St. Mary's County sees first case of monkeypox, health officials say
Health officials tracking the spread of monkeypox say they have documented the first case of the virus in St Mary's County, Maryland.
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Health officials tracking the spread of monkeypox say they have documented the first case of the virus in St Mary's County, Maryland.
New research out of the United Kingdom finds that drinking seven or more alcoholic beverages per week is associated with higher iron levels in the brain.
Liver disease might be linked to dementia. Researchers in Sweden found that patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease had a 38% higher risk of dementia. They did not find a higher rate of Alzheimer's disease.
The U.S. continues to see people fall ill or die as a result of COVID-19. The latest CDC data shows about 350 COVID-related deaths per day, as well as 5,100 hospitalizations a day.
A nuclear stress test can help identify which people are in need of heart procedures. That's according to researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. They say the tests can reveal which patients are not getting enough blood flow to their hearts.
Do you routinely add salt to your food? Then pay attention because this might concern you. A new study has found that those who add salt to their food are 28% more likely to die prematurely.
There's a way to detect COVID outbreaks sooner and it's done by testing sewage. Scripps Research and the University of San Diego found that by testing just two teaspoons of raw sewage, they could accurately identify new variants up to two weeks before traditional testing.
In Maryland, 60,624 fully vaccinated people have gotten an additional dose of vaccine. That is up by 8,920 shots since Friday when the state and the CDC approved Pfizer boosters for those older than 65, those with serious health conditions and those with jobs that put them at risk.
Dr. Pallavi Kumar Director of Medical Oncology at the Alvin & Lois Lapidus Cancer Institute at LifeBridge Health talks to Nicole Baker about cancer treatments and the importance of COVID boosters for people who are fighting cancer.
Lifebridge Health Dr. Michael Mont talked to WJZ's Linh Bui about orthopedics and how patients can prepare for surgery should they need it.
Dr. Craig Bennett, Medical Director and Co-Founder Sports Medicine Institute at LifeBridge Health, spoke with WJZ's Meg McNamara about how you can stay healthy while exercising and playing sports.
The last year has been hard for everyone trying to maintain fitness routines. If you're getting back out there, here are some tips to build up your fitness while avoiding injury.
Going to the ER causes a lot of stress and anxiety for people and it can be even worse for a child. LifeBridge Health Dr. Annie Soriano talks about what parents should know.
In addition to exercise, eating healthy is key not only to preventing stroke in the first place but also stroke recovery and reducing your risk of another stroke.
It's true that the older you get, the higher your risk of stroke increases.
Spring has officially sprung, which means warmer weather, fresh blooms and the start of seasonal allergies.
May is Stroke Awareness Month, a time to increase awareness about the signs and symptoms of stroke and the need to seek medical treatment as quickly as possible when a stroke occurs.
LifeBridge Health's vaccination center at Northwest Hospital is now administering the COVID-19 vaccine to children ages 12 to 16.
COVID-19 has changed the stigma around wearing face masks to protect against unwanted particles in the air that we might be breathing in.
Springtime can be difficult on children who have to deal with allergies on top of their asthma.
Dr. Richard Jung, the Vascular Neurologist & Neurointerventional Surgeon at LifeBridge Health, talks about signs of stroke during Stroke Awareness Month.
Dr. Feldman talked about what parents should look out for since children have had a lot for screen time over the last year.
Even after getting vaccinated against the coronavirus, don't expect a full return to normalcy just yet, a local doctor said.
Pediatricians can identify vision problems in children.
Doctors are very concerned about the potential outcomes of later diagnoses of serious health conditions, including those that can affect eye health. Your child's preschool vision screenings, especially, should not be skipped during COVID-19.
After nearly 10 days of keeping a close watch on the Orion Spacecraft as it completed the longest journey from Earth in history, hundreds gathered at Reid Wiseman's high school alma mater to watch and welcome his crew's return to Earth.
Federal immigration enforcement operations in Baltimore are coming under fire again, as protesters gathered in front of the George H. Fallon Federal Building on Friday.
Anne Arundel County police announced charges against a man in connection with a vandalism incident at Lindale Middle School over spring break.
Near-record high temperatures are in the extended forecast.
U.S. and Iranian negotiators are expected in the Pakistani capital of Islamabad for high-stakes negotiations Saturday amid a fragile two-week truce.
Federal immigration enforcement operations in Baltimore are coming under fire again, as protesters gathered in front of the George H. Fallon Federal Building on Friday.
After nearly 10 days of keeping a close watch on the Orion Spacecraft as it completed the longest journey from Earth in history, hundreds gathered at Reid Wiseman's high school alma mater to watch and welcome his crew's return to Earth.
The U.S. and Iran are getting ready for talks Saturday in Islamabad, Pakistan, as their tenuous ceasefire held despite key sticking points.
Anne Arundel County police announced charges against a man in connection with a vandalism incident at Lindale Middle School over spring break.
Near-record high temperatures are in the extended forecast.
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.
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.
Salt boxes are customized in Baltimore by local artists.
The Franciscan Center is preparing for Plated 4, a gourmet cooking competition.
Ever wondered where all the highway signs in Maryland are made? Take a visit to the State Highway Administration's sign shop.
The Baltimore Orioles have unveiled their new City Connect uniforms just in time for 410 day.
The White Sox scored a run in the fifth to go up 3-2 thanks to three walks and two errors on one play by Orioles starter Kyle Bradish.
The Orioles beat the Chicago White Sox 4-2 on Tuesday for their eighth straight victory over the South Siders.
The Baltimore Orioles acquired left-hander Nick Raquet in a trade with the St. Louis Cardinals.
Chicago lost at home for the first time this season as its three-game winning streak was snapped.
President Trump said he has agreed to a "double sided CEASEFIRE" with Iran, less than two hours before his deadline for Iran to either cut a deal with the U.S. or face massive strikes on its power plants.
President Trump posted on social media that "a whole civilization will die tonight," adding "but I don't want that to happen, but it probably will."
In an interview with CBS News' Ed O'Keefe, Moore said President Trump has yet to articulate what the U.S. is doing in Iran.
Homeland Security is pausing plans to buy new warehouses for immigrant detention as it reviews contracts signed under former secretary Kristi Noem.
Organizers estimated that at least 8 million people took part in more than 3,300 "No Kings" events worldwide.
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
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.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
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.
Cutter Martin has your Friday evening forecast | 4/10/2026
Near-record high temperatures are in the extended forecast.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Maryland will get beautiful weekend weather before hot temperatures return.
Maryland will get beautiful weather for the weekend before hot temperatures return.
On Friday, the search continued with dozens of friends and family focusing their search around President and Fleet Streets, near where police say Odour's electric bike was found Wednesday morning.
Federal immigration enforcement operations in Baltimore are coming under fire again, as protesters gathered in front of the George H. Fallon Federal Building on Friday.
Anne Arundel County police announced charges against a man in connection with a vandalism incident at Lindale Middle School over spring break.
Cutter Martin has your Friday evening forecast | 4/10/2026
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