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On the Run: The ABCs of knees

Mike Hill, the director of Sports Performance at Georgetown University talks to Paula Wolfson about the ABCs of healthy knees.

Tags: running, exercise, knee injury, anterior cruciate ligament, Georgetown University, on the run, Paula Wolfson

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The sisterhood of ACL recoveries

In a city where attention has been focused on the knee injuries of Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III, the fact remains that the athletes most likely to tear their anterior cruciate ligaments are teenage girls.

Tags: knee injury, lacrosse, Robert Griffin III, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, exercise, Paula Wolfson

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'Dream Team' to unlock mysteries of the brain

Efforts to map the brain will team government and private sector scientists who caution their work will take years. But the new knowledge of the human mind could yield treatments for an array of disorders, like paralysis and epilepsy.

Tags: NIH, Paula Wolfson, brain research, Bethesda, Md., alzheimer, Parkinsons

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Virginia to arm parents in fight against eating disorders

Supporters are calling a new Virginia law a first step in tackling the growing problem of eating disorders.

Tags: eating disorders, psychology, Virginia General Assembly, Dickie Bell, Virginia schools, Paula Wolfson

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Health experts: Most fast food kid-friendly meals loaded with fat, salt

American families are eating more and more of their meals at chain restaurants. And it turns out, those meals may be playing a big role in the child obesity epidemic.

Tags: Paula Wolfson, kids meals

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Don't see red, get the facts about rosacea

Some 16 million Americans have rosacea, a common skin condition that sometimes seems to mimic adult acne.

Tags: skin care, dermatology, Princess Diana, rosacea, Dr. Howard Brooks, Paula Wolfson, Skin Cosmetic Dermatology of Georgetown

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Colon cancer screenings on the rise in D.C. area

The D.C. region has the highest colon cancer fatality rate in the country. But an uptick in colorectal screenings has area doctors hoping that statistic could soon change.

Tags: colon cancer, colonoscopy, Paula Wolfson, mike jakaitis

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Energy drinks mixed with alcohol a growing concern among youth

Mixing alcohol and energy drinks is a disturbing trend among college students, local health experts say, and there is a growing concern that younger siblings may follow their lead.

Tags: alcohol, energy drink, George Washington University, Paula Wolfson, children

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How much is too much caffeine?

With caffeinated marshmallows, pancake mix, gum and breakfast drinks on the market, companies are getting creative in catering to Americans' caffeine cravings. But consumer advocates say the food industry should be doing more to regulate and label products with a kick.

Tags: caffeine, coffee, soft drinks, Food and Drug Administration, George Washington University School of Medicine, Paula Wolfson

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Largely hidden, dating violence is prevalent in teen relationships

One in three teens is a victim of dating violence. Montgomery County has stepped up awareness efforts for students and their parents.

Tags: Paula Wolfson, dating violence, teens, abusive relationships, Domestic Violence Coordinating Council of Montgomery County, domestic violence

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