health

X ray of affected TB lung

The Unwelcome Comeback Kid: Tuberculosis

TB cases in the U.S. rose in 2015 for the first time in almost 25 years.

December 12, 2016

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Are You Bendy Like Gumby?

Hypermobility explained. Exercise do’s and don’ts. Avoid running. Do Pilates.

December 5, 2016

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The Worried Well

The dread of Alzheimer’s leads our reporter to enroll in a clinical trial. What she learns.

November 28, 2016

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Woman afraid

My Turn: Deer in the Headlights

How one woman learned to cope with overwhelming panic attacks.

November 27, 2016

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Non-AA Rehab Gets High Marks

There are more successful ways to treat addiction than AA’s one-size-fits-all approach.

November 21, 2016

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Baby Boomers and Hepatitis C

Hep C can be a silent disease. Find out why you need to be tested.

November 14, 2016

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It’s a Tough Town — for Allergy Sufferers

D.C.’s sky-high pollen count is something to sneeze at.

November 7, 2016

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Feeling Irritable? Blame it on the time change.

It’s hard to fall back. ICYMI: How to re-set your body clock.

November 5, 2016

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Ouch! My Head Hurts.

A promising new drug gives hope to chronic migraine sufferers.

October 31, 2016

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A Life-Changing Eating Program

Andrea embarks on a program to take control of her life.

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The Benefits of Forest Bathing

For your health, take a walk in the woods.

October 24, 2016

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Higher Health Care Costs for Women

Shocking. We pay more for healthcare and personal care items, too, than men.

October 17, 2016

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Busted: Myths about Crossed Legs

To cross — or not to cross — your legs. We discuss.

October 3, 2016

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Blue-Green Algae Blooms and the Brain

Swimming in the Chesapeake Bay may be hazardous to your health.

September 26, 2016

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Beware Bats in the Bedroom

A nighttime encounter with a bat can put you at risk for rabies. What to know.

September 19, 2016

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Addicted to Shopping

Your urge to splurge — is it a mood lifter or an obsessive-compulsive disorder?

September 12, 2016

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Pistol-Packin’ Protein

The studies are confusing, but there are wisps of clarity out there.

September 5, 2016

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Evaluating Sun-Damaged Skin

Slipped up on sunscreen this summer? Take stock of your spots and find out how to treat them.

August 29, 2016

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