Wearable devices may help detect early pregnancy changes, researchers say
Research suggests that wearable devices could detect early changes linked to pregnancy, sometimes before someone takes a pregnancy test.
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Nicky Zizaza joined WJZ in July 2022. She anchors the 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. newscasts.
After 10 years in news, she cannot imagine doing anything else; sharing your stories continues to be her greatest privilege.
nicky-ziaza-web-bio-photo.jpg WJZ Originally from the east African nation of Rwanda, Nicky moved to the U.S. before the climax of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsis and grew up in Michigan.
The Emmy award winning journalist holds a master's degree from Newhouse School of Public Communication at Syracuse University. Prior to that she attended Andrews University where she graduated with high honors and a Bachelor of Science in Communication.
Nicky's reporting has taken her to the heart of Flint, Michigan's neighborhoods devastated by the water crisis, and to Kalamazoo, Michigan where she brought the stories of the 2016 Uber shooting victims to the forefront. In 2019, she covered the arrest of a 6-year-old by a Florida school resource officer. Her reporting led to the Kaia Rolle Act, which bans the arrest of anyone under the age of 7.
Most recently, she extensively covered Florida's feud with federal education officials over school mask mandates.
When she is not behind the anchor desk, you'll find her working on DIY projects, listening to 90s R&B, or binge watching Investigation Discovery. Her proudest achievement in life isn't awards or accolades, but rather her three daughters with her husband, whom she credits with making her a better mother and wife. She and her family live in Howard County.
She would love to hear from the people who help make Baltimore so great.
Research suggests that wearable devices could detect early changes linked to pregnancy, sometimes before someone takes a pregnancy test.
A proposal to make daylight saving time permanent is raising concerns among Maryland sleep specialists who say the change could disrupt the body's natural sleep-wake cycle.
The so-called "Benadryl Challenge" encourages people to take large amounts of the allergy medicine to experience hallucinations.
Cyclosporiasis, a parasitic illness linked to severe diarrhea, has infected hundreds of people in at least 18 states, including here in Maryland.
At 104 years old, Doris Hill of Baltimore has a simple message about aging: don't let a number define you.
A Maryland family struggled with their child's hidden seizures until new technology provided much-needed answers.
Mental health advocates say more Black men are seeking therapy and speaking openly about depression, anxiety and trauma as organizations work to reduce stigma surrounding mental health care.
A Maryland college student is sharing his story after a traumatic crash that nearly cost him his life.
A proposed bill in Maryland could make it easier for diners to spot unhealthy menu items before they order.
Long before hospitals were accessible to many Black families in Maryland, grand midwives were delivering babies, supporting mothers and sustaining entire communities.
Pickleball is quickly becoming a go-to fitness option for seniors in Baltimore County.
Strength training is having a moment, and fitness experts say it is about more than building muscle or lifting heavy weights.
Monday nights at Xtreme Personal Fitness, also known as XPF Studio, feel more like a celebration than a traditional workout.
A Baltimore gym is using aerial yoga to promote community wellness and fitness in the new year.
The instructor of a water aerobics class in Baltimore calls the non-traditional workout "Big Energy," and attendees say it is helping them start the new year strong.