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Streamlining Access to Cancer Care Saves Lives
The solution is integrated care, but what does that mean and how do we achieve it?
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Why UMD offers full med school tuition for a promise to serve the Eastern Shore
The University of Maryland School of Medicine is giving a small number of full-tuition scholarships to students who commit to working on the Eastern Shore for four years after becoming doctors.
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Public health expert reacts to RFK Jr. cabinet pick
President-elect Donald Trump says he plans to appoint Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. Kennedy has spent years touting anti-vaccine conspiracies and other debunked medical claims. News4’s Aimee Cho spoke with a public health expert about what his appointment could mean.
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Whooping cough cases on the rise
A whooping cough outbreak has been reported among teens and tweens. News4’s Erika Gonzalez explains what to do after coming in contact with the illness.
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Why a public health pro fears RFK Jr. could increase DC health care inequality
The head of the D.C. Public Health Association raised concerns about maternal mortality, diabetes and hypertension after anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was tapped to lead the nation’s health department. News4’s Jackie Bensen reports.
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How healthy are sugar alternatives?
There are plenty of sweeteners in the grocery aisle but which ones are actually healthy for you? News4’s Erika Gonzalez talks with a nutritionist about how and when to use sugar alternatives.
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How a change in sunlight can affect your mood
News4’s Eun Yang spoke with a psychiatrist about how the winter months and less sunlight can affect your mood.
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The hidden dangers of ‘sharenting'
Whether it’s for friends, grandparents or the masses, parents are sharing info and intel about their kids on social media.
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Montgomery County state's attorney sponsors video contest to fight fentanyl
The second annual Speak Up and Save a Life contest is a new public awareness campaign where teens reach out to other teens through gut-wrenchingly realistic videos about the deadly dangers of fentanyl. News4’s Jackie Bensen spoke to the mother of a fatal overdose victim.
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Why the FDA proposed taking some cold medication off the market
Quick question, Susan – why is the FDA proposing taking some cold medication out of stores? News4’s Susan Hogan explains.
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How to cope with post-election anxiety and stress
Emotions are high for Harris voters Wednesday. After years of campaigning, the 2024 presidential election is settled. President-elect Donald Trump is heading back to the White House. “It didn’t go the way we wanted, and that’s very disappointing. Yeah, I don’t know,” said one Harris supporter. “I think, just a little sad day,” sai... -
4 healthy habits that can help ease election anxiety
As the election rapidly approaches, college students are feeling the tension. News4’s Walter Morris reports.
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How to curb impact of daylight saving time on kids
Daylight saving time will come to an end this weekend, which can affect younger people to a large degree. News4 Erika Gonzalez explores how to mitigate the “fall back” with kids.
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Fighting fentanyl: What this powerful drug is taking from DC-area families
The News4 I-Team and Telemundo 44 teamed up to investigate the crisis that has devastated communities in D.C., Maryland and Virginia.
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The No. 1 snack to boost the immune system during cold and flu season, according to a dietitian
A dietitian shares the top snacks to eat to help strengthen your immune system during cold and flu season.
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Trump says RFK Jr. will investigate the discredited link between vaccines and autism
Researchers attribute a rise in autism diagnoses to increased screening and changing definitions of the condition. Hundreds of studies have found childhood vaccines to be safe.
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The weight-loss drug boom has become one of the internet's biggest scams
As demand for obesity drugs like Wegovy, Zepbound, Mounjaro and Ozempic, outpaces supply, online scams are rising, according to cybersecurity experts.
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FDA may finally ban artificial red dye from beverages, candy and other foods
A decision on Red No. 3, the synthetic coloring made from petroleum, could come in the next few weeks.
