Health

Allison “Allie” Signorelli started sharing her journey with young-onset Parkinson’s on Instagram to create a community with others. Since then, she has joined research studies and teamed up with advocates to spread awareness. News4’s Molette Green reports. 

Colon cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. However, most people don’t know when or how often to get screened. A new survey by MedStar Health found 79% of people don’t know when to start screening, and about 40% of people who should get a colonoscopy have not received one yet. Dr. Priyanka Kanth, a gastroenterologist at MedStar…

Colon cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. However, most people don’t know when to or how often to get screened. News4’s Melissa Mollet spoke with Dr. Priyanka Kanth to answer common questions about colonoscopies. 

DC Health confirmed a case of measles on Tuesday morning after the person traveled through multiple places, including an Amtrak train.

Pope Francis was discharged from the hospital Sunday after more than five weeks of recovering from pneumonia in both lungs.

Grimes, who shares three children with Elon Musk, opened up about her recent diagnoses as she shared her thoughts on learning disabilities in children.

As potential Medicaid cuts loom over millions of Americans, parents of children with severe disabilities are trying to grapple with what life might look like without the health care program. “If we lose it, it will be utterly devastating,” said Lindsay Latham, of Springfield, Virginia. Her 10-year-old son Calvin has polymicrogyria, a rare brain malformation that affects his speech, his…

One of two new measles cases confirmed in Maryland is at a Prince George’s County public school. Dominique Moody reports.

Two more measles cases have been confirmed in Maryland, and people at John Hanson Montessori in Oxon Hill may have been exposed. News4’s Joseph Olmo reports.

The Maryland Department of Health confirmed two new cases of measles in the state. The patients are Prince George’s County residents who recently traveled out of the country. Health officials said the new cases are not connected to the one reported earlier this month in Howard County. That case also was connected to international travel. Health officials warn about...

If you aren’t vaccinated and have been exposed to measles, it’s important you become aware of what could potentially happen to you. News4’s Erika Gonzalez explains what an infection looks like and what you can do to take care of yourself. 

It’s spring and if you feel like your seasonal allergies are worse every year, it’s not just in your head (or your sinuses).

Colon cancer is on the rise in the U.S., with one-in-five diagnoses in people younger than 55, according to the American Cancer Society. Dr. Arif Kamal explains how the cancer is diagnosed and what you can do to lower your chances of getting it.

Parents of children with disabilities who have Medicaid say losing the health care coverage could devastate their livelihoods. News4’s Aimee Cho reports.

In a statement, Nestlé USA announced a voluntary recall of four frozen meal products.

The new FDA-approved treatment uses a patient’s own tumor and immune system to fight the disease.

A new skin cancer treatment is giving hope to patients and could pave the way for treating other types of cancer, too. News4’s Erika Gonzalez reports.

At 35, Katie Dutton is already a rectal cancer survivor, an ordeal that started with seemingly benign symptoms doctors initially dismissed.

There are important things older adults should consider before starting weight loss medication. News4’s Susan Hogan explains.

Ultraprocessed foods like chicken nuggets and soda and make up about 60% of the American diet.