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Laura Kelly

Laura Kelly is a general assignment and health reporter for The Washington Times. Before moving to DC, Laura was the editor of The Jerusalem Post Magazine, reporting from Israel and the Middle East from 2012 to 2016. She is a graduate of Fordham University in the Bronx, NY. Email Laura at LKelly@washingtontimes.com.

Articles by Laura Kelly

SkyTypers bring vintage message to Andrews air show

The whir of the engine from a World War II-era fighter plane engine is as iconic as the battles they've fought. One hears the hum before the plane comes into view — a sign to those on the ground of impending relief or looming disaster.

September 14, 2017

Rob Portman calls on Trump administration to implement his opioid crisis law

Sen. Rob Portman said Wednesday that the government is too slow in implementing key elements of his drug addiction treatment and recovery bill, which was signed into law last year and which outlines concrete steps the Trump administration can take to fulfill his August declaration that the opioid crisis is a national emergency.

September 13, 2017

In the last book before his death, Shimon Peres reflects on big dreams

A few weeks before his death at the age of 93, Israeli stateman Shimon Peres finished writing the final draft of his memoir, "No Room for Small Dreams," which chronicles his life alongside the history of his country, as a new immigrant from a small Polish village to being a key player in the defining moments of the growing Jewish state.

September 12, 2017

Study links prolonged chair time for workers to early death

A team of researchers has found that long periods of uninterrupted sitting can lead to earlier death -- regardless of how much a person exercises and even when accounting for age, gender and other factors.

September 11, 2017

Marijuana use among young adults at highest rate in over 20 years

Young Americans ages 19 to 22 are using marijuana at the highest rates seen in the past 20 years, according to new data from the Monitoring the Future survey administered by the National Institute on Drug Abuse.

September 8, 2017

Turkish-American men plead not guilty in violent May brawl outside ambassador’s D.C. residence

Two American citizens charged in the violent brawl outside the Turkish Ambassador's residence in May entered a plea of not guilty during their arraignment Thursday morning in D.C. Superior Court, while 17 others who are charged with multiple criminal counts remain at large in Canada and Turkey.

September 7, 2017

Scientists show positive results using the Zika virus to treat glioblastoma, deadly brain tumor

Researchers have found that the Zika virus stopped the growth of glioblastoma cells in both human brain tissue and in mice, according to research published Tuesday in the Journal of Experimental Medicine.

September 6, 2017

Hundreds of DACA supporters march outside the White House

Hundreds of protesters in support of DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) marched to the White House on Tuesday morning ahead of President Trump's announcement on the program, which grants temporary status for undocumented immigrants who arrived to the U.S. as children.

September 5, 2017

Vaccinate school-age children to prevent disease outbreaks, says health official

As the new school year begins, health officials are strongly urging parents to ensure their children's immunization records are up to date to prevent outbreaks of still prevalent diseases like measles and mumps.

September 4, 2017

One in five Americans are obese: CDC data

Every state in the U.S. and its territories reported an obesity rate of either 20 percent or more, according to the latest government data.

September 1, 2017

Hurricane Harvey cleanup proves daunting in Texas

Residents returning to their homes in Victoria, Texas, have begun cleaning up in the wake of Tropical Storm Harvey, dumbstruck by the destruction caused by floodwaters.

August 31, 2017

Harvey health problems challenge medical professionals

The humanitarian crisis from Tropical Storm Harvey is likely to prove a massive public health challenge long after the waters have receded from the battered lands of Texas and Louisiana.

August 30, 2017

Feds offer counseling hotline for Harvey victims

The federal government is offering a toll-free crisis hotline for those dealing with the trauma of Tropical Storm Harvey, with trained counselors on call around the clock.

August 30, 2017

Turkish security officials indicted in D.C. embassy protests

Indictments were issued for Turkish security officials who violently attacked peaceful protestors in Washington in May, the U.S. Attorney's office for the District of Columbia announced on Tuesday.

August 29, 2017

Medicare data helps Texas officials identify people at high-risk during hurricane aftermath

Data collected on Medicare beneficiaries is helping Texas officials identify the most vulnerable populations affected by evacuations from Tropical Storm Harvey. In Harris County, which includes the city of Houston, 15,149 people rely on electricity-dependent medical devices.

August 29, 2017

Baltimore health clinic offers naloxone training to combat opioid epidemic

The Baltimore City Department of Health will able to distribute naloxone thanks to extra state funding that has helped increase the agency's supply, city health officials said. The Health Department had faced a shortage of naloxone kits in June, with only 4,000 units to last until May 2018.

August 29, 2017