Tampons can contain toxic metals like lead and arsenic, study finds

Tampons can contain toxic metals like lead and arsenic, study finds

Researchers found various concentrations of 16 types of metals, including toxic metals lead and arsenic, across all tampons they tested in a new study. Here's what else they found.

Researchers found various concentrations of 16 types of metals, including toxic metals lead and arsenic, across all tampons they tested in a new study. Here's what else they found.

$1,000 baby bonus for new Baltimore parents if voters approve initiative

$1,000 baby bonus for new Baltimore parents if voters approve initiative

A group of Baltimore teachers is asking voters to approve a program that would give $1,000 to new parents in the hopes of reducing childhood poverty starting from birth.

A group of Baltimore teachers is asking voters to approve a program that would give $1,000 to new parents in the hopes of reducing childhood poverty starting from birth.

Human plague case confirmed in Colorado, health officials warn

Human plague case confirmed in Colorado, health officials warn

A human case of the plague has been confirmed in Pueblo County, Colorado, about 100 miles south of Denver, with health officials urging precautions for both people and pets.

A human case of the plague has been confirmed in Pueblo County, Colorado, about 100 miles south of Denver, with health officials urging precautions for both people and pets.

Boil Water Advisory lifted in DC and Arlington as water quality confirmed safe

Boil Water Advisory lifted in DC and Arlington as water quality confirmed safe

All D.C. and Arlington County residents under the precautionary boil water advisory can now use tap water for all purposes, following confirmation that the drinking water from the Washington Aqueduct never deviated from U.S. EPA-established water quality standards.

All D.C. and Arlington County residents under the precautionary boil water advisory can now use tap water for all purposes, following confirmation that the drinking water from the Washington Aqueduct never deviated from U.S. EPA-established water quality standards.

New Alzheimer’s drug that can modestly slow disease approved by FDA

New Alzheimer’s drug that can modestly slow disease approved by FDA

U.S. officials have approved another Alzheimer’s drug that can modestly slow the disease, providing a new option for patients in the early stages of the incurable, memory-destroying ailment.

U.S. officials have approved another Alzheimer’s drug that can modestly slow the disease, providing a new option for patients in the early stages of the incurable, memory-destroying ailment.

FDA approves Eli Lilly's Alzheimer's drug that can modestly slow disease

FDA approves Eli Lilly's Alzheimer's drug that can modestly slow disease

Eli Lilly's Kisunla is the second treatment available in the U.S. that has been shown in trials to modestly slow a decline in memory.

Eli Lilly's Kisunla is the second treatment available in the U.S. that has been shown in trials to modestly slow a decline in memory.

DC region heat intensifies air quality concerns for at-risk groups

DC region heat intensifies air quality concerns for at-risk groups

It’s officially summer, and we are all trying to deal with the heat and humidity, but it can be extremely dangerous for people with cardiovascular, lung diseases and asthma. 

It’s officially summer, and we are all trying to deal with the heat and humidity, but it can be extremely dangerous for people with cardiovascular, lung diseases and asthma. 

Here’s why guidance on alcohol consumption is being considered in Washington

Here’s why guidance on alcohol consumption is being considered in Washington

Talks of federal dietary guidelines on alcohol consumption have sparked disagreement among some health officials and politicians at odds on limiting how much people can drink.

Talks of federal dietary guidelines on alcohol consumption have sparked disagreement among some health officials and politicians at odds on limiting how much people can drink.

Increased risk of dengue virus in US, CDC warns – here’s what to know

Increased risk of dengue virus in US, CDC warns – here’s what to know

The CDC is warning Americans about an increased dengue virus risk, as cases of the mosquito-borne viral disease hit record numbers worldwide.

The CDC is warning Americans about an increased dengue virus risk, as cases of the mosquito-borne viral disease hit record numbers worldwide.

Study suggests this free activity can reduce lower back pain

Study suggests this free activity can reduce lower back pain

A new Australian study found that a simple walking and education program can significantly reduce the recurrence of lower back pain.

A new Australian study found that a simple walking and education program can significantly reduce the recurrence of lower back pain.

Fake Wegovy and Ozempic warnings: What to know

Fake Wegovy and Ozempic warnings: What to know

WHO and Eli Lilly has warned consumers to be cautious of counterfeit versions of popular weight-loss and diabetes drugs like Wegovy, Ozempic being sold online.

WHO and Eli Lilly has warned consumers to be cautious of counterfeit versions of popular weight-loss and diabetes drugs like Wegovy, Ozempic being sold online.