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Data Doctors: Do Solid State Drives (SSDs) wear out? 07/12/2024 10:10am • Q: Is it true that SSDs will eventually wear out and if so, what should I be watching out for? A: The introduction of the Solid State Drive brought greater speeds with no moving parts to the computer world. Unless you’re buying an entry-level computer these days, it’s most likely to have a Why breast density is important in assessing cancer risk 07/11/2024 03:29pm • This content is sponsored by MedStar Washington Hospital Center. According to the American Cancer Society, 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer. Last March, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) passed an amendment to the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) requiring all facilities to Extreme heat can trigger headaches and migraines, local doctor says 07/10/2024 10:11pm • The heat the D.C. region has been experiencing can lead to more headaches and migraines than normal, according to a local physician. “Heat can definitely cause people to have more headaches,” said Dr. Rachel Marquez, an adult and family medicine physician at Kaiser Permanente in Virginia. Doctor says tampons are safe after research finds toxic metals in the menstrual product 07/10/2024 07:03pm • Researchers say tampons made by many brands contain toxic metals, including lead and arsenic. In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers at the University of California Berkeley measured 16 metals in tampons, evaluating 14 unidentified brands from the U.S. and Europe. They found “measurable conc Confusion, clinic closures may have caused big declines in contraception use, study shows 07/10/2024 11:05am • Clinic closures in the wake of the Dobbs decision and questions about the legality of emergency contraceptives, including disinformation that some are abortion drugs, may have contributed to a sharp drop in the rate of prescriptions for contraceptives in states with the most restrictive abortion ban Screen time in summer: Why limiting your child's screen time could be the best thing for their health 07/06/2024 05:48am • In summer, and especially on holiday weekends, kids have more time to spend on screens. But doctors say this can lead to mental and physical problems. "We have a whole generation of kids who are used to screens," said Dr. Asha Patton-Smith, a clinical psychologist with Kaiser Permanente's Mid-Atl Data Doctors: Key differences between Windows 10 and 11 07/05/2024 04:56pm • Q: Before I upgrade, what are the main differences between Windows 10 and 11? A: Despite an announcement in 2015 by a Microsoft employee that Windows 10 would be the "last version of Windows" it's clear that Microsoft changed directions when they announced Windows 11 as a successor in 2021. Al Va. Department of Health closes investigation into Lake Anna E. coli outbreak 07/02/2024 08:15pm • After a new round of water tests, the Virginia Department of Health is closing its investigation into an E. coli outbreak at Lake Anna in Spotsylvania and Louis counties. The investigation started after 25 people reported coming down with the gastrointestinal illness after swimming in the lake over Data Doctors: Tips for Kaspersky antivirus removal 06/28/2024 04:24pm • Q: What is the best way to make sure I completely remove Kaspersky antivirus from my computer and what should I replace it with? A: With the recent ban implemented by the U.S. government on cybersecurity software from Kaspersky, it’s important to find an alternative as critical updates in the f 'Funny Girl' won't rain on your parade at Kennedy Center 06/25/2024 04:01pm • Theater people who need other theater people are the luckiest people in the world. That's because they don't rain on your parade when all you want to do is belt a showtune. The national tour of the iconic musical "Funny Girl" sings into the Kennedy Center now through July 14. "It was on New technology could make treating atrial fibrillation safer 06/25/2024 03:22pm • This content is sponsored by MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is the most common type of arrhythmia (an abnormal or irregular heartbeat caused by a disturbance in the electrical impulses that coordinate your heart rate). The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Vice president holds College Park abortion rights rally with all the trappings of a campaign event 06/25/2024 09:40am • Vice President Kamala Harris (D)  stood in Ritchie Coliseum at the University of Maryland, College Park underneath a blue banner that said “Trust WOMEN” in large white text. Just underneath, in significantly smaller text, was a disclaimer: “Paid for by Biden for President.” At the Mon Two years after Dobbs: How Maryland fits in the shifting landscape of abortion access 06/24/2024 11:29am • Two years after the U.S. Supreme Court upended 50 years of abortion law with its Dobbs decision, Maryland has reaffirmed its position as an abortion-friendly state while other states have restricted or banned the procedure outright. Providers in Maryland say they have seen an increase in patients Sickle cell gene therapy offers ‘normal life’ for 12-year-old DC boy 06/24/2024 04:34am • 12-year-old Kendric Cromer (center), with father Keith (left) and mother Deborah (right). He will receive a new life-changing gene therapy this fall. He's the first in the nation to get the treatment that could cure his sickle cell disease. (Courtesy The Cromers) The wait is almost over for Four ways to get the best pregnancy care 06/21/2024 01:42pm • This content was written by Trashawn Thornton-Davis, M.D., a Kaiser Permanente obstetrician-gynecologist who practices in Silver Spring, Maryland. Pregnancy is an exciting and transformative journey, filled with anticipation and joy. However, it also comes with its share of challenges. Ensuring y