Top Doctors

Thousands of Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia physicians were asked: If someone in your family were sick, whom would you call? Here are the results.

Features

1. Thank Yor For Smoking
2. How Older Can Be Smarter
3. The Hunt for Golden Eggs
4. Body and Soul
5. Improving Your Memory

Top Dentists

We asked area dentists: Whom would you trust with your own family’s teeth? Here are their choices for Washington’s top general dentists, periodontists, orthodontists, and more.

Top Hospitals

Learn what to look for when searching for the best hospital for yourself or a loved one. Here's how to avoid the hype and find the best information.

1. Finding the Best Hospital
2. Georgetown Hospital
3. Doctor — Recommended Hospitals

Having a Baby

All about having a baby: Pregnant women in Washington tend to be older, well informed, and assertive. What you should know about local hospitals, midwives, childbirth classes, gene testing, and more.

1. Local Hospitals, Midwives, Childbirth Classes, Gene Testing
2. Maternity Clothes
3. Popular Baby Names

Top Diets

What works when you want to lose weight? Here's what the experts say — and how our testers fared on the most popular diets.

1. Atkins Diet
2. Going Vegan
3. Low-Carb Dining Out
4. Losing Weight With Chef Jeff Tunks