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‘Gift of life:' Tiny heart transplant saves life of Maryland baby
A baby boy in Maryland is back home after being given a second chance at life, just before his first birthday. Baby Jack received a life-saving heart transplant that kept him in the hospital for nearly a year. Now, the boy’s mother and surgeon are sharing the remarkable story of a moment that changed all of their lives. Rachel...
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If the CDC stops recommending fluoride in drinking water, what will change in DC?
Changes to the federal government’s guidance on fluoride in drinking water nationwide could have impacts on the D.C. region. U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he plans to tell the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to stop recommending fluoridation in drinking water nationwide. He’s creating a task force to study the issue. The announcement comes as the...
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Realtor plays hide-and-seek, uses ASMR in viral listing videos
A local realtor is creating a roar on social media with a whisper. Lisa DuBois, a RE/MAX realtor in business for 20 years, uses her social media platforms to promote her listings. Recently, she found a creative and unique way to get more traction. A few months ago, she decided that due to the heaviness of the world around us,…
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Road to remission: New treatment for advanced melanoma gives patients hope
The new FDA-approved treatment uses a patient’s own tumor and immune system to fight the disease.
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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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Robot surgery treats prostate cancer at MedStar Washington. News4's Tony Perkins shares his experience
A procedure called a laparoscopic robotic prostatectomy involves using a precise robotic tool to carefully remove the prostate gland. It’s now the gold standard treatment for prostate cancer.
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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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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.
