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University of Maryland dominates US ranking of best nursing schools 04/26/2023 08:23am • The University of Maryland's nursing school continues to be rated as one of the top in the nation, the school announced Tuesday. UMD's Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program and its Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program tied at No. 7 among public schools of nursing in U.S. News and World R Light pollution could be leading to longer mosquito biting seasons 04/25/2023 11:40pm • Light pollution could be why mosquitoes are active for longer periods during the year than they used to be, according to a study by the Ohio State University. The research appears to show more evidence that development and brighter lights might result in a longer bloodsucking season for the insect. With virtual vet visits, checkup for your pet is just a whisker away 04/24/2023 09:34pm • Just as human clients have taken to telehealth for virtual doctor's visits, pet owners have scheduled virtual veterinarian checkups, all without having to leave their homes. For owners, it's a convenient way to get their pets' health evaluated and avoids the fiasco that comes with persuading an u 'Keep those suckers at bay': Va. doctor warns about tick season 04/21/2023 09:40pm • As the weather warms up, doctors say it's time to be aware of a familiar parasite that could be in your very own backyard. "This is definitely prime tick season until late fall," explained Dr. Troy Baker with Kaiser Permanente in Virginia. Baker says the beginning of tick season means you shou Data Doctors: Why paying with a smartphone is safer 04/21/2023 04:43pm • Q: How can I tell if my Android smartphone can be used for mobile payments and is it safe? A: There are good reasons to consider using the mobile payment systems that most of today’s smartphones support, ranging from convenience to security. The key feature that your smartphone must have is Rep. Jamie Raskin shares update in cancer battle: 'Chemotherapy has extinguished the cancer cells' 04/21/2023 10:59am • U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin, of Maryland, who has been fighting cancer since December, will be having his last chemotherapy treatment Friday. "The doctors tell me the chemotherapy has extinguished the cancer cells," he said during an online Progressive Change Institute event Thursday night. During Three leaves, let it be: DC area doctors say poison ivy is creeping in early 04/21/2023 01:41am • Whether you're tending to your garden or sending the kids outside to play, D.C. area doctors say you should be on the lookout for poison ivy this year. Kaiser Permanente allergist Dr. Troy Baker says poison ivy is coming in strong in 2023, especially with how warm it has been this early in th Is the DC region past the peak of the allergy season? 04/20/2023 08:30am • There is finally some good news for allergy sufferers in the D.C. area. The greenish-brown stuff sitting in people's driveways is called oak catkin, the male flower of the tree. The catkins falling is a sign that the area has passed peak tree pollen season. The U.S. Army Centralized Allergen E If you’re the 4-20 type, here’s how you can celebrate locally, legally 04/19/2023 03:41pm • Celebrating 4-20? Marijuana laws have changed a lot in recent years. Here’s what to know on marking the date in the D.C. region — legally. Marijuana laws have changed a lot in the recent months and years, and more changes are in the pipeline. But if you wanted to celebrate what is unofficiall WTOP's Neal Augenstein: Back to work, feeling great after robot-assisted lung cancer surgery 04/18/2023 09:57am • It's hard for me to believe that on Friday, I had the upper lobe of my cancerous left lung removed, went home the next day, and am back to work, Tuesday. It shows what medical device and biopharmaceutical innovation can do for stage 4 cancer patients, in the hands of a wonderful treatment team. O Colorectal cancer is an ailment we don’t usually associate with younger people — but maybe we should 04/17/2023 05:25pm • Colorectal cancer is an ailment that's not typically associated with younger people. “I was 25 and I started experiencing symptoms,” said Vannora Hawkins, of Alexandria, Virginia. “It started out with abdominal pain. Then I started having vomiting and diarrhea. Then I started to have blood A name recognized by many helps offer cancer screening for everyone 04/17/2023 04:42pm • The Ralph Lauren Center for Cancer Prevention. (WTOP/John Domen) In the fashion world, Ralph Lauren is a world-class brand. A new cancer treatment center bearing his name in D.C.'s Navy Yard neighborhood hopes to build off that brand recognition, but with fewer barriers. The Ralph Lauren Cent ABCs of Healthcare: The differences between types of healthcare providers 04/17/2023 11:25am • This content is sponsored by MedStar Washington Hospital Center. A trip to receive medical care may lead patients to come across any number of healthcare professionals and acronyms: a doctor, a nurse, a nurse practitioner or physicians assistant, to name a few. So what are the differences between Fairfax Co. high schoolers try their hand in medical research 04/17/2023 09:23am • Age is not a barrier for a group of high school students at BASIS Independent McLean in Virginia where senior projects center around lifesaving medical research. Suman Sanghera is one of several high school students who attend BASIS Independent McLean in Virginia, where senior projects center ar DC mental health fair stresses counseling for all 04/16/2023 06:10pm • Attendees walking between booths at the Onyx Therapy Group Mental Health Fair in Union Market's Auto Shop venue in Northeast D.C. (Courtesy Jessica A. Poulin) Music, food and yoga took over a corner of Northeast D.C. this weekend — all in the name of mental health. The Onyx Therapy Group Me