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

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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’

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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’

What cancer patients, families should know about clinical trials in the DC area

What cancer patients, families should know about clinical trials in the DC area

DC area gets an ‘F’ for air quality, according to new report

DC area gets an ‘F’ for air quality, according to new report

Sorting through the confusion: Recycling tips in the DC region

Sorting through the confusion: Recycling tips in the DC region

WTOP News’ partnership with Make-A-Wish is personal

WTOP News’ partnership with Make-A-Wish is personal

Study shows patients with painful skin condition are unaware of life-changing treatments

Study shows patients with painful skin condition are unaware of life-changing treatments

Susan G. Komen Foundation urges Supreme Court to protect preventive care coverage

Susan G. Komen Foundation urges Supreme Court to protect preventive care coverage

Hair care as part of health care at Children’s National Hospital

Hair care as part of health care at Children’s National Hospital

Marijuana users may be getting behind the wheel too soon after smoking

Marijuana users may be getting behind the wheel too soon after smoking

‘Making things more accessible’: How DC plans to improve Black maternal health

‘Making things more accessible’: How DC plans to improve Black maternal health

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