Record outbreak of measles in the U.S., CDC says
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The government has confirmed 288 cases of the potentially deadly infection
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White House conference focuses on concussions
First-ever summit on traumatic brain injuries highlights how more young women are playing contact sports.
U.S. measles outbreak produces record number of cases
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Elon Musk to unveil spacecraft to ferry astronauts
SpaceX, which has flown unmanned cargo capsules to the International Space Station, planned to unveil a new spacecraft Thursday designed to ferry astronauts to low-Earth orbit.
Focus on Mars, 2014
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FDA issues new safety regulations for tanning salons
The agency makes its first move against the devices to curb the risk of skin cancer.
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Does coconut really do all that?
Studies don’t yet back up many of the claims made about the latest superfood
Running is getting me through chemo.
Running has helped me survive cancer and my brother’s death. Now it may bring me another gift.
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Dinosaurs, on an ordinary Jurassic afternoon
Self-taught artist’s stunning depictions vividly imagine prehistoric life.
Odd-looking animals make list of newly discovered species
Top 10 includes an eyeless snail and a cross between a sleek cat and wide-eyed teddy bear.
Even good doctors make errors, but you can limit the risk
Patients can help themselves by being involved in the process of diagnosing their condition.
A mother’s journey to help her son cope with a silent world
‘I Can Hear You Whisper’ is both a moving personal story and a scientific inquiry about deafness.
Zapping some brain tumors with electric current works as well as chemotherapy with few side-effects
Company says quality of life is greatly improved for victims of lethal cancer
A potential danger in giving antibiotics to infants: Asthma
In a study, children who had taken antibiotics in infancy were twice as likely to later develop wheezing.
Chinese-made pet treats may be sickening dogs and cats
FDA finds 5,600 dogs, 24 cats and 3 people had gotten sick, but a long investigation finds no reason.
Readers weigh in on palliative care and physical exams
Patients respond to doctors who aren’t afraid to examine them and honestly discuss death.
A new way to look at math
The book “50 Visions of Mathematics” features 50 images inspired by math theories and equations.
Is ‘Nurse Jackie’ in a hospital near you?
Should you be worried that the doctor or nurse you’re seeing is abusing prescription drugs like the character in the Showtime series?
A colorful lost world
Julius Csotonyi, a microbiologist known for illustrations of ancient animals, has a new book.
NASA will be keeping an eye on your garden this summer
The mission: to estimate how quickly the world’s plants are absorbing carbon from the atmosphere.
Anxiety and me: Learning to live without worrying
A bout with cancer taught him to “wait to worry” — a mantra for life that he tried to teach his father.
Going to the doctor for back pain can be a slippery slope
Most people recover from the ailment whether they’re treated medically or not, an expert says.
The seven-year burn
No wonder two neck surgeries did nothing to ease Cheron Wicker’s searing pain: The problem was literally at her fingertip.
Can U.S. crush invasive species by eating them?
Businesses and scientists have had luck with lionfish, but they are struggling with other species.
Chilling video posted online before Calif. shooting rampage
The shooter, identified by police as Elliot Rodger, killed six people, authorities say.
‘Smart pills’ raise legal, ethical questions
Ingestible chips track patients’ bodies in real time but raise some legal and ethical concerns.
SpaceX CEO takes to Twitter in battle over rocket launches
In a series of tweets, Elon Musk alleges a revolving door exists in the national security launch business.
Here’s how long you’ll wait to see a doctor, by specialty
Boston is once again the worst place to try to make a first-time appointment. Dallas is the best
What’s that rustling in the yard? It might be a bear.
The American black bear has made a comeback in Maryland. It’s a success story with a twist.
Decomposing a shot
Washington Post photographer Jahi Chikwendiu documented the rotting of a deer body on the side of Route 7.
What you and airlines can do to combat powerful bacteria
Disinfect the area around your seat when flying, especially if you’re going to eat off the tray table. Beware the window surface.
Maryland’s swelling number of bears
As Western Maryland’s bear population increases, the animals are moving east. Read related article.
How many patients should your doctor see each week?
The average family doctor has 2,367 people under his care.
EPA is readying climate rule for existing power plants
New policy would allow states and companies flexibility in how they will meet emissions standards.
Va. health officials report second confirmed measles case
Officials investigate possible exposures in Virginia, D.C. and Maryland between May 11 and 15.
The cold calculations of war’s true costs
A solution to the VA’s backlog of disability claims will come one soldier at a time.
E-cigarettes help smokers quit, report says
A new study finds that ‘vapers’ are much more successful than people who tried nicotine patches or went cold turkey.
High cholesterol linked to fertility problems
The fat molecule is critical to hormones production, but too much can cause problems, a study shows.
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