No-Swim Bans Lifted At 4 Anne Arundel Co. Beaches

No-swim bans have been lifted at four beaches in Anne Arundel County's Annapolis and Edgewater areas.

4 Anne Arundel Co. Beaches Under No-Swim Advisories

Swimming is temporarily barred at four beaches in Anne Arundel County due to heightened bacteria levels.

Health Officials Monitoring Hantavirus Cruise Passengers: What To Know In MD

Health officials are tracking passengers who left a cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak. Here's what Marylanders need to know.

Highly Contagious Stomach Virus Surging In MD As Vaccination Rates Decline

Rates of the virus have been steadily increasing since January, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data.

Marylanders At Higher Risk For This Disease As Ticks Emerge For 2026

Tick season is starting in Maryland, and along with it comes the potential for serious and debilitating illnesses.

CDC Issues New Warning Over Fatal Disease’s Spread: What To Know In MD

Federal health officials are urging Maryland tourists to exercise caution in places where the virus is circulating.

Spike In Mumps Cases Reported By MD Health Officials

Maryland health officials said the recent cases of mumps have been occurring primarily in adults in the Baltimore metropolitan area.

Rabies Alert Issued For Anne Arundel Co. Residents

A raccoon tested positive Feb. 17 for rabies in the Annapolis area, the Anne Arundel County Department of Health has warned.

Peanut Butter Recalled In 40 States, Including MD

Single-serve peanut butter products are recalled in Maryland because they may contain pieces of plastic, the FDA says.

Measles At 33-Year High: See Risk Level In Maryland

Large swaths of the country are at an increased risk of contracting the highly contagious disease. See the risk by county in Maryland.

9K-Gallon Sewage Spill Into Spa Creek Reported

County health officials issued a warning for a portion of Spa Creek in Annapolis after a 9,000-gallon sewage spill was reported.

Maryland Gets $168.2 Million For Rural Health In First Year Of Program To Offset Medicaid Cuts

Four-year, $50 billion federal program will only make up for about a third of $137 billion cut in rural health spending over next decade.

3 Dead As Maryland Reports A Rise In Flu Cases

Hundreds of Marylanders have been hospitalized, and 3 deaths have been reported, as flu season ramps up in the state, officials said.

MD Ensures COVID-19 Vaccine Access Amid Shifting Federal Guidelines

Gov. Wes Moore said state officials will continue to use science-based guidance​ on who should receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

New COVID-19 Vaccine Restrictions: What It Means For MD Residents

Newly approved vaccines for COVID-19 target the newest variant and are in place for the coming respiratory illness season in Maryland.

First Human West Nile Virus Case Of 2025 Confirmed In MD

West Nile is transmitted to humans via mosquitoes infected by feeding on birds that have the virus.

Sewage Spill Prompts Health Advisory For Anne Arundel County Waterway

People who come in contact with the affected water are advised to wash well with soap and warm water immediately.

This Coffee May Contain Glass, Chain Issues Recall: What To Know In MD

​A popular grocery chain in Maryland is recalling one brand of coffee because it may contain pieces of glass.

How Shifting Vaccine Policy Could Affect MD School-Age Children

Shifts in federal health policy could affect the number of school-aged children in Maryland receiving required vaccinations.

Flesh-Eating Bacteria Nearly Costs Annapolis Fisherman His Leg: Report

A flesh-eating bacteria forced a fisherman to remove most of the tissue on his leg, a report said. It all started as a cut from a fish trap.

Most Bed Bug Infested Cities: Where 3 MD Towns Rank

Bed bugs are a major problem in these three Maryland towns. The cities are among the most infested in the U.S.

Code Orange Air Quality Alert Issued In MD Due To Wildfire Smoke, Heat

Smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to move into Maryland. When combined with heat, it can harm the state's air quality.

Maryland ‘Languishes' In Middling Reports For Children's Well-Being

Improvements in economic stability were tempered by drops in key health metrics, education proficiency.

21M Gallons Of Sewage Spills Into Patapsco River

The overflow was initially reported to the Anne Arundel County health officials on Thursday night.

Cases Of New Tick-Borne Disease On The Rise In MD, Experts Say

Experts say the disease spread by ticks is caused by microscopic parasites that infect red blood cells. Here's what to know in Maryland.

Ready-To-Eat Salad Recalled In MD Over Salmonella Risk

This food was recalled from Maryland grocery stores. It’s linked to an ongoing Salmonella outbreak.

Raccoon With Rabies Found In West River, Health Officials Offer Tips

A raccoon tested positive for rabies in Anne Arundel County. Health officials seek anyone who came in contact with the infected animal.

Rabid Raccoon Found In Annapolis, Health Officials Seek Contacts

A rabid raccoon was found in Annapolis. Health officials warned that anybody who contacted the infected animal needs life-saving injections.

These Are The Safest MD Hospitals, New Report Says

These are the safest hospitals in Maryland, a new report said. One medical center has been honored three years in a row.

U.S. Measles Cases Rise Nationwide: Should We Worry In MD?

Health officials and experts are keeping an eye on a rapidly spreading outbreak of measles. Here's what to know in Maryland.

4 MD Cities Among Moldiest In The U.S., New Study Claims

A new study revealed the 150 U.S. cities where residents are most vulnerable to mold’s unhealthy effects. See which MD cities made the list.

FDA Bans Red Dye 3 In Food: How It Could Impact MD Products

The move comes 35 years after the dye was barred from cosmetics because of potential cancer risks.

‘Silent’ Surge Shows High COVID-19 Rates In MD

COVID-19 infections nationwide reached the highest levels in three years as Americans gathered with families for the holidays.

MD's Best Hospitals For 2024: See Full List

These were Maryland's best hospitals in 2024, according to analysts. Rankers rated the best overall and specialty medical centers.

Norovirus Cases Are Surging, CDC Says: What To Know In MD

The Centers for Disease Control says Norovirus cases are on the rise across the country. What does that mean for Maryland?

Low Flu Vaccination Rates Among MD Children Worry Experts

Experts worry what the declining vaccinations nationwide, including among Maryland children, might mean for the upcoming flu season.

Eye Drops Recalled In MD Over Fungal Contamination

The fungus could cause an infection that threatens users' vision, the FDA said. Customers in Maryland are urged to throw the eye drops away.

11 MD Hospitals Get 'A' Rating On New Safety Grades: See Full List

Eleven Maryland hospitals earned an "A" in the latest safety report card. How did your hospital do?

Cases Of ‘Walking Pneumonia’ Spike Among Children: What To Know In MD

The persistent cough that has been nagging your child for weeks may be a type of “walking pneumonia." Here's what to know in Maryland.

Marylanders Can Order Free COVID Tests Again: How To Get Yours

Updated rapid tests are expected to be able to detect newer variants just as a new COVID variant arrives in Maryland.

Flu Season Sends People To Their Doctors In Droves

Visits to the doctor for the flu haven't been this high since 2009.