Man pushing through "tough" physical therapy after pig heart transplant
Lawrence Faucette, a 58-year-old Maryland man, is the second person to receive a transplanted heart from a pig.
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Lawrence Faucette, a 58-year-old Maryland man, is the second person to receive a transplanted heart from a pig.
Last year, University of Maryland surgeons made history by transplanting a gene-edited pig heart into a dying man who was out of other options. He survived only two months before the organ failed for reasons that aren't fully understood but that offer lessons for future attempts.
Krista Jacobs, 16, of Pasadena has had a new kidney for nearly three months.
An Army soldier who lost her ear has received a revolutionary transplant which saw doctors grow a brand new ear on the patient's own arm.
The Johns Hopkins reconstructive surgery team has successfully performed the first total penis and scrotum transplant in the world.
The Johns Hopkins reconstructive surgery team has successfully performed the first total penis and scrotum transplant in the world.
The Johns Hopkins reconstructive surgery team has successfully performed the first total penis and scrotum transplant in the world.
A Mississippi firefighter who received the world's most extensive face transplant after a burning building collapsed on him said Wednesday that he feels like "a normal guy" for the first time in 15 years.
An 8-year-old boy who became the youngest patient to receive a double-hand transplant has left the Philadelphia hospital where the procedure was done and was returning to his Maryland home.
A Baltimore County boy makes history, becoming the first child in the world to have a double hand transplant.
A heat stroke caused his organs to fail, requiring an emergency transplant.
Sweat beaded on Debra Long's brow and dripped down her face. She clutched her red Gatorade bottle, stepping out of the 90-degree heat and into the air-conditioned lobby of a building on the campus of St. John Catholic Church.
In North America, about 100 times a year, a heart is transplanted into a child four and younger. Now, a little girl from Baltimore is waiting for her chance.
His story is both tragic and amazing. A Virginia man who had a face transplant in Baltimore has a new outlook on life.
A Catonsville family is praying for a miracle. Their daughter, who just received her second heart transplant, is on life support.
The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is trying to understand why three of the four people who got organs from a rabies-infected donor in 2011 didn't develop the disease, the agency's top rabies expert said Wednesday.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says at least 23 people have been urged to get rabies shots following the disclosure that four patients received organs from an infected donor.
A North Carolina woman said Monday that her child's father is the Air Force aviation mechanic whose rabies-infected organs were transplanted into other recipients, including a Maryland man who died.
Two-thirds of American men experience hair loss by age 35.
The first soldier to survive after losing all four limbs in the Iraq war has received a double-arm transplant.
With more than 100,000 people waiting for organ transplants each year and only 30,000 getting them, the survivors and donor families find every opportunity they can to celebrate life.
The Prince George's Hospital Center is honoring more than 50 people whose organs were donated after they died with a new memorial.
People around the country, including those in Maryland, are waiting for transplants. A local group is rallying to help those in need by getting them the gift of life.
A family member says a Hagerstown woman has died 11 days after she was hurt in a collision with a hit-and-run tractor-trailer.
An 2.1 magnitude earthquake was recorded overnight in Maryland's Cecil County.
Heat and humidity build through Thursday before a push of refreshing air Friday.
Travis Bazzana hit a three-run homer, Brayan Rocchio drove in two runs, and the Cleveland Guardians outlasted the Baltimore Orioles 9-5 on Tuesday night.
Maryland is investing more than $11 million in grants to expand bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure across the state.
A man accused of pointing a gun at a group of young Christmas carolers last year in Anne Arundel County was sentenced to three years of probation.
Skeletal remains found in North Carolina in 1977 have been identified as those of Cindy Marcell Blizzard, a 15-year-old girl who ran away from her home in Monkton, Maryland, investigators said.
The council approved the restrictions Tuesday night. WJZ-TV's Stephanie Douglas reports.
CBP said the shipment contained more than 8,500 falcata plywood sheets that were imported using a stolen identity.
An 2.1 magnitude earthquake was recorded overnight in Maryland's Cecil County.
Heat and humidity build through Thursday before a push of refreshing air Friday.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced a minimum wage of $18 an hour for state contract employees at BWI airport.
While Ren Fest is a chance to dress up in creative costumes, organizers say one look is not welcome this year: Furries.
Maryland travelers looking to get away this Labor Day are facing heavy traffic, large airport crowds and higher gas prices.
Maryland health officials have reported a record 59 heat-related deaths this summer.
Maryland's Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a redistricting ballot question should appear before voters on the November ballot, reversing a lower court decision that had blocked the question.
Katie Haines with the MD SPCA joins us in studio with puppy Marceline, who is a 6-month-old American Pit Bull Terrier up for adoption. Reach out to the MD SPCA at 410-235-8826 to learn more about Marceline.
Stephanie is live with the cast of the upcoming production of 'Maybe Happy Ending', running at the Hippodrome Theatre from Sunday, September 13, through Saturday, September 19.
SparTea Pink Door Spa of Cross Keys is the perfect kiddie day spa for the little one in your life.
Salute to Service is a fundraiser honors the memory of Army Corporal Stephen McGowan and other service men and women who have sacrificed their lives for our country.
Dr Vadim Gushchin shares important information about the event, and how it supports and benefits patients dealing with different abdominal cancers.
Travis Bazzana hit a three-run homer, Brayan Rocchio drove in two runs, and the Cleveland Guardians outlasted the Baltimore Orioles 9-5 on Tuesday night.
The Baltimore Ravens are set to start Jovaughn Gwyn at center in this weekend's opener at Indianapolis.
The Baltimore Orioles are offering complimentary tickets to fans in their "Bird Bath" section after the team promoted Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers as a guest splasher for Saturday's game, then changed plans.
The Baltimore Orioles took advantage of Cleveland's wildness on the mound, beating the Guardians 6-4 to snap a six-game losing streak.
Aroldis Chapman notched his 400th career save, Eli White hit a three-run homer, and the Boston Red Sox capped a four-game sweep of the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday.
The Trump administration moved Tuesday to ban imports of Canadian motorcycles, some dairy products and most types of alcohol starting later this month, intensifying the trade war between the two countries.
Community members in Frederick, Maryland say there is a new level of fear after witnessing last week's clash between protesters and ICE agents.
Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando is recovering in the hospital after suffering a heart attack over the weekend.
Maryland's Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a redistricting ballot question should appear before voters on the November ballot, reversing a lower court decision that had blocked the question.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Trump executive order that would prevent certain people from automatically becoming U.S. citizens at birth.
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.
Back to school means back to school shopping. How much does it cost to send kids to school?
Baltimore County Restaurant Week kicks off its summer 2026 edition on Friday, July 10 and runs through Sunday, July 19.
Despite the rash of thefts here and there, Howard County Police data shows airbag thefts have been on a downward trend.
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.
Maryland Governor Wes Moore attended an opening ceremony for a new innovation center launched by aerospace company Northrop Grumman in Elkton.
The Bitty & Beau's Coffee shop in the City Dock section of downtown Annapolis has confirmed its plans to close in September.
Steelefish Grille, located at 660 Boulton Street in Bel Air, announced on its Facebook page that it is abruptly closing after 14 years.
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.
Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando is recovering in the hospital after suffering a heart attack over the weekend.
Maryland health officials have reported a record 59 heat-related deaths this summer.
Luminis Health, which serves patients on Maryland's Eastern Shore and in Anne Arundel and Prince George's counties, has been hit with a cybersecurity attack.
Two new rabies cases have been identified in Anne Arundel County, one in a raccoon and the other in a bat.
As children head back to school, parents are also preparing for another part of the routine, keeping kids healthy.
Both sides have rested in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who prosecutors allege orchestrated the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
BTS fans, better known as the BTS ARMY, have been flocking to a wide range of businesses in Charm City for days.
The Baltimore Cultural Alliance nonprofit has announced plans to shut down for financial reasons.
Heat and humidity build through Thursday before a push of refreshing air Friday.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Heat rises, followed by storm chances in Maryland this week
Hotter weather builds in Maryland on Wednesday
Behind the rain, cooler weather will return to the state.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
The council approved the restrictions Tuesday night. WJZ-TV's Stephanie Douglas reports.
Heat rises, followed by storm chances in Maryland this week
Hondas targeted in airbag thefts in Anne Arundel County
Anne Arundel police investigating multiple airbag thefts