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Va. reports flu uptick at close of 2016 01/09/2017 04:55am • WASHINGTON — Virginia is one of 12 states that reported widespread flu during the last week of 2016. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the flu was less prevalent in Maryland and D.C., but health experts say everyone around the region should prepare. "We're just starting to Montgomery Co. health officer dies 01/04/2017 07:13am • WASHINGTON — Dr. Ulder Tillman, Montgomery County, Maryland's health officer for 13 years, died suddenly Tuesday afternoon. Montgomery County Executive Isiah "Ike" Leggett released the following statement about Tillman, who was 67. "I am profoundly sad to announce that Dr. Ulder Tillman, who Living with a herpes diagnosis 12/29/2016 06:00am • Mark was newly divorced and back on the dating scene when he met a woman, another divorcee, on a dating website. They exchanged flirtatious emails for a week before meeting and sleeping together. During that week, he'd found a playful way to tell her he was STD-free: by sending her a photo of a phon AP New Year's poll: Americans hopeful for a better 2017 12/26/2016 01:04pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Emotionally wrenching politics, foreign conflicts and shootings at home took a toll on Americans in 2016, but they are entering 2017 on an optimistic note, according to a new poll that found that a majority believes things are going to get better for the country next year. A look a Column: What is RansomFree, tips to protect against ransomware 12/22/2016 10:30pm • Q: Have you heard of RansomFree from Cybereason and would you recommend it? "Ransomware" is malware that attempts to gain access to your computer with the intent of locking you out of your own personal files and demanding a ransom to unlock them. As the threat of ransomware grows, utilities that American Heritage Dictionary added hundreds of words in 2016 12/22/2016 04:47am • WASHINGTON -- This year, more than 400 new words and senses, or meanings, have been added to the American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language. Executive Editor Steve Kleinedler says that if you're interested in where a word came from, his dictionary can be more helpful than others. "So AP Poll: US election voted top news story of 2016 12/21/2016 06:35am • NEW YORK (AP) — The turbulent U.S. election, featuring Donald Trump's unexpected victory over Hillary Clinton in the presidential race, was the overwhelming pick for the top news story of 2016, according to The Associated Press' annual poll of U.S. editors and news directors. The No. 2 story al Top Google searches in 2016 (Photos) 12/16/2016 05:27pm • WASHINGTON — What topic sparked the most interest online this year? No, it wasn't Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton or the 2016 election. Forget the drama-filled Olympics and the Pokemon Go phenomenon. The No. 1 most searched topic in 2016 was the billion-dollar Powerball lottery drawing, according My 8-year-old son asked me if Santa Claus is real. Here's what I told him 12/16/2016 10:00am • In December last year I caught a nasty virus that rendered me completely mute for weeks, unable to squeak out a sound. I carried a pad of paper with me everywhere, scrawling out requests and answers and the occasional wry comment until one day a week before Christmas my almost 8-year-old son came 5 Technology Advancements That May Impact a Workplace Near You 12/13/2016 07:00pm • Every day there are new technologies and trends that impact how, when and where you work. In order to become more productive in the workplace, and invaluable, you will want to stay current with advancements in technologies that streamline functions. You can be the innovator to help your organizatio Zika and holiday travel: Should you delay your holiday trip? 12/07/2016 09:15am • Snow approaches and people leave. Winter holidays are, for many of us, travel times -- we run to warmer weather, or to the warmth of our families and loved ones to celebrate the holidays. But this year, there's a reason to stay home, one that has nothing to do with ticket prices or airline delays. A Groom Your Pubic Hair and Risk an STD, Study Says 12/06/2016 07:00pm • If you like to take care of your hair down there, be prepared for a rude awakening -- and possibly an uncomfortable burning sensation. New research, published Monday in Sexually Transmitted Infections, found that pubic hair grooming is associated with a greater risk of getting a sexually transmitted For World AIDS Day, the message is clear: Get tested 12/01/2016 05:23am • WASHINGTON — In recent decades, advances in the treatment of HIV/AIDS have changed it from a death sentence into a manageable condition — if it's caught early. “It is tremendous. It’s one of the great advances in medical science,” said Dr. Glenn Wortmann, chief of infectious diseases a 7 Ways Not to Get Sick This Season 11/27/2016 07:00pm • As we continue the holiday season, we're not only confronted with the usual amount of seasonal stress, but half the country is also feeling a collective strain in the wake of the presidential election. It's easy, of course, to cope by reaching for sweets and alcohol, which are plentiful this time of 6 Zika-Free Beach Destinations to Visit This Winter 11/17/2016 07:00pm • Is the threat of the Zika virus affecting your vacation plans? If you're expecting or planning to become a mom or dad-to-be soon, you're right to be concerned. As the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website highlights, the mosquito-borne virus poses a specific threat to pregnant women. A