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11 Marylanders have died from heat-related illnesses so far this summer

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11 Marylanders have died from heat-related illnesses so far this summer

Certain Aetna health insurance plans leaving the Affordable Care Act marketplace next year

Certain Aetna health insurance plans leaving the Affordable Care Act marketplace next year

Carb loading 101: How it can help improve endurance, performance (and when it’s just eating lots of pasta)

Carb loading 101: How it can help improve endurance, performance (and when it’s just eating lots of pasta)

Military members with sleep apnea far more likely to suffer PTSD, traumatic brain injuries, says U.Md. study

Military members with sleep apnea far more likely to suffer PTSD, traumatic brain injuries, says U.Md. study

Mouth taping trend poses serious health risks, says Md. doctor

Mouth taping trend poses serious health risks, says Md. doctor

Congressional Democrats call for 139 Environmental Protection Agency workers to be reinstated

Congressional Democrats call for 139 Environmental Protection Agency workers to be reinstated

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New research finds the 6 things that make someone ‘cool’

New research finds the 6 things that make someone ‘cool’

When to just kill a tick and be observant, and when to contact your doctor

When to just kill a tick and be observant, and when to contact your doctor

Maryland aging slightly faster than US as a whole, new Census numbers show

Maryland aging slightly faster than US as a whole, new Census numbers show

Why newly diagnosed lung cancer patients should get this test done before starting treatment

Why newly diagnosed lung cancer patients should get this test done before starting treatment

Price hikes for Capital Bikeshare bikes starting in August

Price hikes for Capital Bikeshare bikes starting in August

‘Crunchy teen’ wellness trend: Attempts to eat healthfully actually full of risk, says Va. provider

‘Crunchy teen’ wellness trend: Attempts to eat healthfully actually full of risk, says Va. provider

Another possible measles exposure investigated in Northern Virginia

Another possible measles exposure investigated in Northern Virginia

DC Human Services mobilizes to support homeless population during the heat wave

DC Human Services mobilizes to support homeless population during the heat wave

What you need to know about the effects of extreme heat on pets

What you need to know about the effects of extreme heat on pets

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer briefly hospitalized

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer briefly hospitalized

Are your allergies and asthma getting worse with the heat?

Are your allergies and asthma getting worse with the heat?

‘It affects our psychological well being’: How this heat wave could be impacting your mental health

‘It affects our psychological well being’: How this heat wave could be impacting your mental health

Study: Drinking too much alcohol could harm your brain later in life

Study: Drinking too much alcohol could harm your brain later in life

‘Good vibes only’ online craze raises risk of toxic positivity, Virginia psychiatrist says

‘Good vibes only’ online craze raises risk of toxic positivity, Virginia psychiatrist says

Montgomery County continues efforts to boost access to mental health care

Montgomery County continues efforts to boost access to mental health care

How some foods trick you into thinking they’re healthier than they actually are

How some foods trick you into thinking they’re healthier than they actually are

Loudoun Co. schools plan to use AI to boost campus security

Loudoun Co. schools plan to use AI to boost campus security

DC nonprofit expands free farmers’ markets to feed Ward 7 and 8 families this summer

DC nonprofit expands free farmers’ markets to feed Ward 7 and 8 families this summer

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