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New health rankings: How do Maryland, Virginia counties …

WEBFor health factors, 9% of Loudoun County adult residents are obese, below the Virginia average of 13% and the national average of 15%. “We know that tobacco …

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Health and Fitness News

WEBExplore the latest health & fitness studies, news, and tips to help you improve your health and wellbeing from WTOP’s trusted news team.

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Biden’s new Title IX rules protect LGBTQ+ students, but …

WEBFILE - Demonstrators advocating for transgender rights and healthcare stand outside of the Ohio Statehouse on Jan. 24, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. The rights of …

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White House visits U.Va. in push for cancer navigators to …

WEBMonday, Danielle Carnival, director for health outcomes for the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy — part of the Biden administration’s Cancer …

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Biden signs executive order on advancing study of …

WEBPresident Joe Biden signed an executive order Monday aimed at advancing the study of women’s health while calling out Republicans on their abortion stance.

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‘Exercise is such a dirty word’: Virginia patient, trainer on …

WEBWithin days of beginning targeted therapy, McKenna was back in the gym. “Just getting some movement,” McKenna said. “Exercise is often such a dirty word, …

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For DC’s homeless population, street fair brings health …

WEBWe have to think about what funding is needed, what resources, so that everybody has access to health (care),” said Dr. Tobie Smith, founder and executive …

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Anne Arundel Co. health officer stepping down for public …

WEBAnne Arundel County Health Officer Dr. Nilesh Kalyanaraman, who led the Maryland county through the COVID-19 pandemic, is stepping down from his post to …

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MedStar Health teams with DispatchHealth for in-home …

WEBMedStar Health has partnered with DispatchHealth, a company that provides same-day at-home urgent care and other medical services, to allow patients recently …

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French athletes at Paris Olympics will receive better …

WEBPARIS (AP) — French athletes at the Paris Olympics will be offered better protection for their mental health, with priority given to curbing online harassment and …

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Accelerated aging linked to cancer risk in younger adults

WEBCancer is "an aging disease" that is "really coming to a younger population," one of the study authors says. (CNN) — Researchers looking for clues about why some …

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Washington, D.C. Area Coronavirus (COVID-19) News

WEBWTOP has all the latest coverage on Coronavirus (COVID-19) & how it is impacting Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. Stay updated on Coronavirus news!

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Bill allowing undocumented Maryland residents to more easily buy …

WEBWith the Maryland House version of the “Access to Care Act” already approved, the legislation is in good position to make its way to the governor’s desk.

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DC plans to open emergency department in one of its most

WEBIn a Wednesday news release, Bowser said it’s part of an agreement with Universal Health Services to invest $75 million in health care needs east of the …

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Rabid raccoon captured in Prince George’s Co. triggers health alert

WEBA rabid raccoon was captured alive in the 5200 block of Iroquois Street on Thursday, April 11, but the rabies confirmation came five days later, according to a news …

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Homes are demolished in Ivory Coast’s main city over alleged …

WEBABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (AP) — Dame Touré rushed to quickly gather what she could as bulldozers rolled into her neighborhood in Ivory Coast's fast-growing economic …

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Md. teen with violent ‘manifesto’ ordered held in jail as judge cites

WEBAlex Ye, was arrested as an adult, according to Montgomery County State's Attorney John McCarthy, and faces up to 10 years in prison.

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Bill that could ban TikTok has been attached to the House

WEBThe House has renewed its push on legislation that would ban TikTok if its Beijing-based parent company doesn’t divest from the popular social media platform, …

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Suspect in Prince George’s Co. gym shooting arrested, charged

WEBPolice in Prince George’s County, Maryland, have charged and arrested a man involved in a shooting that stemmed from an argument at a LA Fitness gym last …

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PSG loanee Ekitiké scores winner as Eintracht Frankfurt beats

WEBBERLIN (AP) — Hugo Ekitiké scored his first goal for Eintracht Frankfurt to help it to a 3-1 come-from-behind win over Augsburg in the Bundesliga on Friday. …

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What Does Long-Term Care Insurance Cover

WEBMost long-term care insurance policies include some coverage for services such as: — Home health care. — Adult day care or respite care. — Assisted living. — …

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Costco begins offering Ozempic prescriptions to some members

WEBCostco and its low-cost health care partner Sesame have launched a weight loss program that includes prescriptions for medications like Ozempic, when …

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Mpox cases on the rise in Virginia, officials say

WEBHoping to increase awareness and curb the spread of mpox, Virginia health officials are warning about a rise in cases since the start of 2024. So far this year, the …

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