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The Novavax shot is on its way to the market. A CDC panel voted unanimously for the vaccine to move forward.
Researchers say there has been an 5.8% increase in the rate of vehicular crashes in states where the recreational use of marijuana is legal.
Researchers at Hebrew University have developed a new method to identify Parkinson's disease, even during its early stages.
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.
Memorial Day weekend kicks off a period of heavy travel on Maryland roads, bringing heavy traffic along major roadways.
Much needed rainfall will take place Thursday through the first half of the Memorial Day Weekend.
Howard County's council unanimously approved a budget that covers more than 99% of the school district's request.
Maryland is now home to the largest human composting facility in the country.
A strong storm powered through Maryland on Wednesday, uprooting trees in some communities and bringing heavy downpours.
A strong storm powered through Maryland on Wednesday, uprooting trees in some communities and bringing heavy downpours.
A judge denied a request to delay the civil trial for the owner and operator of the ship, Dali, which was involved in the collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Much needed rainfall will take place Thursday through the first half of the Memorial Day Weekend.
Hundreds of thousands of Maryland election ballots are being reprinted. WJZ-TV's Stephanie Douglas reports.
WJZ and The Baltimore Banner will be hosting a debate with the candidates that will stream on CBS News Baltimore at 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 21.
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.
Karin De Francis, the owner of Maryland’s Paws Up Veterinary, talks about affordable pet care.
Summer camp programs at River Valley Ranch in Maryland.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and NAMI Metropolitan Baltimore is busy helping to improve the lives of individuals living with mental health conditions, their families, and communities. We’re joined today by Executive Director Kerry Graves to learn about the nonprofit and its upcoming events that are designed to connect people to resources, reduce stigma around mental illness, and give individuals and families a clear place to start.
Baltimore’s Sagamore Spirit Distillery talks history and what’s new.
The owner of Tiny Brick Oven in Baltimore’s Federal Hill shares how its business was saved by a Christmas miracle.
The Tampa Bay Rays used a four-run eighth inning to complete a sweep of the Baltimore Orioles with a 5-3 win on Wednesday.
Yandy Díaz went 2 for 3 with a home run and an RBI double, Griffin Jax allowed one run and had six strikeouts in five innings, and Tampa Bay beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-1 on Tuesday night for the Rays' third consecutive win.
Lamar Jackson was absent from a voluntary practice for the Baltimore Ravens, and that usually raises eyebrows.
Yandy Díaz had four hits and four RBIs, Junior Caminero homered and drove in four runs, and the Tampa Bay Rays battered Baltimore Orioles pitching in a 16-6 victory Monday night.
Jackson Holliday had been on the injured list since March 22 following surgery on the hamate bone in his right hand.
The $1.776 billion fund, which is part of the agreement to settle Trump's lawsuit against the IRS and Treasury Dept., is to be used to compensate those who claim that the government weaponized the legal system against them.
The operator of the Dali, a container ship that lost power and slammed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge in 2024, killing six people, is facing federal charges.
President Trump said earlier this week he was reviewing the possible reduction of troops in Germany, which hosts more than 35,000 U.S. service members.
Dr. David Morens worked as a senior adviser to NIAID's Office of the Director from 2006 through 2022.
President Trump was safely evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner Saturday night after shots were fired outside the ballroom of the Washington Hilton Hotel.
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.
Two New Jersey residents were potentially exposed to a person infected with hantavirus, according to health officials.
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.
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.
Much needed rainfall will take place Thursday through the first half of the Memorial Day Weekend.
Temperature drop and more rain in Maryland this week
Temperature cooldown follows storms in Maryland
Parts of Maryland could see severe storms on Wednesday after days a extreme heat.
More rain is in the weather forecast for Maryland.
It's looking like it could be a wet and rainy Memorial Day Weekend in Maryland.
Two Capitol Hill police officers are suing the Justice Department to block any money from the new $2 billion fund from going to January 6th rioters.
AAA said it is expecting around 800,000 Maryland residents to hit the road for Memorial Day Weekend.
Hundreds of thousands of Maryland election ballots are being reprinted. WJZ-TV's Stephanie Douglas reports.
Meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest forecast.