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Dirty Keto vs. Clean Keto: What Is the Difference? 02/06/2023 07:00pm • In fitness and nutrition circles, the term clean has gained a specific meaning in recent years. No longer just a word used to describe a crisp, white T-shirt fresh out of the laundry, clean now refers to all manner of food items and diets. Even specific eating patterns, such as the ketogenic diet, h In response to SCOTUS opinion, Senate committee will consider bills this week to limit concealed firearms possession 02/06/2023 01:49pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Denise Reid has an unfortunate level of knowledge about gun violence, with 11 family members shot or killed. That includes her son, Tevon Te New treatments spur hope after lung cancer diagnosis but screening still lags 02/06/2023 10:28am • Lung cancer is by far the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States — in part, because many people don't find out they have it until it's already spread. Heidi Nafman-Onda was one of those people. More Health & Fitness News More Lifestyle News More Local News Gallbladder Diet: What to Eat and Avoid for Optimal Health 02/05/2023 07:00pm • Everyone is familiar with heart-healthy diets, but what about gallbladder-healthy diets? There are very few diet and recipe books on the topic, but including nutrient-rich foods in your diet will keep this pear-shaped organ in good health. Certain gallbladder diets and foods can maintain a healthy g Spike in truck driver marijuana use compounds industry's labor shortage 02/04/2023 02:12pm • Truck drivers are testing positive for marijuana at a higher rate, causing an industry that's already struggling with finding labor to lose more existing workers. A new report from the U.S. Department of Transportation shows that nearly 41,000 truck drivers tested positive for marijuana in 2022 â Data Doctors: Tips for unresponsive computers 02/03/2023 02:53pm • Q: My computer becomes unresponsive from time to time, which is frustrating. Why is this happening and what can I do about it? A: Few things are as frustrating as waiting on your computer to respond to your keystrokes or mouse clicks, but when this happens, it’s not something you should continu Be the steward of your own heart health — here’s how 02/03/2023 11:45am • February is American Heart Month, a perfect time to strengthen cardiovascular health. And, says Dr. Allen Taylor, there’s so much that people can do — without medical intervention — to improve their heart health. Taylor, chairman of cardiology at Medstar Health Heart and Vascular Instit The 20 Most Stressful Jobs 02/02/2023 07:00pm • Top stressful jobsAll jobs include some level of stress. Some of the most stressful jobs are attractive because they make a difference in people's lives, include high pay or offer something else worthwhile.Find out where your job falls on the list and how it compares with other high-stress careers f Identifying the Right Time for Senior Care 02/02/2023 07:00pm • The statistics are staggering: The number of caregivers of adults in the U.S. has increased by more than 8 million since 2015, according to a 2020 report from AARP and the National Alliance for Caregiving. The report also notes that 24% of caregivers are caring for two or more older adults at a time 5 household items toxic to your pets 02/02/2023 04:51pm • This content is provided by Rocky Gorge Animal Hospital. 1. Chocolate Chocolate is one sweet treat that is not only harmful to dogs, but is also toxic to cats. The level of toxicity varies based on the quantity of chocolate ingested as well as the cocoa content (type of chocolate). Signs of ingest CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield invests in behavioral health, distributes nearly $8 million in grants 02/02/2023 04:36pm • This content is sponsored by CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield. CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (CareFirst), the largest not-for-profit health plan in the mid-Atlantic region, is delivering millions of dollars to community-based organizations in an effort to add money and resources to the fight a How to make sure your new year’s health, weight resolutions don’t slip away 02/02/2023 07:53am • Many people focus on health and wellness in the new year. But with January in the rearview mirror, those 2023 goals and resolutions may already have fallen by the wayside. As part of WTOP’s Get on Top of Your Health series, we sat down with two doctors from Adventist Medical Group at Advent 'It felt incredible': Md. student recognized by governor during State of the State address 02/01/2023 11:00pm • Jefferson Vasquez-Reyes had two thoughts when Maryland Gov. Wes Moore asked him to stand during Moore's State of the State address on Wednesday. First, the 18-year-old Montgomery College student said, "It felt incredible," as members of the General Assembly and invited guests burst into applause How to Manage a Double Major 02/01/2023 07:00pm • Taking on two college majors can mean much more work for students, but it may bring a greater reward. According to a 2021 paper in the Columbia Economic Review, pursuing a double major almost always predicts greater earnings than pursuing either major alone. A combination of business and STEM (scien Behind the scenes at Whitman-Walker Health: An array of medical and wellness services 02/01/2023 03:32pm • Whitman-Walker Health is known as a first responder to the AIDS epidemic and well as a leader in HIV and AIDS education, prevention, diagnosis and treatment and LGBTQ care, but Whitman-Walker is much more than that and this year will continue to expand its health care services to the region’s