DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is this Saturday, Oct. 28, when you can safely dispose of unused, unwanted, or expired medications.
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Surviving the season: Tips for combating fall allergies
You know what’s coming: Along with changing leaves and dropping temps, fall brings the sniffles, stuffy nose, and itchy eyes from allergies to certain plants like ragweed. Unfortunately, climate change has increased the intensity of symptoms and the length of time that many people cope with their autumn allergies.
Increased post-pandemic travel also brings an increased risk of life-threatening thrombosis
According to the “Summer Travel Survey & Trends 2023” report by The Vacationer, eighty-five percent of Americans plan to travel this summer. However, with increased travel comes an increased risk of thrombosis, a potentially life-threatening condition that can occur when blood clots form in the blood vessels.
Young men at highest risk of schizophrenia linked with frequent cannabis use
Young men who frequently use cannabis (marijuana) have an increased risk of developing schizophrenia, according to a study led by researchers at the Mental Health Services in the Capital Region of Denmark and the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) at the National Institutes of Health.
4 tips to boost your family’s nutrition and fitness this spring
With warmer weather just around the corner, it’s the perfect time for you and your family to spring into action and hone in on overall nutrition and wellness.
DC United’s Audi Field adds a sensory room
Audi Field, home of Major League Soccer Club, D.C. United, has partnered with KultureCity to make the venue and all of the programs and events that the stadium hosts to be sensory-inclusive.
Tips to boost your children’s self-esteem this school year
Consider these three tips to boost your children’s self-esteem
Overdose Awareness Day: DC health leaders increase naloxone distribution, promote recovery services
Spring clean your medicine cabinet: Drug Take Back Day is this Saturday, April 30
medications at one of the more than 17 collection sites (see below) in the District including one in every Ward.