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What's Your Workout: Mommy Boot Camp

A place for mommas to work out -- with their kids! Watch »

May 24, 2012

Canine Critical Thinking

Researchers at Emory University use MRIs to probe the thought process of dogs to improve training for service... Watch »

May 23, 2012

Coffee Drinking Linked to Longer Life

Coffee drinkers could live longer than those who don't indulge in a daily cup of joe. A recent study found men... Watch »

May 23, 2012

Diet, Exercise May Prevent Cancer Recurrence

Studies show four hours of exercise per week decreased risk of death and recurrence in breast cancer patients by up... Watch »

May 22, 2012

More Doctors Prescribing Anti-Psychotic Meds

Experts say off-label use of anti-psychotic meds can come with some serious side Watch »

May 22, 2012
CDC To Baby Boomers: Get Tested for Hep C

CDC To Baby Boomers: Get Tested for Hep C

U.S. health officials want all baby boomers to get tested for hepatitis C. Read »

May 18, 2012

Breast Cancer Vaccine Shows Promise

New vaccine shown to cut risk of breast cancer in half. Rachel McNeill reports. Watch »

May 18, 2012
Broccoli Is The Best Medicine?

Broccoli Is The Best Medicine?

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May 17, 2012

What's Your Workout? MetCon3 at Equinox

A workout that turns your body into a "fat incinerator?" Yes, please. Click here to sign up for a free... Watch »

May 17, 2012

3-Minute Mental Health Test

M3 Screening helps identify patients who are exhibiting symptoms of depression, anxiety, PTSD and bipolar disorder. Watch »

May 16, 2012
Georgetown Participating in Alzheimer's Study

Georgetown Participating in Alzheimer's Study

Georgetown participating in studies of compound hoped to combat disease. Read »

May 14, 2012

The Problems With Pregnancy

Some of the most common symptoms associated with pregnancy aren’t quite so wonderful. Watch »

May 11, 2012

Feeling The Burn of Risky Tanning Habits

A new study highlights risky tanning habits among young adults. "People who have any kind of indoor... Watch »

May 11, 2012

Navigating the Changes of Pregnancy

Dr. Jackie Eghrari-Sabet, of Family Allergy & Asthma Care in Gaithersburg, Md., on some of the physical changes wome... Watch »

May 10, 2012
Tuberculosis Reported at Md. High School

Tuberculosis Reported at Md. High School

A student at North Point High School in Waldorf, Md., has been diagnosed with tuberculosis and is under medical care... Read »

May 9, 2012

Chubby Baby Could be a Sign of Obesity

New study proves that healthy toddler diets are critical in the prevention of obesity. Watch »

May 8, 2012

Virginia Clinic Fights Obesity in Kids and Teens

The Healthy Heart Center in Woodbridge, Va., helps fight childhood obesity with exercise, nutrition education,... Watch »

May 7, 2012

What's Your Workout: Kickboxing

One woman kicked and punched her way to losing 70 pounds. We caught up with her and asked, "What's Your Workout?" Watch »

May 7, 2012
More Sleep May Keep Weight Down: Study

More Sleep May Keep Weight Down: Study

Researchers say sleeping more than nine hours a night can block genetic factors linked to weight gain. Read »

May 2, 2012
Dog Food Recalled Over Salmonella Fears

Dog Food Recalled Over Salmonella Fears

Diamond Pet Foods is voluntarily recalling a type of dry dog food because of salmonella concerns. Read »

May 1, 2012
Free Shred Event: June 16
The next NBC Washington PNC Bank Community Shred is scheduled for June 16, 2012.
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