Having anxiety about returning to normal? Expert explains what you can do to cope

Things are slowly returning to normal in Maryland and across the country after more than a year of living with pandemic safety precautions. But many report feelings of anxiety at […]


The U.S. Birthrate Has Dropped Again. The Pandemic May Be Accelerating the Decline.

Over all, the birthrate declined by 4 percent in 2020. Births were down most sharply in December, when babies conceived at the start of the health crisis would have been […]


Can Baltimore end the War on Drugs? As Marilyn Mosby takes lead on decriminalization, few public health alternatives are in place

Mosby and public health advocates say research is clear: While the problems may be frustrating, arresting people for those offenses does not solve them. Law enforcement must focus resources on […]


‘Did you get your vaccine?’ Amid pockets of resistance, Harford County battles high COVID rate

In a county where the COVID rate hovers near the highest in the state, word that parents at several Harford high schools were planning private proms raised some eyebrows if […]


Online calculator estimates your risk of dying from COVID-19

Many people have been willing to take their chances during the coronavirus pandemic, but a new online tool could help you make a more informed decision about risks.Nilanjan Chatterjee is quoted […]


Is a pandemic the time to have a baby? Potential moms wrestle with question.

There’s a growing global trend of women putting aside plans to have a child – temporarily or indefinitely – as the pandemic enters its second year.Alison Gemmill is quoted at […]


Scientists seek COVID treatment answers in cheap, older drugs

Could a decades-old antidepressant be a secret weapon against covid? A few scientists think so, after two small studies showed that fluvoxamine, typically prescribed for obsessive-compulsive disorder, prevented serious illness […]


After crime plummeted in 2020, Baltimore will stop drug, sex prosecutions

Something happened in Baltimore last year. The coronavirus pandemic hit, and State’s Attorney Marilyn J. Mosby announced that the city would no longer prosecute drug possession, prostitution, trespassing and other […]


COVID-19 Effects After the Pandemic: Mental Health [Podcast]

Liz Stuart explains how mental health issues as a result of Covid-19 may last beyond the pandemic. Podcase at Bloomberg.


Colorado near top in getting COVID-19 vaccine to people over 65, but middle of pack with overall population

Three months into the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, it’s clear Colorado has immunized more seniors than most states — but it’s much harder to assess whether the state has succeeded in […]