DC Mayor Muriel Bowser tests positive for COVID-19
Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser has tested positive for COVID-19.
Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser has tested positive for COVID-19.
9 people now dead from listeria outbreak tied to Boar's Head deli meats
A listeria outbreak linked to Boar's Head deli meats has claimed the lives of nine people and hospitalized dozens more. The CDC is urging consumers to check their refrigerators and discard any recalled products immediately.
A listeria outbreak linked to Boar's Head deli meats has claimed the lives of nine people and hospitalized dozens more. The CDC is urging consumers to check their refrigerators and discard any recalled products immediately.
Grocery chain joins Walmart, CVS, others in ending cigarettes sales
American Cancer Society CEO Karen Knudsen said this move marks "a step in the right direction toward ending Big Tobacco’s influence on kids.
American Cancer Society CEO Karen Knudsen said this move marks "a step in the right direction toward ending Big Tobacco’s influence on kids.
Working the night shift may cause dangerous health conditions, long-term risk of disease
Those who often work night shifts could experience increased risk of cancer, digestive problems, other health concerns.
Those who often work night shifts could experience increased risk of cancer, digestive problems, other health concerns.
'Sloth fever': What to know about potentially deadly virus affecting US, Europe
Several cases of Oropouche virus or "sloth fever" have been reported in Florida. The virus can cause headache, pain, nausea and even death in rare cases.
Several cases of Oropouche virus or "sloth fever" have been reported in Florida. The virus can cause headache, pain, nausea and even death in rare cases.
Middle school football player dies from head injury; second this week
A 13-year-old football player in West Virginia has died from a head injury during practice, the second such tragedy this week. His father now advocates for better head protection in youth sports.
A 13-year-old football player in West Virginia has died from a head injury during practice, the second such tragedy this week. His father now advocates for better head protection in youth sports.
Chemical found in rocket fuel found in drinking water, food: Consumer Report
Consumer Reports found perchlorate, a rocket fuel chemical, in food and water. Learn about the health risks and how to protect your family.
Consumer Reports found perchlorate, a rocket fuel chemical, in food and water. Learn about the health risks and how to protect your family.
Alzheimer’s and other dementia diagnoses can vary by ZIP code, new study finds
Your home address could determine the likelihood of getting a dementia diagnosis, a new study suggests.
Your home address could determine the likelihood of getting a dementia diagnosis, a new study suggests.
Cigarette use in U.S. hits 80-year low, survey finds
Cigarette smoking fell to a record low with the biggest decline in the use of the substance among young adults, according to a recent survey.
Cigarette smoking fell to a record low with the biggest decline in the use of the substance among young adults, according to a recent survey.
Massachusetts' deadly mosquito virus threatening local towns: What to know
A rare yet deadly mosquito virus in Massachusetts has officials in several towns warning residents to avoid going outdoors at night.
A rare yet deadly mosquito virus in Massachusetts has officials in several towns warning residents to avoid going outdoors at night.
Free at-home COVID-19 test program will restart late September
The U.S. Health and Human Services agency announced the free at-home COVID-19 test program will restart in late September but have not set an exact date.
The U.S. Health and Human Services agency announced the free at-home COVID-19 test program will restart in late September but have not set an exact date.
Virginia woman celebrates 100th birthday at childhood home in DC
Winona Flyzik, a resident of a Virginia senior living community, celebrated her 100th birthday by revisiting her childhood home in Washington, D.C.
Winona Flyzik, a resident of a Virginia senior living community, celebrated her 100th birthday by revisiting her childhood home in Washington, D.C.
FDA approves updated COVID-19 vaccines: Here’s what to know
Updated COVID-19 vaccines are on their way, the FDA announced Thursday.
Updated COVID-19 vaccines are on their way, the FDA announced Thursday.
Nearly 60% of baby food sold in popular US grocery stores is unhealthy, WHO study says
Researchers looked at hundreds of baby food products at popular grocery store chains in the United States.
Researchers looked at hundreds of baby food products at popular grocery store chains in the United States.
Fluoride at twice the recommended limit is linked to lower IQ in kids, US government report says
The 324-page report, based on previous published studies, marks the first time a federal agency determined that there is a connection between higher levels of fluoride exposure and lower IQ in kids.
The 324-page report, based on previous published studies, marks the first time a federal agency determined that there is a connection between higher levels of fluoride exposure and lower IQ in kids.
Cases of whooping cough on the rise in Fairfax County
Cases of whooping cough are on the rise in Fairfax County.
Cases of whooping cough are on the rise in Fairfax County.
The cost of IVF in 2024
Here’s a look at how much it costs to get pregnant through IVF in 2024.
Here’s a look at how much it costs to get pregnant through IVF in 2024.
Algal blooms in parts of Potomac River trigger warning for pet owners
Maryland health officials are advising pet owners to keep their animals out of the water along parts of the Potomac River after algal blooms were detected.
Maryland health officials are advising pet owners to keep their animals out of the water along parts of the Potomac River after algal blooms were detected.
SunBucks program aims to help Maryland families with free grocery money before school starts
More than half a million kids in Maryland could get free money for groceries before heading back to school.
More than half a million kids in Maryland could get free money for groceries before heading back to school.
Pet warning in Maryland: Toxic algae found in Potomac River and Wye Mills Lake
The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a health alert, warning residents to keep their pets out of the Potomac River due to the presence of harmful algae mats.
The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a health alert, warning residents to keep their pets out of the Potomac River due to the presence of harmful algae mats.