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Laura Kelly

lkelly@washingtontimes.com

Laura Kelly is a general assignment and health reporter for The Washington Times. Before moving to DC, Laura was the editor of The Jerusalem Post Magazine, reporting from Israel and the Middle East from 2012 to 2016. She is a graduate of Fordham University in the Bronx, NY. Email Laura at LKelly@washingtontimes.com.

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Built in 1894, the three-story, Tudor-style home is 13,000 square-feet, with a stone facade and cottage-style peaks.

$26 million Chevy Chase mansion from 1894 hits markets

Looking to win friends and influence political heavyweights? The recent listing of a Montgomery County mansion to the tune of $26 million was designed specifically for flashy parties with Washington elite.

May 28, 2018
This undated photo provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows a blacklegged tick — also known as a deer tick. Diagnosing if a tick bite caused Lyme or something else can be difficult but scientists are developing a new way to catch the disease early, using a "signature" of molecules in patients' blood. (CDC via AP) ** FILE **

CDC: Protect against tick bites with treated clothing

Clothing treated with a synthetic insecticide is effective in preventing tick bites, according to new research that found at least three species of the the disease-carrying insects couldn't latch on to the material.

May 28, 2018
Thousands of motorcycles are parked outside the Pentagon ahead of the annual 'Ride for Freedom' organized by Rolling Thunder on Sunday. (Photographs by Laura Kelly/The Washington Times)

Rolling Thunder rides through D.C. in 31st annual ceremony

Rolling Thunder's "Ride for Freedom" celebrates muscle bikes, America and its military, as well as the sacrifices of hundreds of thousands of service men and women, many of those killed in action and remain in graves all over the world.

May 27, 2018
At least 27 states have reported salmonella cases involving kratom, an herbal powder that is popular as a stimulant and a sedative, usually consumed raw or in tea. (Associated Press) ** FILE **

FDA cracks down on kratom distributors, saying claims of opioid treatment are a scam

The Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday it had issued warning letters to three companies to stop the illegal sale and market of kratom powder as a treatment for opioid addiction and withdrawal. The herbal supplement is celebrated by advocates for its pain-reliving properties but cautioned by authorities as a dangerous and addictive drug.

May 22, 2018
A pharmacist at Marquier's Pharmacy in Newark, N.J., holds a bottle of the prescription drug Ritalin on March 26, 1996. Ritalin, manufactured by Ciba Pharmaceuticals based in Summit, N.J., is prescribed for hyperactivity in children but has been abused by some adolescents who take larger quantities to get high. (Associated Press) ** FILE **

ADHD medication poisonings, abuse increasing: Study

Calls to poison control centers increased for children accidentally exposed to ADHD medication, according to a new study published Monday in the journal Pediatrics. Researchers raised the alarm that improper use of the therapy is a growing problem in the U.S.

May 22, 2018
A man uses the dating app Tinder in New Delhi on July 5, 2015. (Associated Press) ** FILE **

Tinder users aren’t having more sex: Study

Mobile dating apps like Tinder and Bumble are touted as the go-to place for hook-ups, but new research suggests that users don't have sex with more partners because of the apps -- it's just another venue to find romance.

May 21, 2018
In this photo taken Thursday, Aug. 14, 2013, an embryologist works on a petri dish at the Create Health fertility clinic in south London. Since the first test-tube baby was born more than three decades ago, in vitro fertilization has become a sophisticated process with pricey incubators, specialized techniques and extensive screening. Now, scientists are going back to basics and testing a simpler and cheaper method intended mainly for use in developing countries. (AP Photo/Sang Tan) ** FILE **

Depression affects fertility in couples: Study

Americans are increasingly depressed and new research suggests that it is affecting our fertility, with men less likely to impregnate their partners and women suffering pregnancy loss as a side effect of antidepressant medication.

May 17, 2018