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Drinking coffee of any type cuts risk for liver problems, study says 06/21/2021 08:00pm • Drinking up to three or four cups of caffeinated or decaffeinated coffee a day reduces your risk of developing and dying from chronic liver diseases, a new study found. Coffee drinkers were 21% less likely to develop chronic liver disease, 20% less likely to develop chronic or fatty liver disease Celebrate Pride Month with 'Queer Eye' reunion special streaming on Peacock 06/21/2021 11:44am • It's time to celebrate Pride Month with "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy," which aired a "Reunion Road Trip" special on E! over the weekend that's now streaming on Peacock. WTOP caught up with Thom Filicia, one of the original members of the "Fab Five." "We are actually still really good fr 3 'Bs' that can help men enjoy longer lives 06/21/2021 03:55am • From berries, beans and broccoli to cholesterol, sugar and blood pressure, a Northern Virginia doctor has advice for men that he hopes will help them live longer. June is Men’s Health Month and Dr. Jason Singh, of Kaiser Permanente in Manassas, wants to raise awareness about the need for men to Helping COVID Long-Haulers Get Back on Their Feet 06/21/2021 12:00am • Dr. Greg Vanichkachorn Title: Medical director, COVID-19 Activity Rehabilitation Program, Mayo Clinic Location: Rochester, Minnesota In mid-2020, doctors began noticing a troubling pattern in some COVID-19 survivors -- even those with mild infection. Profound, persistent fatigue and disrupted thin 10 Weird Things That Can Make You Poop 06/21/2021 12:00am • Every bowel is different. When a stomach bug invaded Niki Strealy's house last week, two family members got diarrhea, one vomited, two only felt queasy and two more felt fine. The scenario goes to show how even people who share a household respond differently to environmental triggers. The same is t How mRNA technology is altering vaccine treatments 06/20/2021 09:10am • Back in January, just one month after Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine was authorized for emergency use, fears about a contagious variant strain began to grip the nation – and scientists at Moderna immediately realized this could be a threat. "We didn't think we had time to wait," said Dr. Stephe Data Doctors: Cable vs. DSL — which is better? 06/18/2021 03:02pm • Q: I’m moving to a new house where I can use either DSL or cable internet service, so which is better? A: Getting a solid internet connection has become a vital resource for us all, so doing your homework before you move should be on everyone’s checklist. The primary difference in these tw Top Drugs for Bipolar Disorder 06/18/2021 12:00am • Bipolar disorder is characterized by extreme mood swings. "Bipolar disorder is characterized by periods of weeks or months of either depression or mania," explains Dr. Mark Weiser, professor and chair of psychiatry at Tel Aviv University in Israel, chief psychiatrist at the Sheba Medical Center and Early Signs of Lung Cancer and Why Screening Is Important 06/18/2021 12:00am • Lung cancer is the No. 1 cause of death by cancer in both men and women in the U.S., accounting for about 25% of all deaths from cancer, according to the American Cancer Society. There are more people who die from lung cancer than breast, colon and prostate cancers combined. Lung cancer is also th Charles County hires new schools superintendent 06/17/2021 08:52pm • Charles County Public Schools has tapped Dr. Maria Navarro to lead the Maryland school district as the next superintendent. Dr. Maria Navarro has been hired as superintendent of schools in Charles County, Maryland. Navarro will begin her tenure on July 1. Her predecessor, Dr. Kimberly Hill, i What Audiology Is and How to Become an Audiologist 06/17/2021 12:00am • Diagnosing and addressing a hearing or balance disorder can significantly improve a person's quality of life. The ability to listen and respond to sounds and to move steadily without tripping are necessary not only during recreational activities such as singing or dancing, but also while performing Maryland reports 1st heat-related death of 2021 06/16/2021 02:31pm • A Prince George's County man in his 40s is Maryland's first heat-related death of 2021, the Maryland Department of Health said Wednesday. "As this tragedy shows, heat-related illness, heat exhaustion and heat stroke can result in serious ailments and even death," said Deputy Secretary for Public Mike Rizzo gives injury updates on Stephen Strasburg, Max Scherzer 06/16/2021 10:31am • Rizzo gives injury updates on Stephen Strasburg, Max Scherzer originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonThe Nationals have won three straight games and five of their last seven. While they still remain 7.5 games back of the first-place Mets, Washington is beginning to play some of its best basebal Questions to ask before writing a living will 06/16/2021 08:30am • Creating a living will -- in conjunction with a health care proxy and other estate planning documents -- can be critical for protecting loved ones and ensuring medical wishes are followed. These basic estate planning documents can be useful for someone young and healthy as well as for older indiv How the Pandemic Has Impacted Care for Other Health Conditions 06/16/2021 12:00am • Dr. Megan Ranney Title: Emergency physician at Rhode Island Hospital and associate dean of public health at Brown University Location: East Greenwich, Rhode Island As an emergency room physician, Ranney sees how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting the diagnosis and treatment of patients with other