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‘Food pharmacy' opens in Northeast DC
A “food pharmacy” offering free, healthy food to eligible D.C. residents held a grand opening Monday. News4’s Megan McGrath tells what’s available and why.
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Psychiatrist shares advice on generic vs. brand-name medications
Psychiatrist Dr. Joshua Weiner tells what to know about generic versus brand-name medications.
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News4's Tony Perkins shares prostate cancer update amid advanced case rise
Black men are about 30% more likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer and two to four times more likely to die of the disease, an American Cancer Society doctor says.
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‘Deeply personal': Tony Perkins shares prostate cancer update as diagnoses rise
Doctors are seeing an increase in advanced prostate cancer in men. African American men are 70% more likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer and four times more likely to die of it. News4’s Tony Perkins shares an update on his two-year journey.
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Latino seniors face health inequities, national report finds
Illnesses such as Alzheimer’s disease, heart disease and high cholesterol are severely affecting Latino seniors, a new report found. Here’s what the CEO of the National Hispanic Council on Aging said.
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FDA approves Bristol Myers Squibb's schizophrenia drug, the first new type of treatment in decades
The twice-daily pill, Cobenfy, is a badly needed new treatment option for the nearly 3 million adults in the U.S. living with schizophrenia.
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New hypertension treatment could reduce medication needed for some patients
D.C.-area doctors are trying a new approach on their toughest-to-treat patients. It’s even helping medical professionals who have hypertension. News4’s Erika Gonzalez reports.
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New hypertension treatment could reduce medication needed for some patients
D.C.-area doctors are trying a new approach to hypertension on their toughest-to-treat patients.
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Northern Virginia mom helps kids with sickle cell learn to swim
Ivy Bryant is on a crusade to help kids living with Sickle Cell Disease learn how to swim. News4’s Molette Green spoke with Bryant and her 13-year-old daughter Peyton Clemmons about their inspiring project.
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What to know about Parkinson's disease after Brett Favre's announcement
Parkinson’s is a neurologic disease that robs people of control over their movements. Here’s what more to know about the disease.
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Prince George's County blood drive to help sickle cell patients in need of transfusions
“If it wasn’t for those that donated, I probably would not be here before you today.” Zee Wright is one of the thousands of people who have benefited from blood transfusions. “I think that it saved my life, I was losing a lot of blood, I was having an emergency c-section and my blood pressure was dropping very fast,”...
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What is Parkinson's disease?
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive movement disorder of the nervous system that weakens nerve cells and leads to symptoms, including problems with movement, tremor, stiffness and impaired balance.
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Prince George's County blood drive to help sickle cell patients in need of transfusions
Prince George’s County holds blood drive to help sickle cell patients in need of transfusions. News4’s Dominique Moody reports.
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Iron deficiency in adults may be more common than thought, study finds
A new study found that nearly one third of Americans may have an undiagnosed iron deficiency. Here’s how to address the issue.
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FDA approves first at-home nasal spray flu vaccine
The first flu vaccine that people can give to themselves at home will be a nasal spray called FluMist. It will still require a prescription, but it can be ordered directly from an online pharmacy.
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Jill Biden reveals $500 million plan that focuses on women's health
First lady Jill Biden on Monday unveiled a new set of actions to address health inequities faced by women in the United States, plans that include spending at least $500 million annually on women’s health research.
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How to order free COVID-19 tests as a new round becomes available this month
Americans will be able to order up to four COVID-19 nasal swab tests free of charge starting later this month. Here’s how you can order.
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US will let more people take methadone at home
The first big update to U.S. methadone regulations in 20 years is poised to expand access to the life-saving drug starting next month. But experts say the changes could fall flat if states and methadone clinics fail to act.
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‘Operating room of the future' can eliminate need for a second surgery
Unlike other operating rooms, this one is equipped with a moveable MRI system that slides on a track, allowing doctors to take scans during surgery in real time.
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See the new tech inside ‘the operating room of the future'
Unlike other operating rooms, this one is equipped with a moveable MRI system that slides on a track, allowing doctors to take scans during surgery in real time. News4’s Erika Gonzalez reports.