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After a 36-year run, an ‘accidental politician’ prepares to leave Md. stage 04/19/2022 08:24am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Shane Pendergrass knows what it’s like to have her views dismissed out of hand. As a young mother serving on a school design committe Does the US response to HIV/AIDS hold lessons for overcoming COVID-19? 04/18/2022 02:04pm • When it comes to figuring out the best way to handle COVID-19, the way the nation handled the HIV/AIDS crisis from 40 years ago could provide a good starting point. Richard Sorian is intimately familiar with the topic. The senior vice president of communications for 340B Health, a group of public As her final legislative session ends, Md. Sen. Delores Kelley celebrated as a mentor and a history maker 04/14/2022 08:39am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Editor’s Note: After the 2022 General Assembly session, Maryland Matters will feature stories about several retiring lawmakers. This is Winners and losers from the 2022 General Assembly session 04/13/2022 12:59pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. In a year of such abundance, in a year when everyone is trying to look good with the next election just around the corner, it’s hard to sc Apps to Support Your Mental Health 04/12/2022 08:00pm • Technology and mental healthAbout 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. -- approximately 20% -- are affected by mental illness in a given year, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Overall, 5% of adults in the country experience severe mental illness. 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"A graduate degree is more specialized than an undergraduate degree, and Resources for College Students Facing Housing Insecurity 04/05/2022 08:00pm • After a hectic day of juggling classes, studying, extracurricular activities and even jobs, many college students retreat to their residence halls or apartments to decompress. But given the high cost of rent in cities across the country, financial uncertainty brought on by the coronavirus pandemic a Caregivers Need Support Too 04/05/2022 08:00pm • The RAISE Family Caregiving Advisory Council recently delivered a report to Congress for improving support of family caregivers. The council provides recommendations to the Department of Health and Human Services on effective models of family caregiving as well as support to family caregivers, and w How to Navigate College as a Neurodivergent Student 04/04/2022 08:00pm • When children who are neurodivergent are in their early school years, their parents often serve as their decision makers and advocates. But once these students enroll in college, they'll need to make their own choices on what classes to take, where to live on campus and how to manage their daily sch VA suggests consolidating, adding veterans' care locations across DC-area 04/02/2022 11:46pm • The Department of Veterans Affairs has suggested consolidating and relocating several healthcare centers across D.C., Maryland and Virginia after a nationwide, multi-year Asset and Infrastructure Review. The department said that it released its report to mark the start of an "in-depth deliberativ Md. Senate accepts House amendments on climate bill, setting stage for possible in-session veto override 04/01/2022 12:06am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. The Senate gave final approval on Thursday to a wide-ranging climate bill that would set the state on a path to achieve carbon neutral emiss When to Worry About Creatinine Levels 03/31/2022 08:00pm • When you go for your yearly check-up, you'll likely have a routine blood test for creatinine. In some cases, your doctor may order a urine creatinine clearance test, as well. High blood creatinine levels can indicate that your body has a reduced ability to get rid of waste products -- an important k Honey Versus Maple Syrup 03/30/2022 08:00pm • The human body is hardwired to like sweet foods. That was useful for our caveman ancestors who sometimes dealt with long periods of hunger or fasting when resources were scarce. 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