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Nearly two-thirds of first-time disability benefit applicants in Tampa are denied initially, often due to preventable mistakes rather than the severity of their condition. Understanding these common errors can help appl…
Barbra Streisand withdraws from attending the Cannes Film Festival Palme d'Or ceremony due to a knee injury.
Baltimore is expected to experience mid-summer heat conditions in the coming days.
The World Health Organization declares the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a global public health emergency, with over 300 suspected cases and 88 deaths reported.
Despite recent outbreaks of hantavirus and norovirus on cruise ships, demand for cruises remains strong as vacationers continue to favor this mode of travel.
A woman gives birth on her kitchen floor just two hours after being discharged from the hospital.
Maryland launches a new 'one-stop' website providing resources for new and expecting parents, including information on health insurance and parental leave to support family health and well-being.
Africa's top public health body confirms a new Ebola outbreak in Congo, reporting hundreds of suspected cases and 65 deaths so far.
The U.S. Supreme Court allows telehealth access to the abortion drug mifepristone to continue while the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals reviews the lawsuit Louisiana v. Food and Drug Administration.
UnitedHealthCare requests Maryland regulators to approve a 7.9% increase in health insurance premiums for small businesses.
WTOP presents the top local headlines for May 15, covering key news updates in the Maryland area.
Gubernatorial candidate Hale proposes a revenue-generating plan for the governor's mansion, while young Marylanders face challenges in obtaining and maintaining health care. Additionally, campaign-related litigation and…
Maryland health officials state that the public risk of hantavirus is very low while monitoring two residents potentially exposed during recent air travel.
Scientists using a mathematical model determine that six anthrax-laden envelopes likely contaminated up to 5,000 other pieces of mail during last fall's attacks.
University of Maryland professor emeritus Mike Raupp warns that despite a cold winter, mosquitoes, spotted lanternflies, and ticks are expected to be more prevalent this summer in Maryland.
Young Marylanders face difficulties obtaining and maintaining health insurance, as illustrated by Autumn Greene, who lost coverage after her mother's death and was unaware of the change. This highlights broader challeng…
Two Republican delegates use disparaging language toward a Chinese colleague, Senate President Bill Ferguson faces backlash for blocking redistricting efforts, and lawmakers hear testimony advocating for improved menopa…
Many Maryland residents, including self-employed individuals like Alice Goldberg, face higher health insurance costs after losing federal healthcare tax credits that previously subsidized their premiums.
The U.S. Supreme Court extends its stay on a circuit court ruling, allowing continued access to telehealth abortion medication until Thursday.
Gun-related suicides in Maryland now exceed gun homicides, the final tracks of the Purple Line light rail are installed, and recent claims about strong business growth in the state are being questioned.
Preliminary data from the Maryland Department of Health indicates that firearm suicides in Maryland surpass gun homicides in 2025. A recent incident in Chevy Chase involved a married couple found dead from gunshot wound…
More than 500 Maryland residents receive abortion medication by mail through telehealth services monthly, but advocates fear a pending Supreme Court ruling on mifepristone could restrict access even in abortion-friendly…
Maryland ranks highly among states for public health preparedness, but a new report from Trust for America’s Health warns that recent federal staffing and funding changes may undermine these protections.
A recent court case has caused confusion over telehealth access to abortion medication, with one court blocking the drug and the Supreme Court temporarily restoring access before another change on Monday.
A KFF poll finds that rising healthcare costs are a major concern for voters, influencing their choices in the upcoming November midterm elections, including those involved in the Make America Healthy Again movement.
Advocates express deep distress over the alleged rape and impregnation of a young woman with significant cognitive disabilities while under the care of a community provider in Baltimore, highlighting concerns about negl…
The U.S. Supreme Court issues a temporary stay on an appeals court ruling that blocked remote access to an abortion drug, restoring access until at least May 11.
Maryland banned the use of PFAS-containing firefighting foams in 2022 due to health risks, but four years later, local fire departments still possess the hazardous foam with no state plan for disposal.
Scientists implant electrodes in rats' brains to create remote-controlled rodents capable of navigating obstacles and responding to directional commands.
Annapolis resident Rex Houlihan begins a 4,000-mile bike ride across 12 states to raise funds for ALS research after a friend was diagnosed with the disease.
A recent report finds that at least 2.5 million low-income individuals lost SNAP food assistance following the passage of the GOP megabill, which introduced new eligibility requirements and transferred significant costs…
Maryland's healthcare and social assistance sector remains the state's largest employer with 427,000 workers and 51,000 new jobs added since 2022, but a recent comptroller report highlights significant challenges facing…
A Baltimore nonprofit is using the water testing technology employed during the 2024 Paris Olympics to monitor Baltimore’s harbor in real-time, aiming to assess conditions for potential swimming events.
The 24th Frederick Half Marathon, the main event of the Frederick Running Festival, is scheduled for Sunday at the Frederick Fairgrounds with favorable weather expected.
Greenbelt police launch a program to assist families in quickly locating loved ones who are prone to wandering, particularly individuals with autism, dementia, or communication challenges.
Thousands of Maryland residents choose lower-coverage health plans on the ACA marketplace due to rising monthly premiums and reduced eligibility for federal tax credits, according to state officials.
Health officials along the Eastern Seaboard report rising infections from a potentially deadly bacteria linked to extreme weather events such as hurricanes and marine heatwaves.
Despite Governor's 'Leave No One Behind' slogan, families and caregivers of disabled individuals express frustration over continued budget cuts and insufficient responses from officials after two years.
Maryland, along with 13 other jurisdictions, sues the Environmental Protection Agency for missing a February deadline to assess national compliance with the 2024 fine particulate matter air quality standard.
Lawmakers and advocates experience increased harassment during discussions over a second year of budget cuts to the developmental disabilities program, prompting advocacy groups to condemn the rhetoric.
The US Justice Department issues an order reducing federal regulation on state-licensed medicinal marijuana products and initiates a process to potentially remove marijuana from the list of most dangerous drugs starting…
Twenty-four years ago on April 23, extensive tests for anthrax spores were conducted at USAMRIID’s main building at Fort Detrick, leading officials to declare the facility safe for employees to return to work.
24 years ago, the National Institutes of Health announces plans to construct a $1.5 million high-security biological containment laboratory at Fort Detrick to develop vaccines targeting bioterrorism threats.
A Democratic-aligned influencer firm is paying Instagram creators to post about addiction treatment and criminal justice reform in Maryland's 6th District, but the organization behind the campaign remains undisclosed.
Nebraska voters reject a ballot measure that aimed to establish stronger abortion protections in the state constitution.
South Dakota voters reject a measure to include abortion protections in the state constitution, according to projections by Scripps News and Decision Desk HQ.
The Trevor Project reports a 200% increase in crisis line conversations linked to the election, highlighting heightened distress among LGBTQ+ youth. The organization provides suicide prevention and crisis intervention s…
Nebraska voters approve a law banning abortions after the first trimester, restricting access to abortion later in pregnancy.
Montana voters are projected to approve a measure that enshrines constitutional protections for abortion rights in the state constitution.
New York voters are projected to approve a measure enshrining abortion access protections in the state constitution through an equal rights amendment, according to Scripps News and Decision Desk HQ.