Doreen Gentzler

Former first lady Michelle Obama speaks about her experience with menopause as doctors cite latest research on the benefits of hormone replacement therapy.

A doctor talks about common misconceptions about menopause and hormone replacement therapy. News4’s Doreen Gentzler reports.

Researchers have developed an implant that may be able to relieve pain without the use of powerful drugs, possibly offering an alternative to addictive medications.

Many Americans are looking to stay sharp through brain booster activities. News4’s Doreen Gentzler reports on the different ways to maintain cognitive strength, including those that health experts have deemed ineffective.

It’s important to make sure children are getting enough sleep, especially during the summer months. News4’s Doreen Gentzler has four tips that are doctor recommended for keeping children’s sleep schedules on track.

Many experts say the best sunscreen is the one you’ll use — but which ones hold up in the water for a pool or beach day? News4’s Doreen Gentzler is Working 4 You to help you choose the best SPF.

A Maryland man who has survived four skin cancer diagnoses shares why it’s important to limit sun exposure. News4’s Doreen Gentzler reports.

The Inova Saville Cancer Screening and Prevention Center is set to open soon. News4’s Doreen Gentzler takes a look.

A new drug could change the way obesity is treated, and similar treatment options could be available soon. News4’s Doreen Gentzler reports.

A Maryland man is making slow but steady progress more than a month after getting a heart transplant from a genetically modified pig — a first-of-its-kind procedure that could revolutionize transplantation. News4’s Doreen Gentzler reports.

A few years ago, many may have been skeptical about seeing a doctor virtually, but the pandemic revealed it’s not only possible — it’s probably the future. News4’s Doreen Gentzler reports on the future of medicine.

The trauma unit at MedStar Washington Hospital Center in D.C. is one of the busiest in the region, with about 600 patients who survive violent injuries every year. For some people, the hospital is a blessing in more ways than you might think.  The Northwest D.C. hospital runs the Community Violence Intervention Program, aiming to break the cycle of...

ARTECHOUSE’s newest exhibition, “Life of a Neuron,” allows visitors to learn about neuroscience through technology-based art, News4’s Doreen Gentzler reports.

Moderna’s clinical trial testing coronavirus vaccines in children ages 6-11 has entered its final phase. With the possibility of a second vaccine available this fall for kids under 12, News4’s Doreen Gentzler reports.

For the first time in 20 years, a group of first responders reunited with a woman they rescued at the Pentagon on 9/11. News4’s Doreen Gentzler was there for their inspiring reunion.

How was it covering the terrorism attacks on 9/11? NBC4 journalists share an oral history of how the day unfolded in the field and the newsroom.

After watching a story on News4 about health risks potentially posed by working from home, a viewer went to the emergency room. Here’s his story. News4’s Doreen Gentzler reports.

In a 3-part series, News4’s Pat Collins talks to Doreen Gentzler about his memoir “Newsman.”  In this segment, “Memorable Moments,” Collins opens up about his signature style and the remarkable ability to do crime and feature stories.  Collins also shares some of his best on-air moments from Elvis to the Grape — and that infamous snow stick.

In a 3-part series, News4’s Pat Collins talks to Doreen Gentzler about his memoir “Newsman.”  Collins has covered some of D.C.’s most notorious crimes over the span of his nearly 50-year career.  In this segment, “Most Notorious Crimes,” Collins gives insight into Marion Barry’s legal drama and the unsolved murder that still haunts him all these years...

Update (May 12, 2021): Colleagues, friends and some of D.C.’s most famous sons and daughters are celebrating 35 years of Pat Collins at News4, as of May 12, 2021. Here’s a look back. News4’s Pat Collins does whatever it takes a tell a story, whether it’s measuring snowfall with a yardstick or putting on a grape costume to report on…