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Overuse Of Muscle Enhancers Harmful For Teens

Fri, 9 May 2008 09:44:47 EDT

Muscle enhancers continue to gain popularity, especially with teens, but just how safe is it for them to be drinking these bulked-up beverages?

Doctors Warn Customers About Mineral-Based Makeup Claims

Wed, 7 May 2008 19:47:49 EDT

Some say mineral-based makeup is not only easy to apply, but also beneficial to your health. However some doctors think differently.

Manassas Student Tests Positive For TB

Wed, 7 May 2008 11:48:28 EDT

School officials in Manassas said an Osbourn High School student has tested positive for tuberculosis.

D.C. Trauma Center Most Overcrowded In Recent Survey

Mon, 5 May 2008 19:52:31 EDT

A new report shows that area hospitals are not ready for a catastrophic emergency event.

Preliminary Tests Show Va. Woman Did Not Die From Beef

Wed, 7 May 2008 09:10:06 EDT

Preliminary test results from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that a 22-year-old Portsmouth woman who died in April didn't have a brain disease that has been associated with eating contaminated beef.

New Tests Could Help Detect Ovarian Cancer Earlier

Fri, 2 May 2008 18:45:54 EDT

A biotech company is working on a simple blood test that can detect ovarian cancer in its earliest stages, allowing women to get treated early and increasing their chances of survival.

Breast Cancer Walk Draws Thousands

Mon, 5 May 2008 10:45:35 EDT

Organizers say more than 3,500 people took part in the two-day Avon Walk for Breast Cancer in Washington this past weekend.

Mastering The Menu Is Key To Finding Healthy Meals On The Go

Fri, 2 May 2008 09:41:05 EDT

Even with more restaurants touting whole grains, fresh ingredients and organic foods on their menus, eating healthy can still be a lot harder than you think.

Program Helps Autistic Kids As Young As 18 Months Old

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:13:23 EDT

News4 Your Health reports on a local program that's teaching autistic toddlers to live a normal life.

Magic Johnson Brings AIDS/HIV Awareness Campaign To D.C.

Thu, 1 May 2008 09:36:13 EDT

D.C. officials work every day to try to reduce the rate of HIV and AIDS in the city, and on Wednesday they got some star power with an appearance by former basketball star Magic Johnson.

Federal Grant Cleans Up D.C.'s Diesel-Powered School Buses

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 17:42:24 EDT

D.C. school bus riders can look forward to breathing cleaner air.

Which Chain Tosses Out Best Salad?

Mon, 12 May 2008 08:01:47 EDT

A salad used to be unthinkable at a burger joint. Now that it's common, who does it best?

Family Celebrates Birth Of Quints

Mon, 12 May 2008 15:29:30 EDT

A woman gives birth to four girls and one boy just in time for Mother's Day.

Families Take Autism Claims To Court

Mon, 12 May 2008 10:36:56 EDT

Medical scientists say there's no evidence of a link between vaccines and autism, but test cases will bring the matter into the courtroom.

Cancer Before 40 Has Higher Death Rate

Mon, 12 May 2008 09:21:18 EDT

People are more likely than 25 years ago to survive cancer. But that's not true for one age group.

Disabled Vets To Cost Billions Over Years

Mon, 12 May 2008 11:26:08 EDT

There will be fewer veterans in the next 20 years, but caring for them will cost most than ever before.