The 3 most likely days to die of a heart attack are only weeks away

A study found that cardiac arrest kills more people on Christmas Day than any other day. Learn the warning signs and ways not to become a statistic.

Flu cases rising across DC region

Flu and COVID-19 cases are rising around the country and across the D.C. region - causing concern among local and national leaders.

Fewer than half of mothers meet recommended exercise levels, study finds

The amount of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity was even less, on average, for mothers with younger children or multiple kids, the study found.

Local hospitals overwhelmed as flu season worsens

This season alone, the CDC is reporting over 4,000 deaths from the flu, and the number of people being admitted into hospitals for the disease is also on the rise across the country. A trend raising concerns among health leaders in Maryland.

US flu season worsens as 44 states report high activity, CDC says

The U.S. flu season keeps getting worse. Health officials say 7.5% of outpatient medical visits last week were due to flu-like illnesses.

Virginia reports first child flu death of 2022–23 season

The Virginia Department of Health reported the state's first pediatric flu death of the 2022–23 season.

First monkeypox death reported in Virginia: health officials

Health officials in Virginia have confirmed the first death in the state of a person diagnosed with monkeypox, also known as "mpox."

DoorDash to cut 1,250 corporate jobs after COVID-19 pandemic hiring surge

Delivery company DoorDash is eliminating more than 1,200 corporate jobs, about 6% of its total workforce, saying it hired too many people when demand for its services increased during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Potatoes 'can be part of healthy diet,' help with weight loss, study says

The study found that participants who ate a diet rich in beans and potatoes — based on their personalized caloric needs — experienced reduced insulin resistance and weight loss.

100th National Christmas Tree Lighting: Here's what you need to know

The National Christmas Tree will be lit for the 100th time Wednesday during a star-studded celebration featuring LL Cool J as host.

China’s meticulous contact tracing pinpoints jogger amid recent COVID-19 outbreak

Patient zero had gone on a 35-minute jog in a local park without a mask and ended up exposing 2,836 people to the virus, 39 of whom tested positive, health officials said.

WHO renames monkeypox as 'mpox,' citing racism concerns

The World Health Organization said it was concerned by the “racist and stigmatizing language” that arose after monkeypox spread to more than 100 countries.

Maryland launches RSV hospitalization data dashboard as health experts urge caution

This holiday season medical experts are urging caution when it comes to RSV, the flu, and of course COVID-19. But you might be wondering – how much caution is the right amount?