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Road to remission: New treatment for advanced melanoma gives patients hope
The new FDA-approved treatment uses a patient’s own tumor and immune system to fight the disease.
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Why this flu season is the worst in 15 years
This year’s flu season is among the worst in more than a decade. Here’s what patients and parents need to know if someone gets sick.
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Why people who aren't diabetic are using wearable glucose monitors
More people are using wearable glucose monitors as the appetite for personalized health data grows beyond smartwatches and fitness trackers. For years, people with diabetes have used continuous glucose monitors, or CGMs, to track their blood sugar levels. Now they’re available over-the-counter without a prescription for anyone looking for extra insight into their health. D.C.-area native Shannon Menezes, 28,...
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Robot surgery treats prostate cancer at MedStar Washington. News4's Tony Perkins shares his experience
A procedure called a laparoscopic robotic prostatectomy involves using a precise robotic tool to carefully remove the prostate gland. It’s now the gold standard treatment for prostate cancer.
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Damp January: Why to drink less alcohol and how to do it
Whether you’re considering Dry January or Damp January, here’s what to know about reducing your alcohol consumption.
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Robots develop, deliver chemo to patients at MedStar Georgetown
The high-tech pharmacy robots are designed to improve safety and reduce medical errors, by preparing and tracking medications for local cancer patients. The new system streamlines the process from prescription to patient.
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Pain is subjective and hard to treat well. A new invention could change that
A team at Children’s National Research and Innovation Campus is working on something new that could change the way we pinpoint pain, and how effectively we treat it. The technology could give hope to millions of people who live with chronic pain.
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The hidden dangers of ‘sharenting'
Whether it’s for friends, grandparents or the masses, parents are sharing info and intel about their kids on social media.
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As Daylight Saving Time ends, here's how you can save your kids' mental health — and your own
This weekend, we “fall back” as daylight saving time comes to an end. That change can have a surprising impact on our mental health, especially for kids and teens. But there are steps parents can take to prepare.
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Ozempic alternative? A doctor tells what to know about psyllium husk
The weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy have captured headlines, but the medications remain out of reach for many. A shortage, the high cost and potential side effects have some turning to natural, over-the counter alternatives to lose weight, including psyllium husk supplements. It’s the main ingredient in Metamucil. Psyllium husk is affordable, accessible and available without a prescription. But...
