COVID-19 vaccine may cause heart inflammation in teens, reports find
An article published in Pediatrics, is among the latest reports of heart inflammation discovered after COVID-19 vaccination in teens, though a link to the vaccine has not been proven.
An article published in Pediatrics, is among the latest reports of heart inflammation discovered after COVID-19 vaccination in teens, though a link to the vaccine has not been proven.
Daily US COVID-19 cases fell below 10K this week
America’s recovery from the pandemic reached a new milestone this week when new daily cases fell below 10,000 for the first time since March 2020.
America’s recovery from the pandemic reached a new milestone this week when new daily cases fell below 10,000 for the first time since March 2020.
Breast cancer pill shows benefit in certain hard-to-treat cases
A pill used for breast cancer has been shown to help treat certain early-stage, hard-to-treat cases. It was studied in patients with BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations.
A pill used for breast cancer has been shown to help treat certain early-stage, hard-to-treat cases. It was studied in patients with BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations.
How to transition your pet into post-pandemic life as reopening continues
If your pet could talk, they would probably tell you to never leave the house. But many pet owners in the DMV are starting to notice behaviors of “separation anxiety” as more people begin returning to work in person.
If your pet could talk, they would probably tell you to never leave the house. But many pet owners in the DMV are starting to notice behaviors of “separation anxiety” as more people begin returning to work in person.
Hyattsville barber shop to become national model to boost vaccination rates
For years, barber Mike Brown has given fades and shape ups to clients who have become family at The Shop Hair Spa in Hyattsville, but now he's giving out facts about the COVID-19 vaccine in what is eyed by the Biden administration as a national model to boost vaccination rates among communities of color.
For years, barber Mike Brown has given fades and shape ups to clients who have become family at The Shop Hair Spa in Hyattsville, but now he's giving out facts about the COVID-19 vaccine in what is eyed by the Biden administration as a national model to boost vaccination rates among communities of color.
NIH has identified promising oral drug to treat COVID-19
The NIH says it has identified a promising antiviral drug that has shown effectiveness in reducing the ability for COVID-19 to spread once it has infected a host cell.
The NIH says it has identified a promising antiviral drug that has shown effectiveness in reducing the ability for COVID-19 to spread once it has infected a host cell.
Canine coronavirus found in humans in Malaysia, study says
Researchers found the first known cases of canine coronavirus in humans stemming from a study observing pneumonia patients in Malaysia in 2017, leading researchers to believe that species-to-species transmission has been happening for some time.
Researchers found the first known cases of canine coronavirus in humans stemming from a study observing pneumonia patients in Malaysia in 2017, leading researchers to believe that species-to-species transmission has been happening for some time.
Dogs can sniff out COVID-19 with up to 94% accuracy, study finds
A study found specially trained dogs can rapidly, noninvasively detect a COVID-19 infection with up to 94.3% sensitivity and up to 92% specificity.
A study found specially trained dogs can rapidly, noninvasively detect a COVID-19 infection with up to 94.3% sensitivity and up to 92% specificity.
Virginia man to ride roller coaster for 8 hours straight to help critically ill children
A Virginia man will ride a roller coaster for eight hours straight tonight -- all for a good cause!
A Virginia man will ride a roller coaster for eight hours straight tonight -- all for a good cause!
Enforcing new unemployment benefit restrictions in Virginia could be a challenge
This week Virginia is starting to require unemployment benefit recipients to prove they’ve applied to at least two jobs a week and are searching for work but enforcement of the renewed policy could be a challenge.
This week Virginia is starting to require unemployment benefit recipients to prove they’ve applied to at least two jobs a week and are searching for work but enforcement of the renewed policy could be a challenge.
Pregnant Maryland mother contracts COVID-19, delivers miracle baby
While health experts say we are heading in the right direction in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, they warn are still not “out of the woods.” A woman in Maryland is living proof, she battled the virus recently while pregnant.
While health experts say we are heading in the right direction in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, they warn are still not “out of the woods.” A woman in Maryland is living proof, she battled the virus recently while pregnant.
Maryland reports fewer than 100 new COVID-19 cases for first time in over a year
For the first time in over a year, Maryland health officials are reporting fewer than 100 new confirmed cases of COVID-19.
For the first time in over a year, Maryland health officials are reporting fewer than 100 new confirmed cases of COVID-19.
FDA recalls unauthorized at-home coronavirus rapid test over false results concerns
The COVID-19 antigen and antibody test kits were distributed to pharmacies and sold directly to consumers, and the FDA said it has "serious concerns about the performance" of both tests.
The COVID-19 antigen and antibody test kits were distributed to pharmacies and sold directly to consumers, and the FDA said it has "serious concerns about the performance" of both tests.
Should DC tax you for buying sugary drinks? The proposal is stirring up a debate
Could D.C. become the next big city to put an extra tax on soda, energy drinks, and sports drinks? Lawmakers are considering it. They say due to growing health concerns highlighted by the coronavirus pandemic, but does such a tax make a difference and where does the money go?
Could D.C. become the next big city to put an extra tax on soda, energy drinks, and sports drinks? Lawmakers are considering it. They say due to growing health concerns highlighted by the coronavirus pandemic, but does such a tax make a difference and where does the money go?
Some DC schools administering COVID-19 vaccines
Select D.C. schools can administer vaccines to residents 12 and up starting today.
Select D.C. schools can administer vaccines to residents 12 and up starting today.
Maryland eliminating pandemic unemployment benefits in July
Maryland will eliminate pandemic federal unemployment benefits in a little over a month, Governor Larry Hogan announced on Tuesday.
Maryland will eliminate pandemic federal unemployment benefits in a little over a month, Governor Larry Hogan announced on Tuesday.
Krispy Kreme has given out 1.5M free treats to vaccinated customers, sweetens deal for National Doughnut Day
Krispy Kreme is offering customers a chance to get two free treats this week: one for National Doughnut Day along with the standing offer of one for getting the COVID-19 vaccine.
Krispy Kreme is offering customers a chance to get two free treats this week: one for National Doughnut Day along with the standing offer of one for getting the COVID-19 vaccine.
China reports human case of H10N3 bird flu, a possible first
A man in China has contracted what might be the world’s first human case of the H10N3 strain of bird flu
A man in China has contracted what might be the world’s first human case of the H10N3 strain of bird flu
Supreme Court rejects appeal of Johnson & Johnson $2B ovarian cancer talc verdict
A jury found Johnson & Johnson’s talc products contain asbestos and that asbestos-laced talc can cause ovarian cancer. The company disputes both points, but a $2 billion verdict has been upheld by the Supreme Court.
A jury found Johnson & Johnson’s talc products contain asbestos and that asbestos-laced talc can cause ovarian cancer. The company disputes both points, but a $2 billion verdict has been upheld by the Supreme Court.
Moderna seeks full FDA approval of its COVID-19 vaccine
Moderna said it has started the process of obtaining full approval of its COVID-19 vaccine. It will submit data “on a rolling basis over the coming weeks,” which the FDA will scrutinize.
Moderna said it has started the process of obtaining full approval of its COVID-19 vaccine. It will submit data “on a rolling basis over the coming weeks,” which the FDA will scrutinize.