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Top Vitamins and Supplements for Men 03/03/2022 07:00pm • Male and female bodies are different.There are a variety of differences between men and women in terms of the nutrients their bodies use, particularly in relation to reproduction. For example, in women, particularly those of childbearing age, being deficient in iron is more common than it is in men. Warmer temperatures and a blast of tree pollen: Spring allergy season arrives in DC region 03/03/2022 12:47pm • The D.C. region is getting its first taste of the spring allergy season this week. “As is usual for this time of year in the Washington, D.C., area, we’ve got our early flowering tree species out and about,” said Susan Kosisky, chief of the U.S. Army Centralized Allergen Extract Lab, which 9 Dividend Aristocrat Stocks to Buy Now 03/02/2022 07:00pm • These stocks have increased their dividends every year for 25 years or more.Certainty is pretty hard to come by on Wall Street these days, what with the threat of rising interest rates and the recent invasion of Ukraine. However, one way investors can tap into more reliable returns is to depend on s How Much Protein Does My Child Need? 03/02/2022 07:00pm • One of major concerns that parents raise during visits is whether their child's diet is balanced and if they're consuming enough protein. Proteins form the important building components in our body. They are the major constituent of muscles, where most of the body's proteins are found. Yet proteins Which Colon Cancer Screening Is Best? 03/02/2022 07:00pm • Colorectal cancer is common."Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in men and women in the United States," says Dr. Nimeesh Shah, chief of the division of gastroenterology and hepatology at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center in San Jose, California.It's most commonly diagnosed in people o Nail Fungus: Here's What It Is and How to Treat It 03/02/2022 07:00pm • Nail fungus is an infection that starts as a yellow or white spot under your nails. It can happen on any nail but is more common on toenails. Another name for nail fungus is onychomycosis. It's never fun to think about nail fungus, but it's a lot more common than you may think. About 10% of people o 'Have you had a colonoscopy?': Va. woman becomes advocate after getting her results 03/01/2022 09:18pm • No family history, no symptoms, no problem, right? Wrong. A Northern Virginia woman, whose colleague convinced her to get a colonoscopy, detailed her journey to commemorate Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Patty Casey, 65, said that her doctor found 19 polyps during her procedure in 2019. One o Medical Schools Teach Value of Doctor-Patient Relationships 02/28/2022 07:00pm • It is not uncommon for patients to be afraid to tell their doctors the truth. Maybe it is about drug and alcohol use, sexual concerns or other problems: not getting the prescription filled when they didn't have the money, or simply forgetting; having the medication but not taking it, or not liking h The growing importance of naloxone amid setbacks in the opioid crisis 02/28/2022 03:37pm • This content is sponsored by Emergent Biosolutions. The opioid crisis has become much worse across the United States during the coronavirus pandemic, shedding light on the growing importance of medications such as naloxone, which can help save someone's life during an opioid overdose. "We What Are the Types of Biopsy for Breast Cancer? 02/27/2022 07:00pm • Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women and often, the first sign appears as either a lump in the breast that can be felt through the skin, or that shows up on an annual mammogram screening. If you find a lump, or if your doctor notices something on one of your mammogram images that 25 Best Jobs for High School Graduates 02/27/2022 07:00pm • Careers for high school graduatesScoring a good job doesn't always require obtaining a bachelor's degree or associate degree. In the latest U.S. News Best Jobs rankings, these 25 careers offer good work-life balance and strong job growth while only requiring a high school diploma. Take note: Entry t Manassas mom among challengers to Youngkin's mask-optional law 02/25/2022 03:48pm • This article was written by WTOP’s news partner InsideNoVa.com and republished with permission. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today. A Manassas mother has joined 11 other Virginia parents in a lawsuit to stop the implementation of a new state law making masks optional i Data Doctors: Ditch your scanner with these apps 02/25/2022 03:03pm • Q: I want to get rid of my desktop scanner in hopes of finding an app that will do the same thing for me. Any suggestions? A: The quality of the optics and the power of the processors in today’s smartphones allows them to do extraordinary things, includ Advanced heart failure: What it means and how to treat it 02/25/2022 10:22am • This content is sponsored by MedStar Washington Hospital Center. There are more than 6 million Americans living with heart failure – about 10 percent of which have advanced heart failure, according to the American Heart Association. While heart failure can sound scary, experts at MedStar Washi Prince George’s Co. school board approves consolidating alternative schools 02/25/2022 08:42am • Prince George's County Public Schools narrowly voted Thursday to consolidate the district's five alternative schools in Maryland. The move comes amid protests from the community, with many begging the board to keep the schools open for at-risk students who struggle with traditional schools.