Maryland health officials urge residents to get the flu shot
The Maryland State Health Department is urging everyone in the state to get their flu shot!
The Maryland State Health Department is urging everyone in the state to get their flu shot!
21 salmonella cases in Maryland linked to Moby Dick House of Kabob
At least 21 cases of salmonella have been linked to food from Moby Dick House of Kabob, according to the Maryland Health Department.
At least 21 cases of salmonella have been linked to food from Moby Dick House of Kabob, according to the Maryland Health Department.
Health alert after case of bacterial meningitis reported at DC elementary school
The D.C. Department of Health is warning parents to be on the lookout for signs of meningitis after a case of bacterial meningitis was reported at Burrville Elementary School in the Northeast.
The D.C. Department of Health is warning parents to be on the lookout for signs of meningitis after a case of bacterial meningitis was reported at Burrville Elementary School in the Northeast.
Hours before death, North Carolina college student gets degree thanks to public schools superintendent
A North Carolina college student was able to receive his degree hours before his death thanks to the Rockingham County Schools superintendent
A North Carolina college student was able to receive his degree hours before his death thanks to the Rockingham County Schools superintendent
3 newborns die, 5 others sickened amid outbreak of waterborne bacterial infection in hospital
A Pennsylvania hospital says it is transferring some infants following a bacterial infection in its neonatal intensive care unit that affected eight newborns, three of whom have died.
A Pennsylvania hospital says it is transferring some infants following a bacterial infection in its neonatal intensive care unit that affected eight newborns, three of whom have died.
Shocking video allegedly shows rats inside Dupont Circle pizza restaurant
The D.C. Health Department has launched an investigation into a Northwest Washington pizza restaurant after a disturbing video allegedly shows rats running around inside the kitchen.
The D.C. Health Department has launched an investigation into a Northwest Washington pizza restaurant after a disturbing video allegedly shows rats running around inside the kitchen.
For a baby’s heart health, dads should stop drinking 6 months before conception, study suggests
Dads-to-be who drank in the three months leading up to conception were 44 percent more likely to have a child born with CHD than men who do not drink
Dads-to-be who drank in the three months leading up to conception were 44 percent more likely to have a child born with CHD than men who do not drink
Wheelchair-bound Alabama man who is dying of cancer gets baptized as final request
Thomas Roberts, dying of lung cancer, wheelchair-bound and unable to breathe without oxygen tubes, had a final request in life.
Thomas Roberts, dying of lung cancer, wheelchair-bound and unable to breathe without oxygen tubes, had a final request in life.
Saint Elizabeths confirms legionella bacteria found in water sample; says no one has been sickened
A potentially deadly bacteria is discovered in the water at a D.C. hospital, leaving staff and patients without drinking water for more than week.
A potentially deadly bacteria is discovered in the water at a D.C. hospital, leaving staff and patients without drinking water for more than week.
Couple loses a combined 200 pounds with 'extreme' meal prep: 'We eat whatever we want'
The couple spends about $165 a month on food and use every penny to create pre-packaged meals.
The couple spends about $165 a month on food and use every penny to create pre-packaged meals.
Optimism can help protect against heart attack and stroke, study finds
Optimism is effective medicine, according to a meta-analysis of 15 studies which found that people who maintain an optimistic outlook in life are much less likely to die from cardiovascular issues than people who are pessimistic.
Optimism is effective medicine, according to a meta-analysis of 15 studies which found that people who maintain an optimistic outlook in life are much less likely to die from cardiovascular issues than people who are pessimistic.
First Virginia resident dies of vaping-related illness, health officials confirm
The Virginia Health Department confirmed the first vaping-related death in the Commonwealth Tuesday.
The Virginia Health Department confirmed the first vaping-related death in the Commonwealth Tuesday.
Montgomery County council member to introduce flavored e-cigarettes bill
The Montgomery County council is poised to introduce Bill 32-19 designed to curb the use of flavored e-cigarettes among teens.
The Montgomery County council is poised to introduce Bill 32-19 designed to curb the use of flavored e-cigarettes among teens.
Controversial new guidelines say there’s no need to cut back on red meat, prompting criticism
The conclusions were swiftly attacked by a group of prominent U.S. scientists who took the unusual step of trying to stop publication until their criticisms were addressed.
The conclusions were swiftly attacked by a group of prominent U.S. scientists who took the unusual step of trying to stop publication until their criticisms were addressed.
16 students hospitalized after they were reportedly administered wrong shot at Indiana school
Sixteen students were reportedly hospitalized after they were given the wrong shot at an Indiana school on Monday.
Sixteen students were reportedly hospitalized after they were given the wrong shot at an Indiana school on Monday.
CVS suspends sale of Zantac, other ranitidine products over risk of possible carcinogens
CVS Pharmacy has suspended the sale of all Zantac brand and CVS Heath brand ranitidine products, the company said in an announcement on Saturday.
CVS Pharmacy has suspended the sale of all Zantac brand and CVS Heath brand ranitidine products, the company said in an announcement on Saturday.
Girl, 7, with terminal brain tumor completing bucket list after strangers donate thousands
Hundreds of people have stepped up to help a 7-year-old complete a bucket list after her parents shared that she was diagnosed with a terminal brain tumor and given just up to a year to live.
Hundreds of people have stepped up to help a 7-year-old complete a bucket list after her parents shared that she was diagnosed with a terminal brain tumor and given just up to a year to live.
Maryland health officials preparing for smoking age increase next week
Maryland's health department is reaching out to retailers to prepare them for an increase in the age when people can buy tobacco.
Maryland's health department is reaching out to retailers to prepare them for an increase in the age when people can buy tobacco.
Women who withhold their emotions may be at higher risk for stroke, study suggests
Women who bottle up their feelings instead of expressing them may be at a higher risk of stroke and other cardiovascular problems, according to findings in a recent study.
Women who bottle up their feelings instead of expressing them may be at a higher risk of stroke and other cardiovascular problems, according to findings in a recent study.
Medical marijuana facility set to open in Manassas next year
For the first time, a medical marijuana facility is set to open in northern Virginia. The location in Manassas is one of five opening in the state. It is set to start serving patients as early as next year.
For the first time, a medical marijuana facility is set to open in northern Virginia. The location in Manassas is one of five opening in the state. It is set to start serving patients as early as next year.