Laura Kelly

Leftover rice rife with harmful bacteria, experts warn

Experts warn rice left at room temperature has been found to be vulnerable to a strain of bacteria that causes food poisoning.

March 27, 2017

Ezekiel Emanuel slams Association of American Medical College’s massive doctor shortage report

In a wide-ranging recent report, the Association of American Medical Colleges predicts that by 2030 the U.S. will suffer a shortage of 40,800 to 104,900 physicians. But Dr. Emanuel, chairman of the Department of Medical Ethics and Health Policy at the University of Pennsylvania, doesn't see it this way. "If you look at the numbers, we have enough of them," he said.

March 26, 2017

SpaceX uses recovered booster for next launch — a first in recycling rocket

For the first time, SpaceX will recycle one of its flight-proven rockets for a mission to space.

March 24, 2017

A toxic combination of declining social status, poor health and failed relationships is being blamed

A toxic combination of declining social status, poor health and failed relationships is being blamed for the troubling uptick in mortality rates among white Americans in middle and working classes, according to new data from demographers.

March 23, 2017

Mortality rate of middle-aged whites on rise: Study

A toxic combination of declining social status, poor health and failed relationships is being blamed for the worrying spike in mortality rates among white Americans in the middle and working classes, according to new data from demographers, in a striking reversal on longtime historic trends.

March 23, 2017

Sears warns of store closings in internet age

As Jesus Martinez browsed the stocked and orderly aisles of the Sears store in Bowie, Maryland, Wednesday, there was no outward signs he might be participating in a death watch.

March 22, 2017

Women featured in just 25 percent of major-network news stories: Report

When you see a news story on television, there's a three in four chance that the presenter is a man, according to the latest annual survey from the group Women in the Media.

March 22, 2017

David Shulkin, VA secretary, says agency to decide on fixing VistA records system

Veteran Affairs Secretary David Shulkin said Tuesday that his agency remains committed to deciding by this summer whether to overhaul or replace its electronic medical records system.

March 21, 2017

Stayin alive and 39 songs that can help save a life

When the Bee Gee's released their 70s disco dance anthem "Stayin' Alive", one can imagine they didn't expect that people could actually use the melody to stay alive.

March 20, 2017

Pilots association sees membership spike after allowing drone operators

The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association has welcomed 55 new members over the past month, after announcing in February the organization would open up to include drone pilots.

March 20, 2017

Medical community warns of health dangers from climate change

A collection of nearly half of the country's doctors and medical professionals is "sounding the alarm" that climate change is a danger to the health of Americans.

March 17, 2017

On World Sleep Day, experts offer tips for some quality ZZZZs

With tens of millions of Americans struggling to get enough shut-eye, sleep researchers are hoping to focus more attention on the times where we're out of it.

March 17, 2017

Report: Slightly larger percentage of U.S. voters turned out for 2016 election than for 2012’s

Nearly 139 million Americans voted in the 2016 general election, a 1.6 percent increase from 2012, according to a just-released report on voter turnout.

March 16, 2017

Study: More Americans getting fatter, fewer trying to lose weight

A new study shows that the number of obese Americans is increasing while the number of those trying to lose weight is decreasing.

March 16, 2017

‘Eagle cam’ shows bald eagles, President and First Lady, protecting eggs in D.C. tree

This week's blast of sleet and snow kept the District's "first couple" huddled together to protect their offspring -- in a tree in Northeast.

March 15, 2017

D.C. homeless shelters’ storm preparations paid off

The region's first significant snowfall this winter apparently didn't hamper the District's ability to give homeless people shelter from the storm.

March 14, 2017

Nor’easter prompts region to prepare for snow after mild winter

Anybody driving around in the D.C. area's first snowstorm of the season can thank a curious mix of rock salt, brine and beet juice for not slip-sliding away.

March 13, 2017

National Weather Service predicting D.C. area’s first snowfall accumulation beginning Monday

The National Weather Service predicting the season's first snowfall accumulation for the region.

March 13, 2017