Alcohol Is The Leading Preventable Cause Of Cancer
Alcohol consumption is a significant risk factor for cancers of the mouth, throat, esophagus and liver.
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Alcohol consumption is a significant risk factor for cancers of the mouth, throat, esophagus and liver.
Charities are always looking for new ways to energize donors. A colorful twist on an old idea is looking good for the Cool Kids Campaign.
A little girl is donating hats to kids with cancer. Click on the link for more information.
More than a half a million people are predicted to die this year in America from all forms of cancer. Though the overall number is staggering, the predicted deaths are showing a decrease from a high reached in 1991.
The University of Maryland School of Medicine is laying the last beam at its new $200 million cancer treatment facility.
Miss District of Columbia Allyn Rose has fallen short in her bid to become Miss America, despite successfully conveying a message about breast cancer prevention.
Win or lose Saturday, Miss America contestant Allyn Rose will have conveyed a message about breast cancer prevention using her primary tool as a beauty queen: her body.
Cancer death rates decreased by 1.6 percent from 2000 to 2009.
It's Make-A-Wish Day, a time when, across the country, the wishes of 64 seriously ill children are granted.
A former Ravens coach--now head coach for the Indianapolis Colts--is fighting back against cancer. There is promising news that coach Chuck Pagano is beating leukemia.
Patients suffering from incurable forms of cancer maintain hope of survival if they are receiving chemotherapy or other treatments for their diseases, despite the deadliness of their illnesses, a new study found.
Taking a daily multivitamin for years may lower the risk of cancer.
Green tea may work to prevent or slow the growth of prostate and breast cancers.
It turns out that Mitt Romney made millions and saved the company he was running by peddling cigarettes in the former Soviet Union and in the United States in the early 90s.
A concert with a cause. One of the most popular rock bands of all time performed at The Lyric on Sunday. Journey helped raise more than $250,000 for the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center.
Death rates dropped significantly last year for five out of the 15 leading causes of death in the U.S.
The knitting group at Country Meadows Retirement Community estimates that, altogether, they've been knitting for 500 years or so.
Former state Sen. Clarence M. Mitchell III has died.
The Obama administration wants an American imprisoned in Cuba to see his personal physician amid concerns he may have a cancerous growth on his shoulder.
Pagano is now head coach with the Colts
Colts coach Chuck Pagano has been diagnosed with leukemia and is expected to be hospitalized six to eight weeks as he undergoes treatment.
It's become one of the biggest events of its kind in the nation, and its all for a good cause. Hundreds of Baltimoreans will lace up their shoes for the sixth annual Great Prostate Cancer Challenge.
Daily aspirin use, long recommended for people at high risk of heart attack, may also reduce the risk of dying from cancer.
Maryland Half Marathon organizers are getting ready for next year's race. But Monday they took a break from planning to give a special award that helped raise nearly $1 million for cancer research.
Republican politicians continue to work against HPV vaccination despite its ability to prevent thousands of cases of cervical cancer and resulting deaths.
After record heat Wednesday and Thursday, expect a dramatic temperature drop Sunday into Monday.
A person was arrested after suffering from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in a dorm at Towson University, according to school officials.
Parker Messick took a no-hitter into the ninth inning, José Ramírez homered for the third time in four games and the Cleveland Guardians opened a seven-game homestand with a 4-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday night.
For a couple of days in March, Baltimore's draft seemed a lot less significant — when the Ravens were about to trade this year's first-round pick and next year's for Raiders pass rusher Maxx Crosby.
The Baltimore Ravens unveiled their new "The Next Flight" uniforms during Thursday's Flock Forum for season-ticket holders at Merriweather Post Pavilion.
A person was arrested after suffering from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in a dorm at Towson University, according to school officials.
More than 150 pieces of jewelry worth approximately $14,000 were recovered from a Baltimore County scam that led to the arrest of three alleged thieves, police said Thursday.
Baltimore Archbishop William Lori did not testify at a hearing Thursday over the church's bankruptcy case, despite efforts to subpoena him.
Maryland lawmakers passed a pair of bills before the end of the 2026 legislative session aimed at cracking down on speeding and vehicles registered in Virginia.
After record heat Wednesday and Thursday, expect a dramatic temperature drop Sunday into Monday.
Marylanders are reacting to the United States and Israel's military strike on Iran.
The Ravens said they "clearly made an error" and won't appeal the ruling.
A Howard County Police officer responded to a call last weekend that really got his goat.
Chilly night ahead with some frost possible west of I-95. Warmer weather returns this weekend.
Storm threat continues Thursday with high heat added to the mix too during the afternoon.
The Bloom Spring Market has returned to Green Spring Station in Baltimore.
The Jewish Museum of Maryland introduces new ping pong pop-up.
The Village of Cross Keys in Baltimore is welcoming the return of outdoor dining.
Stevenson University dedicated its new performing arts center to the Sandra and Malcolm Berman Family, which features two state-of-the-art performance spaces and serves as Stevenson’s hub for theater, music, and dance.
Weber's PeachBerry Farm is hosting their first annual pick your own tulip event this month. Here's how you can get tickets.
Parker Messick took a no-hitter into the ninth inning, José Ramírez homered for the third time in four games and the Cleveland Guardians opened a seven-game homestand with a 4-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday night.
For a couple of days in March, Baltimore's draft seemed a lot less significant — when the Ravens were about to trade this year's first-round pick and next year's for Raiders pass rusher Maxx Crosby.
The Baltimore Ravens unveiled their new "The Next Flight" uniforms during Thursday's Flock Forum for season-ticket holders at Merriweather Post Pavilion.
Adrian Del Castillo hit a two-run home run in the 10th inning and drove in five to lead the Arizona Diamondbacks to an 8-5 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday.
The night after the Orioles rallied from a 7-1 deficit, Arizona turned the tables with a smaller comeback.
CBS News reported Wednesday that Dr. Erica Schwartz was emerging as the president's top pick for the role.
Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax shot and killed his wife and then turned the gun on himself what police described as a murder-suicide in their home in Annandale, Virginia, police said Thursday.
Dr. Erica Schwartz has emerged as the White House's top pick to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, according to current and former officials.
Earlier this year, the House narrowly defeated a Senate bill on the issue, angering victims' families.
The Department of Homeland Security has ordered thousands of furloughed employees back to work, even as the agency technically remains shut down and unfunded by Congress.
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.
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.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
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.
Staff at Sinai Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit say they are seeing double as they care for five sets of twins at once.
A proposed bill in Maryland could make it easier for diners to spot unhealthy menu items before they order.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
With open enrollment starting soon, employees could get sticker shock, with their costs expected to rise 6% to 7% for 2026, a new study says.
Bobby J. Brown's breakout role was as a police officer on HBO's "The Wire." He appeared in 12 episodes across four seasons.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Director Rob Reiner and wife, Michele, were found dead in their Los Angeles home, sources told CBS News, in what police called an apparent homicide.
After record heat Wednesday and Thursday, expect a dramatic temperature drop Sunday into Monday.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Heat backs off heading into the weekend in Maryland
Hot temperatures back off heading into the weekend in Maryland
Hot weather scales back in Maryland heading into weekend
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
There are reports that the airline could be going under very soon. WJZ-TV's Stephanie Douglas reports from BWI Airport.
1 injured in shooting in dorm at Towson University, officials say
Heat backs off heading into the weekend in Maryland
Annapolis man charged with making, possessing explosive devices