2 Measles Cases Confirmed In NoVA: Here's Where

Two adults with the measles made stops at stores, a church and a clinic in Manassas, Alexandria and Gainesville, VA health officials said.

American Cancer Society VOICES of Black Women Study Update For Black History Month - An Urgent Message

Lifestyle study seeks Black women ages 25-55 who have never been diagnosed with cancer to help change decades long narrative of disparities.

MD City Among 'Rattiest' In The USA, Topping Orkin's Creepy List

Orkin has released its list of the "rattiest" cities in the country, with one Maryland city and DC on the dubious list.

This MD Children’s Hospital Among Nation’s Best: U.S. News Rankings

The 2025-2026 Best Children’s Hospitals report released Tuesday includes both national and state and regional rankings.

13 MD Hospitals Earn 'A' Grade In New Safety Ranking

A new ranking by Leapfrog graded hospitals based on their ability to keep patients safe from preventable harm. See how MD hospitals fared.

Baltimore Metro Among Most Polluted In U.S., New Report Says

The American Lung Association recently released the 2025 “State of the Air” report, which found the air we breathe is getting dirtier.

Legionella Found At 3 Baltimore Courthouses, City Urges Closures

Testing was conducted after Legionella was found at other state and federal government facilities in downtown Baltimore.

23 Nursing Homes In MD Among Nation’s Best: U.S. News

There are 224 nursing homes and skilled nursing facilities in Maryland. Of these 23 received an overall rating of 5 out of 5 from U.S. News.

Baltimore Makes Orkin’s Dubious ‘Rattiest Cities’ Ranking

Orkin has released its list of the "rattiest" cities in the country, and a Maryland city is on the list.

Baltimore Among Best Cities To Buy Local Food, Ranking Says

A new analysis looked at which cities had the greatest access, support and interest in local food sources. See how Baltimore ranked.

This MD Hospital Listed Among America's Greatest In New List

The “Great Hospitals in America” list from Becker’s Healthcare recognizes the top 100 hospitals in the country.

This MD City Named To 'America's Fittest City' List

One Maryland city has been named to "America's Fittest City" rankings in the annual American Fitness Index.

Dr. George Sgouros Receives Award in Basic Nuclear Medicine Science

George Sgouros, PhD, Receives SNMMI 2024 Paul C. Aebersold Award for Outstanding Achievement in Basic Nuclear Medicine Science

Worst MD Cities For Bed Bug Infestations: Report

Three Maryland cities ranked among the worst cities for bed bug infestations, according to a new study by Pest Gnome​​.

American Cancer Society Groundbreaking VOICES of Black Women Study

Enrollment goal of 100,000 women to drive a deeper understanding of cancer disparities and improve the health of future generations.

MD Allergy Season Brings Misery But La Niña Could Bring Relief

As an El Niño​ climate pattern winds down, cooler, wetter weather associated with La Niña could bring relief to allergy sufferers in MD.

Excessive Alcohol Deaths Surged In MD During Pandemic, CDC Says

CDC data shows that in Maryland, nearly 3,000 people — more men than women — died from the harmful effects of alcohol use in 2021-22.

6 MD Hospitals Ranked Among Best In World: Newsweek

Six Maryland hospitals have been ranked among the best in the U.S. One renowned hospital made the top five on the worldwide list.

Rising Syphilis Cases In MD And US Alarm Public Health Officials

Health officials don't know why syphilis cases rose by 9%, while gonorrhea cases were down by the same percentage. See MD numbers for STDs.

18 Specialty Hospitals Ranked Among Best In Maryland

Healthgrades ranked hospitals in 32 states across 18 specialty areas for its Specialty State Rankings. Which MD facilities made the grade?

Johns Hopkins Reinstates Mask Mandate As COVID, Flu Cases Rise

In a statement released Thursday, Johns Hopkins said the requirement affects all locations in the state of Maryland.

MD Dept. of Health and Baltimore Ravens address stigma of addiction

Maryland State Ad Agency developed media campaign messages and relationship between the parties

First Day Hikes In MD: Find A State Park To Visit On Jan. 1, 2024

The First Day Hikes are part of a nationwide initiative to draw people outdoors on New Year's Day 2024. Check out where to hike in Maryland.

MD City Among The Most Roach-Infested In USA, Study Finds

The most roach-infested cities in the country were ranked according to calls for service. Here's where a Maryland city fell on the list.

Hope for the Holidays at American Cancer Society Hope Lodge Baltimore

Glen Burnie high school sweethearts, now from Pennsylvania, find a holiday home away from home as she hopes for cancer remission.

Fruit Recall Expands As Salmonella Cases Increase: See MD Impacts

Salmonella-tainted cantaloupe has sickened 117 people nationwide and left 2 people dead across 34 states. Recalls continue to expand.

First MD Cold-Related Death Reported For 2023–2024 Winter

A man died from a cold-related illness, Maryland health officials said, marking the first cold weather fatality of the 2023-2024 winter.

Invasive Tick Species Spreading In MD, CDC Says: What To Know

Scientists said Asian longhorn ticks, first reported in the U.S. in 2017, appear to be spreading into multiple states, including Maryland.

New 'Vampire Virus' Found In Maryland Soil

The newly found "vampire virus" boasts “evolutionary aplomb and horror-movie creativity,” said a UMBC professor involved in the discovery.

Baltimore Ranks Among Rattiest Cities For 2023: Orkin

Chicago again kept its dubious title as the "rattiest" U.S. city in 2023. Here's where the pest control company Orkin ranks Baltimore.

MD Man Dies 6 Weeks After Pig Heart Transplant Surgery

A Maryland man died Monday, six weeks after he became the second person to receive a pig heart in a transplant at UMD Medical Center.

These Are The Best Hospitals In Maryland, Newsweek Says In New List

Six Maryland hospitals received top honors in Newsweek’s new list. See which hospitals made the cut.

Faces of Hope Breast Cancer Survivor of PG County Creates Hope Shoe

Madeline Long, a Faces of Hope ambassador for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Baltimore, is taking steps to help save more lives.

Meet Faces of Hope Breast Cancer Survivor from Greenspring

American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk Oct. 21 at Camden Yards features inspiring survivors who are Faces of Hope

Meet Faces of Hope Breast Cancer Survivor from Baltimore

American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk of Baltimore, Oct. 21, Camden Yards Sports Complex features Faces of Hope

Meet Faces of Hope Twin Breast Cancer Ambassadors from Silver Spring

Two American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walks this weekend, in Wash, DC October 14 & Central Maryland October 15

1st MD Death From Rare Tickborne Illness Reported

The first deadly case of the Powassan virus has been confirmed in Maryland, state health officials said. The virus is spread by a tick bite.

Baltimore-Area Drinking Water Tests Negative For Parasite: Officials

The water received a clean bill of health five days after city officials discovered levels of Cryptosporidium in the Druid Lake Reservoir.

Clorox Wipes May Be Harder To Find In MD After Cyberattack

A cyberattack forced The Clorox Company to take multiple systems offline. MD consumers will feel the impact of resulting product shortages.

'Locally Acquired' Malaria Case Reported In MD: Health Department

The Maryland Department of Health said a National Capital Region resident has a case of locally acquired malaria, not from overseas travel.

Options For Rapid Covid-19 Testing Improving

ExpressCare Urgent Care Centers now offering Rapid COVID-19 testing at all its MD and DE locations.

Flu Season Sends People To Their Doctors In Droves

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