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Montgomery Co. group to offer free mental health evaluations for fired federal employees 03/25/2025 05:48pm • After losing your job, it may feel like the world is crashing down. People can suffer emotional and psychological effects that might have far-reaching implications. That's why a Maryland therapist is putting together a group that will offer free mental evaluations for recently fired federal emplo On 'Diabetes Alert Day,' 80% of people unaware of condition that could help prevent serious health problems 03/25/2025 09:35am • Diabetes is a disease where a person's body can't regulate sugar properly. Over time it can lead to serious health complications, including heart attack, stroke, vision loss, kidney problems and nerve damage. Each year, the fourth Tuesday of March is Diabetes Alert Day. "There's several types Thyroid ablation at GW Hospital 03/24/2025 09:21am • This content was provided by GW Hospital. New technology, research and collaboration are at the heart of what we do at GW Hospital. We are committed to providing minimally invasive, nonsurgical options to patients with a range of conditions. Salem Noureldine, MD, FACS, is fellowship trained in Pope Francis is back home after a 5-week hospital stay for life-threatening double pneumonia 03/23/2025 10:59am • VATICAN CITY (AP) — A frail Pope Francis returned to the Vatican on Sunday after a five-week hospitalization for life-threatening double pneumonia, and he made a surprise stop at his favorite basilica on the way home before beginning two months of prescribed rest and recovery. The 88-year-old p Montgomery County is one of the healthiest places to live in the US 03/21/2025 03:25pm • In one Maryland suburb, residents are staying active and living longer. Montgomery County is one of the healthiest places to live in the state of Maryland and also the country, according to the 2025 County Health Rankings. The annual report examines health and well-being by considering factors su Data Doctors: Do I really need to stop using Chrome? 03/21/2025 02:55pm • Q: Do I need to switch from Google Chrome to Microsoft Edge because of Microsoft’s warnings if I have Trend Micro installed? A: If you’ve seen recent headlines, you might be wondering if Microsoft is sounding the alarm or simply promoting its own browser. The latest warning is tied to a newly Georgetown Uni. researcher detained by federal immigration officials 03/20/2025 07:50am • A researcher at Georgetown University was detained by federal immigration agents on Monday night. Badar Khan Suri is a postdoctoral fellow at the university's School of Service and teaches a course on “Majoritarianism and Minority Rights in South Asia" at the school's Center for Muslim-Christia Inside breast cancer care at the Cancer Center at University of Maryland Capital Region Health 03/18/2025 02:51pm • This content is sponsored by the University of Maryland Capital Region Health. Breast cancer continues to be a concern in Maryland and especially in Prince George’s County and Southern Maryland. One in eight women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime, which makes prevention and early Inova Loudoun plans teddy bear clinic to make doctor’s visits less scary for young kids 03/14/2025 09:10pm • Young kids will get the chance to watch their stuffed animals get vaccinated, weighed and have X-rays taken as part of Inova Loudoun Hospital’s Teddy Bear Clinic on Saturday. It’s the first time the Leesburg, Virginia, hospital is hosting the mock clinic, with the hope of making kids less anx Data Doctors: Why your laptop battery is overheating 03/14/2025 02:22pm • Q: What’s causing my laptop battery to get overly hot? A: If your laptop battery is heating up more than usual, it’s important not to ignore it. While some warmth is normal during use, excessive heat can be a sign of serious issues that might impact both performance and longevity. In seve They voted for Trump in 2024. Months later, his administration fired them 03/08/2025 05:00am • (CNN) — Michael Graugnard said he voted for President Donald Trump in the 2024 election because he felt Trump was the best candidate to improve the economy. But three months into his new role as an attorney advisor for the US Department of Agriculture, Graugnard was laid off along with thousand Data Doctors: Cybersecurity tips for traveling abroad 03/07/2025 04:48pm • Q: What should I do to my tech before my first trip to a foreign country? A: Traveling abroad for the first time is an exciting experience, but it's also a prime opportunity for cybercriminals to target unsuspecting tourists. Whether you're checking your email, using public Wi-Fi, or doing some o DC-area doctors see a spike in federal workers, contractor patients coming in 03/07/2025 07:20am • Some D.C.-area doctors say they are seeing a rise in patients who are current or former federal workers, or contractors, coming in due to concerns about the future of their health care coverage. Allergist Dr. Rachel Schreiber in Rockville, Maryland, said she's had more calls from patients over th You're probably not allergic to cherry blossoms, but allergy season is here 03/06/2025 05:10am • Even though cold days are still in the mix, believe it or not, allergy season is here. If you suffer from seasonal allergies, now is the time to put your response plan into action. “We are already seeing moderate to high levels of tree pollen in the air,” said Dr. Rachel Schreiber, an allergi DC-area doctors' tips on preparing for daylight saving time 03/05/2025 10:00am • Daylight saving time starts on Sunday. What should you do to prepare? With the time change, you'll gain an hour of daylight but lose an hour of sleep. "It can be something subtle, like just even 15 minutes a day. Try to go to bed at least 15 minutes earlier just to get adjusted," said Dr. Anit