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The Many Ways Graduate School Differs From College 04/07/2022 08:00pm • Unlike undergraduates, who often take introductory courses in a range of subjects before committing to a major, graduate students typically focus on a particular area of study, such as chemistry or philosophy, from the get-go. "A graduate degree is more specialized than an undergraduate degree, and Researcher excited after HIV cases go into remission following stem cell use 04/06/2022 10:27pm • HIV-positive is a chronic condition that can be controlled with daily doses of medicines but there’s no known cure. However, there have now been three cases of HIV being put into remission that a D.C.-area researcher finds “exciting.” The research was conducted by the International Maternal Montgomery Co. poised to name new health officer with duties 'beyond COVID' 04/06/2022 04:45pm • After two previous candidates backed out, officials in Montgomery County, Maryland, say they're on their way to having a top doctor once again -- after going months without one during the height of the omicron surge. The county's pick for health officer has been sent to the Maryland Department of Prince George's Co. parents warned about growing risk of drug-laced edibles 04/05/2022 10:13pm • Prince George’s County Public Schools in Maryland are warning parents about the increasing risk of kids unknowingly ingesting drug-laced edibles. In particular, the email warns of the growing availability of candy and other food containing THC, the psychoactive substance in marijuana. ACLU: lawsuit over Va.'s mask-optional law 'blueprint' for parents of immunocompromised students 04/05/2022 09:45pm • As a legal battle over a law in Virginia that makes masking optional for school children continues to brew, one of the plaintiffs in the case said developments so far in the courtroom can serve as a "blueprint" for parents of students at high risk of getting a severe case of COVID-19. Eden Heilma Fox news: Critter in custody amid 'aggressive' incidents around Capitol 04/05/2022 06:40pm • Capitol Police say an arrest has been made in connection with some "aggressive" fox incidents around the Capitol. (Courtesy Capitol Police) An aggressive fox encounter might sound like something that only happens on cable news, but U.S. Capitol Police are warning visitors to be aware of actual f Tiger Woods' return and other memorable athletic comebacks 04/05/2022 05:00pm • Tiger Woods' return and other memorable athletic comebacks originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonThe comeback is always stronger than the setback.Athletes regularly make inspiring comebacks, whether a healthy return after injury or a return to glory after ineffectiveness. For Tiger Woods, Timeline: Looking back at Tiger Woods’ injury history 04/05/2022 04:55pm • Timeline: Looking back at Tiger Woods’ injury history originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonTiger Woods is one of the greatest golfers in history, but it hasn’t always been smooth sailing throughout his career.The 46-year-old Woods announced Tuesday that “as of right now&rdqu Inno Madness 2022: And the winner is… 04/05/2022 12:59pm • The results are in. D.C.’s Rose Health has emerged victorious in our 2022 Inno Madness competition. The final round featured two local health care startups, both Halcyon accelerator companies — and both putting up a good fight. Rose Health, founder Kavi Misri’s mental health platform that Supplements You'll Need on the Keto Diet 04/04/2022 08:00pm • The ketogenic diet has become increasingly popular in recent years, particularly among the many people who are trying to lose weight. The high-fat, low-carb keto diet emphasizes weight loss through fat burning. Keto adherents slash the carbs they consume and eat protein and fats. This approach puts How to Navigate College as a Neurodivergent Student 04/04/2022 08:00pm • When children who are neurodivergent are in their early school years, their parents often serve as their decision makers and advocates. But once these students enroll in college, they'll need to make their own choices on what classes to take, where to live on campus and how to manage their daily sch Medical School: Smarten Up to Get Accepted 04/04/2022 08:00pm • Succeeding in being admitted to medical school is as much about smart preparation and study as it is about grades. Foremost is your motivation for pursuing a medical career. Being a doctor requires a commitment to the profession's high standards of being accountable for your decisions and actions, p University of Maryland System announces historic new president of UMBC 04/04/2022 03:20pm • Valerie Sheares Ashby will be the new president of UMBC. (Courtesy USM) The University of Maryland, Baltimore County will soon have a new president. The University System of Maryland Board of Regents has appointed Valerie Sheares Ashby as the next president of UMBC. She is currently Dean of D How a testosterone imbalance can harm men's health 04/04/2022 08:00am • When considering testosterone, many people know it as the primary male hormone responsible for a man's sex drive. While this is true and vitally important, the "just-right" balance of testosterone in a man plays many other essential roles in the body's proper function. As with so many of the body What Is Period Flu? 04/03/2022 08:00pm • If you find yourself feeling lousy during the two weeks leading up to your period, you may be dealing with a type of PMS that's colloquially called period flu. Period flu is not an actual diagnosis. It's not "a viral illness like influenza, and in fact, it's not a medical diagnosis but a slang term