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She stood between a dangerous drug and a generation of American babies 03/19/2024 05:15am • As part of Women’s History Month, WTOP explores the story of one Food and Drug Administration medical officer who persisted in asking questions and prevented more mothers from taking a drug that could harm their babies. When she asked why she did not have any hands, the answer Leslie Mink, Relieve joint pain with nerve ablation or artery embolization 03/18/2024 10:07am • This content is sponsored by MedStar Washington Hospital Center. In 2022, the University of Michigan’s National Poll on Healthy Aging found that 70% of older adults experienced joint pain. Nerve pain around the joint could be to blame if stabbing, burning, or joint pain hinders you from doing t IVF 'not the only option' for couples struggling to start families 03/18/2024 05:00am • For more than eight years, Sarah Shafer tried to get pregnant. She spent thousands of dollars and priceless time undergoing nearly 20 intrauterine insemination (IUI) attempts. When nothing worked, Shafer switched fertility specialists. And her new doctor gave her some insight. “Our doctor lo Data Doctors: Mining location data in Google Maps 03/15/2024 12:50pm • Q: Is there a way to find places in Google Maps from a specific city that I visited years ago? A: Google Maps is a great option for providing turn-by-turn directions, but it can also serve as an archive of places you’ve visited in the past. The "Timeline" feature provides these details as lo Review: Apple TV+ miniseries 'Manhunt' chronicles gripping hunt for Lincoln assassin John Wilkes Booth 03/15/2024 04:25am • TV shows don't get higher stakes than arguably the most consequential tragedy in American history. With one gunshot in a flag-draped balcony box at D.C.'s Ford's Theatre, the nation's greatest president was silenced, robbing us of his leadership in the immediate aftermath of the Civil War. Ins Why texting your children at school could sabotage their learning 03/12/2024 01:15pm • Parents texting their children who are in school aren't just staying in touch — they're sabotaging their children's learning and development, according to doctors. Although most schools allow a student to carry a cellphone for an emergency, and some teachers require students to place their phon Here are the worst areas for air pollution in DC, according to satellite imagery 03/08/2024 02:20pm • Air quality is often measured near the surface using handheld monitors or devices run by state agencies or the Environmental Protection Agency. Now researchers are using satellite images to quickly identify pollution problems that cause health issues. "Satellite data provides a first look at w Data Doctors: How to calculate your bandwidth needs 03/08/2024 01:53pm • Q: When searching for an alternative internet service provider, how do I determine how much bandwidth I need? A: You can make an educated guess of your needs based on the number of devices connecting, what they will be doing, and how often they’re used at the same time. ISP packages are usua Rewriting Oscar history with fresh Best Picture nominees and winners for every single year 03/07/2024 03:58am • It’s Oscar week! Every day this week, WTOP examines a different aspect of Oscar history and this year’s race. On Monday, we asked if "Oppenheimer" marks the return of the blockbuster Best Picture. On Tuesday, we tallied the winningest films on the Oscar Mount Rushmore. And Wednesday, we g How AI can help detect domestic violence victims in the future 03/06/2024 06:49pm • Researchers at George Mason University in Virginia received a $4.85 million gift to help continue their research in detecting injuries caused by domestic violence, which will now include the use of artificial intelligence. The new tool will work in conjunction with technology — started by profe Women without risk factors twice as likely as men to be diagnosed with lung cancer 03/04/2024 01:23pm • Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States — and it's disproportionately affecting some women. "It's sadly taking more lives than breast and cervical and ovarian cancers combined," said Laurie Ambrose, president and CEO of Go2 for Lung Cancer, an advocacy group that s With up to 300 deaths annually, a ladder safety expert shares advice for optimal use 03/04/2024 04:49am • "It's a ladder. You set it up and climb it. What's difficult about that?" That's the question posed by Mike Van Bree, a safety expert with the American Ladder Institute, adding that he has the answer. "People look at the instructions and think they already know what they need to do," Van Bree DC-area doctor calls rise of syphilis in pregnant women across US 'concerning' 03/02/2024 01:25pm • Women giving birth in the U.S. are now three times more likely to have syphilis than they were in 2016, according to a new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report. “The increase in maternal syphilis has led to a concerning rise in congenital syphilis,” said Dr. Amy Banulis, an O Data Doctors: Maintenance tips for glitchy computers 03/01/2024 03:36pm • Q: I’m using Chrome, which has gotten very glitchy. What are the possible causes? A: I’ll assume that by "glitchy," you mean you’re experiencing noticeable performance issues while using the Chrome browser. The potential causes are many, so I’ll start with some of the more common reasons. Improving endometrial cancer treatments through clinical trials 03/01/2024 01:43pm • This content is provided by MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Endometrial cancer, also known as uterine cancer, is the most diagnosed gynecologic cancer in the U.S. The National Cancer Institute estimated there will be almost 68,000 new cases of endometrial cancer diagnosis in 2024, and it will