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Flu season shows no sign of slowing in DC area 03/11/2019 10:44pm • Flu season remains in full swing with patients still flooding urgent care clinics with the telltale symptoms of the flu. Maryland, Virginia and D.C. are all seeing elevated levels when it comes to the number of confirmed cases of the virus being reported by doctors. Dr. Mark Paster, director o How The Division 2 video game recreated and destroyed DC 03/06/2019 12:03am • (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: '2c9098e0-3737-4d62-9c0c-6770ae8034be' }).render("93361536038db508");}); There's no shortage of political fi Today in History: March 2 03/02/2019 12:20am • Today is Saturday, March 2, the 61st day of 2019. Today's Highlight in History: On March 2, 1933, the motion picture ``King Kong'' had its world premiere at New York's Radio City Music Hall and the Roxy. On this date: In 1793, the first (and third) president of the Republic of Texas, Sam Why the flu shot is good for your heart 02/25/2019 07:00pm • Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is a contagious virus that attacks your respiratory system. Signs of the flu include: -- fever -- cough -- body aches -- chills -- runny or stuffy nose -- tiredness -- headache The flu is different from a cold, and symptoms typically Early Warning Signs of Colon Cancer 02/10/2019 07:00pm • Looking back, there were a few vague signs that something was wrong. So says Rick Osterberg, 45, who was declared cancer-free in December 2018 after a long year of aggressive treatment for stage 3 colon cancer. In the summer of 2017, about six months before he was diagnosed, he struggled with consti Why Should I Get the New Shingles Vaccine? 02/07/2019 07:00pm • If you're a healthy adult age 50 or above, you should get vaccinated against shingles, medical experts say. The vaccine they recommend is Shingrix. The issue is whether it's available. Shingrix -- a relative newcomer to the vaccine market -- is in high demand. With its more than 90 percent success i Maryland State Police warn of phone scams using cloned numbers 02/07/2019 03:21pm • WASHINGTON — Various Maryland State Police barracks have been inundated with reports of phone scams, including one on Thursday where the scammer cloned the number of one of their barracks. The victim of that call told police she received a call from the number for the Leonardtown Barrack. The c Winter allergies: How to cope 01/11/2019 10:50am • One of the great things about winter is that there's no pollen in the air. All the leaves have fallen off the trees, and the grass is brown and may even be covered with snow, allowing sufferers of hay fever a reprieve from their nasal symptoms. So, you may be asking, "Why am I having constant sneezi 2 Bauer's Candies varieties recalled; may be contaminated with hepatitis A 01/09/2019 11:38am • WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration is recalling a candy sold on QVC and online because it could be contaminated with hepatitis A. Any Bauer's Candies Chocolate or Caramel Modjeskas purchased after Nov. 14 should not be eaten and should be thrown away immediately. They are individuall Common cold or something worse? When to see the doctor 01/04/2019 12:57am • WASHINGTON — Coughing, sniffling, sneezing: The sounds of winter are in the air. And while a sore throat and runny nose are almost expected this time of year, it can be tricky to know when a box of tissues and some vitamin C are not going to cut it — especially for children. Dr. Christina What's My Credit Card CVV? 01/01/2019 07:00pm • Aside from the card number itself, the CVV is one of the most important numbers on your credit or debit card. This three- or four-digit code is designed to prevent fraud. "The CVV was first devised as an anti-fraud mechanism," says Monica Eaton-Cardone, co-founder and chief operating officer of ris U.Md. president due for performance review from board pushing him out 12/14/2018 06:09am • WASHINGTON — It's that time of year when nerves run high around annual performance reviews — but for a certain area university president, things could get particularly awkward. The University System of Maryland's Board of Regents will meet with University of Maryland President Wallace Loh in What Is Tonsillitis? 12/11/2018 07:00pm • Acquired immunity is a marvel of the human body. As we encounter germs in our environment, our immune systems recognize these pathogens as potentially dangerous and fights them off through the creation of antibodies that may prevent future infection. This is great for protecting the body long term, U. Md. plans extensive cleaning in residence halls to combat adenovirus 12/10/2018 06:35pm • WASHINGTON — Residence hall rooms, suites and apartments at the University of Maryland in College Park will undergo disinfectant cleaning Jan. 7 following an outbreak of adenovirus that has killed one student and sickened at least 30 since the first case was detected Nov. 1. Freshman Olivia Par Should I Go to Urgent Care? 12/09/2018 07:00pm • Adriana Vélez-León's symptoms -- a sore throat, body aches, headache and congestion -- suggested to her that she might be coming down with the flu. Vélez-León, an attorney in the District of Columbia, didn't want to take the chance of infecting co-workers, and she wanted to get checked out. She