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COVID-19 may be triggering dramatic hair loss in some people 05/23/2022 06:38pm • Pandemic-related stress may be causing people to lose their hair, and a Maryland doctor wants to reassure people that it's not permanent. "COVID-19 infection can lead to a type of hair loss called telogen effluvium," said Dr. Jamie Goldberg, a dermatologist at Kaiser Permanente's South Baltimore Asking the right questions might better ID people considering suicide — especially those with access to guns 05/20/2022 07:35pm • Craig Bryan collaborates with his colleagues at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center about including more comprehensive questions on mental health assessments. Bryan led a new study that found gun owners are less likely to report suicidal ideation, prompting action to tailor questions to Heat emergency safety practices, signs of heat-related illness and when to get help 05/20/2022 02:57pm • A potentially dangerous heat wave is descending upon the region; D.C. has declared a heat emergency through Sunday, and a Northern Virginia physician wants people to know the signs of heat stroke. Dr. Jason Singh, an internal medicine doctor at Kaiser Permanente in Manassas, Virginia. (Courtesy Data Doctors: Understanding full virus scan information 05/20/2022 07:21am • Q: When I do a full virus scan on my PC, the program says I have 683,000 files. How do I find and get rid of the unnecessary files? A: Depending upon your setup, there are a few things you can check for to help you understand what and where files are stored on your computer. If you’re only thin DC doctor urges COVID-19 vaccination, boosters for eligible young children 05/19/2022 10:37pm • Acknowledging significant hesitancy around vaccinating children against COVID-19, a D.C. pediatrician urges parents to reflect upon potentially bad consequences of leaving them unprotected. Parents of kids 5 to 11 years old are being urged to get them vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19, now Montgomery Co. considers changing hiring requirements for vacant health officer role 05/19/2022 09:35pm • Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich is open to changing the Maryland county's hiring requirements for a health officer. In a discussion with the Montgomery County Council, Chief Administrative Officer Richard Madaleno told council members that eliminating the county's requirement that its hea Hand osteoarthritis: Warning signs and treatment options 05/19/2022 01:51pm • This content is sponsored by MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, and it affects millions of people around the world. While there isn’t a cure for this type of arthritis, there are many treatments that can help relieve pain. Osteoarthritis Public warned about potential measles exposure in Northern Virginia 05/18/2022 04:20pm • Health officials in Northern Virginia are warning the public about some potential exposures to measles. The case involves an unvaccinated child who was infected during a trip out of the country. The child's case was confirmed on Tuesday, according to Dr. David Goodfriend, director of the Loudoun 'Reading Rainbow' voice Tina Fabrique joins Kim Bey in Mosaic Theater's 'Marys Seacole' 05/18/2022 12:05am • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vvirEpeX38&feature=emb_imp_woyt You know her voice from singing the iconic theme to TV's "Reading Rainbow." This month, Tina Fabrique stars in Mosaic Theater's "Marys Seacole" now through May 29. "It is about Mary Seacole," Fabrique told WTOP. "Thi Van Hollen ‘eager’ to get back to work, his wife tells Baltimore political gathering 05/16/2022 04:31pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Here’s a hopeful sign that U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), who suffered a mild stroke over the weekend, is on the mend: His wife, Ka Maryland Sen. Van Hollen hospitalized after minor stroke 05/15/2022 11:00pm • Democratic U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen says that he suffered a minor stroke while giving a speech in Western Maryland and has been admitted to George Washington University Hospital. Van Hollen, 63, released the statement late Sunday, saying that he experienced some lightheadedness and neck pain. H Access to bathrooms for people with medical conditions may get easier in DC 05/15/2022 01:33pm • If you have a medical condition and have to get to a bathroom fast in D.C., a new bill may make it easier. The bill would require retail establishments to allow certain members of the public to use restrooms meant for customers or employees only. More D.C. News More Health News Questions to ask before leaving the hospital 05/14/2022 07:00am • There's a lot going on when you stay at a hospital. There's a constant stream of medical providers checking on you, medical tests to take and noises that aren't part of your regular routine. As you start to heal from what led you to the hospital, you'll want to think ahead to your recovery. Altho Data Doctors: Free, easy-to-use video editors for Windows 05/13/2022 06:12pm • Q: I want to start basic video editing on my Windows 10 computer and looking for suggestions for a beginner. A: There was a time when the cost and complexity of video editing made it a challenging proposition for beginners, but all that has changed. There are dozens of free options for video e MedStar Washington Hospital Center is 1st in region to perform robotic heart surgery 05/13/2022 04:18pm • Heart surgery has traditionally involved invasive techniques, but a D.C. hospital is the first in the region to use a machine that will minimize the procedure's impact on a patient's body. Doctors at MedStar Washington Hospital Center are using minimally invasive robotic heart surgery. It's the f