4 Your Health

The colder season can leave your skin feeling dry and irritated. Try these tips from an esthetician to improve your winter beauty routine. News4’s Jummy Olabanji reports.

Dog ownership can take a toll on the owner’s backs due to a lot of dog-related activities, such as walking a dog and picking up a dog. News4’s Megan McGrath talks to spine surgeon Dr. Chris Good about tips to prevent back issues.

The CDC has created a new diagnostic code to track coronary microvascular dysfunction. New 4’s Eun Yang spoke to a patient and doctor about the impact of these new developments.

News4 Community Reporter Molette Green spoke to the executive director of Clean Beauty for Black Girls about empowering Black women in the wellness and beauty space.

News4’s Eun Yang spoke to Dr. Sarah Combs with Children’s National Hospital about what to know about cases, vaccines and when to seek a healthcare provider.

News4’s Jummy Olabanji spoke with Dr. Christina Brown about which vaccines children need before they return to school.

Sports, camps, sleepovers and family vacations make the summer a perfect time for head lice to thrive. News4’s Eun Yang shares how to beat lice and avoid an itchy summer.

Using technology to calm a fussy toddler works in the short term but may also impact future behavior. News4’s Erika Gonzalez spoke to a psychiatrist about what parents need to know.

New technology is making it possible for doctors in the DMV to diagnose a patient with lung cancer and treat them by surgically removing the tumor, all in the same day.

Doctors say the new technology can save lives, and save time. News4’s Eun Yang reports.

Doctors say more people are getting diagnosed with the disease despite never having smoked cigarettes. News4’s Eun Yang reports.

A new study compares the effects of meditation with traditional medication to see which better helps reduce anxiety. News4’s Eun Yang spoke with Dr. Joshua Weiner.

A local pediatrician shares what parents can do to keep their children safe during this year’s flu season. News4’s Erika Gonzalez is working for your health.

The Pediatrician Mom, Dr. Krupa Playforth, shares steps you can take to make your holiday season healthier. 

Generic and brand name medicines contain the same ingredients but do not always contain the same dosage. News4’s Eun Yang spoke with psychiatrist Dr. Joshua Weiner about why this may be the case.

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine is advising that parents talk to a doctor before giving children a sleep aid. News4’s Eun Yang spoke to psychiatrist Dr. Joshua Weiner.

More than 40 million people have unpaid medical bills sent to collections — and almost half of those bills contain at least one error. Before you make any payments, News4 Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan has advice on how to fight back against medical debt.

New laws designed to help consumers know the cost of common health care services in advance may not be working, according to a new report. Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan explains how to avoid being overcharged.

D.C.’s MedStar Washington Hospital Center is among the first in the country to use a new tool that may give patients and physicians with a unique heart condition some answers after suffering with unexplained chest pain.

Dr. Joshua Weiner shares how to spot the signs of emotional anxiety and how to help kids cope at school.