Tuesday, June 18 2013 9:54 PM EDT2013-06-19 01:54:21 GMT
The Loudoun County Health Department is warning people who traveled through Dulles International Airport earlier this month they may have been exposed to a person with measles.
The Loudoun County Health Department is warning people who traveled through Dulles International Airport earlier this month they may have been exposed to a person with measles.
Monday, June 17 2013 1:18 PM EDT2013-06-17 17:18:09 GMT
The Supreme Court ruled Monday that deals between pharmaceutical corporations and their generic drug competitors, which government officials say keep cheaper forms of medicine off the market, can be sometimes be illegal and therefore challenged in court.
The Supreme Court ruled Monday that deals between pharmaceutical corporations and their generic drug competitors, which government officials say keep cheaper forms of medicine off the market, can be sometimes be illegal and therefore challenged in court.
Friday, June 14 2013 6:01 PM EDT2013-06-14 22:01:45 GMT
A private contractor began spraying an insecticide around the perimeter of a Loudoun County park Friday morning. It is an effort to control the spread of Lyme Disease, a serious illness that can affect the joints, the brain and sometimes the heart.
A private contractor began spraying an insecticide around the perimeter of a Loudoun County park Friday morning. It is an effort to control the spread of Lyme Disease, a serious illness that can affect the joints, the brain and sometimes the heart.
Monday, June 10 2013 10:57 PM EDT2013-06-11 02:57:52 GMT
The federal government on Monday told a judge it will reverse course and take steps to comply with his order to allow girls of any age to buy emergency contraception without prescriptions.
The federal government on Monday told a judge it will reverse course and take steps to comply with his order to allow girls of any age to buy emergency contraception without prescriptions.
Wednesday, June 5 2013 5:15 PM EDT2013-06-05 21:15:47 GMT
Four affiliated abortion clinics in Maryland have been shut down, and three doctors have had their licenses suspended after a patient died at one clinic and regulators found lax procedures at all four.
Four affiliated abortion clinics in Maryland have been shut down, and three doctors have had their licenses suspended after a patient died at one clinic and regulators found lax procedures at all four.
Wednesday, June 5 2013 5:01 PM EDT2013-06-05 21:01:23 GMT
Generic versions of emergency contraception can be sold without a prescription or age restrictions while the federal government appeals a judge's ruling allowing the sales, an appeals court said Wednesday.
Generic versions of emergency contraception can be sold without a prescription or age restrictions while the federal government appeals a judge's ruling allowing the sales, an appeals court said Wednesday.
Thursday, May 23 2013 6:58 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:58:19 GMT
The prestigious Institute of Medicine is recommending that schools provide opportunities for at least 60 minutes of physical activity each day for students and that PE become a core subject.
The prestigious Institute of Medicine is recommending that schools provide opportunities for at least 60 minutes of physical activity each day for students and that PE become a core subject.
Monday, May 20 2013 3:56 PM EDT2013-05-20 19:56:41 GMT
Sunbathers headed to the beach this summer will find new sunscreen labels on store shelves that are designed to make the products more effective and easier to use.
Sunbathers headed to the beach this summer will find new sunscreen labels on store shelves that are designed to make the products more effective and easier to use.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 7:07 PM EDT2013-05-15 23:07:12 GMT
An affiliate group associated with Planned Parenthood has now formally endorsed the candidacy of Terry McAuliffe, the Democratic nominee for the office of governor of Virginia. The presumed Republican nominee, Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli, has already been endorsed by the pro-life group the Susan B. Anthony List.
An affiliate group associated with Planned Parenthood has now formally endorsed the candidacy of Terry McAuliffe, the Democratic nominee for the office of governor of Virginia. The presumed Republican nominee, Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli, has already been endorsed by the pro-life group the Susan B. Anthony List.
Tuesday, May 14 2013 11:56 PM EDT2013-05-15 03:56:30 GMT
Her mother lost a battle with cancer at age 56, and actress Angelina Jolie is determined to avoid a similar fate. She wrote an article in the New York Times revealing that she carries a "faulty" gene, BRCA1, and has had a double mastectomy to reduce her chances of getting breast cancer. She hopes her story will inspire other women fighting the disease.
Her mother lost a battle with cancer at age 56, and actress Angelina Jolie is determined to avoid a similar fate. She wrote an article in the New York Times revealing that she carries a "faulty" gene, BRCA1, and has had a double mastectomy to reduce her chances of getting breast cancer. She hopes her story will inspire other women fighting the disease.
Monday, May 13 2013 11:06 PM EDT2013-05-14 03:06:24 GMT
Power companies are swapping out old meters -- for newer "smart" versions. The devices allow utilities to read your meter wirelessly without sending a meter reader. But opposition is growing here and across the country warning of health and safety concerns. Some smart meters have overheated and caught fire.
Power companies are swapping out old meters -- for newer "smart" versions. The devices allow utilities to read your meter wirelessly without sending a meter reader. But opposition is growing here and across the country warning of health and safety concerns. Some smart meters have overheated and caught fire.
Friday, May 3 2013 3:49 PM EDT2013-05-03 19:49:36 GMT
The suicide rate among middle-aged Americans climbed a startling 28 percent in a decade, a period that included the recession and the mortgage crisis, the government reported Thursday.
The suicide rate among middle-aged Americans climbed a startling 28 percent in a decade, a period that included the recession and the mortgage crisis, the government reported Thursday.
Thursday, May 2 2013 11:25 PM EDT2013-05-03 03:25:17 GMT
A new D.C. Department of Health campaign is warning young people about the dangers of fake weed or K2/Spice. The campaign tells young people that use of the synthetic marijuana will turn them into zombies.
A new D.C. Department of Health campaign is warning young people about the dangers of fake weed or K2/Spice. The campaign tells young people that use of the synthetic marijuana will turn them into zombies.
Thursday, May 2 2013 6:48 PM EDT2013-05-02 22:48:08 GMT
President Barack Obama says he's comfortable with his administration's decision to allow over-the-counter purchases of a morning-after pill for anyone 15 and older.
President Barack Obama says he's comfortable with his administration's decision to allow over-the-counter purchases of a morning-after pill for anyone 15 and older.
Wednesday, May 1 2013 9:07 PM EDT2013-05-02 01:07:39 GMT
The Obama administration on Wednesday appealed a federal judge's order to lift all age limits on who can buy morning-after birth control pills without a prescription.
The Obama administration on Wednesday appealed a federal judge's order to lift all age limits on who can buy morning-after birth control pills without a prescription.
Wednesday, May 1 2013 6:43 PM EDT2013-05-01 22:43:49 GMT
Gov. Martin O'Malley will sign legislation to make Maryland the 19th state to approve a medical marijuana program, his spokeswoman confirmed Wednesday, but it remains unclear when the program will be up and running.
Gov. Martin O'Malley will sign legislation to make Maryland the 19th state to approve a medical marijuana program, his spokeswoman confirmed Wednesday, but it remains unclear when the program will be up and running.
