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University of Maryland System announces historic new president of UMBC 04/04/2022 03:20pm • Valerie Sheares Ashby will be the new president of UMBC. (Courtesy USM) The University of Maryland, Baltimore County will soon have a new president. The University System of Maryland Board of Regents has appointed Valerie Sheares Ashby as the next president of UMBC. She is currently Dean of D How a testosterone imbalance can harm men's health 04/04/2022 08:00am • When considering testosterone, many people know it as the primary male hormone responsible for a man's sex drive. While this is true and vitally important, the "just-right" balance of testosterone in a man plays many other essential roles in the body's proper function. As with so many of the body Data Doctors: Updating printer software 03/31/2022 06:24pm • Q: Do printers really need to have their software updated? A: The first line of defense against much of the malicious activity being perpetrated online is by making sure your devices and software are protected by installing the latest updates, and that includes many of today’s printers. Whil Maryland’s cancer moonshot will have huge impact in Prince George’s County 03/30/2022 09:59pm • Maryland is throwing a flurry of punches in the battle against cancer — some $216 million worth of punches, under what’s being dubbed the Maryland Cancer Moonshot Initiative. The money for cancer research and treatment is part of Gov. Larry Hogan's budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Hogan, How the pandemic factored in funding for new homeless shelter in Prince George's Co. 03/29/2022 09:01pm • The Prince George’s County Council signed off on a $5 million investment Tuesday in a new homeless shelter for the Warm Nights program, which has offered food and shelter to homeless residents around the Maryland county for years. The money is coming from the American Rescue Plan, and that’s What is alopecia? Local doctor explains the disease after the Oscar night slap 03/28/2022 08:58pm • After Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars, a hair loss disease called alopecia has been making headlines. A Maryland doctor explains what alopecia is and who it affects. Smith's wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, whose head is shaved, has spoken publicly about her alopecia diagnosis. Smith slapped How to help from DC: Charities accepting donations for Ukraine 03/27/2022 07:45am • As Russia continues its assault on Ukraine, striking cities and civilian targets, supporters and activists in D.C. and the U.S. are stepping up efforts to support the European nation. But not all charities are created equally. “One concern we have is that some charities, even financially eff Data Doctors: Realities of paying ransomware thieves 03/25/2022 09:39pm • Q: A business associate’s organization was hit with ransomware. Can they trust that they will get their data back if they pay the ransom? A: The financial incentives for ransomware attacks are estimated to top $1 billion this year, which means that this lucrative cybercrime is going to continue 'If I can do it, anyone can,' Maryland woman says of staving off prediabetes 03/24/2022 10:38pm • How’s your blood sugar? About one in five Americans with diabetes has it, and doesn’t know it. Inspired by this week’s Diabetes Alert Day, a Maryland doctor wants people to get tested so they can take action if needed, and a local woman wants to inspire others by sharing her transformative New report highlights increased need for mental health services in Northern Virginia 03/24/2022 03:16pm • This article was written by WTOP’s news partner InsideNoVa.com and republished with permission. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today. A Community Foundation for Northern Virginia report shows hundreds of thousands in the area struggle to get mental health care. Teresa Pfizer recalls 6 lots of blood pressure pill Accuretic 03/22/2022 09:11am • Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer said Monday that it's voluntarily recalling six lots and two generics of its blood pressure pill Accuretic distributed by Greenstone The recall is nationwide. More Recall News Pfizer said the recall is due to the presence of nitrosamines, which are Judge bars DC from vaccinating kids without parental permission 03/21/2022 10:20pm • A federal judge is temporarily blocking D.C. from enforcing a law that allows children to be vaccinated without parental consent. Judge Trevor N. McFadden, of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, said on Friday that it violates parents' religious liberty. More D.C. Counc 2 Fairfax County COVID vaccination sites to close this weekend 03/21/2022 05:59pm • Two Northern Virginia COVID-19 vaccination sites are closing their doors this weekend. The Virginia and Fairfax County health departments will shut down the Tysons Community Vaccination Center at the old Lord & Taylor store at 4 p.m. Friday. Nurses administered nearly 60,000 shots there si As Ukraine nuclear fears spur demand for iodine pills, one expert says don't waste your money 03/21/2022 05:26pm • Prices and demand for iodine pills have been surging amid concerns over the war in Ukraine leading to a larger nuclear confrontation, but an expert on radiation sickness wants to put the risk from a nuclear blast into perspective. First thing, even if there was a nuclear attack, the pills bei What is avoidant personality disorder? 03/21/2022 08:00am • It's natural to experience some nervousness, anxiety or even a little fear in certain social situations, such as a job interview or meeting new people. But when you have avoidant personality disorder, a type of mental disorder that impairs the way you interact with others, fear and anxiety are so in