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After years of dialysis, pancreas transplant gives DC man a new lease on life

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After years of dialysis, pancreas transplant gives DC man a new lease on life

Md. task force endorses move toward natural psychedelics for clinical, recreational use

Md. task force endorses move toward natural psychedelics for clinical, recreational use

ER doctor: ‘No robust clinical evidence’ that IV hydration spa trend provides a safe pick-me-up

ER doctor: ‘No robust clinical evidence’ that IV hydration spa trend provides a safe pick-me-up

‘We call it ‘the pretzel’: First-of-its-kind bladder cancer treatment now in use in Maryland

‘We call it ‘the pretzel’: First-of-its-kind bladder cancer treatment now in use in Maryland

New guidelines help doctors diagnose MS earlier and more accurately

New guidelines help doctors diagnose MS earlier and more accurately

Why paying out-of-pocket for prescriptions might be cheaper than your insurance copay

Why paying out-of-pocket for prescriptions might be cheaper than your insurance copay

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Why weight loss drugs could help people cut back on their drinking

Why weight loss drugs could help people cut back on their drinking

Black Americans diagnosed with heart failure 14 years earlier than white Americans, study finds

Black Americans diagnosed with heart failure 14 years earlier than white Americans, study finds

DC residents can now get a COVID-19 shot without a prescription

DC residents can now get a COVID-19 shot without a prescription

Protecting littlest lungs from whooping cough, as cases rise

Protecting littlest lungs from whooping cough, as cases rise

As opioid overdoses decline, schools and community groups warn of emerging substances

As opioid overdoses decline, schools and community groups warn of emerging substances

How schools, community groups contribute to promising overdose trends in DC area

How schools, community groups contribute to promising overdose trends in DC area

Their son died of an overdose. Now, this Fairfax Co. family is warning others to prevent similar tragedies

Their son died of an overdose. Now, this Fairfax Co. family is warning others to prevent similar tragedies

7-Eleven to pay $1.2 million to settle allegations of selling illegal vaping devices near DC schools

7-Eleven to pay $1.2 million to settle allegations of selling illegal vaping devices near DC schools

DC’s marijuana market is changing. Some cultivators are seizing the moment

DC’s marijuana market is changing. Some cultivators are seizing the moment

Virginia families face hurdles getting updated COVID-19 vaccine amid prescription confusion

Virginia families face hurdles getting updated COVID-19 vaccine amid prescription confusion

Shampoo-like gel could help cancer patients keep their hair during chemotherapy

Shampoo-like gel could help cancer patients keep their hair during chemotherapy

‘Stigma is not just an idea by itself’: Virginia doctor aims to sustain drop in overdose deaths during National Recovery Month

‘Stigma is not just an idea by itself’: Virginia doctor aims to sustain drop in overdose deaths during National Recovery Month

Whether you call it ‘hydroxymitragynine’ or ‘7-OH,’ experts urge caution

Whether you call it ‘hydroxymitragynine’ or ‘7-OH,’ experts urge caution

The return of some diseases makes it important to get vaccines for young kids, doctor says

The return of some diseases makes it important to get vaccines for young kids, doctor says

String of Fairfax Co. burglaries concerns police about this substance’s popularity

String of Fairfax Co. burglaries concerns police about this substance’s popularity

The rash you should be on the lookout for as outbreaks are reported in Virginia

The rash you should be on the lookout for as outbreaks are reported in Virginia

AstraZeneca chooses Virginia for its largest-ever R&D and manufacturing investment

AstraZeneca chooses Virginia for its largest-ever R&D and manufacturing investment

Sampling of fentanyl in Baltimore reported to show new substance in the mix

Sampling of fentanyl in Baltimore reported to show new substance in the mix

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