People with limited mobility need opportunities for better health.
Learn more about protecting your eye health by joining Arthur L. Schwartz, MD, as he talks about glaucoma awareness.
Starting Saturday, D.C. program allows you to compost or donate your old Halloween pumpkins.
D.C. will again participate in national campaign aimed to curb prescription drug abuse
Washington, DC, has lost ground to rats from last year, making the top 5 on Orkin's list of "Rattiest Cities."
A rabid raccoon bit three people and two pets in the Chevy Chase section of DC this weekend; all now face rabies treatment, officials said.
Between bike trail projects and employee incentives, DC has reason to be named a top city for biking.
Giant and Martin's are making flu shots available at all 138 of their stores with pharmacies.
More than 100 measles cases have been identified across the country, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
These are the best hospitals in DC and Virginia, U.S. News & World Report says in a new 2018-19 ranking released.
The area a new study says has the most psychopaths may not surprise you, but the rate in Virginia and Washington, DC, may.
Survivors from across the Country Gathered for a Celebration of Hope and a Commemorative Tree Planting Ceremony
Health officials are investigating a case of measles where the infected individual visited Dulles Airport.
Becker's Healthcare released its annual list of "100 great hospitals in America." See which Virginia, Washington DC hospitals made the cut.
The number of Virginia and Washington DC residents contracting sexually transmitted diseases has hit epidemic levels, the CDC says.
Deadly overdoses rose 21.5 percent between 2015 and 2016, and DC had the biggest increase, while Virginia had a big jump, the CDC says.
Influenza levels are more severe in D.C. and Northern Virginia this week than most other metro areas in the U.S., according to a new report.
Perdue Foods LLC has recalled about 530 pounds of chicken fritters due to undeclared allergens and misbranding.
Close to 40,000 people received an HIV diagnosis in 2016 and Southern states accounted for more than half of the new cases.
How fat is Virginia and DC? WalletHub has released its "2017 Fattest States in America" list.
A graduate student at American University has been diagnosed with bacterial meningitis, school officials said.
"A reduction in federal subsidies for health insurance is likely to result in more people being uninsured," an industry consultant says.
DC residents are among the Aetna patients who may have had information about filling HIV medications revealed in a letter, lawyers say.
The D.C. Department of Health has required United Medical Center to stop delivering babies and operating its nursery for the next 90 days.
Which Virginia and D.C. facilities made the U.S. News and World Report 2017-18 rankings of the best hospitals in the country?
One number — 208,500 — that could be the deciding factor for some people deciding whether to support the Republican health plan.
U.S. News and World Report ranked the best children’s hospitals across 10 specialties. See which hospitals made the list.
Fitbit is launching Fitbit Local DC, a series of free, monthly workouts for the community starting Saturday, July 15 at The Yards Park.
Michelle Obama spoke on Friday at the Bringing A Healthier Future summit about the importance of fighting for American youth's health.
Washington DC nabs one of the top spots in the annual ranking of cities with the worst mosquito infestation, says Orkin.
DC residents can drop off their unwanted prescription drugs and over-the-counter medicines Saturday, April 29.
How safe is your hospital? Leapfrog Group has announced its spring 2017 ratings, grading DC hospitals from A to F for patient safety.
According to a new study by Grooming Lounge, DC is home to some of the most handsome men in the nation.
George Washington University informed the community of this public health issue.
The free services address emotional, practical, and information needs of lung cancer patients.
Reported cases and rate of new HIV diagnosis flat in the D.C. metro area, declining in other parts of the country.
The makers of Suboxone, a prescription drug used to treat opioid addiction, face a lawsuit from 36 states claiming prices were kept high.
Runner's World says that Rock Creek Park and miles upon miles of trails separate D.C. from other cities.
A report from the CPSC tells a grim story.