4+ mon, 2+ week ago  (524+ words) December 15, 2025, 1: 08 PM Finding appropriate housing if you have a disability can be difficult and expensive in the D. C. area. Melwood is hoping to help change that once the nonprofit converts its Arlington, Virginia, headquarters into a mixed-use building focused on inclusive…...

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (1710+ words) March 26, 2026, 8: 00 PM As your parents get older and you become their caregiver, you may be caught off guard by an unexpected health problem they develop: mental illness. New cases of depression, anxiety or substance abuse can arise in seniors in…...

1+ day, 14+ hour ago  (1548+ words) April 29, 2026, 8: 00 PM Ozempic and other GLP-1 agonists can aid in blood sugar and weight management and function as treatments for for people with diabetes, obesity and some other health conditions. Semaglutide is the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy. With…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago  (1344+ words) December 11, 2025, 7: 00 PM Dr. Lisa Gibbs, chief of geriatrics at University of California'Irvine Health, says that compared with younger adults, older adults may have more unstructured time and fewer responsibilities, which can at times feel unfulfilling. Especially for older adults who…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (475+ words) March 16, 2026, 1: 53 AM The unusual fair, now in its second year, has broached the subject that's uncomfortable for many. It's also one of the central teachings of Buddhism, which shapes much of Thailand's culture, about life's unavoidable sufferings: birth, old age,…...

17+ hour, 37+ min ago  (467+ words) Michelle Basch | mbasch@wtop. com April 30, 2026, 4: 50 PM There's something you have all over your body that you're probably not as familiar with as you should be. It's your skin " your body's largest organ. Melanoma Monday, which this year falls on…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (1055+ words) January 20, 2026, 7: 00 PM If you've ever lived with pain that just won't quit, you're not alone. According to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report, 24. 3% of adults experienced chronic pain in 2023, and 8. 3% of adults had high-impact chronic pain. But what's…...

20+ hour, 22+ min ago  (45+ words) AUSTIN, Texas (AP) " Camp Mystic halts summer reopening plan following outrage by families and Texas lawmakers over response to deadly flood. Camp Mystic halts summer reopening plan following outrage by families and Texas lawmakers over response to deadly flood April…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (377+ words) WATCH LIVE: Virginia small town welcomes British royals with parade to celebrate America's 250th birthday April 22, 2026, 11: 06 AM April is World Wish Month. WTOP has teamed up with Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic to spotlight the amazing kids and volunteers who help make their wishes…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (672+ words) WATCH LIVE: Virginia small town welcomes British royals with parade to celebrate America's 250th birthday April 13, 2026, 4: 38 AM At Nationals Park on Sunday, the National MS Society hosted Walk MS D. C. , an event aimed at raising awareness about multiple sclerosis and the importance…...