Only Children Are More Likely To Be Obese, Study Says
Only children may be at a higher risk for obesity than children who have siblings, according to a new study published Wednesday.
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Only children may be at a higher risk for obesity than children who have siblings, according to a new study published Wednesday.
The number of US adolescents admitted to emergency rooms for injuries related to sexual abuse more than doubled between 2010 and 2016, according to a new study.
A local nurse shares her story dealing with breast cancer ahead of an annual event designed to encourage women to get a mammogram.
Screen time use by infants, toddlers and preschoolers has exploded over the last decade, concerning experts about the impact of television, tablets and smartphones on these critical years of rapid brain development.
Vaping makes teens more likely to try cigarettes, but doesn't increase the odds that they'll become smokers, according to a new study that looked at more than 12,000 middle school and high school students in the United States.
A multistate salmonella outbreak has sickened 10 people and caused one death, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The outbreak is believed to be connected to ground beef.
Nestlé is voluntarily recalling it's ready-to-bake, refrigerated cookie dough for possibly rubber contamination.
Flu season is here, and while most people try to avoid getting sick, some have volunteered to get paid to get the virus.
A new study finds personalized lifestyle interventions not only stopped cognitive decline in people at risk for Alzheimer's but actually increased their memory and thinking skills within 18 months.
US teens spend an average of more than seven hours per day on screen media for entertainment, and tweens spend nearly five hours, a new report finds -- and that doesn't include time spent using screens for school and homework.
A new series of studies from Northern Ireland published Tuesday seem to make the point that a certain degree of narcissism might be good for you -- depending on the context.
A mishap at work led Steve Owens to a doctor's appointment and eventually a life-changing diagnosis.
People who died as a result of a mysterious outbreak of vaping-related lung injury often used products exclusively containing THC, the main psychoactive substance in cannabis, according to new numbers released Monday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Facebook has launched a new feature to help track what preventive health screenings might be recommended for you based on your age and sex.
Mylan Pharmaceuticals is pulling one lot of Xanax from pharmacy shelves nationwide because of what the company said is "the potential presence of a foreign substance" in the popular prescription anti-anxiety drug.
Maryland lawmakers will return to Annapolis Monday for a rare, three-day special session that could shape how the state redraws its congressional districts in the future.
An instructor for the University of Maryland's School of Pharmacy was detained by ICE last month at Dallas Fort Worth airport.
Baltimore Police are investigating a homicide after a 37-year-old man was pulled from the water in the city's Harbor East neighborhood following a fight and later died at a hospital Sunday.
A Johns Hopkins University public health researcher who federal immigration officers detained on July 28 has valid work authorization, her attorney told our media partner, The Baltimore Banner.
Wednesday is looking like the wettest day of the workweek.
One year ago, 13-year-old Mason Kearns died after he was swept into a drainpipe during a flash flood near his Mount Airy home.
Maryland health officials are warning swimmers about the presence of flesh-eating bacteria in the Chesapeake Bay.
The Baltimore Cultural Alliance nonprofit has announced plans to shut down for financial reasons.
Maryland has seen more rain than usual over the month of July, helping to improve the state's ongoing drought.
Thursday will mark 10 years since a devastating flood wreaked havoc in Old Ellicott City, turning Main Street into a raging river.
Julianna Rubio Slager, Artistic Director/Co-Founder share as new light on the famous poet through a 90-minute original ballet performance.
WJZ is live from the new Raw and Refined North location checking out some of their menu items and beautiful waterfront view.
From Summerween , to back to school boarding drama, county CEO Mary Hastler joins us with her top picks for the month of August.
Become Spellbound founder Kari Dern showcases her newest collection, Starborn, which features Libyan Desert Glass, ancient fossils, crystals and gemstones.
The Preston Mitchum Jr Foundation, in partnership with AAA, is accepting backpacks, hygiene products, pencils, binders, lunch boxes, clothing and more for students ages 5-17 ahead of the 2026-27 school year.
Bryce Harper and Bryan De La Cruz both homered, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-0 on Sunday in a game halted by rain after 5 1/2 innings.
Even Derrick Henry, the backfield bulldozer who has remained a force in the NFL into his 30s, will allow himself occasional "cheat days" from his health regimen.
Gunnar Henderson hit a two-run triple in a four-run seventh inning and the Baltimore Orioles rallied again, this time to a 6-4 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night.
Excitement was in the air at the Under Armour Performance Center on Wednesday as fans got their first look at the 2026 Baltimore Ravens.
"The 69 thing," Jackson said. "The ratings, whatever it is. I've seen that. People were tagging me."
Federal prosecutors moved to dismiss an indictment charging U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn with ripping the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, saying the damage was caused by "botched installation and not vandalism."
President Trump said he hopes the renovations will take Dulles from "an impossible airport" to one of the world's best.
Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before the Senate to testify on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic but invoked his Fifth Amendment rights in answering all questions.
The lawsuit claims the Trump administration is withholding hundreds of millions of dollars in disaster-preparedness and homeland security grants to pressure states to change policies on elections and immigration.
The Senate rejected an attempt to rein in President Trump's war powers in Iran, soon after the House adopted a separate measure rebuking the president amid escalations in the conflict in recent days.
Nearly 200 families were expected to shop at the 10th annual Christmas Store, hosted by the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and The Foundry Church on Friday.
After a loved one became a victim of sexual assault, a Maryland family is on a mission to prevent it among teens.
Over 400 future star chefs took over Baltimore on Saturday for a National Culinary Cook-off.
Chopped Broadway Bodega & Deli is making its mark as the first Black- and women-owned bodega in Fells Point, bringing the unmistakable flavors of a classic New York bodega to Baltimore.
'I Believe in Me Girls' held its fifth annual workshop on Saturday to empower young women while introducing them to a variety of career opportunities in the creative industry.
Baltimore County Restaurant Week kicks off its summer 2026 edition on Friday, July 10 and runs through Sunday, July 19.
Despite the rash of thefts here and there, Howard County Police data shows airbag thefts have been on a downward trend.
Senator Kagan said this bill will limit what she calls "bait and switch" and price gouging.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
Neighbors in one west Baltimore neighborhood are figuring out what to do for groceries, due to the Giant Food location in Edmondson Village closing next month.
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will stay open after it was sold to a nonprofit.
New flights to both U.S. and Caribbean destinations are coming to BWI in 2026.
After three decades of serving customers on the Baltimore waterfront, The Cheesecake Factory is closing its Inner Harbor location.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
The Baltimore Tech Hub, one of 31 federal "Tech Hubs" designated last year, was skipped for a cut of $504 million in the first round of funding for the program.
As the nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak continues to rise, a Maryland farmers' market vendor says a common question she hears is about food that gets people sick.
The Maryland Department of Health says it has confirmed 110 cases of cyclosporiasis in the state this year, with 106 reported since May 1.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
The so-called "Benadryl Challenge" encourages people to take large amounts of the allergy medicine to experience hallucinations.
Maryland is under a Code Purple air quality alert today, as smoke from several Canadian wildfires creates hazy and unhealthy conditions.
The Baltimore Cultural Alliance nonprofit has announced plans to shut down for financial reasons.
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
"Be The Mogul" reflects on life in East Baltimore and stresses how community organizations help young people discover their purpose.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
Katy Napier, of Fallston, was shopping at a Target earlier this month when she came across a display for Johnson's men's care brand, Papatui.
Wednesday is looking like the wettest day of the workweek.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Rain chances continue into the workweek in Maryland
Splash and dash weather in Maryland this week
There is a chance of showers and storms in Maryland on Sunday.
Good news for Baltimore residents seeking more options for healthy eating. A Baltimore farmers market is extending its weekend hours.
Julianna Rubio Slager, Artistic Director/Co-Founder share as new light on the famous poet through a 90-minute original ballet performance.
WJZ is live from the new Raw and Refined North location checking out some of their menu items and beautiful waterfront view.
From Summerween , to back to school boarding drama, county CEO Mary Hastler joins us with her top picks for the month of August.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.