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Police, family plead for help from public 3 months after Silver Spring man's killing 02/27/2023 01:37pm • Family members of 29-year-old Nathaniel Potts remember the day police in Montgomery County, Maryland, told them of his murder last December. “This was the nightmare that happened before Christmas,” said William Potts, the victim’s older brother. Montgomery County police rushed to parking Thousands of Black women take part in DC-area midlife health support program 02/27/2023 09:30am • This is part of WTOP’s continuing coverage of people making a difference from our community authored by Stephanie Gaines-Bryant. Read more of that coverage. For 20 years, two D.C. area medical professionals have partnered to help thousands of Black women in midlife better deal with their healt Let's talk about menopause: DC-area women are removing stigma around 'the change' 02/27/2023 04:34am • It was waking up at night drenched in sweat that alerted Cindy Battino that something was different. “The night sweats are just … they're the worst,” said Battino, 60, a life coach and business owner in Front Royal, Virginia. “You're dripping sweat one minute, freezing cold the next … Y Data Doctors: Pros and cons of authentication apps 02/24/2023 05:16pm • Q: What are the pros and cons of using a third-party authentication app? A: Every user of the internet should be familiar with the security concept known as two-factor authentication (2FA), which typically uses your smartphone to verify that you are the owner of an account, while logging in via a What could be behind the rise in youth overdoses across DC region? 02/24/2023 05:13pm • Welcome to the School Zone, WTOP’s weekly feature about the latest topics and trends in education across the D.C. region. What may be driving a rise in youth overdoses? What it is: Several weeks ago, dozens of community members in Arlington, Virginia, rallied outside Wakefield High School, after WTOP's Neal Augenstein: Encouraging news in my lung cancer treatment 02/24/2023 08:38am • Whew. (Insert sigh of relief) This week, I had my first CT scan since I was diagnosed with stage 4 EGFR-mutated lung cancer at the end of November and started my treatment — and the results look pretty darned good. My non-small cell lung cancer lesions are shrinking, and cancer hasn't spread Assisted Living: Understanding Levels of Care and Costs 02/23/2023 07:00pm • For many people, aging means you might need a little extra help with everyday tasks. Typically, the human body slows down and gets creaky, and health issues often crop up in the latter half of life. Eventually, some people may need ongoing assistance, and that's where assisted living communities com How Conditions and Medications Affect Older Adults Differently 02/23/2023 07:00pm • Rarely does a new parent give their baby medication without triple-checking the label and probing their pediatrician. Medical professionals recommend the same pause be given when both diagnosing and treating health conditions in older adult populations. As the body ages -- and thus changes over time M.D.-Ph.D. Programs Fuse Medicine and Research 02/22/2023 07:00pm • Jackie Lin, an M.D.-Ph.D. student at Morehouse School of Medicine in Georgia, says she knew from a young age that she wanted to be a doctor. But her interest in also getting a Ph.D. came much later. While in medical school, Lin decided to pursue the dual degree to integrate her clinical interest in SECURE 2.0 Retirement Bill Offers New Incentives to Save for Retirement 02/22/2023 07:00pm • The SECURE 2.0 Act was signed into law on December 29, 2022, bringing with it a bevy of changes to retirement savings. The legislation introduced several policies designed to shore up long-term retirement savings for the average American, including rules like automatic enrollment in 401(k) programs Instant noodles cause about one-third of childhood burns, study finds 02/21/2023 04:29pm • It's a recipe for disaster having children prepare instant noodles without adult supervision, according to a study from the University of Chicago. Researchers looked at data from nearly 800 pediatric patients admitted to the hospital with scald injuries between 2010 and 2020, and found that about Sister hides translator from Taliban in Signature Theatre's 'Selling Kabul' 02/21/2023 12:06pm • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOyBnpotu_U From 2001 to 2021, the War in Afghanistan was the longest war in American history. The consequences are explored in "Selling Kabul," opening Tuesday at Signature Theatre. "I don't know if I've ever watched or read a play that reads so much l Sanders targets pharma companies over vaccine price hikes, high drug costs 02/19/2023 11:12am • Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders took aim at pharmaceutical companies on Sunday over upcoming price hikes for COVID-19 vaccines and high prescription drug prices more broadly, telling "Face the Nation" that he believes there is room for bipartisanship to bring down costs for working class Americans. Data Doctors: New computer processor buying tips 02/17/2023 05:21pm • Q: I’m in the market for a new computer and need help figuring out which processor I should be considering. A: The processor plays an important role in any computer, but the deciding factor is what you plan to do with your computer. If your primary usage is web browsing, email and basic prod Montgomery Co. doctor faces rape, sexual assault charges 02/17/2023 10:14am • A Silver Spring, Maryland, doctor was arrested on rape and sexual assault charges Thursday, according to Montgomery County police. Dr. Ishtiaq Ahmed Malik, 58, was taken into custody outside Advanced Walk-in Urgent, at 10800 Lockwood Drive, where he works. More Montgomery County News