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WEBThe former longtime medical director of a Virginia hospital that serves vulnerable children used physical examinations as a "ruse" to sexually abuse two …

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Cancer trends: Common types & risk factors revealed

WEBHere are five standout observations. 1. Gender-specific risk. As of 2019, men were about 15.4% more likely to receive a new cancer diagnosis and 37.5% more …

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Sick with the flu

WEBSick volunteers will be compensated up to $1,900 in the study. Researchers are looking for people between 18-59 who have just begun the flu. Flu sufferers who …

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Fox 5’s Ayesha Khan inspiring others to get tested for …

WEBFOX 5’s Ayesha Khan gives us a glimpse into her battle with breast cancer and what it was like ringing the bell marking the end of her chemotherapy. BETHESDA, …

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Northern Virginia man reportedly dies from …

WEBVDH did confirm one death from the disease in Northern Virginia. VDH reports there have been 32 confirmed cases of meningococcal disease from June 2022 …

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Gov. Larry Hogan declares state of emergency in …

WEBGov. Hogan tweeted Thursday the state's Public Health Laboratory in Baltimore says the patients — a married couple in their 70's and a woman in her 50's …

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Maryland Department of Health launches RSV resource …

WEBThe Maryland Department of Health has launched a new Respiratory Syncytial Virus webpage to provide residents some guidance as the region continues to …

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'I'm not throwing away my shot': Doctors use 'Hamilton' …

WEBA group of Northern California doctors derived inspiration from Broadway and got creative to encourage people to get the COVID-19 vaccine. A group called the …

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DC area hospitals see uptick in sick visits amidst global …

WEBThe D.C. area is no exception. FOX 5 has learned hospitals, emergency rooms, urgent care locations and clinics are seeing an uptick in sick visits. …

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2 patients die after brief disruption in oxygen supply at …

WEBPublished January 28, 2021 8:08pm EST. Health. FOX 5 DC. LANHAM, Md. (FOX 5 DC) - Two patients have died after a temporary disruption in the oxygen supply …

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Maryland launches RSV hospitalization data dashboard as health …

WEBMARYLAND - This holiday season medical experts are urging caution when it comes to RSV, the flu, and of course COVID-19. But you might be wondering – how …

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GWU doctor explains Kate Middleton's cancer diagnosis

WEBWASHINGTON - Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, revealed Friday that she has cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy. The announcement comes after …

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Maryland hospital emergency room wait times worst in country: …

WEBFOX 5’s Melanie Alnwick says hospital delays are often caused by not having enough staff to take care of patients, and not having enough beds for patients. …

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Montgomery County looking for mobile crisis response workers to …

WEBIn MoCo, there are currently eight crisis response team positions open. When police are called for someone in a crisis, either officers with training or mental health …

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Proposal to build 24-hour mental healthcare facility in Rockville

WEBResidents voice concerns over mental health facility coming to Rockville. Montgomery County is getting ready to build a new mental health center but it’s location …

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Sources: MedStar employees being told not to speak to reporters …

WEBA source tells FOX 5 that memos have gone out at MedStar Georgetown Hospital telling employees not to speak publicly or post on social media amid the COVID …

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Wellness centers being added to all Montgomery Co. high schools …

WEBThis week, the Montgomery County Council responded by approving $8 million in special appropriations to put wellness centers, and other resources, in every …

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Here's when people think 'old age' begins, according to study

WEBAt age 64, the average participant said old age started at 74.7. At age 74, they said old age started at 76.8. On average, the age people thought "old age" began …

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Scam alert: HHS warns of fake social media accounts promising …

WEBThe Office of the Inspector General for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is warning the public of yet another COVID-19-related scam being …

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New Public Safety Wellness Center opens for first responders in …

WEBPolice and firefighters can come to the center for help, with no questions asked and they can remain anonymous. The Public Safety Wellness Center is open …

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16-year-old killed, another man injured in shooting in Prince …

WEBA reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case. Anyone with information should call 301-516-2512 or …

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Stafford County FOX 5 DC

WEBA suspect is in custody for two murders dating back to 1986 and 1989 in Stafford County, officials say.On Tuesday, deputies arrested 65-year-old Elroy Harrison …

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Presidential predictor Allan Lichtman uses 13 ‘Keys to the White …

WEBPresidential election predictor Allan Lichtman, who has predicted the winner of nearly every U.S. presidential race since 1984 using his 13 "Keys to the White House" …

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