Health
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Anacostia health care center ribbon-cutting (video)
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D.C. mayor Vincent Gray will join other city official Monday in Southeast to cut the ribbon on the new Unity Health Care’s Anacostia Center.
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Breast cancer rarer in men, but fare worse than women
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Men rarely get breast cancer, but those who do often don't survive as long as women, largely because they don't even realize they can get it and are slow to recognize the warning signs, researchers say.
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Fertility treatments, infertility both cause birth defects, study shows
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Test-tube babies have higher rates of birth defects, and doctors have long wondered: Is it because of certain fertility treatments or infertility itself? A large new study from Australia suggests both may play a role.
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D.C. proposes more money for illegal immigrant care
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The discussion over whether District of Columbia benefits for illegal immigrants are too generous could heat up.
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Extended sitting causes health risks, doctors suggest more movement
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According to doctors and numerous studies, extended sitting can be pretty bad for your health. But how do we break that habit when most of us are tied to a desk or meeting room all day?
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Cupping pain treatment offered at University of Maryland
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If you're suffering from chronic pain—migraines, arthritis, back pain—there’s a procedure that could help you. It’s an ancient Chinese treatment called “cupping” and some Hollywood A-listers swear by it.
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Controversial embryo adoptions on the rise
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Andrea Alexander adopted her twins, Cora and Max ... but she also gave birth to them.
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Local chef Beth Donnelly shares how to make healthy meals
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Local self-taught chef Beth Donnelly is sharing her love of healthy, homemade meals with parents who need it most.
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Number of U.S. babies born with drug withdrawal tripled in last decade
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Disturbing new research says the number of U.S. babies born with signs of drug withdrawal has tripled in a decade because of a surge in pregnant women's use of legal and illegal narcotics.
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Berry consumption helps brain function during aging, study finds
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In addition to eating your veggies, it's important to eat your berries, a U.S. study said Thursday.
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Brain cancer vaccine found to be successful
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It’s welcome news: a vaccine has been found to be successful in a certain form of brain cancer.
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Measles in the U.S. last year at 15 year high, CDC says
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Last year was the worst year for measles in the U.S. in 15 years, health officials said Thursday.
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National Minority Health Month: A day of action
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April is National Minority Health Month and federal health officials are stepping up the push for health equity with a series of events, including a day of action this weekend.
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Lack of sleep could lead to increase in diabetes risk, studies show
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There's growing evidence that people who regularly sleep too little and at the wrong time suffer long-lasting consequences that a nap won't cure: An increased risk of diabetes, heart disease and other health problems.
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Salmonella outbreak linked to Yellowfin tuna used in sushi
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A yellowfin tuna product used to make dishes like sushi and sashimi sold at restaurants and grocery stores has been linked with an outbreak of salmonella that has sickened more than 100 people in 20 states and D.C., federal health authorities said Friday.
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Chase Autism Away Foundation provides resource on autism
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A local mother is fighting for a cure for autism in the name of her son, Chase. That's the mission fro the Chase Autism Away Foundation.
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Obese pregnant mothers may lead to autism in child
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Obesity during pregnancy may increase chances for having a child with autism, provocative new research suggests.
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FDA warns against counterfeit cancer drugs
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The Food and Drug Administration is warning doctors that a second counterfeit version of the best-selling cancer drug Avastin has been found in the U.S., packaged as the Turkish brand of the medication.
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