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What to know about aortic aneurysms — the condition that killed sports journalist Grant Wahl 12/15/2022 04:46pm • Doctors blame an undiagnosed aortic aneurysm for the sudden death of sports journalist Grant Wahl, after he collapsed covering a match last week at the World Cup in Qatar. His death was sudden and the condition undiagnosed. More Health & Fitness News More Local News “ What to know about uterine fibroid embolization, and if it’s right for you 12/15/2022 11:00am • This content is sponsored by MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Many women experience things like bloating, pelvic pain and pressure, constipation or very heavy periods and may not know the cause. However, these are a few of the uncomfortable or painful symptoms associated with uterine fibroids. Children as young as 6 months now eligible for COVID-19 booster in DC, Virginia 12/15/2022 06:35am • Children as young as 6-months-old are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 bivalent booster vaccine in D.C. and Virginia. Health departments in both jurisdictions Wednesday announced the availability of the vaccines. D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and DC Health are encouraging residents to be up-to- Berberine Benefits, Side Effects and Supplements 12/14/2022 07:00pm • There are lots of supplements out there, but have you ever heard of berberine? Some people use it to lower their blood sugar or cholesterol. Like any supplement, there are potential benefits and risks. What Is BerberineBerberine is a naturally occurring compound that's found in several types of plan Why Food Labels Don't Improve Health 12/14/2022 07:00pm • I can vaguely remember how it felt to be my 21-year-old, energetic, wide-eyed self the year I started graduate school. I was beginning a doctoral program focused on health and developmental psychology and I was going to change the world. I was sure that I could do research that would ultimately help Strategies for avoiding holiday weight gain 12/14/2022 09:00am • Holiday weight gain is real but may not be as bad as you think. It's the most wonderful -- and unhealthiest -- time of the year. But the effects of holiday indulgences tend to be a little overblown. A 2017 study in the New England Journal of Medicine determined that the average American gains Frances Hesselbein, former Girl Scouts CEO, dies at 107 12/13/2022 08:28pm • Frances Hesselbein, who rose through the Girl Scout ranks and eventually became the organization's first CEO, has died at the age of 107, the University of Pittsburgh announced Sunday. Following her time with the Girl Scouts, she founded a career-focused nonprofit and was a Presidential Medal of Fre How you can treat the flu and protect yourself in the midst of the 'tripledemic' 12/13/2022 07:48pm • The trifecta of the flu, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus have hit the D.C. area hard — reports show the region is facing the most confirmed cases in the country in the new "tripledemic." As hospitals face staffing shortages and an overwhelming number of new patients, some local doctors College Majors With the Best Return on Investment 12/13/2022 07:00pm • It's no secret that college is expensive. Both private and public institutions ranked by U.S. News saw tuition increases for the 2022-2023 academic year, according to data submitted in an annual survey. Average tuition and fees at ranked private universities was about $40,000, while ranked public un Adults Braces: Types, Costs and How they Work 12/13/2022 07:00pm • When you think of braces, you probably think of those awkward adolescent years. Braces have come a long way since then and offer some great cosmetic and health benefits. Now that Zoom has become a verb and online meetings are the new normal, people have become more conscious of straight and healthy- Best Mediterranean Meal Delivery Services 12/13/2022 07:00pm • Mediterranean Diet Meal Services:-- Sunbasket -- View Latest Deals-- HelloFresh -- View Latest Deals -- Green Chef -- View Latest Deals -- BistroMD -- View Latest DealsWhen you hear the word "diet," do you immediately flash to an image of a scale? Changing the way you eat to lose weight is one wa Study: Extreme cold and hot temperatures elevate risk of death for heart disease patients 12/13/2022 05:42pm • With cold temperatures arriving, people with heart problems need to be especially vigilant about watching the weather forecast: Research done by a Maryland doctor finds people with cardiovascular disease have increased risk of dying in extreme temperatures. "Too hot, too cold can kill patient To board or not to board 12/13/2022 11:13am • This content is written by Becca Jurney, resort manager at Rocky Gorge Animal Hospital. The holidays are just around the corner. Is your family traveling? Having friends over? How is your fur baby with travel and strangers? Have you arranged for your fur baby Capitol Police officer injured in Jan. 6 riot resigns citing physical, mental trauma 12/13/2022 07:39am • A Capitol Police officer who was injured during the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol has resigned from his post citing physical and mental trauma. In a letter, Capitol Police Chief Thomas Manger shared with NBC News, Sgt. Aquilino A. Gonell wrote that he will take the time off to focus on healin The Best Places to Retire in Texas 12/11/2022 07:00pm • Best cities to retire in TexasAmerica's second-most populous state is a haven for retirees. Whether you're seeking warmer weather, affordable housing, lower taxes or engaging leisure activities, you will be able to find it somewhere in the state of Texas. Many cities in Texas have ample job opportun