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High Blood Pressure: What the CDC Numbers Show

Nearly half of U.S. adults have high blood pressure, yet only about one in four of them has it under control. Here is what the CDC data says, what the readings mean and what lowers the risk.

Oct 12, 2026 · 6 min

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Opinion: Make Your Voting Plan Before Early Voting Opens

Maryland gives voters eight days of early voting and a long Election Day. Opinion: the most useful thing a voter can do now is pick a day, and the reasons are practical.

By Emily Brooks · Oct 6, 2026 · 2 min read

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