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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As Texas measles outbreak grows, U.S. cases quickly surpass total for all of 2024
As of Friday, 320 cases had been reported across 16 states, compared to 285 cases confirmed by the CDC for all of last year, which was the highest total since 2019.
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Nurse diagnosed with rectal cancer at 33 reveals 2 symptoms doctors dismissed
At 35, Katie Dutton is already a rectal cancer survivor, an ordeal that started with seemingly benign symptoms doctors initially dismissed.
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Trump CMS nominee Dr. Oz won't commit to opposing Medicaid cuts
President Donald Trump has promised to preserve Medicaid and other federal safety-net programs.
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COVID 5 years later: The week the world shut down
Five years ago, COVID-19 began sweeping the globe—claiming lives and sparking lockdowns. Today, we reflect on how it all ramped up in the D.C. area.
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‘Talk about it': National Epilepsy Walk in DC pushes for federal research funding
The National Epilepsy Walk in Washington, D.C., is happening this weekend in hopes of raising awareness and getting more funding for research into the condition. News4’s Molette Green reports. For more information, visit cureepilepsy.org.
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In sickness and in health: How COVID-19 affects a Maryland couple 5 years later
Five years ago, the White House declared COVID-19 a national emergency. Patrick Bright, a now-retired Pentagon police officer, still deals with its long-term effects. News4’s Aimee Cho reports.
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Are weight loss drugs safe for older adults?
There are important things older adults should consider before starting weight loss medication. News4’s Susan Hogan explains.
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White House pulls CDC director nomination day of confirmation hearing
The White House has withdrawn the nomination of former Rep. Dave Weldon, their pick to be CDC director, according to a senior administration official.
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Vaccinating poultry could help cut soaring egg prices but US remains hesitant
There are fears that vaccinating could allow the virus to linger undetected in flocks and mutate in ways that could make it more of a threat to humans.
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Measles myths: What you need to know
Measles was eradicated in the U.S, 25 years ago, but now, cases are climbing nationwide, largely among unvaccinated individuals. As the airborne virus spreads, so does misinformation. Here are some common myths about measles and what you need to know to separate fact from fiction. While Vitamin A is used to prevent complications in a patient who al... -
RFK Jr. is targeting ultraprocessed foods. What are they, and are they bad for you?
Think sugary cereals, frozen pizzas, chips, soda and ice cream tied to high rates of obesity and other disease.
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Measles is unlike other viruses: What to know about long-term complications
Measles isn’t just a rash and a fever. The disease outbreak in West Texas that continues to grow has sent 29 people, most of them small children, to the hospital. Two people have died, including a 6-year-old child. It’s not yet known how many people have gotten sick in the outbreak — there are at least 223 confirmed cases, but ... -
How the COVID-19 virus changed the world
News4’s Shawn Yancy sits down with NBC News’ Dr. Kavita Patel to discuss the ways the world has changed in the five years since the coronavirus pandemic was declared.
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West Texas measles outbreak spreads into Oklahoma
A third state is now part of the growing measles outbreak in the U.S.
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Looking back on the coronavirus pandemic 5 years later
News4’s Erika Gonzalez sits down with former Montgomery Health Director Dr. Travis Gayles to reflect on the coronavirus pandemic five years later and discuss the lessons learned.
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How to cope with the lasting effects of the COVID-19 pandemic
It’s been five years since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic. It killed an estimated 1.2 million Americans. With News4’s Eun Yang, Dr. Lorenzo Norris of George Washington University’s School of Medicine & Health Sciences reflected on the pandemic’s lasting impact on our lives.
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Exclusive: Dwyane Wade reveals symptoms in other parts of his body led to kidney cancer diagnosis
The retired NBA pro, who was diagnosed with kidney cancer at age 41, wants to give hope to others undergoing health challenges.
