Health
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Dogs and cats make people happier, study says
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Folks, there's no need to interact with other people anymore. Cats and dogs are making people healthier and happier, according to a recent study in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology.
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Army bans toe shoes, says they hurt image
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So what if toe shoes may improve training, they're ugly — the Army has fashion standards too, you know.
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House upholds D.C. abortion funding ban
An amendment allowing D.C. to spend local tax dollars on abortions for poor women failed Thursday.
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Why doesn't D.C. install piano stairs in the Metro? (video)
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A Metro station in Stockholm is music to passengers' ears
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Prince William Co. to charge for ambulance trips
Prince William County plans to begin charging health insurance companies for ambulance trips.
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Men's life expectancy: Fairfax, Va. ranks highest
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Sitting in traffic for hours every day and inhaling high levels of pollen are contributing to a longer life.
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As heat soars, one third of D.C. ambulances out of commission
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The heat is uncomfortable to most everyone, but it's especially damaging to a set of D.C. ambulances.
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D.C. ranks as second fittest city in America
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Hours of hot, sweaty, bikram yoga classes, and biking across the Potomac are paying off in the District.
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Preventing cervical cancer with a little awareness and a lot of money
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Do D.C. women need more cervical cancer awareness? Or do they need more money?
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Gluten-free cake: The mission to build world's largest gluten-free cake
For you folks whose stomachs can't tolerate gluten and dairy foods, this may be your dream dessert.
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Fairfax, Montgomery counties healthiest in the region
CommentFairfax, Arlington, and Loudoun counties are among the healthiest in the region, according a set of reports to be released today, the Washington Post reports.
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Gastric bypass surgery helps treat diabetes
CommentAnne Durand said gastric bypass surgery saved her life.
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Md. health officials to monitor water, air and food for radiation
CommentSmall amounts of radioactive materials may be floating in the air and in the precipitation across the country due to the recent events in Japan, Colesville Patch.
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Nebraska home care and hospice to fight for high-quality care to senior citizens in D.C.
CommentNebraska Association of Home and Community Health Agencies will join colleagues in Washington D.C. to encourage the demand for high-quality care to for senior citizens, The Grant Tribune Sentinel reports.
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HGC diet sparks controversy; doctors debate efficacy, health risks
CommentThe HCG diet involves using a pregnancy hormone and severe caloric restrictions to lose weight. Dieters say they are shedding pounds in just weeks, but some medical professionals question whether it's safe.
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Naval Academy drug probe: 8 Middies expelled for using Spice
CommentEight midshipmen have been kicked out of the Naval Academy and several more are under investigation for smoking Spice, a blend of herbs laced with a synthetic version of the active ingredient in marijuana.
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Teens and tanning: Doctors want teenagers banned from tanning salons
CommentThe American Academy of Pediatrics wants teenagers banned from tanning salons to reduce their risk of skin cancer.
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Virginia passes new restrictions for abortion providers
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Abortions may soon be much more difficult to obtain in Virginia.
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