Articles filed under Washington Post
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As a doctor, here’s what I have learned from my own Alzheimer’s diseaseJan 04, 2025 9:33 am - As a neurologist, Daniel Gibbs had a special interest in Alzheimer’s disease. Then a genealogy DNA search gave him some shocking news — his genetics made it likely he would develop Alzheimer’s by age 80. Here’s how he’s dealt with the disease since that day.
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Surgeon general calls for alcohol to carry cancer warningJan 03, 2025 9:08 am - Health warning labels on alcohol should be updated to include a cancer risk warning, the surgeon general said Friday, adding that recommended limits for alcohol consumpti...
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Carolyn Hax: How to stop judging people who pay for purebred dogsJan 03, 2025 6:00 am - You can’t always judge people for buying purebred dogs. Sometimes there are good reasons for not shopping the shelter. Carolyn Hax says stop and think before passing judgment on others.
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To boost fitness, try this simple, science-backed trickJan 03, 2025 3:33 am - To boost your physical fitness, science says you can pick any activity and use “fartleks” — a technique based on a Swedish phrase — to easily increase intensity for better health and longevity.
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Tesla fans say Cybertruck muffled Vegas blast. Not so fast, experts say.Jan 02, 2025 8:29 pm - The Tesla Cybertruck that exploded Wednesday in front of Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas — which was left burned out but largely intact — has invited a wave of onl...
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Treasury’s sanctions office hacked by Chinese government, officials sayJan 02, 2025 4:47 pm - Chinese government hackers breached a highly sensitive office in the Treasury Department that administers economic sanctions against countries and groups of individuals —...
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Mike Johnson’s speaker bid looks shaky despite Trump endorsementJan 02, 2025 3:56 pm - With less than 24 hours to go, Speaker Mike Johnson is still working to win over a handful of Republican lawmakers who are skeptical of his leadership, raising the prospe...
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Biden to honor Liz Cheney with Presidential Citizens MedalJan 02, 2025 3:23 pm - President Joe Biden will honor former Republican congresswoman Liz Cheney and 19 others on Thursday with the Presidential Citizens Medal, a tribute given to those who hav...
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The epicenter of revelry in New Orleans turns into a scene of horrorJan 01, 2025 8:29 pm - NEW ORLEANS — On New Year’s Eve, in a town where anything goes, Bourbon Street sits at the center of it all. Street performers are everywhere, playing their jazz, wearing...
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How to get that drain unclogged, and other wisdom from plumbersJan 01, 2025 6:28 pm - Plumbing disasters can be funny in the retelling — unless they’re happening to you, that is. Professional plumbers offer the best advice to avoid problems, and how to best fix them if they occur.