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5 Ways to Avoid Sloppy Medical School Applications 03/27/2023 08:00pm • Congratulations on getting to the point where you are ready to submit your application to medical school! Getting to this point has taken a ton of work and preparation, and this is an exciting next step in the path to becoming a doctor. Whether you're applying using AMCAS, AACOMAS, TMDSAS or a comb Amid higher risk, Fairfax Co. firefighters receive early cancer screenings 03/27/2023 06:43am • As if trying to extinguish a raging inferno wasn’t dangerous enough, firefighters face life-threatening risks even after the blaze is knocked down. Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department Capt. Barry Maham is living proof, two years after he was diagnosed with stage four colon cancer. Fire What Is Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young (MODY)? 03/26/2023 08:00pm • Over 28 million people have been diagnosed with diabetes and an estimated additional 8.5 million people are undiagnosed but meet the criteria for having diabetes in the U.S.. In total, that's over 37 million people with diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But diagn COVID's education crisis: A lost generation? 03/26/2023 09:21am • It may look like the pandemic is over; stadiums are open again, crowds are everywhere, and hardly a mask in sight. But COVID hurt a lot of things you can't easily see, especially in schools. "I feel like I just need to stand on a mountaintop and just yell, 'Take this seriously! Everything is at Afghanistan military dog set to reunite with its owner in the U.S. 03/26/2023 07:00am • ▶ Watch Video: Afghanistan military dog set to reunite with its owner in the U.S. During a tour in Afghanistan in 2019, Kristen St. Pierre, a female platoon commander for the Georgia Army National Guard, became really close to a colleague that she thought she may never see again: her b Data Doctors: Tips for buying DIY security cameras 03/24/2023 02:19pm • Q: What should I consider when choosing a DIY security camera? A: The options for security cameras that are easy to install, set up and monitor via your smartphone can get overwhelming for even the most tech-savvy consumer. Several variables will help you determine the best fit for your situat Understanding the Safety of Kratom: A Comprehensive Guide 03/23/2023 08:00pm • Kratom, formally called Mitragyna speciosa, is a type of tree native to Southeast Asia related to the coffee plant. For centuries, those native to Southeast Asia have chewed on kratom leaves or made a tea from kratom as a stimulant for pain relief. It's also used in that part of the world to cope wi What Is a Silent Migraine? 03/23/2023 08:00pm • Throbbing head pain is the first thing most people think of when they hear about migraines. It's the most common and debilitating symptom for most types of migraine and is often accompanied by sensitivity to noise and light, nausea and fatigue. Yet, for a lesser-known type of migraine, people can ex Understanding the Signs of a Heart Attack in Women 03/22/2023 08:00pm • Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States. In 2020, it was responsible for about 1 in every 5 female deaths in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. However, according to a survey from the American Heart Association, only about half o Annapolis Film Festival brings powerful slate with 'Chevalier,' 'The Grotto' and 'Judy Blume Forever' 03/22/2023 02:25pm • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7525NAGtJU   The 11th annual Annapolis Film Festival returns to Annapolis, Maryland, this Thursday through Sunday. Over 70 films will screen at Maryland Hall on Chase Street, as well as Annapolis Elementary School, Asbury United Methodist Church and The best beach towns to retire in the U.S. 03/22/2023 10:57am • Many people dream about retirement in a beach town. But a remote beach area isn't always the right fit for retirees, who also need access to amenities and services, such as quality health care and transportation options. When you think of retirement locales, Florida is probably the first state to What You Can Do With a Neuroscience Degree and How to Get One 03/21/2023 08:00pm • When Ohio State University neuroscience professor Sara Gombash Lampe gets new students, they're typically driven into the field by persistent questions about the brain. Whether about a neurological disease affecting a loved one or brain function, a student's inquiries can flower into a career in neu 10 Best Health Care Stocks to Buy for 2023 03/21/2023 08:00pm • After outperforming the S&P 500 in 2022, health care stocks have faltered in 2023. 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