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Data Doctors: Windows 11 is coming 06/24/2021 06:46pm • Q: I heard that Windows 11 is coming, but I thought Windows 10 was supposed to be the last version from Microsoft. A: It may seem like Windows 10 isn’t that old, but believe or not, it’s almost six years old. That’s one of the longest stretches that Microsoft has gone between major operatin Suspect in death of Maryland woman wanted in other attacks 06/24/2021 05:07pm • CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago police say a man suspected in the stabbing death of a Maryland graduate student over the weekend is also wanted for attacking two other women. The man, who is possibly homeless, is suspected of stabbing to death 31-year-old Anat Kimchi. She was walking along a downtown st CASA launches the care for all coalition to address the health insurance gap in Prince George’s County 06/24/2021 01:34pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Saira Cortez has had a rough six months: She was diagnosed with a hemorrhage and anemia that required her to see specialists and receive blo What Earth Science Is and Reasons to Study It 06/24/2021 12:00am • Someone fascinated by natural objects like glaciers and crystals or awestruck by scenic landscapes ranging from deserts to swamps should be aware of an academic discipline that focuses on solving the mysteries surrounding Earth's history and destiny. What Earth Science Is and What Earth Scientists Social Media Must Regulate Hate Content Across Africa 06/24/2021 12:00am • For years, a graphic video of the torture of former Liberian President Samuel Doe has lurked in plain sight on the web. No human being's terrifying final moments should be available to view on the internet. But Doe was an African politician. Ask yourselves: How long would the death of a British or In some DC neighborhoods, COVID-19 vaccination rates among teens lag behind 06/23/2021 11:22pm • COVID-19 vaccination rates among teenagers vary across D.C.'s eight wards, a disparity that has some officials concerned about this fall's return to schools and the possibility of outbreaks, as the more easily transmissible delta variant spreads. Data from the city's Office of the Deputy Mayor fo A Strong Bond: Friendship Helped These Two Doctors Cope With the Pandemic 06/23/2021 12:00am • Dr. Khalilah Gates, 43 Title: Pulmonary and critical care physician, Northwestern Memorial Hospital; assistant professor and assistant dean of medical education, Feinberg School of Medicine Dr. Michelle Prickett, 45 Title: Pulmonary and critical care physician, Northwestern Memorial Hospital; assoc Can Herbs and Other Supplements Treat Depression? 06/23/2021 12:00am • For eons, humans have turned to the natural world for remedies to common ailments. Depression is no different, and down the ages, various herbs and other natural products have shown themselves to be helpful in giving a mood boost to people experiencing depression. When looking for herbs and other n Loudoun Co. School Board halts comment period on transgender policy following raucous crowd 06/22/2021 11:49pm • The Loudoun County School Board in Virginia abruptly cut off its public comment period Tuesday night, when a crowd commenting on a proposed policy that would expand transgender student rights became unruly. The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office said one person was charged with disorderly conduct an What is high-functioning anxiety? 06/22/2021 09:00am • Some people just seem to have it all together all the time, don't they? These high-achieving folks always seem to know what to do and get a lot done. They never miss a deadline and always turn up on time -- early even -- for work and social engagements. Sure, they might have a perfectionist streak a Do I Have Social Anxiety or Something Else? 06/22/2021 12:00am • As America slowly reopens from the COVID-19 pandemic, social anxiety is on the rise. Nearly half of Americans are anxious about adjusting to in-person interactions again once the pandemic ends, according to the Stress in America survey conducted by the American Psychological Association. "Anxiety i Getting Your Probiotic Fix When Taking Antibiotics 06/22/2021 12:00am • Your gut is a lively place. Bacteria of all kinds thrive in your intestines -- and for the most part help you to thrive. "The gut microbiota is a very complex ecosystem," says Dr. Geoffrey Preidis, an assistant professor of pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine and pediatric gastroenterologist at How to Decide Between Medical School and Nursing School 06/22/2021 12:00am • Health care teams are becoming increasingly diverse in today's world of medicine, comprising many different providers with distinct roles. Anyone interested in pursuing a career in health care has to decide which of these roles most distinctly matches their interests and aspirations. Many students a U.Md. criminology student killed in Chicago identified 06/21/2021 10:18pm • The University of Maryland identified a researcher killed in downtown Chicago over the weekend. Anat Kimchi, 31, was a doctoral candidate studying criminology, described by the school as "a brilliant young scholar." The Israeli-born woman grew up in Maryland and was a graduate of Charles E. Smit Infectious disease expert clears up 'doom-based' messaging surrounding coronavirus delta variant 06/21/2021 08:18pm • Maryland and Virginia hit positive milestones in the battle against COVID-19, but a highly infectious variant is causing some concerns across the country. An infectious disease expert hopes to clear up some of the messaging regarding the coronavirus delta variant. The kind of "doom-based mess