TikTok trend prompts concerns about harmful body standards, expert says
A TikTok trend is sparking concerns about harmful body standards, according to a mental health professional and eating disorder specialist in Maryland.
Protecting kids from the sun in early childhood could prevent cancer, experts say
As summer nears in Maryland, MedStar Health is marking the fifth annual National Safe Sun Week by raising awareness about the risks of sun exposure and offering guidance on skin protection and heat illness.
Maryland psychologist weighs in on new study that links social media use to teen mental health
A new study out of the University of Cambridge suggested that adolescents with mental health conditions experience social media differently than their peers.
Spring allergy season affecting some people for the first time
Doctors say it's increasingly common for adults who've never had allergies to suddenly experience symptoms like sneezing, runny nose, and itchy eyes, especially in the spring.
Black mothers at higher risk for pregnancy-related complications
Black Maternal Health Week is shining a light on a crisis that is putting Black mothers at a higher risk of death from pregnancy-related complications, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And these deaths are often preventable.
Maryland woman donates part of liver to mother of late son's best friend with groundbreaking procedure
A Maryland woman donated part of her liver to save the life of the mother of her late son's best friend by virtue of a groundbreaking robotic surgical procedure.
Maryland's first artificial heart valve replacement performed without open-heart surgery
A groundbreaking heart procedure at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital has made Maryland history. Joan Mertz, 83, became the first patient in the state to undergo an artificial heart valve replacement without the need for open-heart surgery.
Baltimore group provides lifeline for Black women who are caregivers
Binti Circle is a support network that reaches out to Black women who are caregivers.
Quick-thinking American Legion post employees save veteran's life by recognizing stroke symptoms
Quick action by two American Legion Post employees helped save the life of a 79-year-old Vietnam veteran suffering a stroke, demonstrating the critical importance of recognizing stroke symptoms early.
What is CHS? Maryland doctor explains an illness linked to chronic marijuana use.
An illness linked to chronic marijuana use is sending people to emergency rooms as cannabis legalization continues to spread across the country.
Baltimore caregiver sheds light on dementia through mother's diagnosis
A new study shows that Baltimore City and Prince George's County in Maryland have among the highest prevalence of Alzheimer's disease in the country.
WJZ's Nicky Zizaza eases some fears, encourages screenings for breast cancer
Zizaza says the screening was not as painful as she initially envisioned.
Anne Arundel County schools warn parents about rise in whooping cough cases
Anne Arundel County Public Schools are warning parents about a rise in whooping cough cases. The district has identified three cases since Sept. 10.
Johns Hopkins professors urge vaccinations with concern about rise of infectious diseases
Doctors say influenza cases start rising in November, while RSV cases may also start appearing soon, primarily in children and individuals over the age of 65.
Is cancer becoming more prevalent among the younger population?
Gen-x and Millenials in the United States have a higher risk of developing 17 of the 34 cancer types compared to older generations, according to a study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society.