Rate Of BMI Increase In Children Nearly Doubled During Pandemic, Study Finds
The increase was especially high in younger children and those with obesity.
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The increase was especially high in younger children and those with obesity.
The American Rescue Plan is paying off for Maryland small business owners who received millions from the federal program.
Founded last year to help eateries suffering from the crippling effects of the pandemic, Maryland Restaurant Week is returning for 10 days of special menus and deals across the state, the Restaurant Association of Maryland announced.
Maryland reported 1,330 new COVID-19 cases and 21 deaths, according to state health department data released Thursday morning.
The concern in our state right now is the arise of Covid-19 variants. Doctors from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health spoke Wednesday about vaccine efficacy and whether or not a booster shot will be needed.
Maryland reported 1,189 new COVID-19 cases and 11 deaths, according to state health department data released Wednesday morning.
Ultimately, 62% say the public health benefits of restrictions are worth the cost, while 37% say they are not.
Across the region, a potential spike in COVID-19 is already disrupting the normal functions of hospitals and schools.
Carroll County schools will comply with the mask mandate, effective today, but not everyone is happy about it.
After more than four hours of heated debate, divided lawmakers passed a mask mandate by a 10 to 7 vote. It covers all students and staff in Maryland public schools.
The Maryland State Department of Education received approval of a statewide masking requirement for all public schools.
Millions of children are back in the classroom for the new school year, but most aren't vaccinated yet. With children now accounting for more than a quarter of weekly COVID-19 cases nationwide, many communities are turning to a familiar public health tool: quarantines.
Maryland reported 1,094 new COVID-19 cases and 15 deaths, according to state health department data released Tuesday morning.
Fall sports are already underway at Baltimore County high schools, but students won't get to take part in homecoming dances or indoor pep rallies again this year, the school system announced Tuesday.
Baltimore County will receive nearly $10 million in federal funds as a reimbursement of some pandemic-related expenses, U.S. Sens. Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Reps. Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes and Kweisi Mfume announced on Tuesday.
Covid-19 infections have risen "exponentially" among children in the US since July, according to data published Monday by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).
The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health on Monday launched a new dashboard tracking how people around the world feel about COVID-19 vaccines, masking and other pandemic protocols.
Maryland reported 1,103 new COVID-19 cases and 13 deaths, according to state health department data released Monday morning.
Starting Monday, the Anne Arundel Medical Center is delaying elective surgeries due to an increase in COVID-19 patients and emergency room visits, operator Luminis Health announced last week.
After months of declining COVID-19 cases, the virus is finding the most vulnerable population -- the unvaccinated.
Maryland reported 1,150 new COVID-19 cases and 16 deaths, according to state health department data released Sunday morning.
Maryland reported 1,376 new COVID-19 cases and 20 deaths, according to state health department data released Saturday morning.
Mayor Brandon Scott on Friday said he would not rollback part of the city's vaccination policy that allows employees to opt for regular testing instead of getting the shot, one day after President Biden enacted a stricter mandate for federal workers.
The city is now showing on its coronavirus dashboard the percentage of people vaccinated in neighborhoods to show the public how they're making decisions about restrictions.
The relationship between football fans in Cleveland and Baltimore has been a fraught one, to say the least. For one day, they were on the same side.
Maryland is set to usher in some new laws when the calendar changes to 2026.
With their backs against the wall, the Baltimore Ravens made sure they wouldn't underutilize Derrick Henry again.
A U.S. Park Police officer was seriously injured after they were struck by a car on the Baltimore–Washington Parkway, a U.S. Department of the Interior official said.
Monday and Tuesday are First Alert Weather Days due to the high winds and sudden drop in temperature.
Maryland is set to usher in some new laws when the calendar changes to 2026.
Monday and Tuesday are First Alert Weather Days due to the high winds and sudden drop in temperature.
If you're looking for free activities to help kids beat the winter break slump, Baltimore County Public Library has dozens of events, including a special New Year's celebration.
A U.S. Park Police officer was seriously injured after they were struck by a car on the Baltimore–Washington Parkway, a U.S. Department of the Interior official said.
A 34-year-old man was killed and a 57-year-old man was injured after a double shooting Friday night in Baltimore, according to police.
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.
Drought conditions in Maryland have improved after several rounds of wet weather in May.
The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply steady over the busy holiday season.
Marty Bass is at Handcrafted Happy Hour in Clipper Mill to talk about the many arts and crafts you can do this winter.
WJZ is learning about the week-long celebration of Kwanzaa and the history of the Sankofa Children’s Museum.
Wonder, a mealtime platform that lets customers order from multiple restaurants in a single order, has opened its first Baltimore-area location at Canton Crossing.
Mr. and Mrs. Claus join WJZ At 9 to celebrate the Christmas season.
The relationship between football fans in Cleveland and Baltimore has been a fraught one, to say the least. For one day, they were on the same side.
With their backs against the wall, the Baltimore Ravens made sure they wouldn't underutilize Derrick Henry again.
Baltimore will miss the playoffs for just the second time in the last eight years unless it wins its final two games on the road and the Pittsburgh Steelers lose Sunday at Cleveland.
Lamar Jackson is listed as doubtful for Baltimore's game against the Green Bay Packers on Saturday night as he continues to deal with a back injury that knocked him out of the game against the New England Patriots last weekend.
Lamar Jackson did not practice Wednesday for the Baltimore Ravens because of his back injury.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia — who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador in March — will remain free on supervised release until at least the end of the year.
Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum said the agency is pausing leases for five offshore wind farms "due to national security concerns."
A federal judge temporarily blocked a Trump administration policy that sought to require members of Congress to submit requests a week before visiting ICE detention facilities.
A federal judge in Maryland on Thursday ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia's immediate release from Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.
President Trump is hosting the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
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
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.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
CVS is closing dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores in 2024 as the store and other retail pharmacy chains face increasing difficulties.
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.
After WJZ shed light on a rat infestation plaguing one Towson community, Baltimore County officials say they are now taking action.
Recalled supplemental shakes were distributed to hospitals and long-term care facilities nationwide, federal officials say.
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.
President Trump is hosting the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
A Maryland ticket broker is accused of illegally purchasing and reselling hundreds of thousands of tickets for profit, including thousands to Taylor Swift's highly-sought Eras Tour.
Paramount Global and Skydance Media agreed to merge last year.
Heavy winds, colder air move into Maryland on Monday
Meteorologist Cutter Martin has your Sunday forecast and update on two First Alert Weather Days next week.
Wintry mix tapers off in Maryland Saturday morning
Wintry mix lasts through Friday evening in Maryland
Wintry mix continues in Maryland into Friday evening
Heavy winds, colder air move into Maryland on Monday
U.S. Park Police officer struck by car in Maryland
Maryland travelers return from holiday destinations
WJZ Sunday Morning Weather Update
The officer was seriously hurt while investigating a disabled vehicle in Prince George's County, a U.S. Department of the Interior official said.