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Rise in cases of pediatric eating disorders with more intense severity, expert says 03/24/2021 08:59pm • The number of children being treated for eating disorders has risen dramatically during the pandemic, according to a Stanford University expert who has tips for families. Dr. Neville Golden, chief of adolescent medicine and professor of pediatrics, treats patients in Stanford Children's Health's Here's how Biden wants to raise taxes on the wealthy and corporations 03/18/2021 08:07am • Now that he's signed the Democrats' $1.9 trillion Covid relief package, President Joe Biden is turning to the next items on his legislative agenda -- and laying the groundwork for raising taxes on wealthier Americans to pay for them. Biden doubled down on vows he made as Is Guinness really 'good for you'? 03/17/2021 06:17am • Guinness, like other Irish stouts, enjoys a seasonal popularity every St. Patrick's Day. It has also been touted as being "good for you," at least by its own advertising posters decades ago. But can this creamy, rich and filling beer really be added to a list of healthy beverages? Or is its reput 8 eating habits that can interfere with sleep 03/17/2021 06:13am • Food choices can make all the difference when it comes to getting a good night's rest. If you struggle with falling and staying asleep, or wake up feeling tired, it might be time to take inventory of what you're eating and when. These eight diet habits can cause you to toss and turn, so avoid Player of the Week: Calvert High's Kameron Hawkins 03/17/2021 04:13am • The Military Bowl Foundation and DC Touchdown Club are partnering with WTOP during the 2020-2021 high school football season to honor a Player of the Week. Read about this week’s Player of the Week below. PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Kameron Hawkins, Calvert High School As the Calvert High footba Review: Spidey reunites with Avengers directing duo, but 'Cherry' is a bomb 03/12/2021 05:29pm • Of all the filmmakers in the decade-long "Avengers" franchise, Joe and Anthony Russo shined brightest with their four stellar entries: "Captain America: The Winter Soldier," "Captain America: Civil War," "Avengers: Infinity War" and "Avengers: Endgame." (They even joined WTOP in 2018 to discu Doctors report concerning child health trends: self-harm, anxiety, obesity 03/10/2021 05:17pm • Doctors in D.C. are seeing more cases of self-harm, depression and anxiety in kids, and they're sharing what trends are concerning them the most in pediatric health. "Our children are in crisis and are literally suffering, not just because of learning loss but perhaps even more significantly the Where do Va., Md. rank on US News’ rankings of top states? 03/09/2021 01:15am • For the second time in a row, Washington state came out on top on U.S. News & World Report's rankings of Best States. The state won by virtue of top-10 placings in five of the eight weighted categories, and top-half finishes in the other three. Virginia ranked seventh, buoyed by top-10 ran Montgomery Co. executive: No tax hikes proposed for next fiscal year 03/08/2021 07:57pm • Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich isn't considering any tax increases for his proposed 2022 fiscal year budget for the Maryland county that's due out next week. A county spokesman confirmed Elrich's proposal, which was revealed during a talk at the County Democratic Party's District 18 Brea Pandemic's toll on women's job prospects, mental health 03/08/2021 04:36pm • In observance of International Women’s Day, officials with the Virginia Commonwealth University Health System noted how disproportionally the pandemic is affecting women’s mental health and their presence in the workforce. Women lost 55% of the 9.6 million net jobs lost in 2020. And in Januar Review: 'Raya and the Last Dragon' mixes magical animation, timely themes 03/05/2021 01:39am • Animated character Raya, voiced by Kelly Marie Tran, left, appears with Sisu the dragon in a scene from "Raya and the Last Dragon." (Disney+ via AP) When Disney wishes upon a streaming star, it makes no difference where theaters are. "Raya and the Last Dragon" opens theatrically on Friday Montgomery County students, parents weigh in on school resource officers 03/03/2021 06:46am • Parents and students voiced their concerns and support for school resource officers before the Montgomery County Board of Education as Maryland's largest school system reviews whether the policing program should continue. Kelly Ji is a junior at Thomas Wootton High School and spoke Tuesday night Program aims to lower rates of preterm birth, low birth weight, infant mortality among at-risk mothers 02/26/2021 10:40pm • Giving at-risk mothers support before and after the birth of babies can dramatically improve outcomes, according to new research from a program called ​Moms2B​ at ​The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center​. Women who attended at least two Moms2B sessions may have lower rates of pre What is functional strength training? 02/26/2021 12:00am • A woman wants to join her family on backpacking hikes. A golfer would like to strike the ball better and avoid back soreness. A grandfather longs to lift small grandchildren with confidence. An elite athlete is interested in pitching a baseball better. A virtual employee has become deconditioned and Launching an exercise routine while still working from home 02/14/2021 12:02pm • Working from has led to some people not getting the daily exercise they once did, and that can be problematic during a pandemic. "Physical activity can help stimulate your immune system which protects us against infectious diseases," said Austin Brooks, project coordinator for physical activity a