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DC-area hospitals avoid COVID-19 crush, for now 08/12/2021 04:58pm • Many parts of the D.C. area are now experiencing a "high" level of community of transmission of the coronavirus, according to criteria from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. For the period covering Aug. 4 to Aug. 10, the District, as well as Prince George's, Frederick and Charles co Top Iron-Rich Foods to Fight Iron Deficiency 08/12/2021 12:00am • Dietary iron supports overall health and wellness.Your body needs a wide range of vitamins and minerals to run optimally every day, and that means eating a varied, balanced diet rich in whole foods that contain many nutrients. Iron is one nutrient that you need to try to consume every day. Janette W Popular and Dangerous Social Media Diet Trends 08/12/2021 12:00am • Doctors, public health organizations and registered dietitians have been telling people for decades that what you eat and how much you weigh is incredibly important. However, what it is you're actually supposed to eat is constantly changing and new diet trends -- for that all-elusive weight loss -- Colleges Requiring a Coronavirus Vaccine for Fall 08/12/2021 12:00am • After a year of disruptions driven by the coronavirus pandemic, colleges are ready for a return to normalcy. For some schools, that means requiring students to receive COVID-19 vaccinations in order to register for in-person classes or move into campus housing. As of publication, a database maintai 10 reasons your stomach may be hurting 08/11/2021 11:15am • "Why does my stomach hurt?" It's a question doctors hear all the time, and it can be tricky to answer. That's partly because people sometimes use the term "stomach" to mean anything in the digestive tract (which includes many organs), and partly because something that feels like stomach pain in the DC doctors bring home medals from fencing national championships 08/09/2021 08:15pm • A D.C. surgeon who uses her scalpel in the operating room appears to be equally proficient with a much larger cutting instrument – a saber. Dr. Laura Johnson and Dr. Andrew Radu, both of MedStar Washington Hospital Center, returned from the recent USA Fencing National Championships in Philadelp 'Happy to be part of the community' — why a DC woman volunteered in a clinical trial to fight breast cancer 08/09/2021 03:28pm • Brandi Durkac Farmer with her daughter, Sophie. "I knew I was the beneficiary of those who have gone before me and done clinical trials like this. And I was eager, in part, to be able to give back to that community," she said. (Courtesy Brandi Durkac Farmer) Triple-negative breast cancer is a pa Pediatricians 'absolutely concerned' as COVID-19 cases nearly double among kids 08/09/2021 09:54am • The president of the American Academy of Pediatrics isn't happy with vaccination rates among youngsters and said doctors are “absolutely concerned” about rising cases of COVID-19 among adolescents. Speaking during a webinar hosted Aug. 4 by the COVID-19 Vaccine Education and Equity Project, D What are warning signs of blood clots? 08/09/2021 08:50am • A blood clot can be a serious medical problem. It can even lead to a heart attack, stroke or death. In fact, 274 people die every day from blood clots, according to the National Blood Clot Alliance. So what does a blood clot look or feel like? And how do you know if you have one? A blood clot Medicare Enrollment Deadlines You Shouldn't Miss 08/09/2021 12:00am • Most people become eligible for Medicare during the months around their 65th birthday. If you don't sign up for Medicare during this initial enrollment period, you could be charged a late enrollment penalty for as long as you have Medicare. The Medicare enrollment period is: -- You can initially enr Data Doctors: Mac or Windows for college? 08/06/2021 06:05pm • Q: Should I buy a Windows or Mac laptop for my child’s first year of college? A: It goes without saying that a computer is an essential tool for anyone going to college, but which one is best for your student will depend upon a number of variables. And which one they used at home shouldn’t be Review: Winston Duke is a gatekeeper of souls in the illuminating indie 'Nine Days' 08/06/2021 01:34am • Magical Realism remains cinema's most fascinating and rewarding subgenre, exploring all of the supernatural elements of fantasy, but grounding it all in tangible, relatable scenarios. Japanese cinema fans will remember Hirokazu Koreeda's "After Life" (1998) where people on their death bed ha Northam requires COVID-19 vaccination or routine testing for state workers 08/05/2021 03:26pm • Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam on Thursday announced that all Virginia state workers will have to show they are vaccinated against COVID-19 or submit to weekly testing. The order will take effect on Sept. 1 and will apply to more than 120,000 state employees. Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan made a simi Body Image: A Perfect Ballet Body 08/05/2021 12:00am • Colleen Werner tried lots of sports in school -- including t-ball, softball, basketball and cheerleading -- but her true love has always been dance. She remembers dancing around the house as a toddler, and she started taking dance classes at age three. When we picture a ballerina, we typically think Palestinian Children Face Constant and Unique Trauma in Gaza, Experts Say 08/05/2021 12:00am • "I want to make them feel safe because I have never felt safe." Like many kids, Maram Faraj grew up wanting to be a superhero. She loved their brightly colored costumes, their grandiose capes and the way they always managed to swoop in at just the right time. Her dream didn't fade when she shelved