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FDA warns about lead contamination in more cinnamon products in the US
The Food and Drug Administration issued a safety warning Wednesday, saying it identified additional cinnamon products in the United States that are contaminated with lead.
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After decades of failures, researchers have renewed hopes for an effective HIV vaccine
Favorable preliminary results from two HIV vaccine studies were presented at a conference this week, giving researchers hope for the future.
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‘Advocate for yourself:' Cancer survivor shares importance of screenings during Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
More than 150,000 people are diagnosed with colorectal cancer every year, making it the third most common cancer in the U.S. according to the American Cancer Society. Sascha Roth of Northwest D.C. shared her journey to a cure, and the importance of screenings in that journey.
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Immunotherapy helps DC woman survive colorectal cancer
More than 150,000 people are diagnosed with colorectal cancer every year, according to the American Cancer Society. News4’s Aimee Cho shares one survivor’s emotional journey.
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What to know about Alabama's fast-tracked legislation to protect IVF clinics from lawsuits
Alabama lawmakers are moving quickly with legislation to protect clinics that provide in vitro fertilization from lawsuits in response to a ruling last month from the state’s Supreme Court that frozen embryos have the rights of children under the state’s wrongful death law.
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Alabama lawmakers aim to approve immunity laws for IVF providers
Alabama lawmakers, who face public pressure to get in vitro fertilization services restarted, are nearing approval of immunity legislation for providers.
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Busy ER doctors say these 8 sleep tips help them ‘wake up refreshed' every day
ER doctors and authors Adaira Landry and Resa E. Lewiss share the top habits that help them get quality sleep.
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Is green tea good for you? Drinking it every day can provide these health benefits
Green tea has developed a reputation as a superfood and health elixir, but which claims are true? Here’s what experts say.
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The CDC has relaxed COVID guidelines. Will schools and day cares follow suit?
Four years after the COVID-19 pandemic closed schools, the CDC says parents can start treating the virus like other respiratory illnesses.
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CDC updates Covid isolation guidelines for people who test positive
People who test positive for Covid do not need to isolate for five days, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Friday.
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Walgreens and CVS pharmacies will soon begin dispensing abortion pills
The drugstore chains will begin selling mifepristone to patients with a doctor’s prescription in several select locations to start.
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‘Don't be scared': Brother, sister diagnosed with same rare disease have different outcomes
A brother and sister diagnosed with the same rare disease had very different outcomes because of a simple test. As a toddler in Virginia, Stephen Monaco was a typical boy who loved playing with his two older brothers. “He was always smiling,” said his mom, Jana Monaco. “Even when he was doing something that he shouldn’t have been doing,... -
Officials investigate rare nervous system disorder in older adults who got RSV vaccine
Health officials are investigating whether there’s a link between two new RSV vaccines and cases of a rare nervous system disorder.
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Tweens are getting rashes from some skin care products popularized on social media, dermatologists say
Retinoids and hydroxy acids are common ingredients in trendy skin care products, but they can irritate young skin.
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‘World of difference': Prince George's cancer center marks 4 years
Just before the pandemic hit, a Prince George’s County hospital began offering a full range of cancer treatment services under one roof. The convenience of MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital in Clinton has been meaningful for patients, News4’s Darcy Spencer reports.
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Woman's strep infection leads to sepsis, ‘mummified' hands and feet, amputation
“I just choose to be happy,” Sherri Moody says as she adjusts to life after the ordeal.
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Cycle for Survival: Raising money for rare cancer research
The first weekend in March will bring over 1,000 people to D.C. to bike for a great cause: Cycle for Survival helps raise money for rare cancer research. Jess Praley, a cancer survivor participating in the event, talks with News4’s Aimee Cho and Tommy McFly about her journey.
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What it's actually like to get measles
With 35 measles cases already confirmed in the U.S. this year, doctors and people who’ve gotten the disease describe how severe it can be for kids.
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Older US adults should get another COVID-19 shot, advisers say
Older U.S. adults should roll up their sleeves for another COVID-19 shot, even if they got a booster in the fall, an influential government advisory panel said.
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Lawsuit alleges New York doctor died of allergic reaction after eating at Disney World restaurant
The husband of a New York doctor accuses Disney World and a restaurant where she ate of negligence in a lawsuit alleging that she died of an allergic reaction.