NEW YORK — Most little girls have “the talk” with their moms about their periods. Now the Poise feminine hygiene brand is initiating the “second talk” with women — this time, about menopause. Consumer-products maker Kimberly-Clark on July 23 is ...

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The University of Maryland School of Medicine has begun construction a new $200 million cancer treatment facility. University officials will join Gov. Martin O’Malley and others for an official groundbreaking of the 110,000-square-foot center on Tuesday. The university says the ...

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Mercy Medical Center has announced the arrival of four new physicians. Theresa R. Lorch, M.D., joins The Bose Medical Group at Mercy Medical Center. Board certified, Lorch brings expertise in internal medicine and has a special interest in women’s health. ...

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WASHINGTON — Sharp questioning by the Supreme Court’s conservative justices cast serious doubt Tuesday on the survival of the individual insurance requirement at the heart of President Barack Obama’s historic health care overhaul. Arguments at the high court focused on ...

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While doctors, hospitals and other medical facilities are patently aware of the numerous federal and state laws and regulations that govern the use and protection of patient information, they may not be aware of certain industry privacy standards that are ...

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David Levitt has wanted to be a doctor since he was in elementary school so that he could help patients like himself. The Silver Spring native was 7 years old when he was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. And on ...

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Bennett J. “Ben” Beres has been named chief operating officer for Greater Baltimore Medical Associates, a group of more than 40 multi-specialty physician practices. Beres will oversee GBMA’s operations in practices on the Towson campus of the Greater Baltimore Medical ...

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WASHINGTON — Two out-of-state doctors who traveled to Maryland to perform late-term abortions have been arrested and charged with multiple counts of murder under the state’s viable fetus law, authorities said. Dr. Steven Brigham, of Voorhees, N.J., was taken into ...

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WASHINGTON — Birth control drugs that were heavily promoted as having fewer side effects and the ability to clear up acne and other hormonal bothers are under new scrutiny from safety regulators. Research suggesting that newer birth control formulations are ...

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WASHINGTON — Picking a specialist for a delicate medical procedure like a heart bypass could soon get easier. The government announced Monday that Medicare will finally allow its extensive claims database to be used by employers, insurance companies and consumer ...

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