Tons of cat owners (and non-cat-owning gardeners and kids who play in sandboxes turned into litterboxes by neighborhood cats) have  T...

Weight-loss surgery in the land of ham and peanuts turns out to be a reasonable deal compared with other states. The average charge in Virgi...

State health officials released an ambitious plan Tuesday to reduce cancer deaths, using the latest strategies to prevent, detect and treat...

At 2 PM this afternoon there were only four (4) people seeking relief at the Wicomico County Cooling Station. Up to that time, only nine (9)...

Tuesday, July19, 2011, The County Commissioners along with local and state health officials gathered to dedicate the new Worcester County De...

The Worcester County Commissioners struggled Tuesday trying to decide if restaurant owners should be fined up to $500 if they are late renew...

It's tough to psych yourself up for medical exams, but lugging your body into the doctor's office for preventative maintenance is mo...

With all the things on your mind, the last thing you need to worry about is whether the apple juice you finally convinced your kid to drink ...

At least one death and 22 cases of poisoning have prompted Maryland’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to call for an emergency law t...

With temperatures expected in the high 90’s and possibly exceeding 100, Wicomico County government officials announced the opening of a cool...

The trial against Dr. John McLean alleging that the cardiologist had performed a vast number of unnecessary cardiac catheterizations and ste...

4 OTHER MARYLAND HOSPITALS RANKED The U.S. News and World Report rankings are out, and Johns Hopkins tops the list again. It was followed by...

Newborn babies are among the most vulnerable to serious illnesses, yet they are too young for vaccines. But there is a way parents can prote...

When you're in the market for crucial, life-improving medication, saving money may not be your top priority. But keep a level head, know...

Getting your health insurance claim denied can feel like insult added to injury, but if you take these steps you can get your claim "re...

A house may look clean, but looks can be deceiving. Bacteria and other dangers could be building up in certain areas, poised to make your li...

NOTE:  Some readers may find this article too graphic The National Institutes of Health (NIH) subsidized a study attempting to find out if ...

Anyone who thinks playgrounds are clean either doesn't remember being a kid or is seriously deluding themselves. But one Arizona mom is ...

If you're hoping to bring home a hypoallergenic dog for some sneeze-free friendship, you may be out of luck. According to a new report, ...

Chlorine gas was used for chemical warfare during World War I. You can make it easily in your own home by accidentally combining chlorine an...