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The unsavory stigma surrounding MSG 12/11/2022 09:50am • Americans LOVE Chinese food; at one point on election night in 2020, Google searches to find some outnumbered searches for who had won the Presidency. But you'll still see signs around reading "No MSG," in restaurant windows, menus and on food packages. Have you ever wondered why? Back in 196 Data Doctors: How to measure distance in Google Maps 12/09/2022 10:00pm • Q: I know that Google Maps allows you to measure distances, but I can’t figure out where to find this option. A: There are so many powerful and somewhat hidden features of Google Maps and for those that like the outdoors, being able to measure the distance between two points is one of them. COVID-somnia? A Northern Va. doctor on pandemic-related sleep loss 12/09/2022 05:00pm • Lots of people have been losing sleep worrying about the pandemic -- 44% of those surveyed earlier this year said so, according to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. A Northern Virginia doctor has perspective on that and advice. To the question "How often have you lost sleep at night due to Teen overdoses in Va., Md. tied to counterfeit pills laced with fentanyl 12/09/2022 12:05pm • An alarming new phase of the opioid crisis appears to be escalating, with more overdoses being reported in parts of the D.C. region tied to counterfeit painkillers that are laced with the extremely dangerous drug fentanyl. According to Prince William County police in Virginia, officers respon Political notes: Alsobrooks’ party, Black Caucus’ new leader, Brown’s town hall and personnel news 12/09/2022 06:06am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. A scene from Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks’ inaugural gala this week. (Photo by William J. Ford) For several ho Flu, RSV cases combine with COVID-19 to fill hospitals in Montgomery County 12/07/2022 10:36pm • While the community spread of COVID-19 is still low in Montgomery County, Maryland, health officials said the combination of RSV, the flu and the coronavirus is boosting emergency room visits and hospitalizations. Dr. Louis Damiano, president of Holy Cross Health Acute Care for Maryland, said its Symptoms of Perimenopause 12/07/2022 07:00pm • Many people are familiar with the hallmark signs and symptoms of menopause -- including hot flashes, low sex drive or weight gain. The concept of perimenopause, on the other hand, often remains more of a mystery. Perimenopause is the natural process when an individual transitions to menopause. Somet Joy Marie Polefrone lays out her vision for the Alliance for Building Better Medicine 12/07/2022 02:32pm • Joy Marie Polefrone earned a doctorate in chemistry from the University of Virginia and traveled the world as an executive at global health care giant Philips. In 2019, she quit Philips and moved to Richmond to be closer to family. She was recently hired as executive director of the Alliance for Bui Fauci’s farewell: Thanks to the DC area, warnings against division 12/07/2022 01:44pm • When Dr. Anthony Fauci announced in August that he was stepping down as director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, he said he hoped the COVID-19 pandemic would be under control by his departure at the end of the year. On Tuesday, weeks before his departure date, Fauci DC native and Spike Lee scribe Michael Genet stars in 'Wicked' at Kennedy Center 12/07/2022 12:44am • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjMqQaYumAw&feature=emb_imp_woyt Hear our full conversation on my podcast “Beyond the Fame.” It remains the second-highest grossing Broadway musical ever with over $1 billion in revenue, surpassing "The Phantom of the Opera" and trailing only "The L Vitamin C: What You Need to Know 12/06/2022 07:00pm • If you picture an orange when you think of vitamin C, you're right on. The fruit, as well as other citrus fruits, is a vitamin C powerhouse. Vitamin C provides an array of health benefits, though it doesn't get nearly as much attention as vitamin D. That's probably because far fewer Americans are de Volunteering in Underserved Communities: What Premeds Should Know 12/06/2022 07:00pm • With the growing awareness of the number of people in the U.S. who lack health insurance or access to health care, more and more medical schools are looking for applicants with an interest in practicing in underserved areas. Med school admissions are highly competitive, and applicants must have exce Pregnant women who get the flu at risk for complications from its respiratory effects 12/06/2022 06:52pm • Pregnant women may already feel uncomfortable trying to breathe, and a D.C. doctor who wants everyone to get vaccinated warns that getting sick with flu poses higher risk for complications. "One of the biggest concerns with pregnant women who get the flu is the respiratory component of the flu," FAQ: How and Why We Rank and Rate Hospitals 12/05/2022 07:00pm • FAQ: 2022-2023 Best Hospitals: An OverviewFAQ: 2022-2023 Best Hospitals Specialty RankingsFAQ: 2022-2023 Best Hospitals Honor RollFAQ: 2022-2023 Best Hospitals Procedure and Condition RatingsFAQ: 2022-2023 Best Regional HospitalsFAQ: 2022-2023 Best Hospitals for Maternity FAQ: 2022-2023 Best Childre Flu shots are a 'very good match' to this season's strains, CDC says 12/05/2022 03:48pm • ▶ Watch Video: Hospitals overwhelmed with flu, COVID-19 and RSV patients Health authorities say this year's influenza vaccines appear to be a "very good match" to the strains currently circulating around the country so far this season. The new data comes as officials are redoubling the