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Va. mother charged after 4-year-old son dies from eating 'large amount' of THC gummies 10/21/2022 10:30am • A mother was taken into custody in Spotsylvania County, Virginia, following the death of her young son who ate THC gummies. Dorothy Annette Clements, 30, of Spotsylvania was indicted by a grand jury on Monday and was taken into custody on Thursday. She is being charged with felony murder and chil From WTOP's Election Desk: Md. candidate Cox fundraises with Trump; Senate races remain tight 10/21/2022 05:41am • Welcome back to WTOP’s election update. As the general election races heat up, WTOP’s reporters will let you know about the latest developments every Friday. Local elections | Nick Iannelli Cox fundraises with Trump Dan Cox, Maryland's Republican candidate for governor, went down to Florida t Top Colleges That Still Require Test Scores 10/19/2022 08:00pm • SAT and ACT scores have historically been key to the college admissions process -- but that's changing quickly. Recently, more schools have adopted test-optional or test-blind admissions policies, partly due to the coronavirus pandemic temporarily shutting down testing sites. In fact, now more than How to Get the Birth Control That's Right for You 10/19/2022 08:00pm • If you're sexually active and don't want to get pregnant right now, you're going to need birth control. Understanding what your options are, and how to access them, can help you lead the life you want with less risk of unintended pregnancy or sexually transmitted infections. There are a lot of optio Retirement Destinations Overseas With Excellent Health Care 10/19/2022 08:00pm • Retiring overseas can enhance your quality of life by exposing you to enriching cultural experiences and lowering your cost of living. Becoming a resident of another country can also help you gain access to excellent health care. In many countries throughout the world, health care is more affordable Most people don't know the factors behind a long, healthy life 10/19/2022 04:00pm • Want a long, healthy life? What it takes to make that happen is apparently a mystery to many. A survey done by Ipsos on behalf of the health care company MDVIP found that most people don't know enough about the lifestyle factors that influence aging and longevity. More Health & Fi Capitals place Connor Brown on IR, may face surgery 10/19/2022 12:52pm • Capitals place Brown on IR, may face surgery originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonARLINGTON, Va. — The Capitals placed winger Connor Brown on injured reserve Wednesday with the expectation that their offseason trade acquisition will miss an extended period of time after he suffered a lo CFP Exam 101: Everything You Need to Know to Pass the CFP Test 10/18/2022 08:00pm • The CFP exam is for the financial industry what the bar is for the legal industry. Being a certified financial planner, or CFP, is largely considered the gold standard in financial planning. Of the approximately 330,300 financial advisors in the U.S., only about 93,000 are CFPs. "If you're serious a Fairfax Co. students check out health care career options with virtual tools from GWU 10/18/2022 04:55pm • Using augmented reality, high school students at West Potomac Academy in Fairfax County, Virginia, examined the inside of a human heart and a full skeleton. A 45-foot-long bus filled with interactive displays and other tools that use augmented and virtual reality offered opportunities to learn mo Gov. Hogan urges CareFirst, Johns Hopkins health system to resolve impasse 10/18/2022 10:18am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. A lingering contract dispute between the state’s largest health care system and its biggest insurance carrier is threatening to disrupt 5 Key Characteristics of Successful Medical School Applicants 10/17/2022 08:00pm • Doctors come from diverse backgrounds and opinions yet share several characteristics: strong communication skills, presence, critical thinking, compassion and resilience. Though expressed uniquely by each individual physician, these are requisite parts of the practice of medicine. Prospective medica What to consider when choosing over the counter hearing aids 10/17/2022 02:43pm • The Biden administration announced Monday that hearing aids are now available over the counter without a prescription at pharmacies and big box stores. They're intended for people 18 and older with mild to moderate hearing loss, and an expert has tips to help people make informed choices. "Th Maryland nonprofit helps transgender people navigate name-change process 10/17/2022 07:41am • 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. “What’s in a name?” William Shakespeare used the line in his play "Romeo and Juliet." A name can make a big difference in the life o Kari Lake doesn't commit to accepting Arizona election result if she loses 10/16/2022 12:12pm • Arizona Republican Kari Lake would not commit Sunday to accepting the results of her upcoming election for governor if she loses. "I'm going to win the election, and I will accept that result," the GOP nominee told CNN's Dana Bash on "State of the Union" after being asked three times whether she Long COVID and smell: How to get the treatment you need 10/15/2022 06:04am • It's been months since your ability to taste and smell disappeared after a Covid-19 infection. You've tried to schedule an appointment with a specialist — if you were able to find one — only to discover waiting lists of six months or longer. "There was this explosion of patient calls after th