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New procedure relieves concussion-related headaches

Dr. Ivan Ducic is pioneering what some consider a radical idea to treat post-concussion headaches caused by nerve damage. His approach is a new twist on an existing procedure used to treat carpal tunnel syndrome.

Tags: concussion, concussions, surgery, Hollie Byer, Dr. Kevin Crutchfield, Dr. Ivan Ducic

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Job-hunt tips for new graduates

At this time of year, a whole new crop of college graduates will be created.

Tags: Janet Bodnar, kiplinger, personal finances

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Increasing the likelihood of faulty medical device reporting with new app

Got a problem with a medical device, drug, or vaccine? Now, there's an app for that.

Tags: medical app, MedWatcher, FDA, medical devices, drugs, Doug Wood

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Living in Style: Finding the right swimsuit

Style for Hire's Lisa Tumbarello offers tips on finding the perfect swimsuit for your body this summer.

Tags: Living in Style, summer, swimsuits, swim, bathing suit, Lisa Tumbarello, Style for Hire, Rachel Nania

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More women opt for mastectomies to beat cancer odds

They look healthy. But more and more women are getting mastectomies to counter a hidden risk.

Tags: breast cancer, mastectomy, BRCA1, BRCA2, gene, gene mutation, Angelina Jolie, Dr. Eleni Tousimis

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Preventing and treating poison ivy

It's the time of year when everyone starts heading outside. And it is also the time of year when doctors see an uptick in poison ivy cases.

Tags: poison ivy, gardening, spring, mike mcgrath, Garden Plot, Howard Brooks, georgetown

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D.C. judge promotes stroke awareness through personal experience

A local top judge is speaking out about the day his staff defied his orders -- and saved his brain.

Tags: National Stroke Awareness, stroke, judge, D.C. Superior Court, Lee Satterfield

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Living in Style: Dressing for interview success

Style for Hire's Lisa Tumbarello offers advice for dressing appropriately for an interview, as well as how to use those pieces later for the work place once you've landed the job.

Tags: Style for Hire, Lisa Tumbarello, Living in Style, fashion, style, interview, workplace, Alex Beall

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Doctors: Healthy diet can ward off Alzheimer's

Brain food isn't just about powering through a test or a grueling day at work. Doctors say certain healthy foods can also help ward off Alzheimer's disease.

Tags: brain, diet, alzheimer

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Researchers studying why college kids get the mumps

The outbreaks at area college campuses are part of a national pattern and researchers are trying to determine why college students are at risk for a childhood disease.

Tags: vaccinations, mumps, Childrens National Medical Center, University of Richmond, James Madison University, Virginia Commonwealth University, Loyola University,

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