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. more

In Your Fifties

All the changes add up, and the list of medical tests you need is longer. more

Thursday, October 01, 2009 | in Health | By Mary Clare Fleury

The Very Best Care

It’s available right in our back yard at NIH’s research hospital—and it’s free more

Thursday, October 01, 2009 | in Health | By Barbara Matusow

Features The Very Best Care What You Need in Your 30s Thank Yor For Smoking Faster, Stronger, Better How Older Can Be Smarter The Hunt for Golden Eggs Body and Soul Improving Your Memory	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. More
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. 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. Finding the Best Hospital Georgetown Hospital Doctor — Recommended Hospitals More
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. Local Hospitals, Midwives, Childbirth Classes, Gene Testing Maternity Clothes Popular Baby Names More	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. Atkins Diet Going Vegan Low-Carb Dining Out Losing Weight With Chef Jeff Tunks More

Top Therapists 2009

The best mental health specialists in the Washington, DC area. more

Top Dentists 2009

The 299 best general dentists, orthodontists, oral surgeons, periodontists, and other specialists who can take very good care of your teeth. 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. more

“Why Can’t They Fix It?” Saving My Little Brother

Peter has had cystic fibrosis his whole life. He’s 28, and there’s still no cure. As his big sister, I want to help him fight it. more

A Night Out: Knock Out Abuse Gala

Hundreds of women and a ’60s theme? This year’s Knock Out gala was the place for sequins, bouffants, and lots of Dolman sleeves. more

Three Quarterbacks Walk Into a Bar. . .

Sonny Jurgensen, Joe Theismann, and Jason Campbell spend an awkward evening together analyzing the Redskins season. more