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Researchers gain insight into colic's causes

Some symptoms of colic are treatable problems common in adults, according to the author of the book "Colic Solved."

Tags: Paula Wolfson, colic, babies

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Study: D.C. making progress in fight against AIDS

The World AIDS Conference opens Sunday in D.C., where HIV/AIDS is an epidemic.

Tags: HIV, Paula Wolfson, Gregory Pappas, D.C. Appleseed, World AIDS Conference

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Keeping safe from flesh-eating bacteria

The story of the young Georgia women who lost parts of four limbs to flesh-eating bacteria has made headlines around the world and has led to increased concern about this mysterious and dangerous condition.

Tags: National Necrotizing Fasciitis Foundation, Chesapeake Bay, necrotizing fasciitis, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Paula Wolfson, flesh-eating bacteria

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G.W. cardiac doctor to serve in Kabul

Dr. Frederick Lough, director of cardiac surgery at The George Washington University, is headed to Afghanistan for a second time to help those wounded on the battlefront.

Tags: Paula Wolfson, George Washington University Hospital, Frederick Lough

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Skin cancer survivor launches campaign to teach teens

A self-proclaimed "Venice Beach baby" is trying to prevent others from getting skin cancer.

Tags: skin cancer, Skin Cancer Foundation, Timna Understein, melanoma, Paula Wolfson

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Fido and fireworks: Keeping your dog safe on the 4th

The Fourth of July can be a traumatic holiday for dogs.

Tags: fireworks, independence day, Paula Wolfson

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Blog: Getting to the core

No, I am not talking about body image here. Being healthy and fit has always trumped getting six-pack abs in my book.

Tags: Paula Wolfson, abs, Marine Corps Marathon

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UMd. team changes lives with treadmill and a webcam

Local researchers have come up with a new way to help people who are recovering from strokes, dealing with Parkinson's disease or just desperate to improve their balance.

Tags: University of Maryland, TreadSense, Parkinson, Paula Wolfson

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Blog: Running in the muck

After last week's blog appeared, I got an e-mail from an old friend. The subject line said it all: "A Marathon? ARE YOU NUTS!"

Tags: Paula Wolfson, on the run, Code Orange

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What are the best ways to treat sunburn?

Despite all the warnings to use sunscreen, burns still happen. The key to healing is to keep damaged skin cool and moist.

Tags: Paula Wolfson, health, sunburn, sunscreen

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