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Doctors are growing concerned over a new, potentially dangerous way young people are consuming alcohol: smoking it. Chris Glorioso reports.]]> Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:44:12 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/20130316Floor.jpg
We've wrapped up the 2013 Health and Fitness Expo - and our 20th year was a blast.]]> Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:54:45 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/hospital-pets.jpg
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 .]]> Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:09:07 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/obesity+generic.jpg
The influential doctors' group doesn't have any official say in the matter — but its designation could have major implications for medical treatment, public policy and even job security, the group said.]]> Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:32:14 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/50800426.jpg
A passenger infected with measles traveled through Dulles International Airport, prompting health officials to warn other travelers.

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Diana Stoehr celebrated 50 years of being a nurse Monday. Now 71, she started work June 17, 1963, making only $1.40 per hour. Stoehr met her husband when he was patient at MedStar Washington...]]> Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:53:22 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/MelaFind.jpg
MelaFind is a new device dermatologists are using to detect melanoma. Dr. Cheryl Burgess says it analysis the size, depth and any irregularities of moles.

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One in three Americans will have high blood pressure at least once in their life. Here are some simple ways to lower your blood pressure.

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Ronald Rey, a father from Hialeah, had to pull double duty when his baby refused to wait. "I panicked, I wasn't expecting it," said Ivis Rey, who was a month away from her due date when her...

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

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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.

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

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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...]]> Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:43:23 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/2013-Newsbabes_2012_2_800px_72.jpg
Twenty-one female news anchors in our area are joining up with supporters and survivors to raise funds for the Howard University Cancer Center.

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Dr. Steven Hopping discusses the newest ways to reducing the appearance of scars and keloids.]]> Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:14:59 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/Sarah-Murnaghan.jpg
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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"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...]]> Thu, 13 Jun 2013 07:34:19 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/WRC_0000000002829702_722x406_33265219813.jpg
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.]]> Wed, 12 Jun 2013 20:12:07 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/plan-b-165701706.jpg
A federal judge has approved President Barack Obama's administration's concession to make emergency contraceptive Plan B One-Step available to all girls without restrictions or prescriptions.]]> Wed, 12 Jun 2013 18:28:14 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/Generic-Baby-Hand.jpg
Some parts of the Washington region are getting high marks when it comes to kids' health.

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The rates of sucide among those born between 1946 and 1964 have risen significantly over the past 10 years. Dr. Joshua Weiner tells News4 viewers what risk factors look out for.]]> Wed, 12 Jun 2013 16:13:23 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/mammogram_050311_722x406_1907631592.jpg
Doctors in Prince George's County say they're seeing more and more women delaying their breast cancer screenings, causing the county's death rate from the disease to be one of the highest in...]]> Wed, 12 Jun 2013 11:54:24 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/pub_loo_two.jpg
A viral British anti-drunk driving campaign video is receiving a lot of attention for a sobering strategy that aims to literally scare the crap out of potential offenders. The #PubLooShocker video, jus...]]> Wed, 12 Jun 2013 09:36:07 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/electronic+cigarettes.JPG
The biggest cigarette maker in the U.S. is getting into the electronic cigarette business. Richmond, Va.-based Altria Group told investors it would launch its first e-cigarette under the MarkTen brand in Indian...

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It’s no secret that high heels are painful -- but you can lengthen the time you wear them by watching the clock. A study by the Britain’s College of Podiatry found that it takes most women one hour,...

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There are more than 100 kinds of human papillomavirus (HPV) these days, and Dr. Cheryl Burgess says warts on children's fingers and toes could be a strain. She also explains how the vaccine...]]> Mon, 10 Jun 2013 22:57:07 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/plan-b-165701706.jpg
The federal government will drop its efforts to restrict young teens' access to emergency contraception, the Justice Department told a federal court Monday.]]> Mon, 10 Jun 2013 23:33:46 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/Family-fights-for-Lung-Tran.jpg
The board that oversees organ transplants in the U.S. voted Monday to let children's doctors appeal for special consideration for children who need lung transplants.

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Parents and volunteers organize prom for special needs students. Maryalice Demler reports.

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A 19-year-old went into a coma and nearly died after he drank more than a quart of soy sauce, a case study in the Journal of Emergency Medicine said.

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A Texas man gets high-tech bionic hand 61 years after he was born without fingers on his right hand.]]> Fri, 07 Jun 2013 23:34:30 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/KNBC_000000007095681_722x406_32744003867.jpg
Doctors are harvesting embryonic stem cells in adult patients’ fat using liposuction performed under local anesthesia. Kevin Joseph underwent the procedure in hopes that the stem cells in his fat...]]> Thu, 06 Jun 2013 08:01:45 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/waste+no+food+1+copy.jpg
At the same time millions of people in America go hungry for lack of food, billions of pounds of food goes wasted for lack of people to eat it. Kiran Sridhar thinks that is appalling.]]> Thu, 06 Jun 2013 14:09:36 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/Sarah-lung-transplant1.jpg
Judge backs dying Pa. girl who needs new lung

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A big victory came in federal court today for 10-year-old Sarah Murnaghan, a dying girl in need of a lung transplant. This afternoon, Judge Michael Baylson granted the Murnaghan family's request for a temporary...

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Does giving birth vaginally prevent allergies in babies? Do you have to clean pacifiers immediately? Dr. Jackie Eghrari-Sabet, of Family Allergy & Asthma Care in Gaithersburg, Md., explains ways...

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A Wisconsin town is set to issue citations to bullies and their parents. WMTV's Britni McDonald reports.]]> Wed, 05 Jun 2013 14:37:24 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/WRC_0000000002772221_722x406_32582211945.jpg
The generation that grew up in the 1960s and 1970s is among the fastest growing group of drug and alcohol abusers. Dr. Joshua Weiner discusses the signs of substance in older individuals and why...]]> Wed, 05 Jun 2013 07:31:27 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/war+on+cancer.jpg
It's a disease that claims the lives of our family members and friends. While there have been significant leaps in the war against cancer, are we winning the fight? Doctors and patients weigh in.]]> Tue, 04 Jun 2013 18:10:48 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/Heat_Generic_Sun_Generic.jpg
News4's Doreen Gentzler explains what you need to know about protecting your skin this summer.

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Chances are many of you deal with neck pain. But did you know it could eventually develop into something more chronic? Dr. Raymond Solano shares the common causes and how to get rid of that pain...]]> Fri, 14 Jun 2013 11:25:11 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/sun_screen_P1.jpg
A new skin study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine confirms what doctors have long preached. Daily, year-round sunscreen use can significantly slow the skin's aging process by as much as 24...]]> Mon, 10 Jun 2013 16:08:47 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/182*120/heatlegs.JPG
New research shows that the most effective anti-aging product is sunscreen. The Australian study revealed that using sunscreen every single day can slow down the aging process on your

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Smokers cost their employers almost $6,000 more every year than non-smokers, researchers said Monday, in what they called the first comprehensive study on the issue.

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We're all thinking about wearing that little bathing suit on the beach this summer, and we all want to look our best. One way to do that is with yoga. Kim Weeks from Boundless Yoga stopped by...]]> Mon, 03 Jun 2013 09:42:08 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/cancerhealth.jpg
Genetic mutations that raise the risk of breast cancer, like the kind Angelina Jolie has, are surprisingly common in black women with the disease, according to a new study that could help explain...]]> Mon, 03 Jun 2013 15:33:55 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/meatlabelthumbnail.jpg
USDA has implemented new regulations requiring more inclusive labels on meat products. Look for them in the grocery store soon.]]> Mon, 03 Jun 2013 09:29:28 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/WTVJ_000000007556252_722x406_32056387908.jpg
Miami Children's Hospital took 75 young patients and their families to the Miami Seaquarium for National Cancer Survivors Day. NBC 6's Betty Yu reports.]]> Thu, 30 May 2013 14:09:43 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/hayes2.jpg
Studies show outdoor exercise improves mental health, although in this heat, you may want to stick with an early morning or evening workout. Fitness expert Steve Hayes joins us with a look at...]]> Thu, 30 May 2013 09:44:36 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/WNBC_000000002159534_722x406_31760963658.jpg
A Staten Island man hopes to play the guitar again, after his hands were nearly severed in an industrial accident, then saved by doctors at Long Island's Stony Brook University Hospital.]]> Wed, 29 May 2013 19:55:02 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/160*120/Generic-Health-1.jpg
The D.C. area ranks second on a list of America's fittest cities.]]> Wed, 29 May 2013 16:25:46 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/SIBLINGAUTISM2_722x406_31714371673.jpg
If you have a child with an autism spectrum disorder, there's a 1 in 5 chance that your child's younger sibling will also have one. Now some doctors are offering free screenings for infant siblings in...]]> Tue, 28 May 2013 17:07:17 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/WRC_0000000002711578_722x406_31525443919.jpg
From stretch marks to moles to a pregnancy "mask," women who are expecting can experience many different changes with their skin. Dermatologist Dr. Cheryl Burgess discusses how skin conditions can...]]> Wed, 29 May 2013 06:51:06 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/ParkinsonsResearch.jpg
Scientists say the drying-up of funding not only affecting their careers — it could also delay important medical breakthroughs for a nation in need of them as baby boomers age.]]> Tue, 28 May 2013 13:08:13 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/Livestrong1.jpg
Nike is ending its nine-year relationship with Livestrong after having helped the foundation raise more than $100 million and make its yellow bracelets a global symbol for cancer survivors, The Associated Press...

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A Philadelphia scientist, credited with unlocking the key to curing cancer, is set to receive the 92nd Annual Philadelphia Award this Friday. NBC10's Renee Chenault-Fattah speaks to

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Children born after their mom lost a lot of weight through obesity surgery were slimmer than their siblings and had fewer risk factors for diabetes or heart disease later in life, according to a new study...

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The family of Angelina Jolie's late aunt Debbie Martin, who succumbed to breast cancer Sunday, is mourning her as "the glue that held the family together," less than two weeks after Jolie herself underwent...

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Chiropractic sports physician Dr. Raymond Solano discusses causes and treatments of golfer's elbow.]]> Fri, 31 May 2013 13:10:30 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/honey3.jpg
Honey's healing properties can help with a wide variety of ailments.

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