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Time to get a flu shot: 11 cases reported in Maryland 10/08/2019 08:31pm • Flu season has come early to Maryland. The Maryland Department of Health is already reporting 11 laboratory-confirmed cases since Sept. 1. State health officials said the onset of flu only emphasizes the need for a flu shot. "Get your flu shot now. Don't put it off," said Maryland Secretary of Garden Plot: Mosquito season is NOT over 09/27/2019 05:08am • Are you enjoying this endless summer? Well, so are area mosquitoes. Experts at the Climate Prediction Center at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecast that this truly bizarre warm spell will be the rule and not the exception nationwide all the way through December. The Na What's known about 'polio-like' illness affecting hundreds of children 09/13/2019 05:55pm • Since 2014, there have been 587 confirmed cases of acute flaccid myelitis or AFM, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; and most of the patients have been young children. Initially, symptoms may include coughs and sniffles. In addition, there are often reports of muscle wea Budget-friendly gift ideas for teachers 09/09/2019 05:00am • Teachers spend their days preparing the next generation of doctors, engineers, artists and others for careers and lives in the real world. Their lessons and care often go unappreciated. If you're looking for a simple gesture to thank your child's teachers for all they do, check out these gift ideas: Albies, Donaldson back Keuchel in Braves win over Nats 09/07/2019 12:11am • ATLANTA (AP) — Dallas Keuchel struggled in his first two starts against Washington. He showed no signs of letting up this time. "What a great team over there," Keuchel said. "That's really, really quality lineup. It's probably my favorite to face, just because of how good they are. Some of thei Ah-CHOO! … It's about time to get that flu shot 09/05/2019 01:02am • If you haven't already, you might start seeing signs promoting flu shots. Doctors want you to get one sooner than later. "Just get one as soon as it's available, no rush. But get it before the end of October," said Dr. Glenn Wortmann, director of infectious diseases at MedStar Washington Hospital Today in History: Aug. 21 08/21/2019 12:00am • Today is Wednesday, Aug. 21, the 233rd day of 2019. Today's Highlight in History: On August 21, 2000, rescue efforts to reach the sunken Russian nuclear submarine Kursk ended with divers announcing none of the 118 sailors had survived. On this date: In 1609, Galileo Galilei demonstrated As kids go back to school, expert reminds about measles prevention 08/13/2019 05:15pm • Summer vacation is winding down, and parts of the D.C. area are already back in school this month. And just because measles and this year's outbreak haven't dominated recent headlines doesn't mean that parents and guardians should forget about keeping their students protected. "From a public Rare, potentially fatal mosquito-borne virus found in Delaware 08/09/2019 08:52am • Eastern Equine Encephalitis, a rare and potentially fatal mosquito-borne viral disease, has been found in chickens in all three of Delaware's counties. Eastern Equine Encephalitis can affect both people and horses. It's not as common as West Nile virus, but is more virulent and has a higher fa Data Doctors: Google Chrome and what to know about browser hacking 07/25/2019 05:59am • Q: When I use Google Chrome to search, I get a list of sites that have no relation to my query. When I click on one I just get another useless list. A: Google didn’t become one of the most powerful companies on the internet by providing irrelevant results to your search queries. Based on you The HPV vaccine — what men need to know 07/18/2019 10:51am • The human papilloma virus vaccine protects against HPV infections, which can lead to genital warts and HPV-related cancers like cervical cancer in women and throat cancer in men. Because men, like women, are also at risk for HPV-related cancers, doctors recommend that boys and girls between the a Rethinking the way we raise our boys 07/12/2019 12:44am • Raising children has never been an easy job. Parenting is wrought with anxieties, uncertainties and inevitably, failures. But in today’s cultural and political climate of #MeToo, bullying, substance abuse and mass shootings, parents are questioning convention and asking, “Are we raising o Maryland regents OK scope of adenovirus review at university 06/21/2019 03:03pm • BALTIMORE (AP) — The University System of Maryland Board of Regents has approved the scope of an independent review into a university's response to adenovirus on campus last year. The board's action on Friday comes after Gov. Larry Hogan requested the review for how the University of Maryland, 5 immunity-boosting foods for kids 06/21/2019 01:00am • Food as medicine is a concept that is gaining traction in the health and wellness community. As a doctor, parents often ask me about what they can feed their kids to improve their immunity. In young and old alike, our immune system is the first line of defense against bacteria, viruses and even f Maryland higher ed leaders plan review of deadly adenovirus case at College Park 06/12/2019 01:40pm • A grieving family has for the first time met with leaders from the University System of Maryland, who are planning an independent review into the death of a student from adenovirus. “We really want a full, deep-dive investigation,” said Ian Paregol, the father of University of Maryland freshm