Religion boosts health says scientists at AAAS meeting
Researchers led by Dr. Dale A. Matthews review 212 studies finding about three quarters show religion aids health while seven percent find harm. Elderly women and churchgoers show better physical health and mood, yet private prayer or televised preaching can worsen outcomes. Debate continues on mechanisms from social support to placebo and divine intervention.
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Georgetown University
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American Association For the Advancement of Science
Harold G. Koenig
Duke University Medical Center
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Jeffrey S. Levin
Eastern Virginia Medical School
Levin
Fourth time a charm for Oxon Hill biology teacher
Michael Creveling won Maryland's Outstanding Biology Teacher Award after three years as runner up. He faced peer review for an essay and class visits from judges, earning praise from students and officials. He received $500 from Baltimore Gas and Electric and $700 from Becton Dickinson and will attend the National Association of Biology Teachers convention in Phoenix.
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Association of Biology Teachers
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Local Liquor License Upgrade Sparks Debate in Frederick
County liquor inspectors estimate fewer than a dozen of 57 Class B licensees would apply to upgrade to full service seating. Proponents like Tommy's Tavern owner cite staying competitive, while opponents warn of more bars and underage access. Local officials fear changes could alter downtown character. legislators may kill the proposal.
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Leo Boyle
Boyle
Thomas Little
Tommy's
Thurmont
Tommy’s
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Frederick
Michael Williams
Liquor Commission
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Lynn Widdowson
Frederick County Public Schools
Nicola Tauraso
Tauraso
Ristorante
Mr. Little
Meta Nash
Head on collision sends two to hospital
Two people were flown to Washington County Hospital after a head on crash at the U S 15 and Md 464 intersection in Point of Rocks. The 7 30 a m incident involved a Subaru and a Honda. Both victims appeared to be in the same car. No further details were available at presstime.
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Washington County Hospital
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Honda
Maryland
Thurmont man in fair condition after fatal accident
Michael Robert Clark, 21, of Thurmont, was flown to Washington County Hospital in Hagerstown after an accident that killed his companion, David Ray Dudley, 22, at the scene. Clark remained in fair condition Monday, according to hospital officials. Dudley was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Washington County Hospital
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David Ray Dudley
8's Enuf Continues Scholarship Drive in Frederick
The Frederick group led by Peggy Hill and Mary Peeks, mostly women in their 40s and 50s, funds scholarships named for Carolyn Hall. Members include Delores Ambush and Phyllis Weedon, with plans to expand countywide and promote voter registration while preserving local Black history and community values.
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St. Mary’s College
Maryland
Ms. Peeks
Mount Pleasant
Peggy Hill
Frederick
State Farm Insurance
Prudential Home Mortgage
Bonnie Swann
GEICO
Delores Ambush
Bell Atlantic
Frances Jenkins
Frederick Housing Authority
Ms. Ambush
Frederick City
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