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CDC releases tips for avoiding Zika on spring break
02/26/2017 08:58am • WASHINGTON — Spring break is just around the corner, and health officials want travelers to remember that the Zika
virus
is still a concern. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning travelers heading to Central America, South America, the Pacific islands, parts of Asia and eve
Today in History: George Washington was born
02/22/2017 12:00am • Today in History Today is Wednesday, Feb. 22, the 53rd day of 2017. There are 312 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Feb. 22, 1732 (New Style date), the first president of the United States, George Washington, was born in Westmoreland County in the Virginia Colony. O
It's Flu Season in the U.S.: What to Know
02/21/2017 07:00pm • Flu season is starting to peak in nearly 45 states this month. So far, there have been 29 reported deaths in children this season; the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports there are between 4,000 and 50,000 flu-related deaths annually. This year's strain is particularly virulent -- me
2 pregnant women test positive for Zika after DC lab’s incorrect results
02/16/2017 05:31pm • WASHINGTON — Hundreds of people were wrongly told they were clear of the Zika
virus
, after D.C.’s Public Health Laboratory made a math mistake and other errors. Retests at other labs of the first 62 of the samples have found two pregnant women initially told they did not have any sign of the
Column: Is Russian anti-
virus
safe to use?
02/02/2017 08:53pm • Q: Should I be concerned about using Kaspersky’s anti-
virus
software, since it’s a Russian company? A: Choosing a solid security program to protect your computer and personal information has always been a challenge because there are so many options that get high marks. Now, with all of the
Could Your Child's Tummy Pain Be Pancreatitis?
02/02/2017 07:00pm • When your child is feverish and nauseated with a stomachache, it's often just a 24-hour bug. However, pancreatitis -- an inflammation of the pancreas -- can also appear as a stomach
virus
. Although we typically only hear about pancreatitis being a problem for adults, children can also be affected. I
Treating the flu: Answering frequently asked questions
01/29/2017 04:37am • Flu season seems to be striking with a vengeance in some areas of the country. Here are some questions I hear most often from patients about the flu: How do you know you have the flu? And does it matter what kind of flu it is? Many know that different varieties of flu circulate each year -- in
6 Unconventional Ways to Kick a Cold or Fight the Flu
01/26/2017 07:00pm • Winter ushers in a lot of fun things, including cozy nights in front of a fire, marathon Netflix sessions to escape the cold and a months-long free pass to dress in sweats as often as you like. Unfortunately, though, the cold months also bring along something more unwelcome: colds and the flu. Ther
Sneaky Signs of Childhood Anxiety
01/25/2017 07:00pm • A 9-year-old girl has frequent meltdowns after school. She cries, yells and throws things around her room. She argues with everyone in her path until she finally collapses on her bed. The girl's mother is concerned she has a behavior disorder that's worsening by the day, and she fears it could affe
Diet can help ward off cold, flu bugs
01/24/2017 05:12am • WASHINGTON — We are right in the middle of another cold and flu season. Each year, more than a million Americans get colds, and between 5 and 20 percent of us will get the flu. Your best defense against the flu is the flu shot. There are some antiviral medications now available to help limit th
How to Get a Refund After Canceling Your Flight
01/18/2017 07:00pm • Forget weather-related delays and cancellations. These days, Zika, terrorism or feeling under the weather may have you wondering whether it's a smart idea to cancel or postpone your trip. While some unfortunate circumstances (think: severe weather) won't guarantee that you'll get reimbursed in the e
7 Last-Minute Warm-Weather Winter Vacation Ideas
01/16/2017 07:00pm • At this time of year, when severe storms and icy temperatures tempt us to jet off to sunnier locales with powdery sands, warm waters and island breezes, it's a prime time to map out our next vacation. Whether you're itching to strap on a bathing suit and laze along picturesque beaches, embark on a f
Data Doctors: New Microsoft scam fooling many users
01/13/2017 11:33pm • Q: I got a message from Microsoft saying that my computer has been blocked because the Zeus
virus
was detected. Is this legit and what should I do? A: The ongoing game by scammers to convince people that their computer is infected has taken some seriously convincing turns in recent months. On
What Is Guillain-Barre Syndrome?
01/11/2017 07:00pm • Matt LaRocco was driving from a client meeting in Philadelphia to his home in the District of Columbia when his feet started to tingle as if they were falling asleep. The next day, the lobbyist and new dad awoke to an "incredible" pain in his right shoulder and left thigh. A few doctor visits and da
Why you should always eat carbs at breakfast
01/11/2017 10:55am • As sure as the sun rises in the East and the flu
virus
arrives on our shores each autumn, I can count on the annual uprising against carbs every January. Anti-carb movements have come in many forms in my lifetime. There was the all-out war waged by Atkins devotees in the 1970s and 1980s, and a mo
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