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An African American mother, her young son and daughter washing their hands at the kitchen sink. (Photo: Getty Images)

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Tips for Talking to Children About COVID-19 From non-stop “breaking news” updates to school shutdowns, the daily impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is difficult for adults to handle. So, imagine the impact it has on children. Thankfully, there are many

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. One in eight women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. It is the second leading cause of cancer death among women. Each year it is estimated that over 252,710 women in the U.S,nited States will be diagnosed and more than 40,500 will die. (Image: KCHA)

Breast Cancer Awareness

Fight Breast Cancer with Good Nutrition Can what you eat prevent breast cancer? October is breast cancer awareness month. The National Breast Cancer Foundation created the annual campaign to raise awareness of this devastating disease. All month it encourages individuals to host

Ward 7 councilwoman Yvette Alexander has her blood pressure taken at a kidney disease screening in March at Pennsylvania Avenue Baptist Church. (Photo: George Washington University)

Kidney Health

GW Launches Kidney Health Campaign in DMV The George Washington University Ron & Joy Paul Kidney Center has launched a kidney health education campaign in the DMV, which has the highest prevalence of kidney disease in the U.S. Advertisements encouraging residents to check

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