Rabies alert issued after rabid raccoon found in Severna Park area

The Anne Arundel County Department of Health is seeking anyone who may have come in contact with a raccoon in the Severna Park area after the animal that was found on November 7 tested positive for rabies.

FDA wants to pull decongestant found in many cold, allergy medicines

The FDA is proposing the removal of phenylephrine, a popular nasal decongestant, in oral form from over-the-counter use. Here’s why.

Bird flu infects more farmworkers than previously known, CDC says

Following a CDC study showing bird flu exposure among dairy workers, health officials recommend increased testing and preventative measures for farmworkers, even if they show no symptoms, to prevent virus spread and mutation.

Your candidate lost? Here’s how to cope with post-election stress

With emotions running high, here are expert-backed tips to help you cope if the election results aren’t what you hoped, including managing stress, finding support, and staying grounded.

5 tips to ease Election Day anxiety

Anxious much? A Kaiser psychologist offers some Election Day tips on how to relieve some of that Election Day tension.

Fluoride: What is it and why is it added to our drinking water?

In the upcoming election, fluoride in drinking water has become a topic of debate after Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed Donald Trump would remove it on his first day in office if elected.

Half of US teens spend over 4 hours daily on screens, CDC study finds

A new CDC study reveals that half of American teens spend four or more hours each day on screens, with links to increased rates of anxiety and depression.

Bird flu detected in pig for 1st time in US: What it means for humans

A pig infected with bird flu in Oregon has raised concerns about the virus’s potential to threaten humans, but the current risk to the public remains low.

DC residents grapple with anxiety as Election Day nears

With Election Day just days away, anxiety is running high in the nation’s capital as residents weigh their safety and stability amid the intensifying political climate. 

Researchers targeting childhood heart disease with stem cells, AI

Researchers in the U.S. and Australia are ushering in a new era of pediatric medicine by using stem cells and AI to solve childhood heart disease.

Lassa fever suspected in Iowa resident's death; CDC investigates rare case

A suspected case of Lassa fever has claimed the life of an Iowa resident who recently returned from West Africa, prompting an investigation.;

Problem gambling grows along with revenue, study finds

With online gambling expanding across the U.S., new research reveals increasing gambling problems, sparking concerns for financial and mental health impacts.

CDC issues alert about 'walking pneumonia' in kids

A form of walking pneumonia is on the rise among children and the CDC says symptoms may include fever, cough, and wheezing.