The Latest
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Why this flu season is the worst in 15 years
This year’s flu season is among the worst in more than a decade. Here’s what patients and parents need to know if someone gets sick.
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Why people who aren't diabetic are using wearable glucose monitors
More people are using wearable glucose monitors as the appetite for personalized health data grows beyond smartwatches and fitness trackers. For years, people with diabetes have used continuous glucose monitors, or CGMs, to track their blood sugar levels. Now they’re available over-the-counter without a prescription for anyone looking for extra insight into their health. D.C.-area native Shannon Menezes, 28,...
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Interior designer shares organization tips for saving space, time
From rearranging to labeling and even decluttering, an interior designer shares tips to keep homes as neat as possible. News4’s Erika Gonzalez shows how to keep a tidy and organized home.
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Here's what goes into planning quick changes to inauguration security
Dr. Yogananda Pittman, former interim chief of police at the U.S. Capitol, offers insight on security measures surrounding inauguration.
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Damp January: Why to drink less alcohol and how to do it
Whether you’re considering Dry January or Damp January, here’s what to know about reducing your alcohol consumption.
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Robots develop, deliver chemo to patients at MedStar Georgetown
The high-tech pharmacy robots are designed to improve safety and reduce medical errors, by preparing and tracking medications for local cancer patients. The new system streamlines the process from prescription to patient.
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DC operating room technology lets doctors use MRI during surgery
Mark Strand, 68, knew something was wrong when he went in for testing. “I was having daily fevers and low-level fevers,” Strand said. “And the PET scan revealed, in the end, a mass on top of my head.” Fortunately, the brain tumor was benign, but he needed surgery to have it removed. The married father of three from Nokesville, Virginia, was…
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New MedStar Georgetown technology allows doctors to snap MRIs during surgery
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital’s new operating rooms have a mobile MRI machine that allows doctors to snap an MRI during the procedure, ensuring the success of the surgery. News4’s Erika Gonzalez reports.
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Pain is subjective and hard to treat well. A new invention could change that
A team at Children’s National Research and Innovation Campus is working on something new that could change the way we pinpoint pain, and how effectively we treat it. The technology could give hope to millions of people who live with chronic pain.
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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.
