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Health law expands treatment for addicts in Va.

More than 100,000 uninsured Virginia residents with drug and alcohol addictions will become eligible for insurance when the federal health care overhaul goes into effect next year.

Tuesday - 04/16/2013, 03:45pm EDT

Md. official says state prepared to help addicts

Maryland will be able to help thousands of drug addicts get into treatment once they become eligible for health insurance next year.

Tuesday - 04/16/2013, 03:36pm EDT

Polio vaccine developer Koprowski dies in Pa.

Polio vaccine developer Hilary Koprowski, whose success predated Salk, dies in Pa. at 96

Tuesday - 04/16/2013, 02:26pm EDT

Med school resident helps blast victims after run

Exhausted NM medical school resident helps Boston victims just after finishing marathon

Tuesday - 04/16/2013, 02:01pm EDT

A look at US addiction treatment system

A look at US addiction treatment system and numbers of potential new patients

Tuesday - 04/16/2013, 01:06pm EDT

Somalia: Female genital mutilation down

Good news for girls in Somalia: New survey shows female genital mutilation on decline

Tuesday - 04/16/2013, 11:10am EDT

On the Run: 'I run for Boston'

"I run for Boston." So many marathoners have declared that line over the years while training to achieve a qualifying time for what is considered the Holy Grail of American marathons.

Tuesday - 04/16/2013, 09:08am EDT

D.C.-area runners reflect on a tragic marathon day in Boston

Marathon day in Boston is a day traditionally filled with eager runners, packed bars and sidewalks overflowing with supporters, signs and cheers. But the 117th Boston Marathon deviated drastically from tradition.

Tuesday - 04/16/2013, 06:30am EDT

Serbia massacre puts spotlight on Balkan vet woes

Serbia massacre puts spotlight on surging suicides, depression among Balkan war veterans

Tuesday - 04/16/2013, 01:32am EDT

What is sleep paralysis?

Dr. Oz, The Daily Dose

Monday - 04/15/2013, 07:22pm EDT

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Monday - 04/15/2013, 07:18pm EDT

Alicia Keys campaigns for HIV education

Alicia Keys campaigns to educate women about HIV, leads grant program for community projects

Monday - 04/15/2013, 06:01pm EDT

Sexual activity is less common in preteens

A study in the April issue of Pediatrics finds sexual activity is incredibly rare among preteens. Roughly 1 percent of 10- and 11-year-olds, and just over 2 percent of 12-year-olds, are sexually active.

Monday - 04/15/2013, 01:32pm EDT

Abbott Laboratories recalls blood glucose meters

Abbott Labs recalls blood glucose meters over inaccurate memory for dangerously high readings

Monday - 04/15/2013, 11:10am EDT

Professional secrets for a summer stomach, Part 1

The Great Unveiling (Memorial Day weekend) is just days away -- and the body part most people are concerned about is the stomach.

Monday - 04/15/2013, 09:18am EDT

Long commutes lead to shorter lifespans

Gridlock can literally kill by raising your blood pressure, your stress level and your risk of heart disease.

Monday - 04/15/2013, 07:03am EDT

Death toll from bird flu in China rises to 13

2 more die as death toll from bird flu rises to 13 in China; 11 new cases also reported

Monday - 04/15/2013, 12:22am EDT

BBC's Andrew Marr appears 3 months after stroke

'Lucky to be alive:' Andrew Marr appears on BBC, needs extensive physical therapy after stroke

Sunday - 04/14/2013, 09:00pm EDT

Safe is sexy; defensive stocks lead gains

Defensive stocks lead this year's gains for the S&P 500

Sunday - 04/14/2013, 05:40pm EDT

Boy triplets a sensation at top Cuba ballet school

Identical brothers a triple threat at Cuba ballet school; all have talent to make the stage

Sunday - 04/14/2013, 03:56pm EDT
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