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US Rep. Donald Payne Jr., a Democrat from New Jersey, has died …

WEBTRENTON, N.J. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Donald Payne Jr., of New Jersey, died Wednesday after a heart attack this month that left him hospitalized, officials said. He …

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UnitedHealth says wide swath of patient files may have been

WEBUnitedHealth says files with personal information that could cover a “substantial portion of people in America” may have been taken in the cyberattack earlier this year …

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New health rankings: How do Maryland, Virginia counties fare

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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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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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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As more Black women are diagnosed with MS, doctors aim to …

WEBMultiple sclerosis is at least three times more common in women than men, according to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.Now, rates of the incurable disease …

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How safe is the air quality in the DC region

WEBThe report also highlighted how the District adopted more healthy air policies in 2023, including regulations mandating that every new car registered in the D.C. region …

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Haiti health system nears collapse as medicine dwindles, gangs

WEBPORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — On a recent morning at a hospital in the heart of gang territory in Haiti’s capital, a woman began convulsing before her body went limp …

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Father and 4-year-old daughter shot in Northeast DC

WEBA man and his young daughter are in the hospital Wednesday morning after being shot in the Fort Totten neighborhood of Northeast D.C. Police told WTOP that an …

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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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Amid a workforce shortage, Prince George’s Co. wants you

WEBIt includes up to $5,000 to private sector businesses for every returning citizen they hire. The county is also offering grant money to organizations that can provide …

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CNN’s John King quietly battled MS for years. Working the

WEBFor 27 years, CNN Chief National Correspondent John King has been a familiar face on the network. Until 2021, what people didn’t realize is while King was on …

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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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US health officials warn of counterfeit Botox injections

WEBhealth officials issued a warning Tuesday about counterfeit Botox injections that have sickened 22 people. Half of the individuals have ended up in the hospital, …

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Police: Fairfax Co. middle school counselor headbutted student

WEBA Fairfax County, Virginia, middle school counselor has been charged with assault after police said he headbutted a student that called him a name inside a school …

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Fired executive to sue Alexandria-based United Way, claims

WEBA former chief marketing officer at Alexandria, Virginia-based United Way Worldwide plans to file a $12 million lawsuit against the charity on Wednesday. The …

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Graham Holdings moving headquarters to trophy high-rise …

WEBThe new location will be at 1812 N. Moore Street, which is also home to Nestle USA’s headquarters. Graham Holdings’ headquarters is currently a few blocks …

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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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Fans confused and frustrated after tickets to see Caitlin Clark

WEBSome D.C.-area basketball fans are frustrated after their tickets were canceled for the Washington Mystics’ highly-ancipitated game against the Indiana Fever …

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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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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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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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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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