CDC warns of rise in animal rabies activity and human exposures: Here’s what to know
There has been an increase in recent animal rabies activity and associated human exposures this summer, according to the CDC.
There has been an increase in recent animal rabies activity and associated human exposures this summer, according to the CDC.
Girls’ suicide rate among ages 10 to 14 soars, study finds
The suicide rate among U.S. girls ages 10 to 14 more than quadrupled from 2007 to 2024, according to a new study.
The suicide rate among U.S. girls ages 10 to 14 more than quadrupled from 2007 to 2024, according to a new study.
Trump says 1 million Obamacare enrollees in 30 states to get $500 rebate checks- See what states and why
President Trump says an estimated 1 million Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, enrollees in 30 states will be getting $500 rebate checks for what the White House says were exchange fee overcharges by the Biden administration.
President Trump says an estimated 1 million Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, enrollees in 30 states will be getting $500 rebate checks for what the White House says were exchange fee overcharges by the Biden administration.
Bullying Buddy app helps children, families and schools address bullying crisis
Bullying Buddy, a mobile app developed by behavioral therapist and author Tara Lynn Townes, gives children, families and schools a real‑time tool to document bullying and quickly fight back.
Bullying Buddy, a mobile app developed by behavioral therapist and author Tara Lynn Townes, gives children, families and schools a real‑time tool to document bullying and quickly fight back.
These states have the highest vaccination rates in the US, data shows
A new analysis examines vaccination coverage across the country, measuring immunization rates among children, teens, adults and older residents.
A new analysis examines vaccination coverage across the country, measuring immunization rates among children, teens, adults and older residents.
Meeting planned on maternal health care cuts in DC
District leaders and nurses are raising concerns following the summer closure of a postpartum unit at MedStar Washington Hospital Center, the city’s largest private, nonprofit hospital. A public forum on the issue is scheduled for Wednesday night.
District leaders and nurses are raising concerns following the summer closure of a postpartum unit at MedStar Washington Hospital Center, the city’s largest private, nonprofit hospital. A public forum on the issue is scheduled for Wednesday night.
Pig kidney functions for record 271 days inside man awaiting human transplant
Researchers say the success story of Tim Andrews shows how pig kidneys can help “bridge the gap between end-stage kidney failure and a human transplant, allowing a patient to forgo dialysis."
Researchers say the success story of Tim Andrews shows how pig kidneys can help “bridge the gap between end-stage kidney failure and a human transplant, allowing a patient to forgo dialysis."
Scientists discover new tick-borne virus after testing thousands of patients with mysterious illnesses
Scientists in China have identified a previously unknown tick-borne virus that can cause flu-like illness, fatigue and gastrointestinal symptoms, according to a new study.
Scientists in China have identified a previously unknown tick-borne virus that can cause flu-like illness, fatigue and gastrointestinal symptoms, according to a new study.
Lindsay Clancy murder trial ends in mistrial after jury deadlocked
Following legal procedures that took several hours Friday, the judge in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial declared a mistrial after the jury earlier in the day told the judge they were deadlocked on whether Clancy is criminally responsible for killing her three children.
Following legal procedures that took several hours Friday, the judge in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial declared a mistrial after the jury earlier in the day told the judge they were deadlocked on whether Clancy is criminally responsible for killing her three children.
Surging demand for menopause patches prompts FDA action
The Food and Drug Administration is working with manufacturers to enhance the supply of the menopause patches amid a rising demand for the items and supply shortages.
The Food and Drug Administration is working with manufacturers to enhance the supply of the menopause patches amid a rising demand for the items and supply shortages.
Popular diet slashes liver fat by 67% while reversing prediabetes in some people
The keto diet may have surprising benefits for liver health, a new study suggests.
The keto diet may have surprising benefits for liver health, a new study suggests.
Hidden lunchbox hazards? What Consumer Reports found in kids' snacks
After testing 21 popular children's snack products, Consumer Reports found that 14 contained concerning levels of chemical and processing contaminants.
After testing 21 popular children's snack products, Consumer Reports found that 14 contained concerning levels of chemical and processing contaminants.
Summer heat in Virginia sends more people than usual to emergency rooms, urgent care
The extreme heat this summer in the DMV has sent many more people than usual to emergency departments and urgent care facilities.
The extreme heat this summer in the DMV has sent many more people than usual to emergency departments and urgent care facilities.
Possible weight loss treatment that doesn’t require eating less shows promise, study finds
A new potential weight loss treatment could provide many of the benefits of GLP-1 medications while avoiding some of the potential risks that come with eating less.
A new potential weight loss treatment could provide many of the benefits of GLP-1 medications while avoiding some of the potential risks that come with eating less.
Doctors, experts issue updated advice on flu, COVID shots: What to know
Leading medical organizations have issued updated guidance urging Americans to get vaccinated against flu and COVID-19 this fall.
Leading medical organizations have issued updated guidance urging Americans to get vaccinated against flu and COVID-19 this fall.
Teen dies from brain-eating amoeba just days after Louisiana child's death
A teenager who contracted a brain-eating amoeba in North Carolina has died, just days after the rare infection claimed the life of a child in Louisiana.
A teenager who contracted a brain-eating amoeba in North Carolina has died, just days after the rare infection claimed the life of a child in Louisiana.
Recalled weight loss products are tainted with toxic substance, FDA says
A product sold for weight loss has been recalled because it contains toxic substances that can cause “a wide range of serious and potentially life-threatening adverse effects.”
A product sold for weight loss has been recalled because it contains toxic substances that can cause “a wide range of serious and potentially life-threatening adverse effects.”
7 new dementia risk factors revealed — including one millions struggle with
Updated guidelines now list 19 modifiable dementia risk factors, expanded from the original 12.
Updated guidelines now list 19 modifiable dementia risk factors, expanded from the original 12.
Raccoon found in Charles County tests positive for rabies
The Charles County Department of Health says a raccoon found in Port Tobacco has tested positive for rabies. Officials say the animal tested positive on August 31 and was located in the vicinity of Mary Drive and Shirley Boulevard.
The Charles County Department of Health says a raccoon found in Port Tobacco has tested positive for rabies. Officials say the animal tested positive on August 31 and was located in the vicinity of Mary Drive and Shirley Boulevard.
Artificial sweetener linked to higher risk of cardiovascular events
Higher blood levels of the artificial sweetener xylitol were linked to a higher risk of a major adverse cardiovascular event, a new study finds.
Higher blood levels of the artificial sweetener xylitol were linked to a higher risk of a major adverse cardiovascular event, a new study finds.