Metro gets festive with gingerbread wonderland themed buses and train
Metro is kicking off the holiday season with a pop-up shop and specially wrapped gingerbread train and buses.
Metro is kicking off the holiday season with a pop-up shop and specially wrapped gingerbread train and buses.
Virginia launches website as syphilis cases rise 21%
In response to a significant increase in syphilis cases, the Virginia Department of Health has launched a new website to call attention to the issue.
In response to a significant increase in syphilis cases, the Virginia Department of Health has launched a new website to call attention to the issue.
Pickleball takes over Arlington County jail with new court for inmates
Arlington County Detention Facility welcomes a new pickleball court and lessons for inmates.
Arlington County Detention Facility welcomes a new pickleball court and lessons for inmates.
Ozzy Osbourne reveals spinal tumor, gives Parkinson's disease update: 'At best, I've got 10 years left'
Ozzy Osbourne may have a number of health issues, but he is not counting himself out just yet.
Ozzy Osbourne may have a number of health issues, but he is not counting himself out just yet.
DC area hospitals see uptick in sick visits amidst global concern for respiratory illness
Respiratory illnesses are reportedly wreaking havoc at hospitals in China, raising concerns for the medical community across the country.
Respiratory illnesses are reportedly wreaking havoc at hospitals in China, raising concerns for the medical community across the country.
Get red wine headaches? New research offers explanation
Not everyone feels fine after red wine, and a new study offers an explanation about what could be the culprit.
Not everyone feels fine after red wine, and a new study offers an explanation about what could be the culprit.
Here's how much money you need to be happy, according to 2023 survey
A recent survey asked the age-old question: can money buy happiness? More than half said yes, and here's the price tag for the average American.
A recent survey asked the age-old question: can money buy happiness? More than half said yes, and here's the price tag for the average American.
New beer spa coming to Maryland
Beer bathing is an ancient tradition in parts of Eastern Europe and now that tradition is coming to Maryland.
Beer bathing is an ancient tradition in parts of Eastern Europe and now that tradition is coming to Maryland.
Friendships can add years to life but also influence bad habits, study finds
A recent study published in Epidemiology and Psychiatric Sciences highlights the complex impact of friendships on health. While strong friendships were associated with improved well-being, such as reduced mortality risk and increased physical activity, the study also revealed a downside.
A recent study published in Epidemiology and Psychiatric Sciences highlights the complex impact of friendships on health. While strong friendships were associated with improved well-being, such as reduced mortality risk and increased physical activity, the study also revealed a downside.
Alabama woman with two uteruses is pregnant with twins, one in each womb: ‘1 in 50 million’ chance
Kelsey Hatcher was just 17 when she learned she had a double uterus.
Kelsey Hatcher was just 17 when she learned she had a double uterus.
New obesity medications shaping social norms around holiday dinners
Holiday meals may be changing for millions of Americans struggling with obesity and taking a new generation of weight-loss drugs.
Holiday meals may be changing for millions of Americans struggling with obesity and taking a new generation of weight-loss drugs.
CDC links peaches, nectarines, plums to Listeria outbreak
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a food safety alert linked to several fruits.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a food safety alert linked to several fruits.
Robotic legs allowing children to take first steps
New technology is allowing kids who have never been able to walk before the opportunity to take steps of their own.
New technology is allowing kids who have never been able to walk before the opportunity to take steps of their own.
Government offering more free COVID-19 tests for home delivery through the mail
The new release of free COVID-19 nasal swab tests comes ahead of the first winter since the pandemic started that insurers are no longer required to cover the cost of them.
The new release of free COVID-19 nasal swab tests comes ahead of the first winter since the pandemic started that insurers are no longer required to cover the cost of them.
Rosalynn Carter remembered as champion for mental health advocacy
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter spent five decades of championing the education, understanding, and normalizing of mental health and substance abuse treatment.
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter spent five decades of championing the education, understanding, and normalizing of mental health and substance abuse treatment.
Salmonella-infected cantaloupes leave dozens sick in 15 states: health officials
At least 43 people in 15 states have become sick after eating recalled cantaloupes included in a salmonella outbreak.
At least 43 people in 15 states have become sick after eating recalled cantaloupes included in a salmonella outbreak.
FDA screening US cinnamon imports after more kids sickened by lead-tainted applesauce
This comes after more reports of illness in children who ate pouches of applesauce puree.
This comes after more reports of illness in children who ate pouches of applesauce puree.
The flu surging in 7 US states, rising in others: health officials
New flu data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows flu is steadily rising.
New flu data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows flu is steadily rising.
Reducing salt intake by just 1 teaspoon a day has same effect as blood pressure meds, study finds
A new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association suggests that cutting just one teaspoon of salt per day could have the same effect as taking blood pressure medication.
A new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association suggests that cutting just one teaspoon of salt per day could have the same effect as taking blood pressure medication.
How to maintain and care for your indoor plants during the holidays
D.C.'s newest Black women-owned plant shop, Grounded, continues to plant their roots in the community.
D.C.'s newest Black women-owned plant shop, Grounded, continues to plant their roots in the community.



















