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Feds renew Md. ‘reinsurance’ program to continue reduced rates for individually purchased health plans

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Feds renew Md. ‘reinsurance’ program to continue reduced rates for individually purchased health plans

DC-area dermatologists: It may take more than sunscreen to keep your skin healthy this summer

DC-area dermatologists: It may take more than sunscreen to keep your skin healthy this summer

How to prepare for the resumption of federal student loan payments

How to prepare for the resumption of federal student loan payments

Caffeine isn’t the only thing behind that morning coffee buzz

Caffeine isn’t the only thing behind that morning coffee buzz

The ‘islands of disadvantage’ in Northern Virginia where people are more likely to die early

The ‘islands of disadvantage’ in Northern Virginia where people are more likely to die early

What happens to your stomach in a hot dog eating contest?

What happens to your stomach in a hot dog eating contest?

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Nearly 1 in 4 girls and young women have iron deficiency, study shows

Nearly 1 in 4 girls and young women have iron deficiency, study shows

Virginia hospitals must now post prices of procedures online

Virginia hospitals must now post prices of procedures online

4 mistakes to avoid during Fourth of July cookout

4 mistakes to avoid during Fourth of July cookout

How GW’s medical school is connecting underserved communities with dermatology services

How GW’s medical school is connecting underserved communities with dermatology services

Why researchers are asking more Black patients to join DC lung cancer clinical trials

Why researchers are asking more Black patients to join DC lung cancer clinical trials

Superman is not flying in to save your life: It’s these medevac crews

Superman is not flying in to save your life: It’s these medevac crews

‘I have had a patient lose their entire hand’: Local doctor warns of risks with fireworks

‘I have had a patient lose their entire hand’: Local doctor warns of risks with fireworks

American Heart Association says women with irregular periods could be at higher risk of heart disease

American Heart Association says women with irregular periods could be at higher risk of heart disease

Do you know what to do when someone gets shot or stabbed? A U.Md. center wants to teach you

Do you know what to do when someone gets shot or stabbed? A U.Md. center wants to teach you

Remember to hydrate as temps begin scorching the DC region

Remember to hydrate as temps begin scorching the DC region

Test, then treat: 13% of those infected with HIV don’t know they have it

Test, then treat: 13% of those infected with HIV don’t know they have it

June 24

Women’s March rallies in DC on Dobbs anniversary to advocate for abortion rights, access

Have you donated blood? The Red Cross says there’s a shortfall

Have you donated blood? The Red Cross says there’s a shortfall

3 reasons why you might see more ticks in the DC area this summer

3 reasons why you might see more ticks in the DC area this summer

Oil, sweat and sunscreen — how to keep your skin healthy starting this Acne Awareness Month

Oil, sweat and sunscreen — how to keep your skin healthy starting this Acne Awareness Month

DC region is home to two of the nation’s best children’s hospitals

DC region is home to two of the nation’s best children’s hospitals

Heavy drinkers really don’t ‘handle their liquor,’ study says

Heavy drinkers really don’t ‘handle their liquor,’ study says

Night owls may have unhealthy habits that lead to early death, study says

Night owls may have unhealthy habits that lead to early death, study says

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