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Md. health department urges masks, vaccination after respiratory …

WEBAs people return home from holiday travel and spending time with loved ones over the past couple weeks, the Maryland Department of Health is urging clinicians to …

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Anne Arundel Co. health officer stepping down for public health …

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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Bill to protect mental health of frontline health care workers …

WEBA bill designed to reduce and prevent suicide, burnout and mental health conditions among health care professionals has passed the U.S. Senate and is on its …

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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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What to know about Zyn, the tiny nicotine pouch that’s sparked a …

WEBZyn is an oral pouch that contains nicotine powder and flavorings like mint, coffee and citrus. The pouches are the fastest-growing segment of the tobacco industry, …

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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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For DC’s homeless population, street fair brings health care help

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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New California rule aims to limit health care cost increases to 3%

WEBSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Doctors, hospitals and health insurance companies in California will be limited to annual price increases of 3% starting in 2029 …

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Whitman-Walker Health expands primary, adolescent, senior and …

WEBWith its new Max Robinson Center, Whitman-Walker aims to provide expansive health care to all in need across the city’s Southeast wards. We talk with the …

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With higher cancer death rates in rural areas, U.Va. seeks to

WEBFor years, doctors, public health experts and researchers have known the risk of dying from cancer is substantially higher if a patient lives in a rural area compared to …

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More mobile mental health teams to be added in Montgomery Co.

WEBMore mobile crisis outreach teams, or MCOTs, are getting ready to roll in Montgomery County, Maryland. The teams, generally consisting of a licensed clinician …

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The harm your kids’ headphones could be doing to their ears

WEBWhen used safely, headphones can provide kids with entertainment, but turn them up too loud and they can negatively impact a child’s health. This has doctors …

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MedStar Health teams with DispatchHealth for in-home hospital …

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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Man dead after stabbing outside Audi Field

WEBA man is dead after a stabbing outside Audi Field Saturday night. D.C. police said officers responded at about 6:30 p.m. to the 100 block of T Street SW. There, they …

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Harvey Weinstein hospitalized after his return to New York from

WEBNEW YORK (AP) — Harvey Weinstein’s lawyer said Saturday that the onetime movie mogul has been hospitalized for a battery of tests after his return to New York…

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Owner of DC’s closed Providence Hospital may turn campus into

WEBProvidence Hospital owner Ascension Health has hired two local developers to draft potential re-uses for the hospital's closed campus in Northeast D.C.

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Demonstrations at GW University campus over Israel-Hamas war

WEBStudents protest the Israel-Hamas war at George Washington University in Washington, Saturday, April 27, 2024. Protests and encampments have sprung up on …

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Arsenal beats Tottenham 3-2 and stays ahead in Premier League

WEBLONDON (AP) — Arsenal kept up its push for the Premier League title with a 3-2 win at Tottenham on Sunday. Mikel Arteta's team raced to a 3-0 halftime lead, but …

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A Florida sheriff says 10 people were wounded by gunfire during …

WEBSANFORD, Fla. (AP) — Gunfire wounded 10 people early Sunday when an argument turned violent at a Florida party venue. None of the victims suffered life …

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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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Should Marylanders with severe mental health needs get court

WEBMaryland state senators are expected to vote soon on a bill that could force court-ordered mental health treatments, raising concerns regarding patient rights.

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Maine govenor signs off on new gun laws, mental health supports …

WEBAUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Democratic Gov. Janet Mills on Friday signed into law a suite of gun safety legislation approved by lawmakers after the deadliest mass …

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Mpox cases on the rise in Virginia, officials say

WEBSince the high case counts reported in 2022, when Virginia reported over 40 cases per week, cases “really trailed off,” Darby said. But as they’re starting to rise …

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Two Russian journalists jailed on ‘extremism’ charges for

WEBLONDON (AP) — Two Russian journalists were arrested by their government on "extremism” charges and ordered by courts there on Saturday to remain in custody …

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Authorities name driver fatally shot by deputies in Memphis

WEBMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Authorities say they have identified a man who was fatally shot by sheriff’s deputies after he sped toward them in a vehicle while the …

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Study: More than 1 alcoholic drink a day increases heart disease …

WEBA new study is shedding light on the amount of cocktails women have in a day on average, and their risk of developing heart disease. A study by Kaiser …

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