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When is procrastination a matter of mental health? 11/17/2021 08:35am • When's the last time you put off doing something that you had to get done? Procrastinating is extremely common, and we've all done it from time to time. You may even be procrastinating while reading this article, when you instead need to get work done, pay bills or do chores. Sometimes, however, Fairfax Co. pharmacy gives wrong COVID-19 vaccine to young kids 11/17/2021 12:38am • A Virginia pharmacy in Fairfax County incorrectly administered the coronavirus vaccine formulated for those 12 and up to young children. The Fairfax County Health Department and the Virginia Department of Health said that KC Pharmacy in Lorton gave children age 5 to 11 doses formulated for those Case of monkeypox confirmed in Maryland 11/16/2021 09:39pm • A case of monkeypox has been confirmed in Maryland, and health officials say no special precautions are recommended at this time for the public. Monkeypox is in the same family of viruses as smallpox but generally causes a milder infection, a news release from the state department of health said. What women need to know about heart disease 11/16/2021 03:43pm • Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women —  and they should be aware of signs and symptoms that might not be top of mind. "Heart disease in women, and particularly heart attacks in women, look very different to the way they do in men. They are not your typical Hollywood heart attacks," s NIH study to investigate long-term impacts of COVID on children 11/16/2021 08:34am • Bethesda, Maryland-based researchers at the National Institutes of Health have launched a long-term study that seeks to shed light on the lasting impacts of COVID-19 infection on children. The NIH-supported study will track up to 1,000 children and young adults from birth to 21 years old who have Ways to manage Thanksgiving when you have diabetes 11/16/2021 07:00am • If you have diabetes, then Thanksgiving may feel like a race to manage what you eat without spiking your blood sugar. However, there are ways to enjoy the bounty of the holiday without wreaking havoc on your body. "Patients with diabetes are faced with challenges daily, and events such as Thanksg 'State of Lung Cancer' report finds dramatic disparities among communities of color 11/16/2021 12:50am • People of color who are diagnosed with lung cancer face worse outcomes when compared to whites, according to the American Lung Association’s 2021 “State of Lung Cancer” report. It notes dramatic disparities in D.C., while Virginia overall ranks above average for people receiving treatment a Column: Cam's comeback will be Washington's loss 11/15/2021 11:22pm • Welcome back, Cameron Jerrell Newton. "I'M BAAAAAAACK" pic.twitter.com/0hKHgrEzSC — Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) November 14, 2021 Cam Newton went from the couch to the end zone (twice) Sunday, leading the same Carolina Panthers franchise that discarded him nearly 20 months ago to a blow Extra time spent with loved ones may help identify signs of Alzheimer's disease 11/14/2021 03:44pm • Irma and Team Power of Love at Walk to End Alzheimer's Prince George's County. (Photo Alzheimer's Association National Capital Area Chapter) Whether its pandemic lockdown or a holiday visit, additional family time can raise awareness  that loved ones may be suffering from Alzheimer's disease. 'SNL' takes kids to Ted Cruz Street with Big Bird 11/14/2021 07:15am • "Saturday Night Live" opened this weekend's show with Sen. Ted Cruz taking kids to "Ted Cruz Street," a play on "Sesame Street," on a channel called "Newsmax Kids." The Texas senator, who was played by Aidy Bryant, welcomed everyone to the show while standing near a stoop. "Hello, I'm Texas Another reason to get a flu shot? Because influenza can look like COVID-19 11/12/2021 05:37pm • People might be more susceptible to influenza this fall and winter because COVID-related precautions last season led to a relatively mild flu season — and a local doctor said that makes getting a flu shot all the more important. "Every time you get exposed to a respiratory virus, you build immu Data Doctors: Does Windows 11 need anti-virus software? 11/12/2021 04:51pm • Q: With all of the new security features in Windows 11, should I still install some form of anti-virus software, and if so, which one? A: Microsoft has definitely stepped up the security features in Windows 11 in response to some of the more prevalent threats that most users will encounter in today Review: Tessa Thompson, Ruth Negga explore black and white in 'Passing' 11/12/2021 11:35am • A century before Black Lives Matter protests, the concept of light-skinned Black Americans "passing" as white provided an escape from Jim Crow-era injustices -- but at what price? That's the subject of Rebecca Hall's new Sundance-to-Netflix awards contender "Passing," symbolically filmed in b She Also Served: A woman veteran spotlight with Jennifer Marshall 11/12/2021 11:30am • This content is sponsored by American Military University. Jennifer Marshall is a proud veteran who served in the Navy, but she is more widely known through the roles she plays in the world of entertainment on television and in films. "It's been a wild and crazy adventure since getting out of 50 ways to improve your finances in 2022 11/12/2021 10:30am • Money resolutions for 2022 Entering 2022, consumers are facing sustained high rates of inflation, possible changes to the tax code and a struggling supply chain. Amid these challenges, and taking into account the last two years of crisis, it may be more important than ever that individuals and fa