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Smartphones before age 12 tied to depression and poor sleep, new study finds

Smartphones before age 12 tied to depression and poor sleep, new study finds

Trump proposal would weaken vehicle mileage rules that limit air pollution

Trump proposal would weaken vehicle mileage rules that limit air pollution

Inova Health Center in Woodbridge opens next week

Inova Health Center in Woodbridge opens next week

A dozen former FDA leaders lambast claims by the agency’s current vaccine chief

A dozen former FDA leaders lambast claims by the agency’s current vaccine chief

New FDA-approved glasses can slow nearsightedness in kids

New FDA-approved glasses can slow nearsightedness in kids

A single shot of HPV vaccine may be enough to fight cervical cancer, study finds

A single shot of HPV vaccine may be enough to fight cervical cancer, study finds

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4 in 10 adults over the age of 45 are lonely, per AARP study: Tips to combat holiday loneliness

4 in 10 adults over the age of 45 are lonely, per AARP study: Tips to combat holiday loneliness

San Francisco sues nation’s top food manufacturers over ultraprocessed foods

San Francisco sues nation’s top food manufacturers over ultraprocessed foods

Delayed care to 2 Black pregnant women highlights maternal health disparities

Delayed care to 2 Black pregnant women highlights maternal health disparities

Researchers slightly lower study’s estimate of drop in global income due to climate change

Researchers slightly lower study’s estimate of drop in global income due to climate change

Deadly Asian floods are no fluke. They’re a climate warning, scientists say

Deadly Asian floods are no fluke. They’re a climate warning, scientists say

Virginia unveils plan to create marijuana retail market

Virginia unveils plan to create marijuana retail market

West Virginia again bans religious reasons for school vaccine exemptions

West Virginia again bans religious reasons for school vaccine exemptions

Chances dwindling for renewal of health care subsidies, risking premium spikes for millions

Chances dwindling for renewal of health care subsidies, risking premium spikes for millions

UK will increase its spending on medicine under a zero-tariff deal with the US

Doctor says Trump had preventative screening MRI on heart, abdomen with ‘perfectly normal’ results

Doctor says Trump had preventative screening MRI on heart, abdomen with ‘perfectly normal’ results

Cutting back on social media has proven health benefits. Here are some tips

Cutting back on social media has proven health benefits. Here are some tips

Chairman of vaccine committee leaves for new HHS job

Chairman of vaccine committee leaves for new HHS job

Runners pound the pavement, devour fast food at first Taco Bell DC 50K

Runners pound the pavement, devour fast food at first Taco Bell DC 50K

Why doing good also makes us feel good, during the holidays and beyond

Why doing good also makes us feel good, during the holidays and beyond

Loudoun Co. students launch nonprofit to help prevent teen dating violence

Loudoun Co. students launch nonprofit to help prevent teen dating violence

What a federal ban on THC-infused drinks and snacks could mean for the hemp industry

What a federal ban on THC-infused drinks and snacks could mean for the hemp industry

Looking to winterize your skin? DC dermatologist on how lotions ‘will not cut it’ this time of year

Looking to winterize your skin? DC dermatologist on how lotions ‘will not cut it’ this time of year

Steps to take to prevent stomach issues after Thanksgiving feast

Steps to take to prevent stomach issues after Thanksgiving feast

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