Upset Ohio residents pack town hall meeting seeking answers over train derailment
Hundreds gathered Wednesday in East Palestine, Ohio, to hear state officials insist yet again that testing shows local air is safe to breathe so far and that air and water monitoring would continue.
Hundreds gathered Wednesday in East Palestine, Ohio, to hear state officials insist yet again that testing shows local air is safe to breathe so far and that air and water monitoring would continue.
More than 1 in 6 Americans are now 65 or older; aging population expected to keep climbing
The number of people 65 and older in the U.S. is expected to keep growing in future decades, thanks to improvements in areas like health and medical therapies, as well as reductions in fertility.
The number of people 65 and older in the U.S. is expected to keep growing in future decades, thanks to improvements in areas like health and medical therapies, as well as reductions in fertility.
Allergy alert: Early spring blooms are here and could mean ‘a longer and more intense pollen season'
Scientists are already warning about spring allergies. Trees are leafing out weeks early, and plants are blooming, creating allergy issues for many across the country.
Scientists are already warning about spring allergies. Trees are leafing out weeks early, and plants are blooming, creating allergy issues for many across the country.
Children's National Hospital NICU babies celebrate 1st Valentine's Day
It's all love at Children's National Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) where these beautiful babies are celebrating their first Valentine's Day!
It's all love at Children's National Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) where these beautiful babies are celebrating their first Valentine's Day!
DC hospital patients settle lawsuit alleging harmful conditions during start of COVID pandemic
Patients at St. Elizabeths settled their lawsuit against the hospital and D.C. for the unconstitutional conditions during a water shut-off in October 2019 and the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Patients at St. Elizabeths settled their lawsuit against the hospital and D.C. for the unconstitutional conditions during a water shut-off in October 2019 and the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Is chocolate good for you? Here's what the FDA says
While some may enjoy a few chocolates on Valentine’s Day, the FDA is weighing in on if there are health benefits.
While some may enjoy a few chocolates on Valentine’s Day, the FDA is weighing in on if there are health benefits.
High-fat foods may help rid body of intestinal parasite, study finds
Researchers behind a new study found that a high-fat diet allows the immune system to eliminate a parasitic worm that’s a major cause of illness and death in developing countries.
Researchers behind a new study found that a high-fat diet allows the immune system to eliminate a parasitic worm that’s a major cause of illness and death in developing countries.
US teen girls experiencing record-high levels of sadness, violence, and suicide risk, CDC says
Overall, girls fared worse than boys across nearly all measures, while the CDC report noted “ongoing and extreme distress” among LGBQ+ teens.
Overall, girls fared worse than boys across nearly all measures, while the CDC report noted “ongoing and extreme distress” among LGBQ+ teens.
Psychologist uses circus arts to help heal grief through movement
Everyone grieves in a different way. Sherry Walling, author and grief psychologist, found movement as a way for her to process loss.
Everyone grieves in a different way. Sherry Walling, author and grief psychologist, found movement as a way for her to process loss.
How to achieve ‘Super Bowels’ on Super Bowl Sunday and beyond
We talked with an expert on how you can have a winning digestive system as you recover from all the eating and drinking on Super Bowl Sunday
We talked with an expert on how you can have a winning digestive system as you recover from all the eating and drinking on Super Bowl Sunday
Super Bowl 2023: Concussion safety
As the Chiefs and Eagles gear up for Super Bowl XVIII, there’s a sobering reminder that players from both sides will put themselves at their highest risk for concussion all season.
As the Chiefs and Eagles gear up for Super Bowl XVIII, there’s a sobering reminder that players from both sides will put themselves at their highest risk for concussion all season.
Celebrities promote ice baths, but science on health benefits is lukewarm
Some benefits of ice baths include improved mood, more energy, and weight loss. Among the biggest questions for researchers: How cold does water have to be to achieve any health benefits?
Some benefits of ice baths include improved mood, more energy, and weight loss. Among the biggest questions for researchers: How cold does water have to be to achieve any health benefits?
Frequently taking sleeping pills could increase risk of dementia, study says
The study also noted that white participants who frequently took sleeping medications had a higher likelihood of developing dementia compared to their Black cohorts.
The study also noted that white participants who frequently took sleeping medications had a higher likelihood of developing dementia compared to their Black cohorts.
Revitalizing old blood with anti-inflammatory drug could slow aging, study suggests
The new study focused on an anti-inflammatory drug used for rheumatoid arthritis and found that it may reverse some of the effects of aging on the blood system in mice.
The new study focused on an anti-inflammatory drug used for rheumatoid arthritis and found that it may reverse some of the effects of aging on the blood system in mice.
Fabuloso recall: Colgate-Palmolive recalls 4.9M cleaners over bacteria risk
In a warning notice, posted Wednesday, the federal regulatory agency said consumers should "immediately" stop using the recalled Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaner products.
In a warning notice, posted Wednesday, the federal regulatory agency said consumers should "immediately" stop using the recalled Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaner products.
Health Watch: How pro athletes prepare for the Super Bowl
This year's Super Bowl matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs is right around the corner!
This year's Super Bowl matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs is right around the corner!
Fairfax County COVID-19 local emergency declaration to end March 1
Fairfax County's COVID-19 local emergency declaration will end March 1.
Fairfax County's COVID-19 local emergency declaration will end March 1.
New bill would help DC residents get rid of their gas stoves
D.C. Councilmember Charles Allen re-introduced legislation on Tuesday that would help D.C. residents switch to electric or induction stoves.
D.C. Councilmember Charles Allen re-introduced legislation on Tuesday that would help D.C. residents switch to electric or induction stoves.
1 in 8 older Americans addicted to highly processed foods, poll finds
The researchers said a major reason highly-processed foods can be so addictive is that they can trigger the release of dopamine in the brain’s reward system at levels comparable to nicotine and alcohol.
The researchers said a major reason highly-processed foods can be so addictive is that they can trigger the release of dopamine in the brain’s reward system at levels comparable to nicotine and alcohol.
Over 80,000 Marylanders could lose Medicaid eligibility
Maryland officials are preparing for as many as 80,000 residents who could no longer qualify for Medicaid coverage this spring, as the federal government reinstates a requirement that existed before the COVID-19 pandemic for states to verify the eligibility of recipients.
Maryland officials are preparing for as many as 80,000 residents who could no longer qualify for Medicaid coverage this spring, as the federal government reinstates a requirement that existed before the COVID-19 pandemic for states to verify the eligibility of recipients.