AMA Says Obesity Is a Disease

Big changes could be on the way when it comes to treating obesity. The American Medical Association made a controversial announcement that they will now classify the condition as a disease. News4's Doreen Gentzler reports.

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Obesity Disease Solutions & Concerns

With more than 30 person of adult Americans being considered obese, the American Medical Association classified obesity as a disease. Dr. Jackie Eghrari-Sabet, of Family Allergy & Asthma Care...

Kids Learn How to "Smoke" Alcohol

Doctors are growing concerned over a new, potentially dangerous way young people are consuming alcohol: smoking it. Chris Glorioso reports.

Chicago Hospital Allows Visiting Hours For Pets

Experts say they've seen physical changes in patients who receive visits from cherished pets while in the hospital. Nesita Kwan reports. Read the story .

beaches

Tuesday, Jun 18, 2013 at 11:42 AM EDT

3 Md. Beaches Closed Due to Bacteria

Swimmers are being told to stay out of the water at three beaches in Anne Arundel County after tests show high levels of bacteria.

Tuesday, Jun 18, 2013 at 08:25 AM EDT

Summer Camp "Swat Team" Kids Fight West Nile Virus

A summer camp in Irving is urging children to fight the bite. The city's goal is to have 1,000 students actively fighting mosquitoes that can carry West Nile virus.

Tuesday, Jun 18, 2013 at 08:11 AM EDT

New Weight-Loss Drug Developed in Bay Area

New drug approved by FDA appears to help people make a big first step toward much needed weight loss. Terry McSweeney reports.

Monday, Jun 17, 2013 at 09:24 AM EDT

Lab-Grown Organs May Work One Day Soon

Some types of experimental lab-grown body parts are now implanted in people and working well, but challenges remain in creating complex structures. Researchers hope one day to ease chronic shortages of...

breast cancer

Tuesday, Jun 18, 2013 at 10:43 AM EDT

Newsbabes Bash for Breast Cancer Is June 27

Twenty-one female news anchors in our area are joining up with supporters and survivors to raise funds for the Howard University Cancer Center.

Friday, Jun 14, 2013 at 02:21 PM EDT

Best Ways to Banish Scars

Dr. Steven Hopping discusses the newest ways to reducing the appearance of scars and keloids.

sarah murnaghan

Friday, Jun 14, 2013 at 02:14 PM EDT

New Lungs Buy Time But Don't Cure Cystic Fibrosis

Sarah Murnaghan, the Pennsylvania 10-year-old whose family went to court to win her a new lung, has bought herself some time — but she has a tough journey ahead. Her transplant isn't a cure for her...

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Thursday, Jun 13, 2013 at 06:00 PM EDT

Patients, Industry Alike Hail Ruling on Gene Patents

"I think this is a green light for us to go ahead with our testing," said Dr. Harry Ostrer, one of the researchers who had challenged the Myriad patents, while another plaintiff, a Massachusetts breast...

Thursday, Jun 13, 2013 at 07:34 AM EDT

Pregnant Rider Questions Metro Manners

A pregnant Metro rider details her experiences with seemingly able-bodied Metro riders who don't give up their seats for riders who may need them more. Darcy Spencer reports.