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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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Luminis Health launches support program for expecting mothers in Prince George's
The launch of a new program for expecting mothers aims to tackle the maternal health crisis in Prince George’s County. Expecting mothers Chinonso Udenwani and Sandra Makito say the sense of community paired with health tips has helped prepare them for pre- and post-pregnancy. “Experiencing it with other women rather than just going through i... -
Doctor developing device to measure pain
A team at Children’s National Research and Innovation Campus is working on something that could change the way doctors pinpoint pain and effectively treat it. News4’s Erika Gonzalez reports.
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Men Take Ten raises awareness of prostate cancer risk for Black men
All of us have been touched by cancer in some way. I recently shared my prostate cancer diagnosis and the need for additional treatment, including surgery. Immediately, support poured in from viewers like you and activists like Clinton Burnside, who has made it his life’s work to shatter the stigmas that keep men, especially Black men, from g... -
How to recognize the signs of postpartum depression
Dr. Kisha Davis, Montgomery County’s chief health officer, wants new mothers to know they’re not alone and don’t have to suffer in silence. She recognizes it can be difficult to talk about postpartum struggles. “It’s really about not ignoring having that conversation,” Davis said. It’s important to characterize what a new mother i... -
RSV antibody treatment offers new hope for youngest patients
A new treatment promises to drastically lower the severity of a dangerous virus in young children.
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How to deal with being a night owl
If you’re a night owl, here’s what may be going on and how to help yourself wake up. Psychiatrist Dr. Joshua Weiner spoke with News4’s Eun Yang.
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Trauma survivors honored at GW University Hospital
This time last year, no one thought Brandon Davis would survive. “I almost died multiple times,” he said. “They even told my family, ‘he’s not going to make it.’” In September of 2023, the 33-year-old was visiting D.C. from Pennsylvania to see if he could donate a kidney to a friend when tragedy struck. “I was walking to the... -
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...