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Lyft and Uber Help Patients Make It to Medical Appointments 10/09/2018 08:00pm • Getting to medical appointments on time is challenging when you feel sick, don't drive or have limited means of transportation. Too often, patients spend long hours traveling back and forth for crucial treatments or routine check-ups. Older patients, low-income patients and those with multiple medic Now is the time to get your flu shot, health experts warn 10/08/2018 04:55pm • WASHINGTON — Doctors want as many people as possible to get vaccinated against the flu as quickly as possible in light of last season's number of deaths. "We should get vaccinated now. The best time is certainly before October 31," said Dr. Anthony S. Fauci, director of the National Institute o PHOTOS: Historic $15M island up for sale in Va. 10/08/2018 04:00pm • WASHINGTON — There are no palm trees or ocean breezes, but if someone is looking for an island escape in the region, there's a 13-acre private island up for sale just 36 miles outside of D.C. Owning Chopawamsic Island, however, doesn't come cheap: The property is listed at $15 million. Chop Important difference between meal plans and meal planning 10/08/2018 08:00am • "Tell me what to eat!" As a dietitian, I get that request from friends, family and clients all the time. And when I started out in the field of nutrition, I happily obliged. I created meal plans that spelled out exactly what, when and how much to eat, and the folks who'd asked for them were at least Who Should I Turn to for Vascular Surgery? 10/07/2018 08:00pm • According to the Franklin Institute, a science museum in Philadelphia, the average human adult body contains more than 100,000 miles of blood vessels. This vast network of veins, arteries and capillaries reach every corner of the body, delivering oxygen to tissues and removing waste. In addition to Invasive spotted lanternfly makes journey into Virginia 10/05/2018 04:55am • Another invasive insect arrives in the region The spotted lanternfly — an invasive insect from Asia — had been, so far, only seen in several counties outside of Philadelphia, but, this year, it has been sighted in parts of Virginia. Here's what to know about the spotted lanternfly: The Fairfax Co. issues alert after rabid skunk, raccoon attacks 10/05/2018 04:18am • WASHINGTON — The Fairfax County Health Department is urging residents to steer clear of wild animals and report animal attacks immediately, after three skunks and a raccoon tested positive for rabies. Four incidents involving rabid animals have happened in Centreville and Fairfax between Sept Worried about the latest Windows 10 update? Here's what to know 10/04/2018 09:11pm • Q: I’m reading horror stories about the latest Windows update deleting files. What should I do to protect my system? Microsoft recently started rolling out the Windows 10 October 2018 update (version 1809) that will start automatically installing itself for most systems starting next week. I Chronic Pain Management: Finding the Right Treatment Mix 10/04/2018 08:00pm • Chronic pain relief is a bit like major weight loss: It takes time, effort and often multiple methods to get noticeable results. Pain, like excess weight, is harder to shed when you've had it for many years. Finding the right blend of tactics or treatments can be challenging. There's no magic wand t Educating Women on Breast Cancer Risks and Advanced Treatment Options 10/04/2018 08:00pm • For more than 30 years, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month has been recognized each October by thousands of organizations, charities and individuals in order to increase visibility of the disease and to raise funds for research into its cause, prevention, diagnosis and treatment. While BCAM cert The Women Who Won the Nobel Peace Prize 10/04/2018 08:00pm • Women of PeaceThe Nobel Peace Prize is one of the most prestigious awards recognizing human rights activism, given to organizations and world leaders promoting peace. Between 1901 and 2017, the award had been granted 98 times to 104 individuals and 27 organizations, but only 16 recipients were women 4 Things to Know About Applying to College Via Early Action 10/04/2018 08:00pm • Many high school students rush to complete their college applications, hoping to get accepted to a prestigious university. These ambitious students often feel anxious about the admissions process, and they want to find out -- as soon as possible -- whether they are admitted to a top-tier school. Tho Questions to Ask When You're Diagnosed With Breast Cancer 10/04/2018 08:00pm • Hearing the words "you have breast cancer" can be an overwhelming and terrifying experience. In that life-altering moment, it can be difficult to think clearly. But the more information you can gather in the days and weeks immediately following your diagnosis, the better equipped you'll be to deal w When Is Testosterone Replacement Therapy a Good Idea? 10/03/2018 08:00pm • Testosterone replacement therapy is a popular topic today, as millions of American men are turning to it to replace what they perceive as low levels of a hormone that makes them characteristically male. 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