Proper hydration is essential, but many of us aren't drinking enough water

Drinking water aids digestion and protects your organs, regulates body temperature, normalizes blood pressure and can even slow down the aging process.

• Jan 30, 2023

Rabid raccoon found in Pasadena, Maryland, could have infected pets

Anne Arundel County health officials are sounding the alarm after finding a rabid raccoon in Pasadena, Maryland.

• Jan 26, 2023

Maryland to receive millions of stalled dollars to expand abortion care training

An abortion debate turned into a fight about funding last year in Maryland. But Governor Wes Moore is now releasing millions of stalled dollars to expand abortion care training. Maryland's Planned Parenthood weighs in on this change as abortion still takes center stage in debates nationwide.

• Jan 22, 2023

Senior citizens won't pay more than $35 a month for insulin as new drug provisions kick in

The Inflation Reduction Act which Congress passed last summer, aims to make it easier for Americans, particularly the elderly, to afford their medications.

• Jan 10, 2023

New variant XBB.1.5 now more than a quarter of U.S. cases

XBB.1.5's prevalence remains highest in the Northeast, according to the CDC's latest estimates.

• Jan 6, 2023

Damar Hamlin may have suffered "remarkably rare" condition, Dr. Agus says

Buffalo Bills defensive back Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field during Monday night's game against the Cincinnati Bengals.

• Jan 3, 2023

The arrival of 2023 is prompting people to make new fitness goals

Losing weight or getting more fit is one of the most common goals people declare as a New Year's resolution. Before we welcome 2023, there are some tips to keep in mind to help you achieve this goal as Planet Fitness offers a holiday incentive to help you start.

• Dec 31, 2022

White House brings back free at-home COVID test orders

Every household will be able to order a total of four at-home COVID tests.

• Dec 15, 2022

Newborn baby hospitalized after contracting RSV, doctors warn of infection symptoms

A Baltimore family got the scare of a lifetime when their baby was admitted to the emergency room for RSV.

• Dec 13, 2022

Hospitals in the US are the fullest they've been throughout the pandemic -- but it's not just Covid

More than 80% of hospital beds are in use nationwide, jumping eight percentage points in the past two weeks.

• Dec 8, 2022

Lidl advent calendars may contain salmonella-tainted chocolate

Grocery chain recalls holiday item sold in its more than 170 stores in nine East Coast states and Washington, D.C.

• Dec 7, 2022

Frozen raspberries sold in Maryland recalled due to potential hepatitis A contamination

Exportadora Copramar voluntarily recalled 1,260 cases of frozen raspberries sold under the James Farm brand.

• Dec 6, 2022

Flu vaccine appears to be a very good match to circulating strains, CDC says

In a typical year, about 60% of American adults get vaccinated against influenza.

• Dec 6, 2022

How to make those Thanksgiving leftovers last safely

You want to make sure leftovers in the refrigerator are eaten within four days.

• Nov 25, 2022

Their preemie was already a fighter. Then at 3 weeks old, she caught the virus that's packing hospitals across the US

Greater Baltimore Medical Center last month had to transfer twice as many pediatric patients as it did last October, hospital data shows.

• Nov 21, 2022

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