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Greater Mid-Atlantic News Digest 1 pm 04/13/2023 01:21pm • Here’s a look at how AP’s general news coverage is shaping up for select stories. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s complete coverage of North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Maryland and Delaware, and the rest of the world, visit Coverage Plan at newsroom.ap.org Questions about cov With 'Camelot,' a legendary fight director exits the fray 04/13/2023 01:17pm • NEW YORK (AP) — In a hushed and empty Broadway theater, two men appear onstage in street clothes, each wielding fearsome-looking broad swords. One lunges at the other, who quickly strikes back. They exchange a flurry of slices and counter-slices, with the screech of metal on metal. Watching it wit Abortion pill rulings in conflict: What happens next? 04/13/2023 12:47pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court will be the next stop for a legal fight over a drug used in the nation’s most common abortion method. A federal appeals court ruled late Wednesday that the abortion pill mifepristone can still be used for now but reduced the period of pregnancy when the drug MLB ump Vanover still in hospital after hit in head by throw 04/13/2023 11:53am • CLEVELAND (AP) — Major League Baseball umpire Larry Vanover remained hospitalized Thursday after being hit in the head with a relay throw during Wednesday's game between the New York Yankees and Cleveland Guardians. Vanover was struck on the left side of his head in the fifth inning by a throw fr What to Know About Continuing Care Retirement Communities 04/12/2023 08:00pm • America has an aging population, and as such, more and more people are considering options for where and how they'll live after retirement. Overall, 70% of people currently age 65 or older will need some kind of long-term care according to the federal government. Sorting through the myriad choices f 10 Best Places to Retire in Panama 04/12/2023 08:00pm • Panama is one of the world's top retirement destinations. In this country, you have three dramatically different retirement lifestyle options to choose among: cosmopolitan cities, beautiful beachfront towns and cooler mountain climes. There are appealing retirement spots for retirees on strict budge Is Health Care a Good Career Path? 04/11/2023 08:00pm • The COVID-19 pandemic has proved that health care workers are indispensable to the fabric of our society. However, this public health crisis has also precipitated a labor shortage, as many health care workers left the industry due to overwhelming stress and burnout. The Association of American Medic A Patient's Guide to Mental Health 04/11/2023 08:00pm • We often think of mental health as something controlled by the brain. But it actually depends on a delicate balance of brain chemistry, physical health, life stressors, genetics and experiences. "Our experiences and physical health can change the brain, its structure and neuroconnections. It's like Pain and OTC Medications: Which Is Best? 04/11/2023 08:00pm • Let's face it: When it comes to managing those annoying aches and pains, the solution is not one-size-fits-all. While you can sometimes safely manage pain without a visit to the doctor's office, using over-the-counter medications correctly can be confusing. How do you know what's best -- and safest Reapplying to Medical School: What to Know and Do 04/10/2023 08:00pm • The idea of having to reapply to medical school may feel like one of the lowest lows for premedical students. But if you find yourself in this situation, take a deep breath and remember that thousands of applicants who had to reapply to med school are now pursuing their dream of practicing medicine. Georgetown board recommends to remove Transformers, doctor plans to challenge the decision 04/07/2023 08:36pm • You may have watched the TV show or played with the toys as a kid, but have you seen the life-size Transformers sculptures in a local D.C. neighborhood? The two six and ten-foot-tall statues are a novelty attraction some in the Georgetown area might be familiar with — one that’s been a point DC-area doctors: 'Start taking allergy medicine early this year' 04/06/2023 11:26pm • The saying goes, "April showers bring May flowers," and anyone with bad allergies knows that's not always a good thing. D.C.-area allergists say you might want to start taking those allergy meds early. "Even around Feb. 6 to 9, it got warm, so the pollen came out pretty strong," said Kaiser Perma Anosognosia vs. Alzheimer's: Understanding the Key Differences 04/06/2023 08:00pm • Have you ever wondered if individuals with age-related cognitive impairment are aware of their own decline? Do Alzheimer's patients know they have it? Sometimes they don't. A condition called anosognosia can prevent them from understanding the severity of their own diagnosis. What Is Anosognosia?Ano Treatment for Anxiety: Medications and Options 04/06/2023 08:00pm • Anxiety disorders are prevalent yet treatable.An occasional bout of anxiety is normal, but usually those feelings are short-lived. Those who feel chronically anxious may be diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, and some people may choose to use anxiety medications to help.Anxiety disorders are the No. Data Doctors: Should I switch cellular networks? 04/06/2023 04:48pm • Q: How can I tell if another cellular network is better than what I’m using before I switch? A: Nothing is more central to how we communicate, navigate and educate ourselves than our smartphones and nothing is more frustrating than when they have connectivity issues. It’s natural to wonder