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CDC creates new tool to track heart conditions
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.
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Teens shadow doctors, try out medical careers in DC program
The Young Doctors Project Summer Academy exposes young men of color from D.C. and other cities to careers in health and medicine. News4 Community Reporter Molette Green reports.
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More ticks are expected in the DC area this summer, experts warn
Experts are warning that there may be an uptick in ticks nationwide this summer, thanks to a warm winter. Here are some simple ways to protect yourself and your kids.
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Tick uptick: How to protect your family this tick season
Because of the mild winter the U.S. saw, there’s been an earlier explosion in the number of ticks that were born. News4’s Erica Gonzalez and Patricia Fantis report.
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Doctor Who Has Delivered 10,000 Babies Needs a Life-Saving Donor
Dr. Jaime Lopez, who has delivered 10,000 babies, is in need of a kidney that will allow him to continue his own life-saving work in Los Angeles.
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Why Does it Take So Long to Schedule a Doctor's Appointment in the US?
Long wait times for medical care is a trend seen in San Diego and across the country. NBC 7 breaks down what exactly is causing these long wait times.
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Local Doctor Treats Children in Tanzania
The cardiologist is about to make his tenth trip to Tanzania to provide medical care to children. News4’s Juliana Valencia reports.
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Nearly 8% of Addiction Patients Cheat Drug Tests, Study Says
Doctors may be missing patients who are trying to cheat on tests that check if they are taking medication for opioid addiction.
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Nearly 8% of Addiction Patients Cheat Drug Tests, Study Says
Doctors may be missing patients who are trying to cheat on tests that check if they are taking medication for opioid addiction.