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Media Tip Sheet: National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colorectal Cancer is the second deadliest cancer in the United States.
Media Tip Sheet: Trump, Putin Expected to Speak Tuesday in U.S. Push to End Ukraine War
Last week CNN reported that Ukraine agreed to a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, as proposed by the US and Ukraine in Saudi Arabia.
Media Tip Sheet: Severe Weather Causes Wildfires and Tornadoes in Central US and South-East US
Severe and erratic weather sparked tornadoes and wind-fueled wildfires through central and south-east US this weekend with storm patterns continuing today.
The American Public Health Association, along with 490 leading public health deans, scholars and organizations including the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Jacobs Institute of Women’s Health and...
Media Tip Sheet: Popular Acne Skin Care Products Recalled Over Possible Cancer Causing Chemical
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a recall for acne creams due to elevated levels of a potentially cancer-causing chemical, benzene.
Media Tip Sheet: Government Shutdown Looms if Funding Bill is Not Passed
The government will shut down at 11:59 p.m. on Friday if a new funding bill is not signed by the President.
D.C. Cherry Blossoms Begin First Phase of Development
On average, D.C.’s beloved cherry blossoms bloom around the last week of March into the first week of April, but it can vary from year to year based on weather conditions.
As the federal workforce faces reductions due to the administration’s downsizing efforts, the George Washington University College of Professional Studies (CPS) is stepping up to support affected...
Media Tip Sheet: Protecting Your Skin While on Spring Break
Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, one in five Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70.