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Doctors warn of severe ‘margarita burns’ in summer 06/30/2022 05:45pm • As many people plan for a relaxing holiday weekend by the pool with a freshly shaken or stirred citrus drink in hand, doctors are warning about margarita burn. Doctors know it as phytophotodermatitis. Dr. Tola Oyesanya, a dermatologist with Kaiser Permanente, said when a chemical found in citrus As school deadlines near, a quarter of DC students are missing routine childhood vaccines 06/30/2022 01:37pm • More than 27% of all students in D.C. are missing routine childhood immunizations, according to data from the District of Columbia. The COVID-19 pandemic prompted a drop in the number of "well child visits" to doctors, which has caused nearly 28,000 students in D.C.'s public, public charter, paro Additional 'presumed cases' of monkeypox identified in parts of Virginia 06/29/2022 10:46pm • The Virginia Department of Health identified five more cases of presumed monkeypox in the state. This brings the total number of cases to eight since May 2022. Several countries, including the U.S., are reporting cases of the virus. As of Wednesday, the latest Centers for Disease Control and Prev Alexandria lawmakers vote to protect abortion in the city 06/29/2022 05:29am • The City of Alexandria in Virginia is taking steps to protect abortion access following last week's Supreme Court ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade and revoked the constitutional right to an abortion. In a unanimous vote Tuesday, the Alexandria City Council approved a resolution reaffirming its DC Council passes bill easing restriction on medical marijuana for patients over 21 years old 06/29/2022 04:40am • Thanks to an emergency bill passed by the D.C. Council, access to medical marijuana is easier for D.C. residents over the age of 21 and older. A doctor's recommendation is no longer needed for patients looking to register for a patient card, meaning patients can now self-certify their eligibility Montgomery Co. company uses 'building blocks of life' to diagnose diseases 06/28/2022 12:59pm •  A cutting-edge global life sciences company that has its United States headquarters in Montgomery County, Maryland, is utilizing the building blocks of life - including DNA, RNA and proteins - in order to advance science and change the way the world diagnoses diseases. "It is our mission t Group of Va. Republicans gets ready to work on bill limiting abortion 06/28/2022 11:33am • A group of Republican lawmakers is getting ready to work on new legislation that would limit abortion access in Virginia, following last week's Supreme Court ruling that overturned the constitutional right to an abortion. Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin called together four Republicans to work on th Ringleader of illegal Virginia opioid distribution network pleads guilty 06/27/2022 08:03pm • A Virginia woman pleaded guilty Monday to being the ringleader of a decadelong oxycodone distribution network. According to court documents, Candie Marie Calix, 40, of Front Royal, illegally sold 49,000 oxycodone pills to the general public between from 2012 to 2022. More Virginia News Diddy announces $1 million donation to Howard University 06/27/2022 08:50am • Sean "Diddy" Combs announced a $1 million donation to Howard University when he accepted the BET Lifetime Achievement Award Sunday night. After thanking God, his mother, Kim, lauded producer and music executive Andre Harrel, and so many more, he said: "I wouldn't be here without Howard University Meet the Democratic candidates for Maryland governor: John King 06/27/2022 07:40am • This interview is part of a series of interviews with the Democratic and Republican candidates for Maryland governor in 2022. In these interviews, WTOP asked all the candidates the same or similar questions on education, public safety and crime, jobs and the economy, and transportation. The Maryland Va. Gov. Youngkin seeks 15-week abortion ban as DC-area leaders react to Supreme Court abortion ruling 06/24/2022 09:30pm • Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has given his support for a 15-week abortion ban as other leaders in D.C., Maryland and Virginia reacted Friday to the U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pa. v. Casey — two major court cases upholding the nationwi Md. pediatrician warns parents away from devices promising SIDS protection 06/23/2022 05:01pm • Updated safe sleep guidelines for babies published this week by the American Academy of Pediatrics mostly reaffirm recommendations from 2016 on how to prevent sudden infant death syndrome, or SIDS. A Maryland doctor wants to highlight some of the new recommendations. "One of the additions to the The dangers of counterfeit drugs: 5 ways to ensure you get your medicine safely 06/23/2022 04:30pm • Every day, people all across the country buy medications online. Most people probably think they’re ordering the same safe medications they buy at their local brick-and-mortar retail pharmacy. But often, unless they are ordering from that same brick-and-mortar pharmacy’s website, they could be b US swimmer saved by coach after fainting in pool at world championships 06/23/2022 06:42am • USA Artistic Swimming team member Anita Alvarez, left, hangs motionless in the water after fainting at the end of her solo routine at the World Aquatic Championships in Budapest, Hungary, June 22, 2022, as her coach Andrea Fuentes swims to the rescue. (AFP/Getty) A member of the USA Artistic Swi 'Presumptive' monkeypox case identified in Georgetown University community 06/22/2022 06:51pm • Georgetown University said Wednesday there has been a "presumptive" case of monkeypox in the school community. The person lives near the university's main campus in D.C., and is currently in isolation with support and resources. Ranit Mishori, the school's chief public health officer, said tho