DC hospitals to require vaccinations for all employees
All D.C. hospital employees will soon need to be vaccinated, the hospital association announced on Wednesday.
All D.C. hospital employees will soon need to be vaccinated, the hospital association announced on Wednesday.
Half of all Marylanders fully vaccinated; state’s 7-day COVID-19 positivity rate below 1%
Maryland'sCOVID-19 seven-day positivity rate has dropped below one percent for the first time.
Maryland'sCOVID-19 seven-day positivity rate has dropped below one percent for the first time.
PAY IT FORWARD: Virginia pastor's 'bike ministry' helps change lives one bicycle at a time
When a Virginia pastor's bike was stolen he became inspired to help change lives one bicycle at a time!
When a Virginia pastor's bike was stolen he became inspired to help change lives one bicycle at a time!
Montgomery County family’s mission to help others during COVID-19 pandemic spreads nationwide
A Montgomery County family's good gesture to help others has grown to serve thousands nationwide.
A Montgomery County family's good gesture to help others has grown to serve thousands nationwide.
Charles County woman claims $40K in ‘VaxCash’ lottery
A Charles County woman is Maryland’s latest winner in the new vaccination lottery promotion – and she didn’t even have to scratch a ticket.
A Charles County woman is Maryland’s latest winner in the new vaccination lottery promotion – and she didn’t even have to scratch a ticket.
Pfizer lowers COVID-19 vaccine dose for younger kids in next stage of trial
Pfizer has started testing its COVID-19 vaccine in a larger group of kids under 12 with lower dosages compared to older age groups.
Pfizer has started testing its COVID-19 vaccine in a larger group of kids under 12 with lower dosages compared to older age groups.
Surge in nearsightedness blamed on increased screen time
Experts say increased screen time during the pandemic has led to an uptick in nearsightedness.
Experts say increased screen time during the pandemic has led to an uptick in nearsightedness.
Theme parks looking to hire more workers to return to normal operating hours
Many theme parks rely on international workers as well, but fewer foreign students will be in the United State this summer due to COVID-19.
Many theme parks rely on international workers as well, but fewer foreign students will be in the United State this summer due to COVID-19.
What is 'dry scooping'? Latest TikTok trend could be dangerous for your heart
A cardiologist warns there are 'absolutely no benefits' to dry scooping, one of the latest Tik Tok trends.
A cardiologist warns there are 'absolutely no benefits' to dry scooping, one of the latest Tik Tok trends.
Another COVID side effect: Many kids head to summer school
Across the U.S., more children than ever before could be in classrooms for summer school this year to make up for lost learning during the outbreak.
Across the U.S., more children than ever before could be in classrooms for summer school this year to make up for lost learning during the outbreak.
Kids on vegan diets have better heart health but growth risks, study finds
A team of researchers in Europe found there are benefits to children being on vegan diets, but there are also a number of risks.
A team of researchers in Europe found there are benefits to children being on vegan diets, but there are also a number of risks.
FDA approves diabetes medicine as weight-loss drug
The FDA has approved the diabetes medicine Wegovy to help people lose weight by 15%.
The FDA has approved the diabetes medicine Wegovy to help people lose weight by 15%.
US economy shows growth despite lacking enough workers, supplies
Barely more than a year after the coronavirus caused the steepest economic fall and job losses on record, the speed of the rebound has been so unexpectedly swift that many companies can’t fill jobs or acquire enough supplies to meet a pent-up burst of customer demand.
Barely more than a year after the coronavirus caused the steepest economic fall and job losses on record, the speed of the rebound has been so unexpectedly swift that many companies can’t fill jobs or acquire enough supplies to meet a pent-up burst of customer demand.
CDC urging parents to get teens vaccinated amid rising adolescent hospitalization rates
The CDC is urging parents to get their teenagers vaccinated against COVID-19, saying hospitalization rates among adolescents are on the rise.
The CDC is urging parents to get their teenagers vaccinated against COVID-19, saying hospitalization rates among adolescents are on the rise.
NIH researchers find new genetic form of ALS impacting children
Researchers led by the National Institutes of Health say they have identified a new form of ALS that is impacting children.
Researchers led by the National Institutes of Health say they have identified a new form of ALS that is impacting children.
Hawaii to drop COVID-19 restrictions for travelers once 70% of population is inoculated
Hawaii's governor says the state will drop its quarantine and COVID-19 testing requirements for travelers once 70% of the state’s population has been vaccinated against the disease.
Hawaii's governor says the state will drop its quarantine and COVID-19 testing requirements for travelers once 70% of the state’s population has been vaccinated against the disease.
COVID-19 origin: Fauci urges China to release Wuhan lab medical records
Dr. Anthony Fauci said China should release the medical records of six lab workers — three of whom died — after entering a bat cave in 2012 and becoming ill in 2019.
Dr. Anthony Fauci said China should release the medical records of six lab workers — three of whom died — after entering a bat cave in 2012 and becoming ill in 2019.
Blood donations safe from COVID-19, NIH says
The National Institutes of Health on Tuesday said COVID-19 does not pose a threat to blood donations in the U.S.
The National Institutes of Health on Tuesday said COVID-19 does not pose a threat to blood donations in the U.S.
Radiation drug may improve survival rates for prostate cancer, study shows
A new study is showing improved survival in men with advanced prostate cancer from an experimental drug that delivers radiation directly to tumor cells.
A new study is showing improved survival in men with advanced prostate cancer from an experimental drug that delivers radiation directly to tumor cells.
United offers flight attendants extra pay, vacation for proof of COVID-19 vaccination
United Airlines announced it will offer flight attendants extra vacation days or pay for proof of receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.
United Airlines announced it will offer flight attendants extra vacation days or pay for proof of receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.