Saturday, January 11, 2025

Health

DC Sues Greyhound for Causing Air Pollution at Union Station

D.C. Attorney General Karl A. Racine has filed a lawsuit against Greyhound for keeping its buses idle for longer than the legal limit and polluting the air.

Get Together on Sunday for Free ‘Local Winter Wonderland Workout’

The wearable device maker Fitbit is offering an hour-long “Local Winter Wonderland Workout” for free at Washington, D.C.’s Hook Hall on December 1, 2019.

DC Sues E-Cigarette Maker Juul for Specifically Marketing to Kids

The District of Columbia is suing vaping giant Juul based on the allegation that it illegally targets children and knowingly misleads buyers about the nicotine levels of its e-cigarettes.

DC’s Proposed ‘Soda Tax’ Prompts Beverage Business to Take Action

The American Beverage Association reportedly started campaigning against the D.C. Council’s efforts to introduce an additional tax on sodas and sugary drinks.

Capital One Arena Becomes More Accessible for People with Sensory Issues

Washington, D.C.’s Capital One Arena is now better equipped for its guests who have sensory issues via a joint effort by Monumental Sports and KultureCity.

District of Columbia, St. Elizabeths Hospital Sued Over Water Outage

Civil rights group filed a federal class action lawsuit against the District of Columbia and St. Elizabeths Hospital because of a month-long water outage.

How to Tell If You Have Cold or Flu & When to See a Doctor

Oh no, not again! Achoo! As the winter chills get near, you get sick like always. But what is it? A cold or flu? Here is how to know and what to do.

Stress Is Killing You… For Real! Here is Why and How to Deal with It

Don't we all feel a bit too stressed sometimes? Regardless of what causes so much tension in our brains, all can just be equally deadly. Here is what to do.