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COVID-19 patients with asymptomatic to severe cases could be more at risk for heart problems 02/11/2021 09:20pm • The coronavirus tends to be harder on senior citizens who also are more prone to heart conditions, but younger people with even mild cases are developing cardiac problems, according to a D.C.-region doctor. "We've had many patients — young patients in their 20s to in their 40s — who develop a Fauci: ‘Open season’ for COVID-19 vaccine could begin in April 02/11/2021 12:06pm • The nation’s top infectious-disease doctor said on Thursday that the pace of COVID-19 vaccinations in the U.S. “is going to be picked up” in the next couple of months, and that around April, “open season” for vaccinations could begin, with anyone — not just those in high-risk groups — UMd. School of Nursing to expand scholarship program with largest-ever donation 02/11/2021 07:53am • The University of Maryland School of Nursing has received a nearly $14 million donation, the largest in the institution's history, which it plans to apply in a scholarship fund covering in-state tuition and book fees. Bill and Joanne Conway pledged $13.83 million through their Bedford Falls Fund From Nurse to Doctor: Applying to Medical School as a Nurse 02/11/2021 12:00am • Switching from nursing to medicine is a difficult transition, though it can be done. "I certainly think that if you really want to do it, if it's a burning desire in your heart, you should go for it," says Dr. Kathryn A. Boling, a family medicine physician at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore who pr Are Saunas Good for You? 02/11/2021 12:00am • Dan Gable is probably one of the most successful wrestlers that's ever lived. He won the wrestling world championships in 1971 and an Olympic gold in 1972 at the games in Munich, Germany. Gable was perfect in his campaign to Olympic gold, by not only winning, but also completely dismantling his opp Can You Get the Flu Shot While Sick? 02/11/2021 12:00am • One of the simplest yet most effective ways to avoid sick days and stay out of the doctor's office every winter is by getting a flu shot. The flu vaccine prevents getting sick from the flu in between 40% and 60% of those who are inoculated when the vaccine is well matched to that year's viruses, acc Charles Co. delays bringing Phase 2 students back 02/10/2021 08:20am • After a night of tension between Charles County education officials and school leaders, the Maryland county's school board voted to delay bringing Phase 2 students back to classrooms so teachers could be fully vaccinated. Charles County schools will enter Phase 2 on March 22 — three weeks after 25 Best Jobs for High School Graduates 02/10/2021 12:00am • Careers for high school graduatesScoring a good job doesn't always require obtaining a bachelor's degree or associate degree. In the latest U.S. News Best Jobs rankings, these 25 careers offer nice work-life balance and strong job growth while only requiring a high school diploma. Take note: Entry t The Bob Morse Milestone: Celebrating 45 Years at U.S. News 02/10/2021 12:00am • The average American high school student probably doesn't know who Bob Morse is, what he does or the outsize impact he has had on the lives of countless college-bound teenagers. On the flip side, Morse is a familiar figure to college and university leaders across the U.S., known for his work on the How to Cope With Death as a Future Doctor 02/09/2021 12:00am • Most prospective medical school students set out to become physicians because they want to heal the sick, often forgetting that patients, young and old, sometimes die. Death is a very real -- and natural -- part of medicine that you will not only face, but also need to learn how to handle. Before y Flu Shots: What You Need to Know 02/09/2021 12:00am • If there's any good to come from the COVID-19 pandemic, it may be that more Americans understand just how vital vaccines are to public health. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and health organizations and providers across the U.S. stressed the importance of getting a flu shot this past What to Expect From the COVID-19 Vaccine 02/08/2021 12:00am • Vaccine roll-out has been a bumpy affair in some parts of the United States, but as the options for COVID-19 vaccines increase, your turn may be coming up soon. As you plan to get vaccinated against the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19, there's a few things you should know in advance to help y Posting pictures of vaccination cards 'could be inviting identify theft' 02/05/2021 06:41pm • Finally getting vaccinated against COVID-19 might feel like winning the lottery — but those getting a vaccine are being asked to celebrate responsibly. The Federal Trade Commission reports that some people are so thrilled about getting inoculated, they’re posing with their vaccination cards a Data Doctors: Which Google Pixel 5G phone should I buy? 02/05/2021 05:56pm • Q: I’m ready for a 5G phone and comparing the Google Pixel 4a with 5G to the Pixel 5 — is the Pixel 5 worth the difference? A: As 5G coverage continues to grow, upgrading to a phone that can take advantage of the faster speeds is becoming more attractive. Every major manufacturer now offer Mass vaccination sites open in Maryland, but the wait for more doses continues 02/05/2021 05:40pm • Gov. Larry Hogan visits the Six Flags America mass vaccination site in Prince George's County, Maryland, on Friday, Feb. 5, 2021. (Courtesy Gov. Larry Hogan's Office/Joe Andrucyk) Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan toured the new mass vaccination site at Six Flags America in Prince George's County after