing the Washington Nationals for being fired after refusing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine because of religious objections he raised, according to his attorneys.
A longtime Major League Baseball scout is suing the Washington Nationals for being fired after refusing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine because of religious objections he raised, according to his attorneys.
Half the world’s population has headaches, women more than men, study finds
A recent study found that women suffer from headache disorders more than men.
A recent study found that women suffer from headache disorders more than men.
DC launches medical marijuana tax holiday
D.C.'s Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration (ABRA) has announced it will waive the city's 6% tax on medical marijuana.
D.C.'s Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration (ABRA) has announced it will waive the city's 6% tax on medical marijuana.
21 people charged with $150M in COVID-19 fraud, DOJ reports
The Justice Department announced Wednesday that 21 people have been charged in the past nine days as part of a nationwide enforcement push to root out those who exploit the pandemic through health care fraud schemes.
The Justice Department announced Wednesday that 21 people have been charged in the past nine days as part of a nationwide enforcement push to root out those who exploit the pandemic through health care fraud schemes.
Montgomery County Executive Elrich calls ending mask mandate aboard public transportation a 'bad decision'
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich reacted strongly to the ruling that ended the mask mandate aboard public transportation.
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich reacted strongly to the ruling that ended the mask mandate aboard public transportation.
COVID-19 re-infection can happen sooner than you think, CDC study says
Previous COVID-19 infections may not protect you for long against new variants of the disease, a new CDC study says.
Previous COVID-19 infections may not protect you for long against new variants of the disease, a new CDC study says.
CDC launches new center to forecast infectious diseases
The new U.S. government center aims to become the National Weather Service for infectious diseases.
The new U.S. government center aims to become the National Weather Service for infectious diseases.
Federal judge mask mandate ruling: How the DMV is being impacted
A federal judge in Florida struck down the national mask mandate covering airlines and other public transportation Monday. So, how does that affect D.C., Maryland and Virginia?
A federal judge in Florida struck down the national mask mandate covering airlines and other public transportation Monday. So, how does that affect D.C., Maryland and Virginia?
Moderna hopes to offer updated COVID-19 booster for latest variant this fall
Moderna hopes to offer updated COVID-19 boosters in the fall that combine the original vaccine with protection against the latest variant.
Moderna hopes to offer updated COVID-19 boosters in the fall that combine the original vaccine with protection against the latest variant.
DC, Maryland schools requiring negative COVID-19 tests for students returning after spring break
School systems across Maryland and D.C. are requiring students to provide a negative COVID-19 test before they can return to class after spring break.
School systems across Maryland and D.C. are requiring students to provide a negative COVID-19 test before they can return to class after spring break.
White House: Federal transportation mask mandate 'not in effect at this time'
The TSA said it will no longer enforce mask-wearing on public transportation after a federal judge in Florida voided the mandate.
The TSA said it will no longer enforce mask-wearing on public transportation after a federal judge in Florida voided the mandate.
Teen cancer survivor says disease ‘unlocked’ his inner artist
Wesley Culver, 17, says he credits his unfortunate medical ordeal in helping him find new talent — one that helps bring joy to other people, too
Wesley Culver, 17, says he credits his unfortunate medical ordeal in helping him find new talent — one that helps bring joy to other people, too
Religious groups across DC area welcome in-person worshipers for Easter, Passover and Ramadan
Sunday not only marked Easter, but people across the D.C. region also observed Passover and Ramadan.
Sunday not only marked Easter, but people across the D.C. region also observed Passover and Ramadan.
White House Easter Egg Roll returns under rainy skies after 2 year COVID-19 related hiatus
The White House Easter Egg Roll is back for the first time since before the coronavirus pandemic.
The White House Easter Egg Roll is back for the first time since before the coronavirus pandemic.
100 people with rare cancers who attended same NJ high school demand answers
By April 11, Al Lupiano had heard from more than 100 former Colonia High School attendees who had been diagnosed with rare cancers.
By April 11, Al Lupiano had heard from more than 100 former Colonia High School attendees who had been diagnosed with rare cancers.
'Magic mushrooms' for therapy? Veterans helping sway conservatives
The medicinal use of hallucinogenic mushrooms is making inroads in U.S. states as military veterans advocate for the therapeutic value of psychedelic drugs.
The medicinal use of hallucinogenic mushrooms is making inroads in U.S. states as military veterans advocate for the therapeutic value of psychedelic drugs.
It’s not over: COVID-19 cases are on the rise again in US
Yet again, the U.S. is trudging into what could be another COVID-19 surge, with cases rising nationally and in most states after a two-month decline.
Yet again, the U.S. is trudging into what could be another COVID-19 surge, with cases rising nationally and in most states after a two-month decline.