Governor Hogan, having already put a public face to the battle against skin cancer with his own recent treatment for non-malignant skin lesions, joined in urging Maryland residents to get regular screenings.
Growing old means many changes
In sickness and in health, seniors are facing big challenges with a positive outlook and help from friends and family.
Free screening serves as first step in fighting potentially deadly disease
Over 30 million adults in the United States have kidney disease, according to the National Kidney Foundation. For Hispanics, the risk is nearly double that of all other Americans. A free screening opportunity in Anne Arundel County last weekend helped with raising awareness and getting those who are at risk to take an important first step in dealing with a potentially deadly disease.
Waiting on weed: Medical marijuana delays in Maryland
The Maryland Legislature voted to legalized medical marijuana in 2013 but setting up a legal process for people to get medical marijuana hasn’t been so easy.
Battle over requiring helmets for female lacrosse players
Protective helmets are often required for bicyclists, bikers and some sports, like football. But when it comes to lacrosse young men and boys who play the sport are required to wear them but girls and women usually are not. And some suggest it may time to change those rules.
Bill may ban foam to-go carriers from food businesses in Md.
All expanded polystyrene products used for packaging food products, including foam carriers, could be banned from all Maryland food businesses if pending legislation is passed in the General Assembly this session.
Meet Maryland’s Superfoods: Cherries
Each week, CNS will introduce you to a new “superfood” that is grown, raised, produced and sold in Maryland. This week’s superfood: cherries.
MD Congressional Delegation discusses repealing Obamacare
The battle between President Trump and supporters of the Affordable Care is just heating up. The democratic members of Maryland’s Congressional delegation say repealing Obamacare could be devastating for more than half-a-million Marylanders.
Religious leaders gather in Annapolis to support earned sick leave
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Thousands in Maryland remain on organ transplant waiting list
February 14 is National Donor Day. There are currently 2.8 million Marylanders registered to donate.
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