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'Tis the season ... to spread sickness 12/02/2017 06:47pm • WASHINGTON — The holiday spirit isn’t the only thing in the air — so are tons of germs. Doctors around the region are seeing more and more cases of viruses like the flu as well other bacteria-borne illnesses. “The problem with this time of year is we’re just indoors so much and we’ Catherine Hoggle again found not competent to stand trial 12/01/2017 07:04pm • ROCKVILLE, Md. — A Clarksburg mother has again been found not competent to stand trial. Catherine Hoggle is accused of murdering her two young children, Sarah and Jacob, who were 2 and 3 years old when they disappeared. Since her arrest, Hoggle has been undergoing psychiatric treatment for sc Prosecutors: Md. doctor wrote illegal prescriptions at Hooters 12/01/2017 01:01am • WASHINGTON — A Maryland doctor was indicted on federal charges after prosecutors said that he wrote prescriptions illegally at Hooters restaurants. William "Skip" Vaughn, 62, of Largo, was charged with 66 counts of distribution and dispensation, as well as other federal charges. Vaughn worke Review: 'Jim & Andy' documents Jim Carrey's journey into his own 'Tru-Man' 11/30/2017 11:55pm • WASHINGTON — Method actors are known to stay in character after the cameras stop rolling. But watching the new Netflix documentary "Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond," you'll swear that Jim Carrey might actually be possessed by the spirit of Andy Kaufman and his alter-ego Tony Clifton duri A man came in with a 'DNR' tattoo. Here's what his doctors did 11/30/2017 07:00pm • WASHINGTON -- Doctors from the University of Miami encountered seemingly the ethical dilemma of all ethical dilemmas: A patient with "Do Not Resuscitate" tattooed on his chest, along with what seemed like his signature, arrived at the hospital unconscious and with a high blood alcohol level. Hours l How the AIDS Epidemic Changed One Doctor's Life 11/30/2017 07:00pm • In San Francisco, there's a church at the top of California Street called the Grace Cathedral. In this big, soaring nave, there is a quiet little chapel in the back corner on the right. It's a silent little haven, always lit with candles and a piece of quilt hanging. There are leather-bound books w What Options Do Angina Patients Have to Reduce Chest Pain? 11/30/2017 07:00pm • Angina, the medical term for chest pain or discomfort caused when the heart muscle doesn't get enough oxygen-rich blood, is not in itself a disease. The American Heart Association says that angina, which may feel like pressure or squeezing in your chest and can also cause discomfort in your shoulde What to Know About Virtual Dermatology 11/30/2017 07:00pm • Snap an image of a skin rash or growth from your smartphone, forward it to a dermatologist for a virtual consultation and voila: Within a day or two, you receive the evaluation and recommendation. Welcome to the world of teledermatology. At costs ranging from about $40 to $99 for app-based services U.Md. Medical System breaks ground on new hospital in Pr. George's Co. 11/30/2017 03:55pm • LARGO, Md. — Maryland and Prince George's County officials were on hand for the groundbreaking Thursday of the $543 million University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center. The stories from Maryland Governor Larry Hogan, Maryland House Speaker Michael Busch and Prince George's County Exec What you need to know about bitcoin 11/30/2017 12:06am • Q: Is it time for me to invest in bitcoin and if so, where can I learn more? Cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin have long been the domain of the tech-savvy and rather confusing for the average consumer. The confusion continues for most people, but with the massive increase in the value of bitcoin Explore the Pros, Cons of Online Degree Programs With Residencies 11/29/2017 07:00pm • Prospective online students may still want some of the face-to-face interaction they would otherwise receive in a traditional classroom. Take Eileen Anka, a student in the Pepperdine University Graziadio School of Business and Management's online MBA program. The California-based area manager for A Can Your Thyroid Affect Your Heart? 11/29/2017 07:00pm • The thyroid gland affects the function of every organ in your body, including your heart. The thyroid -- a butterfly-shaped structure located in the base of your throat -- releases hormones that affect heart rate and blood pressure, and too little or too much of these hormones is associated with he Older Adults: 4 Things to Consider When Care Planning 11/28/2017 07:00pm • As a clinical social worker and care coordinator at Montefiore Health System's Center for the Aging Brain, I've learned that older adults face similar barriers when it comes to navigating health care. Many predict that by the year 2030, the amount of older American's will double and account for a s Hackable Holidays: 6 steps to protect your smart home from spies 11/28/2017 04:48am • This is the second part of WTOP’s consumer series Hackable Holidays, which explores privacy concerns associated with smart devices and how consumers can better protect themselves this holiday season. WASHINGTON — Smart home devices, such as the Amazon Echo and Google Home, are some of the Study: 'Pockets' of disadvantage mark Northern Va.'s health landscape 11/28/2017 04:19am • WASHINGTON — Northern Virginia is among the healthiest regions in the state, but a university study has found big differences in health outcomes across communities, based on socio-economic conditions. "Within the area, we have a number of neighborhoods where people are struggling to get by, hav