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Data Doctors: Spotting and avoiding phishing scams 10/31/2022 05:53pm • Q: Are there any resources to help me teach my elderly parents how to spot phishing emails? A: Despite all the sophisticated methods used to prevent hackers from breaking into our personal accounts, they can all be bypassed if they can trick you into giving up sensitive information yourself. F Pros and Cons of Renting Versus Owning in Retirement 10/30/2022 08:00pm • When you're planning to retire, owning a home gives you the most control over your living environment and monthly expenses. But there are scenarios when financial planners might suggest that you rent. Here is how to decide whether to buy or rent a home for retirement: -- People who sell long-term ho How 11 attorney general races could shape battles over abortion, elections and more 10/30/2022 01:17pm • Pitched battles over abortion rights and election falsehoods are playing out in attorneys general contests across the nation. Though the races receive less attention than federal races and contests for governor, 11 competitive races for states' top prosecutor underscore the crucial roles that att Hogan directs Md. hospitals to up pediatric staffing amid increase in RSV hospitalizations 10/28/2022 06:50pm • Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced expansions to statewide preparedness efforts to combat an increase in the respiratory virus RSV on Friday, as well as an expected surge of COVID-19 and flu. Among the steps, Hogan directed hospitals to use $25 million in new funding to prioritize pediatric ICU Montgomery Co. volunteers log hundreds of hours of service during COVID-19 response 10/28/2022 11:49am • Marking almost three years since the start of the pandemic, hundreds of volunteers on the front line of the COVID-19 response in Montgomery County, Maryland, were recognized for their service on Thursday night. Volunteers with the Montgomery County Medical Reserve Corps were recognized for loggin From WTOP's Election Desk: In-person voting in Md.; key states for the Senate 10/28/2022 08:03am • Welcome back to WTOP’s election update. As the races head to the wire, our reporters will let you know about the latest developments every Friday. Local elections | Nick Iannelli Maryland launches in-person voting Early in-person voting centers opened Thursday across Maryland ahead of the midte How to do a breast cancer self-exam at home 10/27/2022 08:00pm • The recommendations for doing regular breast self-exams to screen for cancer might seem confusing. Doctors once urged women to do the exams every month and use a certain screening technique. Today, doctors simply encourage women at average risk for cancer to be aware of breast changes and leave i The Warning Signs of Addiction, Alcoholism and Substance Abuse 10/27/2022 08:00pm • In a world full of temptations, it's possible for a person to become addicted to just about anything. From alcohol and drugs to food, gambling, exercise, sex and even shopping, there's a whole constellation of potentially addictive substances and behaviors that can become problematic for some people How to Know When It's Time to Quit Your Ph.D. Program 10/26/2022 08:00pm • Earning a doctorate of any sort is difficult. After years of study, candidates must pass a qualification exam, write a lengthy dissertation or complete a capstone project, and defend their research and conclusions in front of a panel. And unlike most other degree programs, research doctorates - comm Can You Drink on Antibiotics? The Truth About Mixing Antibiotics and Alcohol 10/26/2022 08:00pm • Wine may go well with a nice meal at dinner, but the one thing it shouldn't be paired with is antibiotics. In fact, drinking alcohol while taking a course of antibiotics can be a dangerous combination. While good bacteria, known as probiotics, help your body function properly by supporting the immu The Worst Times to Switch Jobs 10/26/2022 08:00pm • Inopportune times to switch jobsAre you thinking about making a job change? Many people are understandably concerned about inflation. Because of this, according to a Bamboo HR survey, 75% of employees say they would consider leaving their jobs for another one for a salary increase. Additionally, the 80-year-old doctor set to run in his 45th Marine Corps Marathon 10/26/2022 07:18pm • ▶ Watch Video: 80-year-old runner puts spotlight on nonprofit An 80-year-old doctor is set to run his 45th Marine Corps Marathon, only missing the race twice since first competing in 1977. Dr. Glenn Geelhoed has run more than 170 marathons on all seven continents, but his true passion Nominee for Montgomery Co.’s health officer has deep roots in the community 10/26/2022 05:50pm • Dr. Kisha Davis has been nominated to be the new health officer for Montgomery County, Maryland. (Courtesy Maryland Academy of Family Physicians) The Montgomery County, Maryland, native nominated to be the county’s new health officer has practiced medicine in the county where she was born and Competitive Va. U.S. House race features debate on Jan. 6, abortion 10/26/2022 11:36am • In the last of three debates in Virginia's most competitive U.S. House race, Democratic U.S. Rep. Elaine Luria and her GOP challenger, Jen Kiggans, went back and forth about Jan. 6, 2021, and the House committee that was formed to investigate. Luria sits on the committee that's been looking into Bringing Cultural Foods to the Family Dinner Table 10/25/2022 08:00pm • For far too many children of color, the cultural food traditions they grew up with are overshadowed by generic food and nutrition guidance from their schools and doctors. But that landscape is changing, as teachers and authors are putting cultural food traditions at the center of childhood education