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DC’s Pets Rank Second in Prevalence of Heartworms

The D.C. area came second among 200 metropolitan cities of the United States for commonness of pets’ heartworm disease on a list released by the Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC). 
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DC Sees New Rise in K2 Overdoses; Likely to Overtake Last Year

A total of 3,089 overdose cases linked to the synthetic drug K2 were reported in Washington, D.C. between January and July this year, while the number was 1,353 over the same time period in 2018.
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Judge Orders Daily Restriction on E. coli Discharge in DC Waterways

A federal court ruled that Washington, D.C. and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have to determine within a year maximum levels of E. coli that can be released into the city’s waters per day.
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Journalist Katie Couric Talks About ‘Healing Power of Communication’ for Cancer

Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center is holding a panel discussion entitled “The Healing Power of Communication” featuring award-winning journalist Katie Couric on August 7.
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DC Ranks Fourth Among Most Walkable US Cities

Washington, D.C. is the fourth most walkable city in the United States, according to a report by the Center for Real Estate and Urban Analysis.
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DC Has Largest Number of Psychopaths, Study Reveals

Washington, D.C. topped the list of areas with the most psychopaths in the U.S., according to a new study published by the Social Science Research Network.
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New Bill Protects Medical Marijuana Users Among DC City Employees

The D.C. Council passed emergency legislation that bans employment discrimination against city employees who use medical marijuana.
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Here is Where to Get the Best Spa Treatment in Washington DC

Washington, D.C. is home to many amazing day spas. If you are stressed out living and working in the city, here is where to find the best of those businesses.
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