Health care, public health and wellbeing in Maryland, explained clearly.
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends a mammogram every two years for average-risk women aged 40 to 74, according to the CDC. Here is how screening works, what it costs and where to get help in Maryland.
Nearly half of U.S. adults have high blood pressure, yet only about one in four of them has it under control. Here is what the CDC data says, what the readings mean and what lowers the risk.
The Maryland Poison Center answers calls around the clock, free of charge, from pharmacists and nurses. Here is what it does, who staffs it and when to call 911 instead.
Anyone in Maryland can call or text 988 to reach the free, confidential Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at any hour. Here is what it offers and when to call 911 instead.
The CDC recommends a yearly flu vaccine for everyone 6 months and older, ideally by the end of October. Here is what the guidance says about timing and what to do if you miss the window.
