Drowning: What It Looks Like, How To Prevent It
Drownings happen every day, often in front of people who don't realize what's happening. Know the signs and stay safe.
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Drownings happen every day, often in front of people who don't realize what's happening. Know the signs and stay safe.
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School nurses are returning to Washington County public schools.
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Federal prosecutors want more time to prepare their New Hampshire case against a traveling medical technician accused of infecting patients with hepatitis C.
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Prince George's County Executive Rushern Baker says his wife, Christa, is suffering from early-onset Alzheimer's disease.
New law, new coverage. As of Wednesday, the Affordable Health Care Act requires insurance companies to offer women new disease-prevention services at no cost.
