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Movie Review: 'Ad Astra' stars Brad Pitt in sci-fi journey to the stars 09/20/2019 01:08am • Writer/director James Gray is slowly becoming our reliable captain of epic journeys, holding the reins of throwback adventures into the great beyond. "The Lost City of Z" was one of the most underrated movies of 2016, starring Charlie Hunnam and Robert Pattinson about British explorer Percy F Guide to artificial sweeteners: The next generation 09/19/2019 08:00pm • Do you remember when picking a sugar substitute was a simple matter of choosing between a blue, pink or yellow-colored packet? Today, consumers who want to cut down on added sugars can select from a wide array of sugar substitutes that have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration. Some 'Nation is getting fatter': With obesity rates increasing nationally, how does DC area weigh in? 09/12/2019 06:37am • Obesity rates are increasing in the U.S. (Courtesy Trust for America's Health) While obesity rates in D.C., Maryland and Virginia aren’t as bad as they are in some other states, they’re worse than they used to be. And that's the case for every other state around the country. The new repor 10 vaping-related illnesses now reported in Maryland 09/11/2019 02:25pm • The latest figures on lung illnesses related to vaping show that the number of cases has doubled in Maryland, from five reported on Aug. 28 to 10 reported on Sept. 3. In Virginia, the commonwealth's Health Department reported six cases as of Sept. 5. And in D.C., there had not been any cases of v Starving for perfection: Parents walk tightrope when dealing with kids' eating disorders, social media use 09/11/2019 05:39am • This is the second of a three-part series on WTOP.com examining eating disorders, their impact and the road to recovery. Christie Bettwy, left, who runs Rock Recovery in Arlington, smiles with Maya Ewart, who was a volunteer at the facility. (WTOP/Jenny Glick) Maya Ewart, now a junior at A diet … without food? The benefits of short-term fasting 09/11/2019 04:18am • Eating a big meal does not have to lead to weight gain, if you time it right. There are several ways to do a short-term fast, said Sally Squires who writes for the Lean Plate Club™ blog. A short-term fast means that you eat during part of the day and the rest of the day, generally abou WATCH: Visitors can soon see rare clouded leopard cubs at National Zoo 09/10/2019 03:55pm • CLICK TO EXPAND: Paitoon, a clouded leopard cub, tests out the upper canopy at the National Zoo. (WTOP/Kate Ryan) It’s tough to spot clouded leopards in the wild: The forest-dwelling cats of Southeast Asia favor areas of dense growth and have proved elusive as subjects of study. CLICK TO EXPAND: C Lighten up: Backpack safety tips to help during the school year 09/09/2019 05:57pm • The new school year brings with it more responsibility for young students, but one thing that should not weigh them down is what they carry in their backpacks. When backpacks are too heavy, they can lead to injury of both muscles and joints, and can ultimately cause back, neck, shoulder and p Starving for perfection: Va. woman's struggle with eating disorder highlights problems that often go undiagnosed 09/09/2019 04:12am • This is the first of a three-part series on WTOP.com examining eating disorders, their impact and the road to recovery. Kendall Baker, of Virginia, was in middle school when she started to become obsessed with her weight. The blue-eyed blond, who had been born with an eye disease, was being Walter Reed's 'video games' are helping service members heal. Here's how 09/06/2019 04:28am • (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384';cnx.cmd.push(function() {cnx({playerId: "9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384",mediaId: '5a83470e-a891-438e-81c7-6eebcc654174' }).render("324615362e8e6e7c");}); Deep inside Walter Reed's massive Bethe How to cut down on plastic at home 09/05/2019 02:21am • It’s estimated that more than 300 million metric tons of plastic are produced each year — a number the United Nations Environment Program equates to the weight of the entire human population. The fate for most of these bottles, bags and other products is the landfill, or worse, the natura How much protein do you need? 09/04/2019 04:25am • Whether you're trying to lose weight, gain muscle or stay strong and healthy as you age, protein is vital. Protein is one of three macronutrients — along with carbohydrates and fat — that your body needs to build and repair tissue, form muscle and transport nutrients, says Erin Coates, a regi Key bridge between Stafford and Fredericksburg to close for more than a year 09/03/2019 11:03pm • The closure of the Chatham Bridge is expected to send about 16,000 vehicles a day onto other routes. (Courtesy VDOT) A key connection between Fredericksburg and Stafford County is due to close for more than a year, likely adding to traffic on roads such as U.S. Route 1. The Chatham Bridge, wh World's most livable city for 2019, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit 09/03/2019 09:14pm • It’s long been known for its grandiose architecture, lashings of green spaces and traditional coffee shops — and now Vienna is building itself a reputation for something even more covetable. The Austrian capital has been ranked the world’s most livable city for the second year runn Hylton's Colby Bonds wins high school football Player of the Week honors 09/03/2019 12:04pm • (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384';cnx.cmd.push(function() {cnx({playerId: "9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384",mediaId: 'f3561a68-d92f-4e46-8c85-aa489dabc611' }).render("63261536c25e9289");}); The DC Touchdown Club and WTOP are partn