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Salmonella outbreak linked to onions spreads as hundreds sickened in 43 states 08/08/2020 02:25am • A salmonella outbreak caused by onions is expanding and has infected 640 people from 43 states. At least 85 of them have been hospitalized, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. "If you don't know where your onions are from, don't eat, serve, or sell them or any food prepared with 'Black Broadway': Segregation and U Street headlined DC theater's chat with experts 08/08/2020 01:59am • A D.C. theater company brought local experts together to discuss the history of U Street and how it has changed through the years. Known as "Black Broadway," Mosaic Theater Company took an in-depth look at U Street in D.C. during a virtual panel with experts on Friday. Derek Hyra, associate pr Woman is 1st in US to get 2nd face transplant 08/07/2020 02:39pm • FILE - In this May 1, 2013, file photo, Carmen Blandin Tarleton speaks at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston following a face transplant. In February 2007 her estranged husband doused her with industrial strength lye, burning more than 80 percent of her body. In July 2020, Tarleton became the f Data Doctors: 4 tips for buying a new laptop 08/07/2020 08:33am • Q: Can you help me with the alphabet soup of buying a new laptop? What’s actually important to consider for a basic unit? A: It’s not hard to become overwhelmed by all of the specs thrown around when you’re looking at a new laptop, but what you plan to do with it is the first consideration. Preparing for Medical Expenses in Retirement 08/07/2020 12:00am • You may think that you don't need to worry about health care costs after you turn 65 and are eligible for Medicare. But you still have to pay some premiums and out-of-pocket expenses, and the numbers can add up over time: A recent study by Fidelity found that a 65-year-old couple retiring in 2020 w How Yoga Can Support Heart Health 08/07/2020 12:00am • We've been told for years that exercise is good for us and we need to get more of it in order to avoid or manage some of the most common chronic health conditions facing American adults these days including diabetes, obesity and heart disease. Exercise, especially aerobic exercise, offers lots of b 8 Ways to Get Relief From Perimenopausal Symptoms 08/07/2020 12:00am • Perimenopause is the six to 10 years in a female's life before her last menstrual period. When a woman hasn't had her period for 12 months -- and there's no other cause, such as pregnancy, for the lack of periods -- she's considered to be in menopause. The average age for menopause is 51, so that m Baby dies nearly 1 week after mother shot, killed in Howard County 08/06/2020 05:18pm • The baby of a pregnant woman that was delivered prematurely after her mother was shot and killed inside a house in Howard County, Maryland, has died. The baby, named Ahja, was delivered by doctors at the University of Maryland Shock Trauma in Baltimore at 28 weeks old and was in critical conditio DC-area doctor weighs in on how to keep kids safe when sports return 08/06/2020 04:22pm • At the baseball league Korin Hudson’s sons attend, athletes have been instructed to maintain physical distance even in a huddle and the goal is to keep kids in masks as much as possible. (Courtesy Korin Hudson) Children can return to organized sports safely as long as proper protocols are 'This was brutal': Maryland man sentenced to 30 years for 2019 rape 08/06/2020 04:06pm • The judge had little doubt about the ferocity of the violent rape of a woman who had been strangled, beaten and sexually assaulted in the laundry room of her Silver Spring, Maryland, apartment building. Judge Robert Greenberg viewed vending machine security camera footage of the attack. He said t DC residents advised to tend to health care needs; public outdoor pools stay closed 08/05/2020 03:04pm • D.C. residents should continue seeking general health care needs, even amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Mayor Muriel Bowser said Wednesday. She also responded to a warning about more possible budget cuts. Bowser first addressed health care in the District during a briefing Wednesday, reminding residen Habits for a Healthy Immune System 08/05/2020 12:00am • Your body's immune system fights off foreign invaders -- bacteria, viruses and fungi -- that cause infection. Even if you do get sick, a healthy immune system helps you recover faster. The immune system includes these interconnected parts: -- Innate immune system. This is the part you're born with, Science not yet certain about COVID-19 risks for moms-to-be 08/04/2020 08:22pm • What’s known about expectant moms related to COVID-19 is changing every few weeks, according to a Northern Virginia physician who wants women to be extra-vigilant about preventing infection. "This is called the novel coronavirus for a reason," Dr. Alfred Khoury said. "Our information about it i When depression medication isn't working: Next steps for treatment-resistant depression 08/03/2020 11:48am • This content is sponsored by Greenbrook TMS. Starting an antidepressant to treat symptoms of depression can require persistence and strength. You've taken control of your life and have made the important decision that you won't settle for how you've been feeling. You might envision yourself slee Coping With COVID-19 When You Have a Neurological Condition 08/03/2020 12:00am • Perhaps at no other time in our collective history does the concept of "stay healthy" feel so vital. Sure, our health and wellness should always be a priority, and not just during a pandemic. But one thing that the novel coronavirus has taught us is that prioritizing our health and the health of tho