Health stories in DC / Maryland / Virginia

Maryland health officials confirmed two more cases of measles in the state, bringing the total infections this year to three. The cases among Baltimore-area residents were linked to travel to other states with active transmission of measles. Health officials in Maryland have been on alert since cas

**please don’t judge, i’m very distraught.** hi everyone, my 4 year old cat has hepatic lipidosis. i’m a 20 year old woman who cannot afford his extensive medical treatment, and my vet recommended i stay home with him, syringe feed multiple times a day, and try to nurse him back to health. my mom g

From silent measles spread to a new gene therapy for deafness, here's what you need to know about three major health stories today.

I feel like it got worse after Covid and it never recovered. People forgot how to drive cautiously. Everyone drives in such a rush and so aggressively it’s like they’re trying to get in an accident. Do you really need to crash your car before you start driving carefully again?

Have a rash on my breast and there is concern that it might be this rare breast cancer called mammary Paget’s disease (God help me!). I need to go to a dermatologist asap for consultation and possible biopsy. Dermatologists in this area appear to be generalists so I don’t know if they even know mu

Johns Hopkins University is grappling with a significant reduction in federal funding for biomedical research, raising concerns about the future of scientific discoveries and public health. Researchers warn that the ongoing funding squeeze could lead to fewer cures and therapies, impacting the university's identity as a leading research institution.

Joan Vassos, a Rockville resident, gained national attention as a contestant on 'The Golden Bachelor' and later as 'The Golden Bachelorette.' Following her husband's death from pancreatic cancer, she is now raising awareness and funds for cancer research.

Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems offers office-based addiction treatment, which pairs counseling with medication used to treat substance use disorders.(Courtesy of SVCHS)Southwest Virginia has become euphemistic for America’s opioid crisis, the backdrop of Netflix documentaries and the se

David Wilcock, a prominent figure in UFO research and conspiracy theories, died by suicide at his home in Colorado. Known for his appearances on 'Ancient Aliens' and his bestselling books, Wilcock's death has raised discussions about mental health and the pressures of public life.

I moved to the area recently, and I'm looking for an athletic group? Pre-covid I used to be in a Highland Throwing practice group, which I have missed. It was a bunch of people meeting up and supporting eachother's learning and progress basically for fun, though some did compete. I hadn't been able

Workers at gLeaf Medical tend to plants in a grow room at a medical marijuana facility in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Ned Oliver/Virginia Mercury)A surprise reclassification of medical marijuana to a less dangerous drug on Thursday has left many Marylanders with more questions than answers. Acting

A new survey on health misinformation, a rare disease most people have never heard of and safe medication disposal.

Children's National Hospital presentó esta semana una segunda unidad médica móvil que llevará atención pediátrica directamente a escuelas y organizaciones comunitarias en Washington DC y el Condado de Prince George's, Maryland. La nueva unidad duplica la capac

Long story short I moved to Chicago last year, registered and insured my car, all was good.. for 2 weeks. It got stolen, recovered, and I brought it to my Mom’s house in MN to store it cause it is a commonly stolen vehicle. I called my insurance agent to make sure I was on the up-and-up and they in

Recently moved from NY to GA and trying to switch my car registration as it’s about to expire, but I’m stuck in a dilemma. In order to register my car in GA, they need proof of insurance that I moved it to GA. However, NY DMV states that I need to return my plates before I cancel my auto insurance

32 Degrees has recalled over 207,000 pairs of heated socks sold at Costco after reports of burns. Consumers are advised to stop using the socks and return them for a refund.

The Trump administration also said it was jump-starting the process for reclassifying marijuana more broadly, setting a hearing to begin in late June.

So I just looked at this website that compares hospital costs based on procedures in VA and NC: https://www.hospitalcost.com/ Looking around, I found out that an MRI costs around $1500-2000 in Fairfax. But there is an outlier- Reston Hospital Center at $11k Poke around and check it out. We need m

[Link: https://i.redd.it/t45pj8lguxwg1.png] They help maintain over 250,000 trees in the dedicated county right of way and another 200,000 in rural areas. They're also responsible for planting approximately 2000 trees per year to replace trees that have been removed from the public right-of-way.

President Trump's executive order aims to ease research restrictions on psychedelic drugs, potentially transforming mental health treatment. Advocates express cautious optimism, though widespread access remains uncertain.

Children’s National Hospital has introduced a second mobile medical unit to enhance pediatric care access in D.C. and Prince George’s County. The initiative aims to provide both physical and mental health services directly to schools and communities, addressing growing needs in the area.

Hello, I'm on a new glp1 medication and started to pass out while driving. I went to my doctor who told me that he legally had to report me to the DMV and that we will have to get testing to make sure that I'm safe. I don't want to lose my license. I'm only 30! My doctor assured me that it wouldn

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My physician’s office has been bought by some other larger entity and I might be back on the market for a physician (for among other reasons - he's now booking several weeks out). But when I search either on google or my insurance provider’s “find a doc” site, 99% are somewhere between Medstar, One

A medical hub is on the way in Prince George’s County dedicated to ensuring expectant mothers have an option closer to home. Eight in 10 women in Prince George’s County leave the county to deliver their babies due to limited care options, according to Luminis Health. That was the reality

anybody have a good vascular surgeon theyve seen for a renal aneurysm? the stuff i find online seems all over the place like some site will have a doc with 5 stars but then their google page is poorly rated. so just curious if anyone here has a good practice or doctor theyd recommend based off their

During a recent congressional hearing, Sen. Bill Cassidy challenged Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. regarding his plans for addressing abortion pills and the ongoing measles outbreak in the U.S. Cassidy's inquiries highlight critical public health issues amid rising vaccine-preventable diseases.

See the following press releases from the VA House Dems (as well as a statement from Freedom Virginia) about good news, thanks to the Democratic “trifecta” in Richmond: Paid Family and Medical Leave Signed into Law, Enabling Virginians to Care for Themselves and Loved Ones RICHMOND, VA –