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The Most Iron-Rich Foods to Add to Your Diet 06/20/2022 08:00pm • Your body needs a wide range of vitamins and minerals to run optimally every day, and that means eating a varied, balanced diet that's rich in whole foods and nutrients. Iron is one nutrient that you need to try to consume every day. Janette Wong, a registered dietitian with Santa Clara Valley Medic What to know about National Black Family Cancer Awareness Week 06/20/2022 05:34pm • Do you know if either one of your grandparents was ever diagnosed with cancer? What about aunts, uncles or siblings? A Maryland doctor wants Black Americans to ask about family histories that might indicate they're at higher risk for certain diseases and cancers. "National Black Family Cancer Awa Doctor answers questions on COVID-19 vaccines for younger kids 06/20/2022 02:28pm • As COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna have been authorized for children ages 6 months and older, a doctor from Children’s National Hospital has answers to common questions. “The most common question I get," said Dr. Cara Biddle, interim division chief of general pediatrics and What Is Broken Heart Syndrome? 06/19/2022 08:00pm • There are several different types of cardiomyopathy, which is a disease of the heart muscle. Stress-induced cardiomyopathy is a sudden, severe dysfunction of the heart's left ventricle. This is the heart's main pumping chamber, and it carries oxygen-rich blood throughout the body. Stress-induced car The COVID frontlines: How NYC doctors faced the outbreak 06/19/2022 09:19am • As head of a top intensive care unit in New York City, Dr. Lindsay Lief is no stranger to emergencies. "If the organs are failing, and you need to be placed on life support, you come to us," she said. When asked how much death she actually sees, Dr. Lief replied, "A lot. A lot." But in Mar Md. doctor’s Father’s Day message: Good health is 'most courageous thing you can do for your family' 06/17/2022 04:50pm • A Maryland doctor is encouraging men to be proactive about their health, and he says most of the leading causes of illness and death — heart disease, stroke, kidney disease and injuries — are either preventable or better managed when detected early. “It's really important that we are aggres What Is Adenovirus? Symptoms, Vaccines, and Treatment 06/16/2022 08:00pm • While adenovirus have been around for eons, it's likely you've only heard the name recently. That's because the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other organizations are investigating a recent spike in cases of hepatitis of an unknown origin that have appeared in children. Because some Which candidates have cash leads in home stretch of Md. governor's race? 06/15/2022 10:27pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Editor’s note: This story has been updated to reflect updated calculations in the Franchot campaign’s take since mid-January. Two Dem Best TMJ Exercises for Jaw Pain Relief 06/15/2022 08:00pm • Teeth grinding, clenching and having constant contact between the upper and lower teeth -- all these put stress on the temporomandibular joints, often referred to as TMJ. These are the two joints that connect your jaw to your skull. Excessive chewing, continual gum-chomping, even hours of sitting sl 9 Dividend Aristocrat Stocks to Buy Now 06/14/2022 08:00pm • These stocks have 25 or more years of dividend increases and 2.5% or greater yield.In a choppy 2022, many folks are returning to old safe harbors in value-oriented sectors like consumer staples, utilities and health care. But beyond simply rotating out of growth-oriented sectors like tech, one addit How to Prepare for Your First Therapy Session 06/14/2022 08:00pm • You may know how to prepare to see a doctor for a new physical ailment, but how should you prepare for your first therapy appointment? Although prepping for your first appointment with a therapist is a good idea, it's not something people frequently do. "There is often times a mysterious element aro The Honor Roll of U.S. News Best Children's Hospitals 2022-2023 06/13/2022 08:00pm • A photo tour of the 2022-2023 Best Children's Hospitals Honor Roll Which hospitals are best prepared to care for the sickest kids? The 2022-2023 U.S. News Best Children's Hospitals rankings identify 90 hospitals with demonstrated expertise in one or more of 10 pediatric specialties. Ten hospitals ea How to Succeed in Premedical Organic Chemistry Courses 06/13/2022 08:00pm • Organic chemistry is perhaps one of the most dreaded courses in the premedical curriculum. Some aspiring doctors even give up on their goal of going to medical school because they are deterred by the idea of having to take organic chemistry. However, much of the fear is exaggerated. Many students wh Best Hospitals for Children With Severe Congenital Heart Disease 06/13/2022 08:00pm • Total anomalous pulmonary venous return. Hypoplastic left heart syndrome. Truncus arteriosus. Terms like these speak volumes to the parents of children with severe congenital heart defects. Heart defects occur in about 1 in 100 babies, or about 40,000 U.S. newborns per year. While any such problem c Best Children's Hospitals 2022-2023 Honor Roll and Overview 06/13/2022 08:00pm • The annual U.S. News Best Children's Hospitals rankings, now in their 16th year, offer guidance to parents seeking the best place for their very sick child. The top 50 medical centers are ranked in 10 specialties, including pediatric cancer, pediatric cardiology and heart surgery and pediatric ortho