Dad, 45, thought he had a pinched nerve in his neck. A rare cancer was to blame
As an employee of the U.S. Postal Service, Len Barchanowicz led an active life and had few health problems. His neck pain was due to an orange-sized tumor.
As an employee of the U.S. Postal Service, Len Barchanowicz led an active life and had few health problems. His neck pain was due to an orange-sized tumor.
Some companies are seeing the success of weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy and creating their own knockoff versions. But experts say those drugs might not be safe.
D.C. students were sent home from school this week because they were not up-to-date on their childhood immunizations. News4’s Megan McGrath asks a doctor at Children’s National Hospital about what parents need to know.
Doctors are testing if four lifestyle changes can slow, stop — or even reverse — Alzheimer’s disease without using drugs or surgery.
Doctors are looking at four key lifestyle changes that may prevent or reverse Alzheimer’s disease. “To reduce it to its essence: eat well, move more, stress less and love more,” Dr. Dean Ornish said. News4’s Jummy Olabanji reports.
The group 1441 Inc. gave out overdose preparedness kits and other items to unhoused people Saturday in Ward 7. News4’s Derrick Ward reports.
A former University of Maryland football player is cancer free after a four-month battle with a form of lymphoma. News4’s Dominique Moody spoke with him about his journey and his goal to create a safe space for student athletes struggling with mental health.
VHC Health in Arlington is the latest hospital to design a center specifically for its female patients. The Charlotte Stump Benjamin Center for Women’s Health has opened its doors and will address the needs of women from pregnancy to parenthood and beyond.
The new center at VHC Health is part of a growing national trend, where hospitals design centers specifically for their female patients. News4’s Shawn Yancy reports.
The colder season can leave your skin feeling dry and irritated. Try these tips from an esthetician to improve your winter beauty routine. News4’s Jummy Olabanji reports.
Two cutting-edge clinical trials are using artificial intelligence to help patients with paralysis regain movement in their body and reclaim their voice.
The diabetes drug Ozempic has been a game changer in the fight against obesity, along with its counterpart Wegovy, which is approved for weight loss. Now doctors are testing new medications that work in a similar way and may have even better results. Here’s a look at the latest research and why it could lead to lower prices for...
Flu season is just around the corner, and the flu shot is an important tool to keep your body healthy. One study says it could be good for your brain, too.
Dog ownership can take a toll on the owner’s backs due to a lot of dog-related activities, such as walking a dog and picking up a dog. News4’s Megan McGrath talks to spine surgeon Dr. Chris Good about tips to prevent back issues.
The masks promise to clear up acne, erase fine lines and reduce the signs of aging using light therapy — but do users see results, and are they safe to use? News4’s Eun Yang spoke to a dermatologist about the skincare trend.
Here’s a look at salt alternatives and which other foods contain iodine, including yogurt. News4’s Eun Yang reports.
Getting too little sunshine can affect your mood. Psychiatrist Dr. Joshua Weiner tells why this happens and gives tips, including using a light box. He spoke with News4’s Eun Yang.
It’s almost Halloween, which means scary movies and haunted houses are all around. But what does your brain tell your body when you get spooked, and why? News4’s Maggie More reports.
A nonprofit in Northern Virginia offers free laptops and high-speed internet to pediatric cancer patients across the country. News4’s Eun Yang has one family’s story.