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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.
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Northern Virginia mom runs marathons worldwide despite heart condition
Maddy Campbell’s running journey began in her teenage years, but five years ago, as a Northern Virginia mom, a routine doctor’s visit for her daughter uncovered both had long QT syndrome, a genetic heart disorder. “Sometimes you can feel it, sometimes, you can’t,” Campbell said. “What’s happening in the heart is that the electrical signal is misfiring.” The mother-daughter...
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Skin care: When to save and when to splurge
“Investing in an expensive cleanser is literally washing your money down the drain,” said a dermatologist who shared her secret weapon.
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What the pros know: How to avoid a trip to the emergency room
Three local doctors have advice that could keep you and your family out of the emergency room. News4 asked them what injuries they see over and over again and what can be done to avoid them. Topping the list is e-scooters. “Driving those e-scooters at night without a helmet and especially when alcohol is involved. They’re a very dangerous...
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DC surgeon takes on AFib case of man born with heart on opposite side of chest
John Lock was born with his heart on the opposite side of his chest. It was never an issue until he developed atrial fibrillation — a common heart condition that put his life at risk and created a major challenge for doctors. That’s when a D.C. surgeon stepped in to take on the case. For most of his life,...
