Md. legislature convenes during federal shutdown
The federal shutdown is officially the 2nd-longest in US history, but the state legislature convened in Annapolis this afternoon.
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116th Congress is sworn in
The 116th Congress came to order Thursday, amid a government shutdown the House moved to end. History was made for women in the House.
Body shaming affects young people & can kill them
Body shaming and a negative body image can lead to depression, which can lead to other mental health issues, such as suicide.
Envt. is killing kids in an Ind. Trump county
As Trump tries to rollback environmental regulation, some supporters and foes are pushing in the opposite direction.
Much classic lit set to enter the public domain
The new year will bring many classic literary works to the public domain, as they were first published in 1923, a very lucrative year in literature.
Nutrition guidance helps reduce student obesity
Children whose schools teach about making healthy eating choices tend to show a reduced trend toward obesity, more so than physical activity.
Adenovirus outbreak at U.Md.
An outbreak of the very common adenovirus is happening at the U. of Md., College Park. Some strains can be deadly.
Feds want to hear about Title IX changes
The US Ed. Dept. seeks comments on proposed changes to Title IX, hoping new rules will bring due process and better protect survivors.
Mental health care on the rise on campus
Mental health diagnoses and treatment of college students increased substantially between 2007 and 2017; a meta-analysis.
U.S. tornado alley expands eastward
Research has detected a pattern in the occurrence of tornadoes related to climate change: 'Tornado Alley' is expanding.