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Cases of walking pneumonia are surging among children. Here are the symptoms to watch
A spike in cases of walking pneumonia among young children has led the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to issue an alert. The CDC reports emergency room visits for children with respiratory infections caused by the bacteria Mycoplasma pneumoniae have been rising rapidly in recent months. Cases among children 2 to 4 years old increased from 1% in April…
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Ozempic alternative? A doctor tells what to know about psyllium husk
The weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy have captured headlines, but the medications remain out of reach for many. A shortage, the high cost and potential side effects have some turning to natural, over-the counter alternatives to lose weight, including psyllium husk supplements. It’s the main ingredient in Metamucil. Psyllium husk is affordable, accessible and available without a prescription. But...
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The politics of real estate: How will the election affect DC-area housing?
In January, when a new president and new lawmakers are sworn in, new White House staff and congressional aides will come with them. That means new prospective homebuyers — but with interest rates still above 6% and the rental market up a quarter, will we see more buying or renting?
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The politics of real estate in the DC area
How will the real estate market in the Washington, D.C., area change when the new president takes office? News4’s Erika Gonzalez found out from a local expert.
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Rapid tests: When to take them and do they actually expire?
There are some rapid tests you might be able to take past the expiration date on the box. Here’s what to know.
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Latina nurse helping moms when they need it most
A Mexican-American labor and delivery nurse at Sibley Memorial Hospital pursues her passion with language and culture.
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How a new nerve treatment eased one man's chronic back pain
Millions of Americans suffer from chronic back pain, but for Gene Forrest, the pain became insufferable. “The pain can be so bad it wakes you up from a dead sleep with tears in your eyes,” Forrest said. Forrest said the pain intensified throughout the years with his job as a mechanic and painter taking an additional toll on his body….
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Historic DC helicopter factory now on the market as a condo
D.C. has a rich history in culture and politics – and also, helicopters. A newly renovated condo in Columbia Heights was once the home of the first helicopters ever to take flight. The condo at 774 Girard St. NW was the original helicopter factory in D.C. It’s where Emil Berliner developed the gramophone, the record and components that allow...
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School sees more student engagement under new cellphone restrictions
A school in Fairfax, Virginia, says student engagement has improved under cellphone restrictions introduced in a new pilot program. Teachers at Robinson Secondary School say they’re surprised by the difference they noticed in such a short time. The “fear of missing out” (FOMO) among students is gone and laughter and small talk has returned. “I was really skeptical to...
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Generation Text: How smartphones are affecting kids
One expert calls it the great rewiring of childhood, with smartphones and social media taking over and playing a big role in the mental health of young people. But now, there’s a growing movement to dial back the technology, with doctors pointing to four specific things we can do at home and in schools to help break the cycle....
