Maryland’s latest colon cancer rules give people more chances to catch the disease before it gets serious. Doctors used to say a colonoscopy every ten years was the only reliable test. Now, they add home stool kits and a blood test called Shield that can be done at a regular doctor’s visit. Even i
Dr. Richard Lokudu heads the medical team at Mongbwalu General Referral Hospital, a hub for patients in Congo’s latest Ebola crisis. He and his colleagues work nonstop, often waking to new case alerts at night. Despite their relentless effort, the doctors receive almost no financial support or regul
Maryland's Memorial Day weekend started with a blanket of morning fog that lingered until late morning. As the day warmed up, temperatures climbed from the comfortable low 60s to near 70 degrees, pushed by a warm front sliding northward. The air grew thick and sticky by afternoon, setting the stage
Drivers woke up to a hazy surprise today as patches of fog rolled in, making visibility tricky. Instead of clear views, some areas now have sightlines shortened to just a quarter mile—about the length of two football fields. The fog isn’t sticking around all day; forecasts suggest it’ll lift by late
Drug-resistant cancer cells are a major challenge in long-term cancer treatment. Traditional methods often rely on giving patients the highest possible drug dose until the body can no longer tolerate it. But this approach doesn’t always work well because it doesn’t account for how different cancer c
Maryland voters are now asked to trust officials who made a big mistake in sending out the wrong ballots for the upcoming primary. More than 565, 000 mail‑in ballots had to be sent again because the state could not tell who got a correct one. The error is part of a pattern of problems that have plag
Dr. Debra Monticciolo didn’t set out to become a pioneer in breast imaging—she took one step at a time. After finishing her basic medical training, she discovered radiology almost by accident. While rotating through different specialties, she found herself drawn to the technical precision of X-rays
Drake surprised his listeners by dropping three albums—“Iceman, ” “Habibti” and “Maid of Honour”—and using them as a platform to call out fellow stars. The rapper’s sharp lines target long‑time rival Kendrick Lamar, as well as J. Cole, Jay‑Z, DJ Khaled, A$AP Rocky, Rihanna, Rick Ross, Dr. Dre and Ph
Maryland started the day with clear skies and temperatures climbing to a comfortable 70°F by noon. The pleasant morning made it ideal for outdoor tasks or quick errands before the weather turned. But after 3 p. m. , a cold front sweeping in from the west brought changing conditions, kicking off a se
Driving faster than 55 mph can drain your wallet faster than you think. Most cars guzzle gas the most when pushed beyond this speed. The difference is noticeable—going from 45 mph to 75 mph can make a car burn 25% more fuel. That’s like buying four gallons of gas and only getting three. Why? The mai
