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U.Va. study finds Gen X has historically high lead exposure, health risks

U.Va. study finds Gen X has historically high lead exposure, health risks

Nursing tops US News & World overall rankings. But is the ‘best job’ the best for you?

Nursing tops US News & World overall rankings. But is the ‘best job’ the best for you?

Trying to convince your kid to wear a jacket instead of a hoodie? A DC doctor weighs in

Trying to convince your kid to wear a jacket instead of a hoodie? A DC doctor weighs in

Inova Loudoun’s new children’s, medical units hope to make families feel at home during hospital stays

Inova Loudoun’s new children’s, medical units hope to make families feel at home during hospital stays

First bird flu case reported at Maryland poultry facility

First bird flu case reported at Maryland poultry facility

‘Please stay off the ice’: Even if the ice looks nice, first responders say it’s too thin

‘Please stay off the ice’: Even if the ice looks nice, first responders say it’s too thin

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How Montgomery Co. schools make sure kids get meals, even when they’re closed

How Montgomery Co. schools make sure kids get meals, even when they’re closed

What you need to know about the continued surveillance of bird flu after first US death

What you need to know about the continued surveillance of bird flu after first US death

Why the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning grows after a winter storm

Why the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning grows after a winter storm

‘Presumptive’ bird flu detected in Delaware poultry flock sparks heightened vigilance in Maryland

‘Presumptive’ bird flu detected in Delaware poultry flock sparks heightened vigilance in Maryland

Why Montgomery County’s police department is focusing on mental health

Why Montgomery County’s police department is focusing on mental health

Food as medicine: Mediterranean diet shines in US News’ 2025 Best Diets

Food as medicine: Mediterranean diet shines in US News’ 2025 Best Diets

‘Every day was hand-to-hand combat’: Officials five years after COVID arrived in Montgomery County

‘Every day was hand-to-hand combat’: Officials five years after COVID arrived in Montgomery County

Sleep, fitness and keeping calm: Marylanders share goals for the New Year

Sleep, fitness and keeping calm: Marylanders share goals for the New Year

‘Great place to recreate’: First day hikers revel in the outdoors in Bethesda

‘Great place to recreate’: First day hikers revel in the outdoors in Bethesda

‘Kind of a mess’: Veterinarian on the confusion and concern over raw diets for pets

‘Kind of a mess’: Veterinarian on the confusion and concern over raw diets for pets

DC-based group: Many nutritional supplements promising better health are ‘useless’

DC-based group: Many nutritional supplements promising better health are ‘useless’

Fresh Start 5K race kicks off on New Year’s Day in DC

Fresh Start 5K race kicks off on New Year’s Day in DC

Md. officials optimistic rise in health insurance coverage will continue in open enrollment

Md. officials optimistic rise in health insurance coverage will continue in open enrollment

A true toy story at DC’s Children’s National Hospital

A true toy story at DC’s Children’s National Hospital

DC rec center honors teen with special needs who died in city’s care decades ago

DC rec center honors teen with special needs who died in city’s care decades ago

Navigating holiday stress: U.Va. experts provide tips for a joyful, conflict-free family gathering

Navigating holiday stress: U.Va. experts provide tips for a joyful, conflict-free family gathering

Looking to track the spread of sickness in your area? There’s an app for that

Looking to track the spread of sickness in your area? There’s an app for that

What your peeing frequency can say about your health

What your peeing frequency can say about your health

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