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'How are my kidneys?': How to be proactive about kidney health 03/18/2021 11:12pm • The D.C. area has the highest rate of kidney disease of any place in the nation: 8,000 people await transplants and 80% of them are from minority communities. A Maryland researcher believes work currently underway might eventually help turn those numbers around. "In this era of regenerative medic Md. to move to Phase 2 of vaccine rollout next week; 16 and older will be eligible by April 27 03/18/2021 03:35pm • Maryland will enter Phase 2 of its COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan next week, making Marylanders 60 and over eligible for the shots, Gov. Larry Hogan announced Thursday, laying out an accelerated timeline of the state's vaccine rollout that would make all adults eligible to receive vaccines by th Casu marzu: The world's 'most dangerous' cheese 03/18/2021 05:08am • This picture taken on September 24, 2019, shows a Casu Marzu, a Pecorino cheese from Sardinia with grubs at the Disgusting Food Museum exhibition displaying 80 of the world's most disgusting foods in Nantes. (Photo by LOIC VENANCE / AFP) The Italian island of Sardinia sits in the middle of the T The truth about white (and pink and brown) noise for sleep 03/18/2021 04:15am • What's your favorite bedtime jam? Do you doze off to jazz, a babbling brook, a crackling fire or a whirling fan of white noise? Or maybe you're a sound aficionado, and have replaced your white noise machine with one that provides the more fashionable pink or brown noise? Top Medications for Back Pain 03/18/2021 12:00am • Have back pain? Medications can help.Walking upright is what made humans humans. But it also made us susceptible to perhaps the most common affliction among our species: back pain. Harvard Health says that an estimated 80% of people will seek medical attention for back pain at some point in their li What to know about vitamin E 03/18/2021 12:00am • Although it may not have the same high profile as some other vitamins like C and D, vitamin E has certainly enjoyed its time in the sun. As an antioxidant, vitamin E -- which is in foods such as seeds, nuts and leafy greens -- helps protect us from molecules called free radicals that can damage o What Is a SPAC? 6 Best SPACs to Invest In 03/18/2021 12:00am • 6 SPAC stocks investors need to know.Rather than dealing with the hassle of an initial public offering, more and more private companies are going public via a reverse merger courtesy of a SPAC. What is a SPAC? SPACs, or special purpose acquisition companies, go public strictly to raise funds in orde Please get vaccinated when it’s your turn 03/17/2021 09:00am • Ebony Hoskins, MDPhoto provided by MedStar Washington Hospital Center This content is sponsored by MedStar Washington Hospital Center and written by Ebony Hoskins, MD. The COVID-19 pandemic has presented us with some unique challenges, especially when it comes to caring for cancer patients w Is Guinness really 'good for you'? 03/17/2021 06:17am • Guinness, like other Irish stouts, enjoys a seasonal popularity every St. Patrick's Day. It has also been touted as being "good for you," at least by its own advertising posters decades ago. But can this creamy, rich and filling beer really be added to a list of healthy beverages? Or is its reput 8 eating habits that can interfere with sleep 03/17/2021 06:13am • Food choices can make all the difference when it comes to getting a good night's rest. If you struggle with falling and staying asleep, or wake up feeling tired, it might be time to take inventory of what you're eating and when. These eight diet habits can cause you to toss and turn, so avoid Types of Orthopedic Surgeries 03/16/2021 12:00am • Many industries have been hurt by the COVID-19 pandemic. One you may not have considered is orthopedic surgery. The pandemic shut down many elective surgeries, which include many orthopedic procedures, for long periods of time. Until the pandemic, though, these surgeries have been a growth industry How Medical Schools View Community College Credits 03/16/2021 12:00am • Years ago , there was a myth that you shouldn't show credits from community college classes on your transcript when applying to medical school. Fortunately, that myth is dead, but there are pros and cons to consider. Most med schools are happy for applications from students who have one or two year Sisters in law: Sisters are judges in Prince George's County 03/15/2021 05:45am • Judges DaNeeka Varner Cotton and Donnaka Varner Lewis, both sisters, together with their brother, Dr. Geoffrey Mount Varner, an emergency room physician. (Courtesy Varner Family)   WTOP is featuring women who make a difference in the community during Women’s History Month. Two sist The Most Stressful Jobs in the U.S. in 2021 03/15/2021 12:00am • Top stressful jobsEvery job has its downsides and share of stress, but some jobs are more stressful than others. Maybe it's the tight deadlines, demanding schedule or simply the fact that the work involves life-and-death situations. But it's undeniable that some careers, even if they're glamorous or A Guide to Social Security Disability 03/15/2021 12:00am • One in 4 Americans will become disabled by age 67, according to the Social Security Administration. "That means you could lose your greatest asset -- your ability to earn an income," says Steve Azoury, a financial advisor and owner of Azoury Financial in Troy, Michigan. Social Security disability in