CDC issues alert over rising measles cases in the U.S.
The nation’s health agency on Monday warned doctors about an increase in measles cases that in a little more than three months has equalled all of the U.S. cases from last year.
The nation’s health agency on Monday warned doctors about an increase in measles cases that in a little more than three months has equalled all of the U.S. cases from last year.
Amid winter’s short days, the winter blues can hit. News4’s Eun Yang shares tips.
Every 40 seconds, someone in the U.S. has a stroke. While age and health are major risk factors for a stroke, falling temperatures can also increase your risk.
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.