Maryland's Dirty Air: Quality, Greenhouse Gas Recorded By UMD

Pollutants from smokestacks upwind, traffic, development density and proximity to water all contribute to Maryland's air quality problems.

Pet Store Puppies Linked To Drug-Resistant Illness In Maryland

The outbreak has sickened 30 people across the U.S., including Petland employees and people who have been in contact with Petland puppies.

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4 Flu Deaths As Virus Spreads In Maryland In 'Unusual' Season

Health officials say four Marylanders have died from the flu so far this season. The flu peaks any time between late December and February.

America’s Health Rankings 2019: How Maryland Ranks

The United Health Foundation has released its annual America’s Health Rankings. Find out where Maryland finished and why.

E.coli Cases Rise After Lettuce Recall In MD

E.coli cases in an outbreak linked to romaine lettuce have increased, including Maryland, the CDC said in an update Tuesday.

Romaine Lettuce Alert In MD As E.coli Linked To California Crop

After a multi-state E.coli outbreak has spread, consumers are being warned not to eat romaine lettuce grown in Salinas, California.

Innovative Surgical Training Tool Tested At Anne Arundel Medical

Surgeons at AAMC tested a new training tool that allows for better communication among the medical team during a laparoscopic procedure.

100K Pounds Of Salad Recalled Due To E.coli, MD Included

Tons of salad has been recalled after it was shipped to retailers in Maryland and elsewhere because it may be contaminated with E.coli.

Jim Weaver Top Real Men Wear Pink of Anne Arundel Co. & Maryland

Anne Arundel County Men Raise Over $50,000 to help fight breast cancer

13th Annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5K Fun Run In Annapolis

The 13th Annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5K Fun Run in Annapolis will kick off at 9 a.m. Strollers, children and dogs are welcome.

Deadly 'Superbug' Cases Increase In Maryland

New CDC data was released about an "urgent threat" regarding a drug-resistant fungal infection that's risen in several states, including MD.

Another Rabid Raccoon Found In Annapolis

A rabid raccoon was discovered at the intersection of Baldridge Road and Porter Drive in the Admiral Heights Community.

Maryland Hospital Safety Grades Released For Fall 2019

The nonprofit Leapfrog group released its bi-annual round of hospital safety grades. See how your hospital in Maryland scored.

Opioid Epidemic Summit In Annapolis Scheduled For Nov. 21

Residents are invited to join together with local health experts and others to discuss the opioid epidemic in Annapolis during a summit.

Road Race Planned For Nov. 10 In Annapolis

The 11th Annual Ripley Race 5K will wind through Annapolis Nov. 10 with street closures between the Main Street corridor and USNA Gate 1.

Nestlé Toll House Cookie Recalled In MD Over Rubber Pieces

Nestlé has recalled several varieties of its ready-to-bake cookie dough products in Maryland over concerns they may contain rubber pieces.

Flu Shots: Where To Get Them In Annapolis

As flu season approaches, you might want to get immunized this fall.

Anne Arundel Medical Center Named Most Wired

Anne Arundel Medical Center has been named "Most Wired," which means it utilizes technologies in innovative ways to help patients.

Why Abortion Rates Are Down As Access Expands In Maryland

The abortion rate dropped 12 percent in Maryland from 2011-2017, less than the US average, and legislation isn’t the reason, a study says.

MD Sees First Decline In Opioid-Related Deaths In A Decade

Maryland has experienced its first six-month decline in the total number of opioid-related fatalities in at least a decade.

'Cocaine Is Making a Comeback': Overdose Deaths In MD Skyrocket

Since 2015, cocaine-related deaths have surged in Maryland. Experts say the drug is increasingly playing a role in the opioid crisis.

Special Race Designed For Kids Coming Up In Annapolis Sept. 29

Anne Arundel County kids are invited to participate in a special race designed just for them Sept. 29 in Annapolis.

MD Vaping Cases Triple, 15 Patients Suffer Severe Lung Illness

Maryland health officials said 15 people have now been hospitalized after vaping, and suffered severe lung damage.

Maryland Health Department Launches Online Opioid Overdose Tool

In time for International Overdose Awareness Day, Maryland health officials have released an online tool to help prevent opioid overdoses.

Statewide Health Alert For Vaping After 5 In MD Hospitalized

Maryland health officials said 5 young people were hospitalized after vaping, and suffered severe lung damage.

Groundbreaking For The New Truxtun Pool Set For Sept. 10

On Tuesday, September 10 at 10 a.m., join Annapolis Mayor Gavin Buckley, and others to break ground on the new Truxton Pool.

Here's How Many Pain Pills Annapolis Pharmacies Receive

A DEA database shows where more than 70 billion painkillers were sent. Here’s how many pills Annapolis pharmacies received.

37 In MD Sickened In Parasitic Illness Outbreak Linked To Basil

​A parasitic illness outbreak linked has sickened 37 people in Maryland in the last month; the CDC suspects fresh basil is to blame.

Emergency Need For Blood Donors In Maryland

Blood donations are urgently needed in Maryland, says the American Red Cross. Find out how and where to donate blood.

County Heath Department Offering Opioid Overdose Training

The Anne Arundel County Health Department is offering opioid overdose response training to the community in Annapolis and Glen Burnie.

Drowning In Maryland: It Doesn’t Look Like You Think

As Marylanders head to the water this weekend, it’s important to recognize the signs of drowning, which may not be what you think.

MD's First Heat-Related Death Recorded In Anne Arundel For 2019

A woman has died because of the heat in Anne Arundel, according to state health officials. It is the first such death of 2019 in Maryland.

Rabies Alert: Rabid Raccoon Found In Crownsville

Anne Arundel County Department of Health wants anyone who had contact with a raccoon in Crownsville that has rabies to contact the agency.

Bootleg Alcohol May Be Linked To 3 MD Deaths At Dominican Resorts

Three Marylanders have died in Dominican Republic resorts; experts in the US suggest bootleg liquor could have played a role in the cases.

Pillsbury Flour Recalled In MD, 9 States Due To E. Coli Concerns

ADM Milling Co. and Hometown Food Co. have recalled some Pillsbury Best Bread Flour in MD and 9 other states due to E. coli concerns.

How Maryland’s Health System Ranks In The U.S.

A new report from the Commonwealth Fund evaluates the performance of each state’s health system. Here's how Maryland ranks.

Group Forms Expert Network To Fight Insect-Spread Diseases

The Entomological Society of America, which is based in Annapolis, has created the Vector-Borne Disease Network to help combat disease.

MD Beach Report: Ocean City, Bay Beaches Open May 31 Weekend

Maryland officials say the state's beaches are clean, and are open for the 2019 season. You can use an app to check any beach in the state.

E. Coli Tainted Beef Recall Hits Maryland, Grillers Nationwide

Just as Memorial Day weekend starts, federal health officials recalled more than 62,000 pounds of beef.