Maryland woman who experienced heart failure at 39 wants to help fellow survivors persevere
Brooke Bognanni's resolve remains strong. She continues to teach as a college professor. She continues to exercise and to eat healthily.
Brooke Bognanni's resolve remains strong. She continues to teach as a college professor. She continues to exercise and to eat healthily.
A Baltimore County woman is calling it a medical miracle after being brought back to life.
Heart attack survivors who carry extra weight around their belly are at greater risk of another heart attack, new research has found, another reason why measuring your waist may be more important than stepping on the scale.
People who forget to look at the bottom number in a blood pressure reading may want to check again. When uncontrolled, both measures of blood pressure can increase the risk of heart attack and stroke, according to a study published Wednesday in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Smoking is bad for your heart, especially if you are a young woman. Women under 50 who smoke may face the highest risk of a serious type of heart attack compared to men, according to a new study published Monday in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
The risk of having a heart attack appears to be rising among young women, according to a new study, and researchers are trying to figure out why.
Previous research has shown a link between diet beverages and stroke, dementia, Type 2 diabetes, obesity and metabolic syndrome, which can lead to heart disease and diabetes.
Medical researchers affiliated with Dallas-based UT Southwestern Medical Center have unveiled a web page designed to "calculate" a person's risk level for heart attack or stroke.
The Coast Guard medevaced a man suffering from symptoms of a possible heart attack about 20 miles east of Ocean City Tuesday afternoon.
A good Samaritan suffered a fatal heart attack after stepping in to help a 6-year-old girl struck by a taxi in Washington last weekend.
If you're angry or upset, you might want to simmer down before heading out for an intense run or gym workout. A large, international study ties heavy exertion while stressed or mad to a tripled risk of having a heart attack within an hour.
Going to the right hospital for heart attack care could add a year to your life, a new study suggests.
It's designed to be faster than a first responder. A new smart phone app will connect heart attack victims with the closest person trained in CPR.
The Harford County Sheriff's Office says a man suffered a fatal heart attack as he was robbing a grocery in Edgewood.
All that exercise will pay off, and could even add years to your life. Canadian researchers recently found young adults who did 150 minutes of moderate exercise a week added up to five years to their lives.
A pastor says a 38-year-old Virginia woman has died after suffering a heart attack at the finish line of a half marathon in Frederick.
Authorities in Prince George's County say a woman has died after shoveling snow.
A new warning about shoveling snow. The strenuous effort can pose health risks, and in Maryland, it has even proven deadly.
An elderly passenger at BWI Marshall Airport has a team of quick-thinking workers to thank for his life.
Heart attacks may have met their match in the form of a bowl of berries.
A new study shows unemployment can take a big toll on a person's health.
Learn the symptoms of a heart attack and heed them, Rosie O'Donnell advised her fans.
A giant has fallen. That's just one way Rev. Marion Bascom is being remembered.
Former Annapolis Mayor Dennis Callahan has died of a heart attack.
Howard County police patrol cars are now equipped with devices that can treat heart attack patients.
Rain chances to start Thursday with a late day threat for a few storms.
Engineers are rigging explosives to refloat the Dali, a cargo ship stuck in the Patapsco River since March when it crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
In the five-page letter to President Biden, the NAACP detailed how it believes Mosby was unfairly targeted and unjustly convicted for perjury and mortgage fraud.
You deserve a treat. And this spring, Mother Nature is providing a seemingly endless supply – trillions of cicadas.
The trend of teens and tweens obsessing over skin care is "at its max," one dermatologist says.
A sixth construction worker was recovered from the Key Bridge wreckage site Tuesday.
ALERT DAY issued for potential strong storms on Thursday afternoon.
Police said the three surfers were found shot and dumped in the covered well.
Pro-Palestinian protesters are meeting Tuesday with leadership at Johns Hopkins University nine days after an encampment was set up at the school's Baltimore campus.
Engineers are rigging explosives to refloat the Dali, a cargo ship stuck in the Patapsco River since March when it crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Engineers are rigging explosives to refloat the Dali, a cargo ship stuck in the Patapsco River since March when it crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
In the five-page letter to President Biden, the NAACP detailed how it believes Mosby was unfairly targeted and unjustly convicted for perjury and mortgage fraud.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
A man has been charged with arson in connection with a home explosion in Essex last month, the Baltimore County Fire Department said Tuesday.
Pro-Palestinian protesters met Tuesday with leadership at Johns Hopkins University nine days after an encampment was set up at the school's Baltimore campus.
This colorful tradition is coming back May 11
The Baltimore County Police Department joined WJZ to talk about their first screening of the award-winning documentary PTSD911
Nana Baltimore has a new restaurant with delicious Mexican food.
Michelle Paris' second book is coming out in May and is called Eat Dessert First—it’s a sweet romance about a plus-sized baker's journey to find the recipe for happiness and love.
The 36th annual festival presents four engaging films that examine Jewish history, heritage, and culture.
The Baltimore Orioles were limited to three base hits in their 3-0 loss Tuesday evening at the Washington Nationals.
Three horses are confirmed as headed to Baltimore for the Preakness Stakes, though the status of Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan remained unclear Tuesday, with no imminent decision expected.
A proud mom and day caught their 2-year-old son chanting "Let Go O's" in his crib.
Mystik Dan's nose victory in the 150th Kentucky Derby drew 16.7 million viewers, the biggest audience for the race since 1989.
There was a point last season when Devontez Walker, sidelined amid a contentious dispute with the NCAA, was weighing some unpleasant options.
In the five-page letter to President Biden, the NAACP detailed how it believes Mosby was unfairly targeted and unjustly convicted for perjury and mortgage fraud.
The Supreme Court is set to issue decisions in the coming weeks in more than a dozen cases involving issues like abortion, guns and sweeping immunity for former President Donald Trump.
Prosecutors are continuing to call witnesses in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York, where jurors heard from a former Trump Organization executive.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office says the proposal is "far from meeting Israel's core demands."
Hope Hicks, one of former President Donald Trump's closest aides for years, told jurors how she handled the fallout from "hush money" payments made to two women before the 2016 election.
The theme of the race is "Monuments and Masterpieces." As usual, some parking restrictions and lane closures will be in place Saturday to accommodate the whacky race.
When it comes to vintage style, art and innovation—Baltimore is home to it all.
The University of Maryland Medical Center was granted the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Magnet for the fourth time in a row.
Magali Uroza comes from a Mexican immigrant family and remembers the challenges of learning English while growing up in Baltimore.
It is the cherry trees' second-earliest peak bloom on record and follows one of Washington's warmest recorded winters. In 1990, the trees blossomed on March 15.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
The Maryland Food Bank is on pace to distribute more than 52 million pounds of food, which is a 20 percent jump in comparison to pre-COVID times.
It has long been a popular resource in the community, easily accessible to many college students and neighbors.
Has mom and dad's bank been open too long at your house?
According to a report from the National Institute on Retirement Security, 40% of Gen Xers have zero dollars saved for retirement.
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.
The wildly popular chicken finger joint opened its doors Tuesday at the Snowden River Shopping Center.
The council passed the "Bring Your Own Bag Act" with a bipartisan vote in February.
Baltimore is one of 31 designees announced Monday, picked from nearly 400 applicants.
Opioid addictions often start by having access to prescription medications.
Regular screenings are critical to identifying and treating cancer early. It's also important to be aware of any genetic mutations that already exist in your body.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
Most worrisome gaps involve cancer chemotherapy drugs, ER medications and and therapies for ADHD.
The prepackaged boxes of deli meat, cheese and crackers are not a healthy choice for kids, advocacy group says.
'Bob Hearts Abishola', the acclaimed comedy, is signing off after its fifth season on CBS.
"Sunday Morning" has an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the country singer's first post-stroke song, "Where That Came From," which blends art with artificial intelligence in a recording that captures Travis' country heart.
The theme of the race is "Monuments and Masterpieces." As usual, some parking restrictions and lane closures will be in place Saturday to accommodate the whacky race.
The nine-time Grammy Award winner performs at CFG Bank Arena on Friday, October 4. It's her fourth stop on an 81-date world tour.
Rapper Busta Rhymes and funk rockers Morris Day and The Time are headlining the 47th annual AFRAM this year in Baltimore.
Rain chances to start Thursday with a late day threat for a few storms.
Derek Beasley has your Tuesday night forecast (5/7/2024)
Derek Beasley has your Tuesday evening forecast (5/7/2024)
Derek Beasley has your Tuesday evening forecast (5/7/2024)
Meteorologist Meg McNamara has your Tuesday morning forecast: May 7, 2024
Christina Tkacik says she's been eating her way through the top salads in the Baltimore area.
Marty Bass is at the Maryland Zoo getting ready for WJZ's annual School at the Zoo event.
An effort to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug could end up saving cannabis businesses big bucks.
The letter to President Biden marks the latest development in Mosby's push for a pardon.
The body of the sixth and final construction worker was recovered Tuesday from the Key Bridge wreckage site, bringing an end to the weeks-long recovery effort.