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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Streamlining Access to Cancer Care Saves Lives
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Virginia woman hospitalized says IV fluid shortage impacting her care
A Northern Virginia woman who is currently hospitalized says the ongoing IV fluid shortage has affected her care.
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Grandmother who accidentally invited random teen to Thanksgiving diagnosed with breast cancer
Arizona grandmother Wanda Dench chose to open up about her diagnosis in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, saying she’s been undergoing chemotherapy.
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Teen tobacco use falls to 25-year low as fewer pick up e-cigarettes
Tobacco product use among middle and high school students has dropped to a 25-year low, federal agencies announced Thursday.
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New stents for infants mean kids could avoid series of open heart operations
For decades, when babies with congenital heart defects needed stents, doctors would modify ones meant for adults so they would fit into much smaller hearts.
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What do snake dreams mean? An expert breaks down the symbolism
A professional dream interpreter says snakes are signs of a coming transformation.
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Families face financial burden trying to save their kids from fentanyl
A Montgomery County mother had to shut down her business as she sought drug treatment for her teen son. Others have lost their homes.
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Abortion rights are on ballots again as Supreme Court fallout continues
Maryland is one of 10 states with abortion-related measures on the ballot in November, most of which would protect abortion rights.
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Here's what skincare teens should use and what products to use in colder months
TikTok and other social media platforms have made it easier for teens to get into skincare. Sometimes, teens use the wrong products for their skin. News4’s Jummy Olabanji talks to Dr. Arleen Lamba about what products teens should avoid and gives general advice on what products to use in fall and winter.
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Serena Williams reveals she had a benign cyst in her neck removed
Tennis legend Serena Williams is recovering after having a benign branchial cyst removed from her neck.
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LeBron James' son Bronny James says his ‘days aren't normal anymore' one year after cardiac arrest
One year after LeBron James’ 20-year-old son suffered cardiac arrest during a workout at USC, he reflected on how his life has changed.
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Teen opioid treatment options are still limited despite profound loss
A Montgomery County mother found 42 drug treatment programs for her son. Here’s what families can face as they seek care.
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Eli Lilly to trial use of weight loss drugs to combat unemployment in UK
U.S. pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly is exploring whether obesity drugs could be used to curb joblessness after signing a major investment deal with the U.K.
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‘He never saw his diploma': How fentanyl is devastating DC-area families and schools
A Northern Virginia family shares their story as families and schools across the D.C. area try to help young people struggling with drug use.
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What to know about whooping cough as US cases surge to pre-pandemic levels
A highly contagious respiratory illness is on the rise in the United States this year.
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Health care costs hit a post-pandemic high. These moves during open enrollment can help
As open enrollment kicks off, employees should weigh what their employer is offering in the way of benefits and what it will cost.
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Are chia seeds or flaxseeds healthier? RD reveals which to eat for protein, gut health
While both seeds are great for you, there are some nutritional differences.
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Why some doctors see a downside to notifying women about dense breasts
Due to a new FDA rule, women 40 and older in every state are now receiving letters about their breast density along with their standard mammogram results.
