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Doctors, health officials advise Marylanders to get vaccinated before holiday travel 12/13/2023 11:24am • Ahead of the winter holiday season, some Maryland doctors and state health officials are urging residents to get vaccinated for COVID and influenza ahead of celebrations and family visits, as new vaccines are available to help protect from COVID-19 and other respiratory ailments. “This is the f Pets On Wheels offers destress breaks to Univ. of Md. students 12/11/2023 12:00am • The holiday season may not be the most wonderful time of the year for college students cramming for finals and preparing to go home for winter break. Executive Director of Pets On Wheels Gina Kazime says over the years she's seen "miracles" happen with all types of people, including young people Getting charged on energy drinks? Be wary of the potential dangers, one doctor warns 12/10/2023 04:30pm • Days are getting shorter and the to-do lists are getting longer. If you are looking to put a pep in your holiday step with energy drinks, one doctor recommends finding other ways to get going and fight the winter doldrums. “It's dark earlier," said bariatric surgeon Dr. Kaitlin Mirkin. "So, our 5 novels by DC-area authors in 2023 to put on your holiday reading list 12/09/2023 02:34pm • Are you in a hurry to meet your annual reading goal, but not sure which story to fall into next? WTOP has you covered with this list of five new fiction works by local authors. The titles range in subgenre, length and subject matter, but they have two things in common: They were all written by D. Data Doctors: How to guest-proof your computer and Wi-Fi over the holidays 12/08/2023 03:12pm • Q: What’s the safest way to let guests use my computer and Wi-Fi? A: The holiday season often means guests will be visiting or staying with you, so it’s important to consider security and privacy issues regarding your home network. Depending on the situation, your guests may ask to connect 'Think about the emotional impact': Patients, oncologists stressed by cancer drug shortage 12/07/2023 02:14pm • The ongoing shortage of 15 cancer drugs is affecting the treatment of patients — both physically and emotionally — as well as the oncologists who care for them. "Having a cancer diagnosis is scary — it's life-disrupting," said Dr. Julie Gralow, chief medical officer and executive vice presi This holiday season, one doctor wants you to 'live a little' 12/03/2023 04:53pm • The holiday season means a lot of eating, and a lot of overindulging. If you’re looking to keep off those extra holiday pounds, one doctor says you can still eat the cookie. “There's so much in our culture where food is used to celebrate things … So completely abstaining from all these thin Data Doctors: Why Apple's NameDrop is safe to use 12/01/2023 12:45pm • Q: Is Apple’s NameDrop option a security risk? A: NameDrop is a new AirDrop feature that is part of the latest update from Apple in iOS 17, which was made available in mid-September. It’s a convenient feature for those who want to accurately share either their phone number or their email a New surgical and research facility opening at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital 11/30/2023 07:00pm • A new, state-of-the-art surgical facility is opening in Northwest D.C. next month. The Verstandig Pavilion at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital will feature a cutting-edge MRI system that slides on a track between operating rooms and gives doctors access to real-time imaging. "This is a v Loudoun Co. nonprofit raises money to help 16-year-old Blessing see again 11/29/2023 09:30pm • For years, doctors believed Blessing Amuga, 16, suffered from keratoconus, a condition in which the cornea of the eye becomes thinner and takes the shape of a cone. The condition leads to a person being very light sensitive. “It's very painful when it (light) goes into my eyes, it's really hard The role of family caregivers in the healthcare system 11/29/2023 01:25pm • A growing number of Americans are facing an issue with major health and financial implications: providing care for aging family members. The issue of caregiving touches the lives of tens of millions of people, creating challenges across generations, as people live longer and require more medi Vending for the holidays: A unique way to give this season 11/28/2023 06:02pm • From mental health services to housing help, a big red vending machine can help link people willing to give with people in need. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has placed its Light of the World Giving Machines in spots all over the country, and the latest has popped up at the sho Is it cold weather, allergies or something worse? DC-area doctor shares how to spot the signs 11/24/2023 11:05pm • Colder weather and holiday gatherings are coming, and local doctors are warning about how to tell whether you might be having allergies — or something more. Dr. Troy Baker, an allergist with Kaiser Permanente, said one allergen in particular is most prevalent this time of year. "Mold is out, Data Doctors: Pros and cons of hardware security keys 11/24/2023 05:38pm • Q: What are the pros and cons of using hardware security keys? A: One of the best ways to secure your online accounts is using some form of two-factor authentication to prevent anyone that acquires your password from getting in. The two factors are something you know — your password and some DC-area veterinarians puzzled by respiratory illness in dogs 11/22/2023 06:30pm • Something is making dogs in at least five states sick with a potentially fatal upper respiratory disease, and D.C.-area vets are vigilantly keeping track. It starts with a persistent cough, and can quickly develop into pneumonia and lead to severe respiratory distress. Dr. Patrick Hilson, with