Maryland is prepared to deal with the possibility of an Ebola infection, assured health officials at a Thursday press conference at the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene in Baltimore.
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Police Reveal More About the Columbia Mall Shooter
New information has been uncovered about the shooting at the Mall in Columbia in January that took the lives of two young adults – including how the Columbine shooting in Colorado played a role.
Fresh, Locally Grown Food the Goal for New University Initiative
There’s just something about homegrown fruits and vegetables that make them taste better. And thanks to a new sustainable farming operation, students at the University of Maryland can get fresh, local produce even when they’re away at school.
Debate Heats Up Over Cove Point
It’s a massive case of jobs versus the environment. On the first day of a key state permit hearing for a proposed gas export facility in Calvert County, hundreds hit the streets in protest.
Checking the Pulse on Maryland’s Hearts
LINTHICUM- Maryland’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene partnered with the CDC’s Million Hearts Campaign to fight heart disease and prevent over 1 million heart attacks and strokes by 2017.
State Health Site Lacking Information on Kids Dental Coverage, Advocates Say
A complete list of pediatric dental benefits is not available while browsing for plans
Food Allergies on the Rise For Maryland and DC Children
Food allergies in children have been on the rise, increasing 50 percent since 1997, with Maryland and D.C. having the highest rates in the country.
Your Phone is Talking Behind Your Back…to Your Doctor
Your phone knows everything about you—how much you walk, talk and what level of Candy Crush you’re stuck on—but soon it could be spilling secrets to your doctor.
2-1-1 Healthcare: Getting Marylanders Coverage
Local health leaders and politicians were joined by linebacker London Fletcher and former NFL player Rick “Doc” Walker to reveal new advertisements for Maryland’s 2-1-1 Healthcare campaign.
Maryland Health Organizations Push for Higher Cigarette Tax
Top Maryland health advocates endorsed a proposal to increase state cigarette taxes by $1 per pack, in a report released Wednesday.