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Thousands of US children have arthritis, CDC report reveals

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Thousands of US children have arthritis, CDC report reveals

Mind-altering ketamine becomes latest pain treatment, despite little research or regulation

Mind-altering ketamine becomes latest pain treatment, despite little research or regulation

Will donating a kidney keep you from being active? This Alexandria woman says no

Will donating a kidney keep you from being active? This Alexandria woman says no

CDC to expand disease surveillance at four major US airports to include flu, RSV

CDC to expand disease surveillance at four major US airports to include flu, RSV

Marijuana use raises risk of heart attack, heart failure and stroke, studies say

Marijuana use raises risk of heart attack, heart failure and stroke, studies say

More fruit pouches for kids are being recalled because of illnesses that are linked to lead

More fruit pouches for kids are being recalled because of illnesses that are linked to lead

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Treatment, prevention, action: Montgomery Co. town hall on the opioid crisis generates suggested solutions

Treatment, prevention, action: Montgomery Co. town hall on the opioid crisis generates suggested solutions

Israel’s fortified underground blood bank processes unprecedented amounts as troops move into Gaza

Israel’s fortified underground blood bank processes unprecedented amounts as troops move into Gaza

‘Get yourself checked out’: Knowing the signs of prediabetes before it’s too late

‘Get yourself checked out’: Knowing the signs of prediabetes before it’s too late

Judge says ex-UCLA gynecologist can be retried on charges of sexually abusing female patients

Judge says ex-UCLA gynecologist can be retried on charges of sexually abusing female patients

Milk carton shortage hits school lunchrooms in New York, California and other states, USDA says

Milk carton shortage hits school lunchrooms in New York, California and other states, USDA says

Matthew Perry Foundation established for late ‘Friends’ actor to help people with addiction

Matthew Perry Foundation established for late ‘Friends’ actor to help people with addiction

Some Va. lawmakers say it’s time to eliminate daylight saving time

Some Va. lawmakers say it’s time to eliminate daylight saving time

Facing eviction, some low-income DC tenants will receive free lawyer help

Facing eviction, some low-income DC tenants will receive free lawyer help

As billions roll in to fight the US opioid epidemic, one county shows how recovery can work

As billions roll in to fight the US opioid epidemic, one county shows how recovery can work

U.Md. gets large donation for program helping students with autism, neurodiversity

U.Md. gets large donation for program helping students with autism, neurodiversity

California officials confirm 2 cases of dengue, a mosquito-borne illness rarely transmitted in US

California officials confirm 2 cases of dengue, a mosquito-borne illness rarely transmitted in US

Vaping by high school students dropped this year, says US report

Vaping by high school students dropped this year, says US report

Migrants in cities across the US may need medical care. It’s not that easy to find

Migrants in cities across the US may need medical care. It’s not that easy to find

Alexandria settles lawsuit for coal tar clean up, Potomac river restoration

Alexandria settles lawsuit for coal tar clean up, Potomac river restoration

Ohio is about to vote on abortion rights. Misinformation about the proposal is rampant

Ohio is about to vote on abortion rights. Misinformation about the proposal is rampant

Free screenings, professional advice offered for National Diabetes Month in Prince George’s Co.

Free screenings, professional advice offered for National Diabetes Month in Prince George’s Co.

Still the worst: Maryland emergency room wait times see little improvement

Still the worst: Maryland emergency room wait times see little improvement

The US infant mortality rate rose last year. The CDC says it’s the largest increase in two decades

The US infant mortality rate rose last year. The CDC says it’s the largest increase in two decades

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