Maryland Doctors Help Test Ebola Vaccine
As the scramble continues to contain the Ebola virus in Texas, some Maryland doctors are playing a major role in testing a vaccine for the disease.
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As the scramble continues to contain the Ebola virus in Texas, some Maryland doctors are playing a major role in testing a vaccine for the disease.
More than 4,000 people have now died in the worst Ebola outbreak in history, and officials with the United Nations say the number of cases is doubling every three to four weeks in West Africa. Now the first human trials of an Ebola vaccine are underway.
Flu season has arrived in Maryland.
Drug developer Emergent BioSolutions Inc. says the new version of its anthrax vaccine will be produced in Lansing.
A third U.S. doctor who contracted the deadly Ebola virus in Liberia will be treated at a special hospital in Nebraska. More than 1,900 people have died in the outbreak in West Africa.
The Ebola virus is killing people in Western Africa even faster than before. It could affect more than 20,000 people before the epidemic is over.
The Ebola threat continues to be a real concern overseas--with 932 deaths and more than a thousand infected. But health officials say the flu is a much bigger threat to people here in Maryland.
The number of flu cases in Maryland is ramping up. Clinics and emergency rooms are starting to see a spike in the number of people feeling the effects of flu-like symptoms.
A woman who lives just over the border in Pennsylvania is drawing national attention for her beliefs.
The Pentagon is honoring a scientist at Fort Detrick in Frederick with its top award for career civilian employees.
For parents, childhood vaccines are a source of reassurance, but also anxiety about side effects and reactions.
A surge in whooping cough cases may be linked in part to parents' refusal to vaccinate their children.
More children than ever are being vaccinated for the flu, but adults have a way to go.
A new strain of bird flu has researchers rushing to find a vaccine. Unlike earlier strains, this new one appears capable of mutating into a deadly pandemic.
It's fall. The kids are back at school, college football rivalries are in high gear, and -- oh, yeah -- it's time to get a flu vaccine.
Every flu season is different, but it typically begins in early October and November and peaks in December, January or February.
The Frederick County Health Department says it will be offering free flu vaccines for children.
As a child, Michelle Colby dreamed of becoming an adventurous countryside veterinarian. Cows were her favorites. "It's in my genes, I believe," Colby said, remembering the countless visits to her family's dairy farm in upstate New York.
Two new strains of influenza have begun circling the globe. The updated vaccine appears to work well against them.
Federal immunization goals remain unmet, the CDC says.
The Texas A&M University System will be the home of one of three national biodefense centers to help the country quickly develop vaccines in the event of a pandemic and strategies for responding to bioterrorism.
A controversial STD vaccine is recommended for young girls. Now doctors say boys need it, too---before they're sexually active.
Raccoons aren't just a nuisance, they can also be dangerous. The cute and furry critters are the number one carrier of rabies.
The University of Maryland School of Medicine is announcing a funding consortium to pay for preclinical development of an HIV/AIDS vaccine candidate.
The Army says it's starting clinical trials at Fort Detrick on a potential ricin vaccine.
The Baltimore Ravens defeated the Houston Texans 31-2 during the highly anticipated Christmas Day game.
Christmas morning brought thousands of families to church for mass on Wednesday.
On Wednesday, the Jewish community lit the first of eight candles to celebrate Hanukkah.
One person was found dead after a house fire in Harford County early Christmas morning, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal.
Millions of Marylanders are hitting the roads, rails and skies for the holidays.
The new year will bring new changes for Maryland. Here's a break-down of some of the new legislation that will take effect on January 1, 2024.
One person was found dead after a house fire in Harford County early Christmas morning, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal.
Finally, calmer weather and milder temperatures are in for Maryland.
The Baltimore Ravens defeated the Houston Texans 31-2 during the highly anticipated Christmas Day game.
Dave Portnoy, the President of Barstool Sports, stopped at a Baltimore pizza shop this week for a review and committed to gifting the owner $60,000 to keep the store open for another year.
Mayor Scott and the city of Baltimore have reached a $45 million litigation settlement against CVS for their role in driving what the city called the worst opioid epidemic in the nation, the mayor's office announced Friday.
The Maryland Judiciary closed all courts to the public Friday, except for emergencies, due to a Microsoft outage that has crippled systems worldwide. The outage has also impacted other systems across the state.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
A Maryland board approved $148.3 million in state spending reductions on Wednesday to balance the budget while directing more money to pay for child care and Medicaid — two priorities that Democratic Gov. Wes Moore's administration hopes will help improve a stagnant state economy.
The mother of a Baltimore man who died in police custody after being sedated by medics wants to know whether the actions of first responders caused his death.
Kaiser Permanente psychiatrist Dr. Christina Lee shares how to prevent digital hoarding and declutter your mind.
Black-owned Janlitfeather Gourmet shares its signature popcorn and alcohol-free drinks.
The Baltimore Ravens will open their official Ravens Holiday Pop-Up Flock Shop at M&T Bank Stadium from Sunday, December 22 through Tuesday, December 24.
K1 Speed in Jessup, Maryland offers fast-paced family-friendly fun during the holiday season.
Alexus Davila is live learning how it all started with Nancy Faidley Devine's father, who in the 60's made himself a fish patty on a hot plate that ultimately led to the Faidley crab cake which Nancy perfected.
For the second year in a row, the Baltimore Ravens will be on the road, playing on Christmas Day.
Fortune finally smiled on the Baltimore Ravens in their heated rivalry with Pittsburgh.
Lamar Jackson was solid in Baltimore's biggest game of the season so far.
Twice in the past three seasons, Mike Tomlin and his Pittsburgh Steelers came to Baltimore in the final week, beat the Ravens and sneaked into the playoffs.
Baltimore Orioles owner David Rubenstein reflected on his first year leading the franchise in a recent CBS interview. Rubenstein discussed the team's strong start, a playoff disappointment, and his plans for the future.
The stopgap measure will fund the government and provide tens of billions in disaster relief.
Democrats elect a new party chair on Feb. 1, following the loss of the presidency and the Senate and the narrow failure to win the House in 2024.
House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing a revolt from fellow Republicans over a last-minute measure to keep the government funded and avoid a shutdown.
The 1,500-page measure would have done much more than prevent a government shutdown.
President-elect Donald Trump huddled with allies while attending one of college football's biggest rivalries.
Dave Portnoy, the President of Barstool Sports, stopped at a Baltimore pizza shop this week for a review and committed to gifting the owner $60,000 to keep the store open for another year.
Baltimore County Police brought joy to youth with their 23rd annual Shop With a Cop event, uniting the community this holiday season.
More than 80 trauma professionals and first responders received a huge honor from the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland Medical Center Saturday night.
One of the Baltimore Ravens' biggest fans is gaining recognition for her handmade outfits filled with purple passion. So much so, that what she wears is going viral!
Anne Arundel County's Luke Borchelt is making waves with his new song, Every Rain, which has over 800,000 streams on Spotify.
Senator Kagan said this bill will limit what she calls "bait and switch" and price gouging.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
Neighbors in one west Baltimore neighborhood are figuring out what to do for groceries, due to the Giant Food location in Edmondson Village closing next month.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
The Baltimore Tech Hub, one of 31 federal "Tech Hubs" designated last year, was skipped for a cut of $504 million in the first round of funding for the program.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
CVS is closing dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores in 2024 as the store and other retail pharmacy chains face increasing difficulties.
The wildly popular chicken finger joint opened its doors Tuesday at the Snowden River Shopping Center.
The council passed the "Bring Your Own Bag Act" with a bipartisan vote in February.
Illnesses linked to slivered onions on McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers expand to 14 states, federal officials say.
McDonald's has stopped selling the popular product in some states as an investigation into the cause of the bacteria continues.
A TreeHouse Foods recall of over 600 types of waffles has been expanded to include pancakes and Belgian waffles.
In 1974, a creative surgical procedure saved the career of L.A. Dodgers pitcher Tommy John after he tore his UCL. Today, an astonishing 35% of active MLB pitchers have had "Tommy John surgery." But more than half of the athletes getting the procedure are under 18.
Ten deaths have been linked to now-recalled Boar's Head products.
Beyoncé is coming to your home on Christmas — provided you have Netflix and are tuning in to the Baltimore Ravens-Houston Texans game.
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.
A benefit raising money for relief and recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton will be broadcast Saturday night.
The lead singer-songwriter for the superstar band Fleetwood Mac who became a superstar solo artist talks about her latest song, "The Lighthouse," that was inspired by her own experience with abortion, and a strong desire to "do something."
Liam Payne, 31, died Wednesday after falling into the interior patio of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
With bitterly cold temperatures, and mixed precipitation now behind us, Marylanders can look forward to much calmer weather on Christmas.
A Winter Weather Advisory was issued for most of Maryland on Tuesday morning, including Northern and Southern Baltimore, and Anne Arundel, Carroll and Frederick Counties, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).
A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for most of Maryland on Tuesday morning, including Northern and Southern Baltimore, and Anne Arundel, Carroll and Frederick Counties, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).
Wintry weather possible for Tuesday morning
Extreme cold, wintry conditions on Christmas Eve in Maryland
With bitterly cold temperatures, and mixed precipitation now behind us, Marylanders can look forward to much calmer weather on Christmas.
The new year will bring changes for Maryland, as several new laws will go into effect in January 2025.
Millions of Marylanders are hitting the roads, rails and skies for the holidays. AAA estimates that 2.3 million people from Maryland will travel with the majority driving to their holiday destinations.
How a food review turns into a Christmas miracle for a Baltimore pizza shop
A deadly shooting in Northwest Baltimore left a man dead and another hospitalized; Four people were injured in a domestic-related shooting in Rosedale; and a 20-year-old man was arrested for gun possession during a police investigation into a mass shooting in Towson.