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Silver Diner co-owner conquers 'Chopped' Silver Diner co-owner conquers 'Chopped' 02/16/2017 04:32pm • WASHINGTON — Chef Ype von Hengst, executive chef and co-owner of Silver Diner and Silver, won Food Network's "Chopped" contest Feb. 14, beating out three other chefs in a three-course cook-off themed Blue Plate Fare. Von Hengst survived the first two cuts and emerged as the winner with his dess Md. father sentenced to 40 years for death of infant son 02/16/2017 04:28pm • WASHINGTON — A Maryland father was sentenced Thursday to 40 years in prison for the 2014 death of his infant son. Adou Kouadio, 27, of Silver Spring, received the maximum sentence for child abuse resulting in death, said Montgomery County prosecutor Debbie Feinstein. Last December, a jury fo How Silver Diner’s executive chef avoided the chopping block on Food Network’s ‘Chopped’ 02/16/2017 01:28pm • He went in with a plan. Ype Von Hengst, co-founder and executive chef of the Rockville-based Silver Diner chain, took the title on Tuesday’s episode of the Food Network’s “Chopped,” defeating three other contestants in a diner-themed competition. He attributes his victory, which came with Do You Have Access to Your Doctors' Notes About You? 02/15/2017 07:00pm • If you're like most patients in the U.S., you haven't a clue what your doctor writes about you in your health record. Despite a move toward more transparency in medicine, only about 3 percent of the U.S. population currently has ready access to notes written in their charts. And most physicians poll Globe winner Marsha Mason hits Arena for 'Watch on the Rhine' Globe winner Marsha Mason hits Arena for 'Watch on the Rhine' 02/15/2017 01:20am • WASHINGTON — She's a four-time Academy Award nominee and two-time Golden Globe winner who's worked with some of the biggest names in showbiz. Now, Marsha Mason stars in Lillian Hellman's "Watch on the Rhine" at Arena Stage through March 5. "It is a play that Lilian Hellman wrote about 8 Tax Tips for People With Disabilities (and Their Caregivers) 02/14/2017 07:00pm • According to 2015 data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 53 million adults in the U.S. (or one out of every five) live with a disability. Whether they're working or not, people with disabilities and their caregivers often have higher costs associated with medical care or daily liv ADHD Parents: Here's How to Make It Work at Home 02/14/2017 07:00pm • What is the difference between childhood and adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder? Children generally have problems with concentration and difficulty following directions, and some will also be hyperactive and impulsive. Parents with ADHD not only have traditional symptoms but also struggl The Stakes Are Too High for Hasty Affordable Care Act Repeal 02/14/2017 07:00pm • While there is much we do not know about the future of our country's health care system, one thing is certain -- the most significant advances in human health will come from leading academic medical centers that combine top-tier research with high-quality, accessible patient care. Less well recogni Hugh Jackman shows off bandaged nose after cancer treatment 02/14/2017 08:13am • Hugh Jackman has revealed another treatment for skin cancer. The 48-year-old star of the X-Men and Wolverine franchises posted a selfie on social media Monday showing off his bandaged nose. Jackman writes, "Another basal cell carcinoma. Thanks to frequent checks & amazing doctors, all's well. L New surgery may fix need for reading glasses New surgery may fix need for reading glasses 02/14/2017 04:54am • WASHINGTON — What's essentially a minuscule contact lens that never has to be removed or cleaned is changing the way people address near vision challenges. The Raindrop Near Vision Inlay is the first implantable device that changes the shape of the cornea to help vision, according to a U.S. Foo How to Prepare Your Body -- and Mind -- for a Protest 02/13/2017 07:00pm • So, you want to protest.You've seen the signs. You've heard the chants. You've smelled the sweat. Protests are sweeping the nation following the election of President Donald Trump, from the Women's March on Washington in January to airport assemblies opposing Trump's immigration order barring people 10 Colleges Where Joining Student Clubs Is Easy 02/13/2017 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 6 Ways to Age Well and Save Money Doing It 02/13/2017 07:00pm • Don't let money troubles bury your health in the golden years.Health care costs can snowball as a person ages, and the added stress of those big bills can further tax one's health. To age well, experts say, it's often helpful to consider money matters along with making healthy choices. "What you wan 5 Medical School Personal Statement Writing Pitfalls 02/13/2017 07:00pm • When gearing up to write a personal statement for your medical school application, your first inclination may be to sit down and begin describing all the reasons you want to be a doctor, why you should be accepted to medical school or the strengths that set you apart from the vast pool of applicants How to Find Love Through Fitness 02/12/2017 07:00pm • Like many Americans, Lori Kogan hauled herself out of bed and to the gym on New Year's Day 2006 with new resolve to make early-morning fitness a habit. But unlike many Americans, Kogan's commitment never wavered; she went to the gym the next morning, and the next morning and the next. Her secret
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