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Whooping cough cases more than 3 times higher than last year in return to pre-pandemic levels

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Whooping cough cases more than 3 times higher than last year in return to pre-pandemic levels

Fairfax teen named Time Magazine’s Kid of the Year

Fairfax teen named Time Magazine’s Kid of the Year

Have questions about the cost of your insurance? Check your ‘health credit report’

Have questions about the cost of your insurance? Check your ‘health credit report’

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DC Fire crew replicates drunk driving crash amid busy Labor Day travel season

Parvovirus illness rising in kids just as school is starting, CDC says

Parvovirus illness rising in kids just as school is starting, CDC says

14 proven methods for better sleep

14 proven methods for better sleep

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DC mobile pediatric clinics get ‘Monumental’ makeover

DC mobile pediatric clinics get ‘Monumental’ makeover

‘It’s that easy’: Homeland Security official warns that some teens are illegally buying prescription drugs online

‘It’s that easy’: Homeland Security official warns that some teens are illegally buying prescription drugs online

Avoiding the sting during peak bee season

Avoiding the sting during peak bee season

Diversion First annual report touts success of Fairfax County’s co-responder program

Diversion First annual report touts success of Fairfax County’s co-responder program

CDC to doctors: Offer more information on IUDs and potential pain

CDC to doctors: Offer more information on IUDs and potential pain

These high-tech bins in Arlington Co. want your food scraps

These high-tech bins in Arlington Co. want your food scraps

Why are younger people getting cancer? This Maryland woman shares her story — and a warning

Why are younger people getting cancer? This Maryland woman shares her story — and a warning

After dog is poisoned, pest control company pays DC nearly $140K

After dog is poisoned, pest control company pays DC nearly $140K

When should athletes with concussions get moving again? Virginia school system updates protocol

When should athletes with concussions get moving again? Virginia school system updates protocol

Mobile exhibit that could change the future of health care visits DC area

Mobile exhibit that could change the future of health care visits DC area

Why is COVID surging? A doctor explains what to know and how to stay safe

Why is COVID surging? A doctor explains what to know and how to stay safe

Red Cross: Hospitals face blood supply shortage as DC-area blood drives canceled over heat

Red Cross: Hospitals face blood supply shortage as DC-area blood drives canceled over heat

Researchers are taking a second look at uncovering endometrial cancer in Black women

Researchers are taking a second look at uncovering endometrial cancer in Black women

Could getting vaccinated for shingles prevent dementia?

Could getting vaccinated for shingles prevent dementia?

Does your child have the shots needed to go back to school in DC?

Does your child have the shots needed to go back to school in DC?

Increasing number of people visiting Va. emergency departments say they vape, new analysis says

Increasing number of people visiting Va. emergency departments say they vape, new analysis says

Virus that causes COVID widespread in wildlife, Virginia Tech researchers say

Virus that causes COVID widespread in wildlife, Virginia Tech researchers say

Loudoun Co. student launches nonprofit to support women experiencing mental health challenges

Loudoun Co. student launches nonprofit to support women experiencing mental health challenges

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