Grassroots and Department of Health and Mental Hygiene combat rise in deaths through app called 'There is Hope' available for smartphones.
Howard County General Hospital received the VHQC Quality Innovation Award for reducing hospital-acquired infections.
Physical, mental, emotional well-being is improved by living with pets
As temperatures rise this weekend, keeping your cool will help lower your likelihood of experiencing heat-related illness or distress.
Cycle2Health kicks-off its 4th riding season on Thursday, May 5.
Chocolate-coated fruit snacks contained more than the stated 'traces of milk,' which may cause problems for people allergic to milk.
February is American Heart Month so Valentine’s Day is a good time for five romantic and heart-healthy gift ideas.
Celery products that may contain E. Coli were sold at Maryland stores including the Columbia location.
Blood pressure, glucose and cholesterol tests will be available at select pharmacies on Nov. 14.
The rate of flu-related hospitalizations among people 65 and older last season was the highest in recent history, the CDC reports.
Ragweed pollens have returned, causing trouble for millions of people with allergies.
Whether you head to the beach or enjoy a backyard cookout, remember to protect yourself from the sun.
Healthy Hero Fun Run/Walk is a stroller-friendly, one-loop, 1.5-mile race that will be held at the Downtown Lakefront.
The celebrity doctor will be at The Mall in Columbia for a presentation of 'The Good Life.'
Maryland's first person has been diagnosed with the virus for 2015, state health officials report.
This health checklist covers the bases for back-to-school, from immunizations to physicals.
Haven on the Lake is designed to stimulate well-being and vitality through restorative and health-enhancing experiences.
Warmer temperatures mean more of us are enjoying the outdoors. It also means many of us will feel the itch of poison ivy.
The 4th of July means patriotism, cookouts and fireworks. A few precautions will help keep you safe around the grill and fireworks.
The company that supplies Giant, Wegmans, ShopRite, 7-Eleven, Acme and others with bottled water says water is safe, no illness reported.
The summer swelter has arrived as forecasters call for rising temperatures. That means more health risks as you work and play outside.
The company that supplies Giant, Wegmans, ShopRite, 7-Eleven, Acme and others with bottled water has issued a recall but says water is safe.
It’s never fun to think about getting sick while on vacation, but sometimes it does happen. That’s why it’s important to plan ahead.
Dan Burns brings about two decades of experience in fitness operations and sales to CA.
The long Memorial Day weekend is just a few days away. As you relax outside, remember to protect your family against the sun’s rays.
Annual event attracts 90 exhibitors to Gary J. Arthur Community Center.
The voluntary recall is related to products that may be potentially contaminated with Salmonella.
New Magazine Gives "Fresh Perspective" on Aging
Restaurant chain is partnering with national gym that has Columbia location.
A 1/8-inch crack in a pipe can leak up to 250 gallons of water a day, causing flooding and serious structural damage.
Are you feeling down? You may have Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D.), a type of depression that occurs during winter from lack of sun.
Get an in-depth view of how CA operates and serves the community in spring 2015 session.
Each child will receive a gift and an opportunity to pet 'MONTY' the puppet rabbit.
Saturday was a blast with funny agility dogs, kids wearing boa constrictors, and discovering Himalayan Dog Chews!
Annual Girl Scout cookie sales are a month away, Columbia, which means stocking up on cookie classics, as well as new flavors.
The grand opening for spa services section of Haven on the Lake is Saturday, Dec. 6.
About 30,000 green bean casseroles will appear on Thanksgiving dinner tables this week. Do you love it? Like it? Loathe it?
A team of nutritionists from Giant Food shared a few strategies for handling the Thanksgiving feast with healthy eating in mind.
ICE Black Box allows people to report animal cruelty using iPhone or Android phones.
Online video campaign to help parents in Howard County