Melatonin warnings: Nearly half of parents give it to their kids to help them sleep, but experts urge caution
Melatonin is ‘not a regulated substance,’ a doctor warns.
Melatonin is ‘not a regulated substance,’ a doctor warns.
Booking COVID-19 vaccine? Some are reporting canceled appointments, insurance issues
Pfizer and Moderna say they have sent out millions of doses of the new COVID-19 vaccines in the past week. But availability depends on where you live.
Pfizer and Moderna say they have sent out millions of doses of the new COVID-19 vaccines in the past week. But availability depends on where you live.
Study finds morning exercise could lead to better weight loss
Researchers discovered that people who worked out in the early morning hours had a lower body mass index.
Researchers discovered that people who worked out in the early morning hours had a lower body mass index.
Alert issued after rabid raccoon found in Anne Arundel County community
Health officials in Anne Arundel County have issued an alert after a raccoon found in the Edgewater community tested positive for rabies.
Health officials in Anne Arundel County have issued an alert after a raccoon found in the Edgewater community tested positive for rabies.
Northern Virginia sees surge in addiction rates; stigma remains barrier to treatment
Addiction is impacting more people in northern Virginia and many of those struggling with drugs and alcohol are not getting help.
Addiction is impacting more people in northern Virginia and many of those struggling with drugs and alcohol are not getting help.
COVID tests: When, where to order next batch of free ones
The Biden administration is allocating $600 million to go towards making more at-home COVID-19 tests ahead of the colder months. Here are the details to get some again for free.
The Biden administration is allocating $600 million to go towards making more at-home COVID-19 tests ahead of the colder months. Here are the details to get some again for free.
Anti-smoking signs hit stores after years-long legal battle
New anti-smoking signage is going up in stores all across the country, and because of a lengthy court battle, the messaging is literally decades in the making.
New anti-smoking signage is going up in stores all across the country, and because of a lengthy court battle, the messaging is literally decades in the making.
Nearly 4,000 healthcare workers in DC region vote to approve strike at Kaiser Permanente
Nearly 4,000 healthcare workers in the D.C. region voted Monday to approve a strike at Kaiser Permanente to protest what they say are unfair labor practices.
Nearly 4,000 healthcare workers in the D.C. region voted Monday to approve a strike at Kaiser Permanente to protest what they say are unfair labor practices.
Miracle premature twins, size of soda cans, thrive at home against all odds
Kimyah and DJ Jackson, born at just 22 weeks and weighing 12 and 15 ounces respectively, faced a slim chance of survival and potential developmental delays.
Kimyah and DJ Jackson, born at just 22 weeks and weighing 12 and 15 ounces respectively, faced a slim chance of survival and potential developmental delays.
Arkansas toddler dies of rare brain-eating amoeba infection likely contracted at country club splash pad
According to the CDC, amoeba Naegleria fowleri thrives in warm water.
According to the CDC, amoeba Naegleria fowleri thrives in warm water.
Rabid raccoon found in Anne Arundel County mobile home park
Health officials in Anne Arundel County have issued an alert after a raccoon found in a mobile home park tested positive for rabies.
Health officials in Anne Arundel County have issued an alert after a raccoon found in a mobile home park tested positive for rabies.
IRS to pause accepting claims for COVID-era tax credit amid fraudulent claims
The tax credit, called the Employee Retention Credit, was created to help small businesses keep paying their employees during the pandemic if they were suspended from operating.
The tax credit, called the Employee Retention Credit, was created to help small businesses keep paying their employees during the pandemic if they were suspended from operating.
Some cleaning products, including ‘green’ ones, emit hazardous chemicals, study finds
Scientists at the Environmental Working Group found that fragrance-free “green” cleaning products produced the least amount of hazardous chemicals on average.
Scientists at the Environmental Working Group found that fragrance-free “green” cleaning products produced the least amount of hazardous chemicals on average.
Firefighters fear toxic chemicals in their gear may contribute to surge in cancer cases
Firefighters around the country are worried that gear laced with PFAS, a group of toxic industrial compounds, could be one reason cancer rates among their ranks are rising.
Firefighters around the country are worried that gear laced with PFAS, a group of toxic industrial compounds, could be one reason cancer rates among their ranks are rising.
Maryland reports first 2023 human case of West Nile virus
Maryland health officials have reported the first 2023 human case of West Nile virus in the state.
Maryland health officials have reported the first 2023 human case of West Nile virus in the state.
Laxatives: What to know about a shortage that Americans are facing
It's a rather delicate problem, but it needs to be talked about nonetheless. Here's what to know about a laxative shortage across the U.S., and how the country possibly got to this point.
It's a rather delicate problem, but it needs to be talked about nonetheless. Here's what to know about a laxative shortage across the U.S., and how the country possibly got to this point.
Clearblue launches first at-home menopause test: 'Personal knowledge'
The Clearblue Menopause Stage Indicator allows women to identify their likely stage of menopause: premenopause, early perimenopause, late perimenopause or postmenopause.
The Clearblue Menopause Stage Indicator allows women to identify their likely stage of menopause: premenopause, early perimenopause, late perimenopause or postmenopause.
New healthy meal and drink requirements go into effect at Montgomery County restaurants Sept. 15
Full implementation of Montgomery County's "Healthy Meals for Children" legislation will go into effect September 15.
Full implementation of Montgomery County's "Healthy Meals for Children" legislation will go into effect September 15.
Alexandria school leaders monitoring COVID cases; taking guidance from CDC
The CDC is recommending everyone – six months and older – get the new COVID-19 vaccine that’s expected to be available this Thursday.
The CDC is recommending everyone – six months and older – get the new COVID-19 vaccine that’s expected to be available this Thursday.
COVID-19 vaccine: CDC panel recommends shots for ages 6 months and older
Americans may soon be able to get an updated COVID-19 vaccine. Advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday endorsed the new shots for everyone 6 months of age and older.
Americans may soon be able to get an updated COVID-19 vaccine. Advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday endorsed the new shots for everyone 6 months of age and older.