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DC runner meets her guardian angels who saved her life after cardiac arrest

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DC runner meets her guardian angels who saved her life after cardiac arrest

How a new blood test to detect Alzheimer’s disease can help stop memory loss earlier

How a new blood test to detect Alzheimer’s disease can help stop memory loss earlier

Maryland’s maternal health quality is stalling, report finds

Maryland’s maternal health quality is stalling, report finds

‘You dance in your heart:’ Artists with Down syndrome perform to preserve NIH research funding

‘You dance in your heart:’ Artists with Down syndrome perform to preserve NIH research funding

Q&A: What does Biden’s cancer diagnosis mean?

Q&A: What does Biden’s cancer diagnosis mean?

‘You’re not alone’: Mental health advocates in DC spotlight Mental Health Awareness Month

‘You’re not alone’: Mental health advocates in DC spotlight Mental Health Awareness Month

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What new data tells us about homelessness in the DC region

What new data tells us about homelessness in the DC region

Treating hearing loss could reduce the risk of dementia, study finds

Treating hearing loss could reduce the risk of dementia, study finds

Prince George’s County residents call for more mental health resources for children

Prince George’s County residents call for more mental health resources for children

Maryland officials, advocates fear impact of expected Medicaid cuts in House bill

Maryland officials, advocates fear impact of expected Medicaid cuts in House bill

‘We’re in Lyme central’: Maryland veterinarian warns pet owners about the threat of ticks

‘We’re in Lyme central’: Maryland veterinarian warns pet owners about the threat of ticks

Maryland heads into summer with new workplace protections following deadly 2024 heat season

Maryland heads into summer with new workplace protections following deadly 2024 heat season

Lousy night’s sleep? Did you wear socks to bed?

Lousy night’s sleep? Did you wear socks to bed?

Why are 2 out of every 3 Alzheimer’s patients women?

Why are 2 out of every 3 Alzheimer’s patients women?

Exclusive: First Parkinson’s disease patient in DC area to use adaptive ‘pacemaker for the brain’

Exclusive: First Parkinson’s disease patient in DC area to use adaptive ‘pacemaker for the brain’

What you should know about sunscreen and skin cancer

What you should know about sunscreen and skin cancer

Author John Green — and his fans — want you to pay attention to tuberculosis

Author John Green — and his fans — want you to pay attention to tuberculosis

DC mayor, health officials speak out against potential cuts to Medicaid

DC mayor, health officials speak out against potential cuts to Medicaid

Three Va. Planned Parenthood clinics affected by Trump administration’s Title X funding freeze

Three Va. Planned Parenthood clinics affected by Trump administration’s Title X funding freeze

Going to the farmers market this weekend? Fiber is tasty, easy way to improve digestive, metabolic health

Going to the farmers market this weekend? Fiber is tasty, easy way to improve digestive, metabolic health

DC, Md. and Virginia hospitals land on national honor roll with drop in errors, infections, injuries

DC, Md. and Virginia hospitals land on national honor roll with drop in errors, infections, injuries

Mom says Make-A-Wish trip to Disney World was ‘a dream come true’

Mom says Make-A-Wish trip to Disney World was ‘a dream come true’

Rep. Gerry Connolly steps down as top Oversight Democrat and won’t seek reelection as cancer returns

Rep. Gerry Connolly steps down as top Oversight Democrat and won’t seek reelection as cancer returns

DC encouraged to share prosthetic pride on ‘Show Your Mettle Day’

DC encouraged to share prosthetic pride on ‘Show Your Mettle Day’

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