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New light-up technology aims to improve ovarian cancer surgery
A new technology being used locally makes cancerous cells literally light up in the operating room, helping surgeons see what needs to be removed.
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New robotic breast cancer surgery offers less visible scarring, better recovery
Doctors at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital are the first in the D.C. area to offer a robotic, nipple-sparing mastectomy performed through a single small incision.
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How AI is helping Children's National reduce emergency room wait times
Children’s National Hospital in D.C. says its goals are to shorten wait times and make sure families don’t leave before they’re seen.
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‘I survived cancer. Now I'm broke.'
Financial toxicity is the financial hardship caused by the cost of cancer care and the loss of income that can come with it.
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Cancer cure or clickbait? Oncologist weighs in on ivermectin
The buzz started after actor Mel Gibson went on “The Joe Rogan Experience” podcast.
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Peptides: Lab finds problems in 30% of vials tested as FDA panel eyes loosening rules
Peptides are exploding in popularity. From celebrities and influencers to suburban moms and even teens, millions of Americans are sharing what’s in their peptide “stack” and jumping on the latest health craze.
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Why kids' YouTuber ZoeTube brings up rare disease despite losing followers
Zoe Colletti, known online as ZoeTube, shared that she lives with a rare intestinal disease.
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Is it better to buy or rent? Here's what the experts consider
With home prices climbing and rental prices doing the same, is it better to buy or rent? The answer used to be a lot more clear. Before the pandemic, that decision came down to whether you could pull together a down payment, according to Zillow. Mortgage payments were hundreds of dollars cheaper than rents back then. But now, the two…
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Convicted and cashing in? Au pair in Virginia murder plot tries to sell her story
Juliana Peres Magalhães testified she was seeking a streaming deal for at least $10,000. But Virginia’s “Son of Sam” law could direct funds to victims in the Brendan Banfield case.
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DMV real estate: How home hunting got so hard and what's expected this year
The spring housing market is the most robust time of year for home sales. But you’ve seen the prices. News4’s Erika Gonzalez tells how we got here and what’s expected next.
