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Rise in cases of pediatric eating disorders with more intense severity, expert says 03/24/2021 08:59pm • The number of children being treated for eating disorders has risen dramatically during the pandemic, according to a Stanford University expert who has tips for families. Dr. Neville Golden, chief of adolescent medicine and professor of pediatrics, treats patients in Stanford Children's Health's Georgetown unveils graduation plans for 2021 03/24/2021 02:07am • Georgetown University in D.C. unveiled its commencement plans for the class of 2021 -- and while several events will be virtual because of coronavirus restrictions, there will be a few opportunities for in-person gatherings. Georgetown's President John J. DeGioia said in a letter to the school co GW researchers find aspirin use linked with improved COVID-19 outcomes 03/23/2021 11:50pm • A study led by researchers at a D.C. university found that COVID-19 patients who enter the hospital and are already on a low-dose aspirin regimen or are given aspirin within 24 hours of admittance have increased chances for better outcomes. Researchers at The George Washington Univers It's official: Md. to open 6 new mass COVID-19 vaccine sites, including in Montgomery Co. 03/23/2021 04:47pm • It's official: Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced Tuesday a mass vaccination site is coming to Montgomery County early next month — one of six additional large-scale vaccine sites the state is planning to open as it anticipates a big boost in vaccine supplies. The Montgomery County mass vaccin Va. Gov. Northam loosens some COVID-19 restrictions 03/23/2021 03:38pm • Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam on Tuesday announced the loosening of some COVID-19 safety restrictions in the commonwealth. Starting April 1, the cap on social gatherings will be lifted to 50 people indoors and 100 people outdoors, Northam said at a news conference. He later clarified that weddings When will kids and teens be vaccinated against COVID-19? 03/23/2021 06:40am • With more than 44 million people fully vaccinated against Covid-19 in the United States, many adults are hopeful that a more normal life is on the horizon. Now families are wondering when vaccines will be available for teens and children. Covid-19 vaccines currently auth Tips to help avoid confusing COVID-19 with seasonal allergies 03/22/2021 10:02pm • A Venn diagram showing the overlap of COVID-19 symptoms with seasonal allergy symptoms. (Courtesy National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, Division of Viral Diseases) COVID-19 and allergies can sometimes share similar symptoms, such as a dry cough, sore throat, headaches and di One year later: College, coronavirus from Fairfax County grad's perspective 03/22/2021 09:30pm • It's nearly a year after graduation ceremony hopes were dashed for students like 19-year-old Andrea Darmawan of Fairfax County, Virginia. Andrea Darmawan, 18, of Fairfax County, (Courtesy Andrea Darmawan) Last June, Darmawan, a graduate of Robinson Secondary School in Fairfax, spoke to WTOP a Gardens fuse crystals with nature in memory of Montgomery Co. COVID-19 victims 03/22/2021 06:54pm • (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: 'bf4edf6c-98ab-4285-8b01-e092fa36c47f' }).render("47615368b5f1ca8");}); Along its soon-to-be-purple blooming Wiste Wizards and Caps apply to allow fans at games, but are being patient 03/22/2021 10:55am • Wizards and Caps apply to allow fans at arena, but are being patient originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonThe Wizards and Capitals have re-submitted their application for a waiver to begin allowing fans at Capital One Arena, as Monday was the first day professional sports teams How to help Asian Americans under attack 03/22/2021 05:55am • Across the US, Asian Americans are under attack -- verbally, economically and physically. An elderly man on his daily walk was ambushed, shoved to the ground and killed. Strangers hurled insults and rocks at an Asian American family's home. A business owner's restaurant 'He's dead wrong': Fauci clashes with Rand Paul about masks 03/20/2021 07:37am • Dr. Anthony Fauci told "CBS This Morning" on Friday that Senator Rand Paul is "dead wrong" after the two had a fierce face-off about mask wearing in a Senate hearing. Fauci argues that Americans should continue to wear masks even after they are vaccinated against COVID-19 — something Paul dism DC-area schools, parent groups weigh in on CDC's new distancing guidelines 03/20/2021 12:17am • Following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's change in guidance saying that students can sit just 3 feet apart in the classroom as long as they wear masks, D.C.-area schools and parents are evaluating what this means in terms of getting more students back to the classroom. The CDC's The Space Place: A hopeful spring this year 03/19/2021 11:14pm • The D.C. area made it to another spring season. One that in all likelihood will be far better than spring last year. Most have been doing their utmost to survive through the pandemic, the election, the Capitol riot and winter. Hope springs eternal on March 20 when over 100 million Americans shoul ‘We remain vulnerable’ — Johns Hopkins doctors urge continued caution on COVID-19 03/19/2021 03:20pm • COVID-19 case numbers in the U.S. are on the way down, vaccines are getting into arms and spring is coming, which last year meant a decline in cases. But two experts at Johns Hopkins University said Friday that now is not the time to take the foot off the brakes. “Where we are today is of cours