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Sugary drink limit opponents say limits question racial fairness
Opponents of the city's limit on the size of sugary drinks are raising questions of racial fairness alongside other complaints as the novel restriction faces a court test.
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Md. reports 1st pediatric flu-related death
The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene reported Friday that a Baltimore-area child who died in December tested positive for influenza. Officials say the child had an underlying health condition, but gave no other details.
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Baby has surgery to remove birthmark, healing well
Evan Gill is starting 2013 with a brand new look. His birthmark is gone and his new skin is healing quite well.
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Study: Obese women deemed guilty by male jury over thin women
It’s an interesting new revelation: A recent study found that male jurors are more likely to find women that are obese guilty over women that are thinner.
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Flu concerns linger as inauguration approaches
With the inaugural ceremony just 10 days away, the construction seems mainly finished at the west front of the Capitol. But what about the flu epidemic when the throngs from coast to coast pack onto the mall?
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Flu shots in short supply as flu season hits early
With the CDC calling the recent flu outbreak the worst in decades, people who bypassed getting a flu shot in the fall are now scrambling to get inoculated.
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University of Maryland researches how the flu spreads
Researchers at the University of Maryland are trying to figure out why this year’s flu season is so much worse. Local hospitals are seeing a serious increase in the number of patients.
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Flu cases spike this flu season
Sick calls at offices and schools are on the rise—thanks to the flu.
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Cancer death rates continue to inch down
Death rates from cancer are continuing to inch down, researchers reported Monday. Now the question is how to hold onto those gains, and do even better, even as the population gets older and fatter, both risks for developing cancer.
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Doctors test brain pacemakers to zap Alzheimer's
Brain surgery for Alzheimer's may sound radical, but the first U.S. experiments with these implants are getting under way.
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Survey: Energy drink-related ER visits doubled in last four years
A new government survey suggests the number of people seeking emergency treatment after consuming energy drinks has doubled nationwide in a recent four-year span.
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Coca-Cola puts obesity at the forefront of ads
Coca-Cola became one of the world's most powerful brands by equating its soft drinks with happiness. Now it's taking to the airwaves for the first time to address a growing cloud over the industry: obesity.
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Md. patient dies as flu spreads in D.C. area
With fears rising nationwide about what's looks like the worst flu outbreak in recent memory, dozens have died nationwide, including 18 children. One patient died in Frederick, Md.
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Va. teen, battling brain cancer, surprised by Super Bowl tickets
A Fairfax County teen, battling brain cancer, received a super surprise Thursday night - a trip to the Super Bowl in New Orleans. ABC7's Hatzel Vela was there when Jordan got his big surprise.
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Whitman-Walker Health expands in Logan Circle
Whitman-Walker Health is expanding its footprint in the Logan Circle neighborhood. The new state-of-the-art medical center will offer expanded programs and services for patients.
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Nearly 160 confirmed flu cases in D.C., expected to increase
Health officials in Boston have declared a public health emergency after the flu is blamed for 18 deaths in Massachusetts and our region is not immune to the concern.
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CDC says data show worsening flu season
In the last week of December, flu was widespread in 41 states; flu-related child and infant deaths climbed to 18 and outpatient visits for flu symptoms had jumped to 5.6 percent.
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A new gym opens for only overweight clients
Downsize Fitness is an exclusive health club, evocative of the nation's trendiest gyms. But there's a strict requirement to join: You must be 50 pounds or more overweight.
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