After a rough Saturday night that toppled trees and cut power in Maryland, the D. C. area is calming down today. The sky will be clear and warm, with temperatures climbing close to 70°F later in the day. A weather front that caused last night’s storms lies mostly south of the metro now. It may
After a decade at the head of Quinsigamond Community College, one leader is preparing to pass the baton—but not before sharing reflections on what really matters in education. The focus isn’t on the leader’s time in office, but on how well they prepared others to keep moving forward. Over the years,
After COVID-19, many states cut back on tools used to fight outbreaks. Laws in over half the states now make it harder to declare emergencies. Some states even need lawmakers to approve health orders. This slows down responses when diseases spread fast. Staff cuts and funding drops weakened health
After a day fishing with friends, Koe Wetzel stared at his reflection and felt the weight of years slip away. The moment was a wake‑up call that pushed him to take control of his health. Wetzel says the turning point came about two years ago when he weighed himself for the first time in a long wh
After China lifted its strict COVID rules, many teens faced new daily habits. Researchers wondered if these changes mattered for mental health. They grouped teens by their routines—like how much they ate, slept, and used screens—and looked for patterns. The goal was to see if certain lifestyle clus
After finishing university, many graduates dream of big-city jobs and flashy careers. But one person took a different path—moving to a remote island with fewer than 60 residents. Instead of heading to London like so many peers, they chose Fair Isle, a tiny dot in the ocean far from the hustle of mod
After waiting nearly five years, Lynnwood has officially opened its Crisis Care Center—a place designed to help people during mental health or substance use emergencies without automatically sending them to jail or an overcrowded hospital. The idea came after a tragic incident in 2021, when a woman
After leaving the hospital, many patients get a call from a nurse to check on them. That’s helpful, but hospitals don’t always have enough staff to make those calls. Some places now use text messages or patient apps to send reminders and health tips instead. The idea is good—fewer people end up back
After months of back-and-forth, the United States and Iran have quietly worked out a plan to pause their ongoing tensions for two full months. But don’t expect the guns to go silent just yet. A key catch still stands in the way: the final thumbs-up from the U. S. President. According to someone who
After knee surgery, many young adults get braces to help their recovery. But here’s the catch: people often say they wear them more than they actually do. That’s because asking patients how long they use their braces depends on their memory—and memories can be tricky. For example, someone might thin
