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How to protect against Meltdown, Spectre flaws 01/11/2018 08:49pm • Q: What do I need to do to protect my computer from the microprocessor flaws? The Meltdown and Spectre processor security flaws, which many are calling the worst processor bug ever, should be of concern for all computer users. Virtually every computer made since 1995 is considered to be vulner HIV prevention pill gets racy ad in DC campaign 01/11/2018 08:36am • WASHINGTON — The District wants your mind in the gutter — but for a good reason. A sex-laced ad campaign from the D.C. Department of Health is taking aim at those who are at risk for contracting HIV, and promoting the use of a pill called PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) to stop the spread of The truth is in here: U.Md. scientist on the set of 'The X-Files' 01/04/2018 05:44am • (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384';cnx.cmd.push(function() {cnx({playerId: "9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384",mediaId: 'f226112e-7b3e-44ad-90df-924af7a84430' }).render("51461536c0dc81b2");}); WASHINGTON — Sci-fi drama "The X-Files" Bye, bye birdie: Annual bird count tells a story 01/02/2018 04:05am • WASHINGTON — Some people bundle up to walk the dog or go for a run in freezing weather. But across the D.C. region, thousands brave frigid temperatures for a chance to tally all the birds they can find during a 24-hour period. The practice is part of the Audubon Christmas Bird Count, a traditi Amazon 'Digital Day' offers discounts on movies, ebooks and games 12/29/2017 10:47am • WASHINGTON — Amazon says it's now offering the biggest savings of the year on digital content as part of its "Annual Digital Day" promotion. Amazon customers can access more than 5,000 deals across eight categories, including movies and TV shows, ebooks, games and software programs. This is RSV: Don't Mistake This Dangerous Virus for the Common Cold 12/27/2017 07:00pm • As a mom, my natural instinct is to protect my children from harm. I'm the first line of defense for my three kids, so I take painstaking measures to keep them safe. But when a health scare affected my son, I was caught off guard. Kids get the sniffles during cold and flu season. This is unavoidable The ABCs (D's and E's) of Hepatitis 12/26/2017 07:00pm • If you were to take a quiz about the risk factors for various forms of hepatitis or how the illness affects people, would you earn a passing grade? For many the answer is a resounding no -- and that's unfortunate because when it comes to hepatitis, what you don't know could end up seriously harming On World AIDS Day, Pr. George's Co. leaders urge residents to take ownership of their health 12/01/2017 04:38pm • UPPER MARLBORO, Md. — World AIDS Day was marked Friday with community programs focused on education and prevention, and remembrances for those who've died from the disease. In Prince George's County, there's added urgency: the county has the highest number of new cases in the state of Maryland. How the AIDS Epidemic Changed One Doctor's Life 11/30/2017 07:00pm • In San Francisco, there's a church at the top of California Street called the Grace Cathedral. In this big, soaring nave, there is a quiet little chapel in the back corner on the right. It's a silent little haven, always lit with candles and a piece of quilt hanging. There are leather-bound books w Flu-pocalypse? 2017 flu season could be worse, vaccine not as effective, expert warns 11/30/2017 08:43am • WASHINGTON — Even if you're not watching a tearjerker, you're going to want to keep those tissues handy. Experts are warning that this year's flu season could be even worse than you're used to. That includes deaths from the virus. They're pointing to issues with the composition of the most rece National Portrait Gallery salutes Spike Lee, Rita Moreno, others at DC gala 11/20/2017 02:24am • WASHINGTON — In 2015, the National Portrait Gallery held its first American Portrait Gala with Hank Aaron, Aretha Franklin, Carolina Herrera, Maya Lin and Corp. Kyle Carpenter. On Sunday night, the star-studded biannual tradition continued by saluting five more worthy American icons: Spike Preventing the Spread of Disease After a Hurricane 11/15/2017 07:00pm • Depending on the scale of devastation, a hurricane can leave those in its path reeling long after dangerous, damaging high winds and driving rains pound an area. Often it can take years to rebuild. Some places hardest hit are never quite the same. Nearly two months since Hurricane Maria swept throu What's the Link Between Flu and MS Relapses? 11/09/2017 07:00pm • Flu season is here, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urging everyone age 6 months or older to get the flu vaccine. Doctors say the need for a flu shot is especially important for people with multiple sclerosis, the autoimmune disease that damages the central nervous system. "Th What to Know About the CIMAvax Lung Cancer Vaccine 11/08/2017 07:00pm • Someday, we may have a vaccine that prevents all types of cancer, especially the more deadly types, like lung cancer. It's an area of intense medical research. For now, there are only three cancer vaccines approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. However, you may have read news articles a The HPV Vaccine: Blocking Cancer With a Shot 11/01/2017 08:00pm • Dr. Jason Terk, a pediatrician at Cook Children's Health Care System in Keller, Texas, was pleased when the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the use of a new vaccine series in 2006 for children to protect them from the potentially dangerous consequences of the human papillomavirus. HPV is