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Oct 15 2025WEATHER

Maryland's Weather: From Dreary to Delightful

Maryland's weather has been on a rollercoaster lately. It started off gloomy on Tuesday, but things are looking up. A nor'easter that's been hanging around the east coast is finally moving out. So, the dreary weather that's been sticking around Maryland early Tuesday will start to clear up as the da

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Oct 12 2025HEALTH

How a Pharmacy Program is Tackling Antibiotic Overuse

Antibiotics are becoming less effective due to overuse. This is a big problem worldwide. In places with fewer resources, doctors in primary care often prescribe antibiotics without proper oversight. This leads to unnecessary use. While big hospitals have made progress in using antibiotics wisely, sm

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Oct 10 2025OPINION

Minnesota's Leaders: Science, Sports, and Public Good

In Minnesota, leaders are taking a stand for science and public health. Governor Tim Walz and his wife recently got their COVID-19 and flu shots in public. This is a big deal because it shows they trust science and want to protect everyone's health. Meanwhile, some people still spread false informat

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Sep 06 2025EDUCATION

Seven Maryland Teachers Shine as Top Educators

Seven dedicated teachers from across Maryland have been chosen as finalists for the 2026 Teacher of the Year award. These educators, each representing a different county, were selected for their exceptional contributions to education. The finalists include Jacqueline Sanderson from Anne Arundel Coun

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Aug 17 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Fun and Games Await at Maryland's Biggest Fair

The Maryland State Fair is back, and it's bigger than ever! This year, it's happening over three weekends, starting August 21 and ending September 7. It's the perfect place for families to have a blast together. There's something for everyone at the fair. Food lovers can enjoy delicious treats from

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Aug 05 2025EDUCATION

How Kids Make Choices: A New Way to Understand Their Thinking

Ever wondered how kids figure out when to make a decision? It turns out, they have a kind of mental rule that helps them decide when they're sure enough to act. This rule is like a personal threshold, and it changes how they think about things. If the threshold is too low, kids might jump to conclus

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Jul 18 2025HEALTH

How Spiritual Care Helps People in Everyday Life

People often think about health in terms of physical well-being. But what about the mind and spirit? Spirituality plays a big role in how people cope with life's challenges. Yet, spiritual care in everyday healthcare settings is still catching up. Chaplains are stepping in to bridge this gap. They

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Jul 16 2025HEALTH

Digital Health Diaries: Testing EHRs in Philippine Clinics

In the Philippines, a big push for better healthcare access led to a test run of digital health records in local clinics. From 2020 to 2022, two different electronic health record (EHR) systems were tried out in various places. These ranged from busy city clinics to quiet rural health centers and ev

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Jul 14 2025HEALTH

Health Check-Up in Hard Times: How Greece's Economic Crisis Hit the Most Vulnerable

The EGKARDIA study took a close look at how the Greek economic crisis affected the health of people who were already struggling. It focused on those who were hit hardest by the financial downturn. The study aimed to spot cardiometabolic diseases early on in these groups. Cardiometabolic diseases are

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Jul 14 2025HEALTH

How Money Matters Affect Heart Health Access

Heart problems are serious, and everyone should have the same chance to get help. But does where you live and how much money you have change that? A study looked into this by checking how often family doctors send patients to heart specialists in different areas. The idea was to see if money and loc

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