Seasonal allergies worsen across DC region due to high pollen count
Seasonal allergies are always tough to deal with in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia – but this year, they’re even worse than usual.
Seasonal allergies are always tough to deal with in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia – but this year, they’re even worse than usual.
Mississippi must allow religious exemption for childhood vaccines, judge orders
Mississippi must join most other states in allowing religious exemptions from vaccinations that children are required to receive so they can attend school, a federal judge has ruled.
Mississippi must join most other states in allowing religious exemptions from vaccinations that children are required to receive so they can attend school, a federal judge has ruled.
Drug-resistant 'superbugs' found in 40% of supermarket meat products, study says
Multidrug-resistant E. coli were found in chicken, turkey, beef, and pork products chosen at random from supermarkets in 2020, according to a Spanish study.
Multidrug-resistant E. coli were found in chicken, turkey, beef, and pork products chosen at random from supermarkets in 2020, according to a Spanish study.
New mRNA cancer vaccine helps cut risk of melanoma recurrence by nearly half, trial finds
A clinical trial from researchers finds that the new experimental vaccine combined with immunotherapy helped lower the chances of melanoma recurring or causing death.
A clinical trial from researchers finds that the new experimental vaccine combined with immunotherapy helped lower the chances of melanoma recurring or causing death.
Supreme Court's abortion pill order spares safe havens for now
A U.S. Supreme Court order that keeps access to an abortion drug in place for now could be especially welcome in some safe haven states that would have been hit hard by restrictions.
A U.S. Supreme Court order that keeps access to an abortion drug in place for now could be especially welcome in some safe haven states that would have been hit hard by restrictions.
Pay It Forward: Helping pets find forever homes through the Humane Rescue Alliance
Shelters in our region are seeing a decline in pet adoptions and many are busting at the seams looking for families willing to give them a forever home.
Shelters in our region are seeing a decline in pet adoptions and many are busting at the seams looking for families willing to give them a forever home.
Stolen dog reunited with owners in Prince George’s County
A dog who was inside its owner's SUV when it was stolen from a Prince George's County gas station last month has been reunited with its family.
A dog who was inside its owner's SUV when it was stolen from a Prince George's County gas station last month has been reunited with its family.
EPA finds cancer risk from sterilization chemical, proposes usage limits
“EPA’s number one priority is protecting people’s health and safety,” EPA Administrator Michael Regan said in a statement.
“EPA’s number one priority is protecting people’s health and safety,” EPA Administrator Michael Regan said in a statement.
Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton announces Parkinson’s disease diagnosis
Jennifer Wexton, the Virginia Congresswoman who won her reelection bid to the U.S. House in the state's 10th Congressional District last year, announced that she has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
Jennifer Wexton, the Virginia Congresswoman who won her reelection bid to the U.S. House in the state's 10th Congressional District last year, announced that she has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
Biden ends COVID-19 national emergency after Congress acts
The U.S. national emergency to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic has ended.
The U.S. national emergency to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic has ended.
Justice Department appeals Texas court ruling to halt order of commonly used abortion pill
The Justice Department is appealing a Texas court ruling that would halt approval of a drug used in the most common method of abortion in the U.S.
The Justice Department is appealing a Texas court ruling that would halt approval of a drug used in the most common method of abortion in the U.S.
‘It was surreal’: Florida native becomes Vanderbilt’s first Black woman neurosurgery resident
A prestigious medical school will see its first Black woman neurosurgery resident ever.
A prestigious medical school will see its first Black woman neurosurgery resident ever.
Montgomery County Council asks Governor Moore to fund youth substance use centers
Leaders in Montgomery County are calling on Maryland’s governor Wes Moore to help provide services to teens dealing with addiction or mental health issues.
Leaders in Montgomery County are calling on Maryland’s governor Wes Moore to help provide services to teens dealing with addiction or mental health issues.
States consider banning cosmetics that contain PFAS
A growing number of state legislatures are considering banning the sale of cosmetics and other consumer products that contain the toxic industrial compound PFAS, so-called forever chemicals.
A growing number of state legislatures are considering banning the sale of cosmetics and other consumer products that contain the toxic industrial compound PFAS, so-called forever chemicals.
Baby born on I-270 in Montgomery County
A newborn baby just couldn’t wait for mom to get to the hospital!
A newborn baby just couldn’t wait for mom to get to the hospital!
Can heart failure risk show up on a smartwatch? It's possible, study says
Extra beats in heart rate recordings could mean double the risk of cardiac issues — and more revelations.
Extra beats in heart rate recordings could mean double the risk of cardiac issues — and more revelations.
Moderate alcohol consumption has no health benefits, analysis finds
Drinking a glass of wine a day will not help you live longer, according to new research that challenges the notion of moderate drinking health benefits.
Drinking a glass of wine a day will not help you live longer, according to new research that challenges the notion of moderate drinking health benefits.
Report ranks US states with the longest life expectancy: here's where your state falls
A new report suggests where you live may also play a role in how long you live. Here's where your state ranks.
A new report suggests where you live may also play a role in how long you live. Here's where your state ranks.
DC rolls out harm-reduction vending machines
The machines offer several self-care products, ranging from hygiene and wellness to lifesaving tools for opioid overdose prevention.
The machines offer several self-care products, ranging from hygiene and wellness to lifesaving tools for opioid overdose prevention.
Metro raises autism awareness with special station announcements
Metro is raising autism awareness with a special series of station announcements made by children and young adults with an autism diagnosis.
Metro is raising autism awareness with a special series of station announcements made by children and young adults with an autism diagnosis.