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Citing a 325% spike in hospitalizations this month, Luminis Health has declared “contingency protocol” at the two hospitals it operates in the D.C. area. Luminis operates two hospitals in Maryland: Anne Aru The Best Foods for an MS Diet 12/27/2021 07:00pm • Recently, nutritional science has begun to prove that food can influence our health and well-being in many ways. This is particularly true for people who have certain chronic conditions, such as the autoimmune disease multiple sclerosis. When the immune system begins attacking the protective sheath, 10 Colleges With the Highest In-State Tuition 12/27/2021 07:00pm • The U.S. News Short List, separate from our overall rankings, is a regular series that magnifies individual data points in hopes of providing students and parents a way to find which undergraduate or graduate programs excel or have room to grow in specific areas. Be sure to explore The Short List: C Adrenal Fatigue: Is It Real? 12/27/2021 07:00pm • You may have heard of so-called 'adrenal fatigue,' supposedly caused by ongoing emotional stress. Or you might have come across adrenal support supplements sold online to treat it. But if someone suggests you have the controversial, unproven condition, seek a second opinion, experts say. And if some Heart Disease Prevention: How Much Does Oral Health Matter? 12/26/2021 07:00pm • Your gums are tissues that hold your teeth in place. Brushing and flossing help to take care of both your teeth and gums, removing the buildup of bacteria that can stick to your teeth and other areas of your mouth. If you don't maintain these habits and you don't visit the dentist for regular cleani Data Doctors Column: Comparing private search engines 12/24/2021 11:17pm • Q: Which private search engine is better, Startpage or DuckDuckGo? A: Search engines are an essential navigation tool for the endless number of websites on the Internet, which is the main reason Google has become one of the titans of tech. Google’s search engine is considered the most powerf Virginia family encourages pediatric organ donation, regular tests for diabetes 12/23/2021 09:52pm • A family from Alexandria, Virginia, is facing their first Christmas without their 12-year-old daughter, who they called an old soul with an infectious personality. Beth and John Bachmore and their three sons — Jack, Sam and Ben — are mourning the loss of the family’s youngest child, Abigail Alexandria girl born premature writes children's book with mom to teach about disabilities 12/23/2021 01:21pm • Naevia was born prematurely and has to have special accommodation at school to sit close to the teacher so she can see, even while wearing her special glasses. "She was born at 3 pounds, 2 ounces at 30 weeks unexpectedly in a snowstorm," her mother, Parris Elliott-Thompson, who lives in Alexandri How to Describe Medical Symptoms to Your Doctor 12/21/2021 07:00pm • You know your own body and mind. When it comes to describing medical symptoms -- from sharp chest pains to sudden mood swings -- as the patient, you're the go-to member for the entire health care team.Unlike signs picked up on physical exams or laboratory results, symptoms are what you experience fi 10 Public Schools That Award Merit Aid to the Most Out-of-State Students 12/21/2021 07:00pm • The U.S. News Short List, separate from our overall rankings, is a regular series that magnifies individual data points in hopes of providing students and parents a way to find which undergraduate or graduate programs excel or have room to grow in specific areas. Be sure to explore The Short List: C Dopamine Supplements to Boost Your Mood 12/21/2021 07:00pm • If you expect products marketed as dopamine supplements to actually contain dopamine -- a naturally occurring chemical produced in the brain that improves mood -- you may be disappointed. These supplements are touted for their ability to ease depression and elevate mood. But if you look at the label What's Safe to Do After Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine? 12/21/2021 07:00pm • Since the arrival in mid-December 2020 of a safe and effective vaccine against COVID-19, there's been a glimmer of hope at the end of the long, dark tunnel of this pandemic. As shots find their way into arms, many vaccinated people are wondering what's safe for them to do and how to navigate the las Lessons From Researching Responses to COVID-19 in Bangladesh 12/20/2021 07:00pm • As the world seeks to overcome the COVID-19 pandemic, it's vital that we learn from it, so we know better how to defeat future pandemics. BRAC -- one of the largest nongovernmental organizations in the world -- is in the rare position of having been able to respond to COVID-19 on a massive scale in