American teens' mental health crisis: What's driving this?
A recent CDC report highlights what mental health experts have been ringing the alarm over: Teens, and specifically girls, are suffering.
A recent CDC report highlights what mental health experts have been ringing the alarm over: Teens, and specifically girls, are suffering.
Virgin Mary statue stolen from Darnestown church recovered by Bethesda house of worship
A statue of the Virgin Mary that was stolen from outside a Montgomery County church earlier this month has been recovered by a nearby house of worship.
A statue of the Virgin Mary that was stolen from outside a Montgomery County church earlier this month has been recovered by a nearby house of worship.
Young entrepreneur’s DC area candle business burns bright with success
It's typical for seventh grade boys to like fictional superheroes that inspire them to dream big and rise to challenges. What’s not typical is to have achieved big dreams by age 12! Kid-entrepreneur Alejandro Buxton did just that!
It's typical for seventh grade boys to like fictional superheroes that inspire them to dream big and rise to challenges. What’s not typical is to have achieved big dreams by age 12! Kid-entrepreneur Alejandro Buxton did just that!
Hiker collapses, dies at Arches National Park
Park rangers said the victim was a 71-year-old man from Massachusetts who was with his wife and son.
Park rangers said the victim was a 71-year-old man from Massachusetts who was with his wife and son.
FDA approves combination flu-COVID test for home use
This is the first home test for the flu.
This is the first home test for the flu.
Bird flu kills 11-year-old girl in Cambodia
Symptoms of H5N1 infection are similar to that of other flus, including cough, aches, fever and, in some cases, life-threatening pneumonia.
Symptoms of H5N1 infection are similar to that of other flus, including cough, aches, fever and, in some cases, life-threatening pneumonia.
First-ever RSV vaccine could be approved by August 2023, pending FDA review
Pfizer’s vaccine candidate, which is pending FDA review, is administered to pregnant women, who then pass the protective antibodies to the baby.
Pfizer’s vaccine candidate, which is pending FDA review, is administered to pregnant women, who then pass the protective antibodies to the baby.
George Mason University study shows DC's indoor vaccine mandate didn't work
New research from George Mason University’s Mercatus Center found that D.C.'s indoor vaccine mandate did not work.
New research from George Mason University’s Mercatus Center found that D.C.'s indoor vaccine mandate did not work.
Georgia woman who lost toe after pedicure says she's now 'a walking PSA': What you need to know now
Anita House of Flowery Branch, Georgia, contracted a bone infection shortly after a pedicure. Here's what a dermatologist and cosmetology director have to say about nail safety.
Anita House of Flowery Branch, Georgia, contracted a bone infection shortly after a pedicure. Here's what a dermatologist and cosmetology director have to say about nail safety.
Alzheimer's prevention trial at Georgetown, Howard, Johns Hopkins
A study taking place in the Washington region and beyond may offer hope for people who don’t currently have Alzheimer’s but are at risk of developing the disease in the future.
A study taking place in the Washington region and beyond may offer hope for people who don’t currently have Alzheimer’s but are at risk of developing the disease in the future.
A third of US parents give fever-reducing meds to their kids when it’s not needed
It may be tempting to give your child anything to make them more comfortable when they’re feeling sick, however, unnecessarily giving a child this medication could postpone the correct diagnosis by masking pain and other symptoms.
It may be tempting to give your child anything to make them more comfortable when they’re feeling sick, however, unnecessarily giving a child this medication could postpone the correct diagnosis by masking pain and other symptoms.
Marburg virus: 1st outbreak confirmed in Equatorial Guinea
Another two suspected cases have been reported in neighboring Cameroon.
Another two suspected cases have been reported in neighboring Cameroon.
Male contraception showed promise in study
An experimental drug that temporarily stops sperm in their tracks could be a “game-changer” for contraception, a new study found.
An experimental drug that temporarily stops sperm in their tracks could be a “game-changer” for contraception, a new study found.
Ohio derailment: Clinic to open as health fears linger
Ohio’s governor says a plume of chemicals that spilled into the Ohio River after a fiery train derailment has broken up and is no longer a concern.
Ohio’s governor says a plume of chemicals that spilled into the Ohio River after a fiery train derailment has broken up and is no longer a concern.
DC scaling back COVID-19 testing services, rapid test distribution
DC Health has announced they will suspend the COVID-19 Test Yourself DC self-service kiosk program as well as rapid test distribution at libraries and senior centers.
DC Health has announced they will suspend the COVID-19 Test Yourself DC self-service kiosk program as well as rapid test distribution at libraries and senior centers.
Sen. John Fetterman's case highlights common stroke, depression link
Pennsylvania Democratic Senator John Fetterman is seeking treatment for severe depression months after having a stroke. Fetterman last year had the most common kind of stroke, caused by clots that block a blood vessel to the brain.
Pennsylvania Democratic Senator John Fetterman is seeking treatment for severe depression months after having a stroke. Fetterman last year had the most common kind of stroke, caused by clots that block a blood vessel to the brain.
'Very teachable moment': Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman draws praise for getting help for depression
His public struggle is extraordinary in a building where few talk about their own mental health, but his colleagues have been supportive.
His public struggle is extraordinary in a building where few talk about their own mental health, but his colleagues have been supportive.
Bruce Willis diagnosed with Frontotemporal Dementia: What you should know about the disease
As news spread that actor Bruce Willis has been diagnosed with a disease known as frontotemporal dementia, here's what you should know about the neurological condition, and the effects it can have on the patient.
As news spread that actor Bruce Willis has been diagnosed with a disease known as frontotemporal dementia, here's what you should know about the neurological condition, and the effects it can have on the patient.
'Trust the government' says head of EPA during visit to Ohio train derailment site
EPA Administrator Michael Regan says he’s asking residents in eastern Ohio near the Pennsylvania line to trust the government.
EPA Administrator Michael Regan says he’s asking residents in eastern Ohio near the Pennsylvania line to trust the government.
President Biden completes medical checkup at Walter Reed as he readies for 2024 run
President Joe Biden had a routine medical checkup Thursday at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, a keenly watched exam as the oldest president in history makes plans for an expected reelection campaign.
President Joe Biden had a routine medical checkup Thursday at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, a keenly watched exam as the oldest president in history makes plans for an expected reelection campaign.