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Everything you need to know about IVF
The number of babies born using in vitro fertilization, or IVF, is growing every year in the U.S., but there are still a lot of misconceptions about what IVF actually is. Here’s what you need to know.
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Celebrities are getting $2,000 MRI scans to learn about their health. Should you?
Celebrities and influencers are helping promote high-tech medical scans that companies claim can help catch deadly diseases, including cancer.
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Best products for tracking health
Looking for devices to track health but don’t know which ones are the right one for you? News4’s Eun Yang shares some of the top products that can be used at home.
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Are you using sunscreen correctly? Here's how much to use and if you should reapply
As widespread heatwaves hit cities across the U.S., the best protection against the sun and UV rays is sunscreen.
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Free mega health clinic at RFK Stadium provides medical services
Liberty Health Alliance is holding a mega health clinic in the parking lot of RFK Stadium. Medical professionals are providing dental care, women’s health services, eye exams and more. All services are free of charge July 11, July 12 and July 14. News4’s Megan McGrath reports.
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What is the bubonic plague, and why are we still catching it?
The bubonic plague is most famous for spreading during the Black Death epidemic in 14th century Europe, but we’re still finding cases of people catching the disease today. Here’s what you need to know.
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Are tampons safe? New study finds lead and arsenic in tampons. But don't panic, experts say
A new study examined composition of tampons and found heavy, toxic metals. But more research is needed, experts say.
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A rare voice box transplant helped a cancer patient speak again, part of a pioneering study
A Massachusetts man can speak again after surgeons removed his cancerous voice box and replaced it with a donated one in a pioneering move.
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Heavily meditated: Olympic legend Shaun White hosts world's first relaxation competition
Competition is not often associated with relaxation, but that is exactly how it went down for 100 beachgoers at an event hosted by Olympic gold medalist Shaun White in Aruba this month.
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Backward walking may be the best exercise you aren't doing. Learn the impressive benefits
The simple, but uncommon, twist on walking will fire up your backside, improve mobility, support joint health and more.
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Ever feel exhausted by swiping through dating apps? You might be experiencing burnout
Plenty of happy couples can trace their meet-cute moment to an online dating app. But many others find the never-ending process of likes, swipes, taps and awkward DMs that go nowhere to be exhausting.
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Most kids get antibiotics for pink eye, study shows. Experts say they're usually not needed
More than two-thirds of children and teens who saw doctors for pink eye left with a prescription for antibiotic eye drops. But are the antibiotics necessary? A new study reveals they might not be.
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Looking for the Fountain of Youth? Try the gym and weight-resistance training
You’re getting up there in years. Maybe you haven’t thought about going to the gym and taking up weight-resistance training.
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2 years in, Inova Pride Clinic exceeds its expectations
Two years after opening, Inova Pride Clinic has seen more than 1,100 patients. A patient told Northern Virginia Bureau Chief Julie Carey, “Every time I go there I feel safe, and that’s a big deal.”
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Lack of sleep linked to high blood pressure in children and teens
New research may change how doctors talk with kids and their parents about hypertension.
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What's the healthiest chocolate? The No. 1 pick, according to dietitians
Of the three types of chocolate — dark, milk and white — dark chocolate is the healthiest, nutrition experts say.
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Boy diagnosed with testicular cancer at 16 recalls early symptom: ‘I thought it was normal'
In summer 2020, Ronal Salvador, then 16 and a high school junior, noticed a lump on one of his testicles.
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What is 12-3-30? People are losing weight with this walking treadmill workout
The 12-3-30 workout is a viral walking treadmill routine. Experts weigh in on how to try it safely to lose weight and improve endurance.
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Some drugmakers to cap cost of asthma inhalers at $35 a month
Starting Saturday, the cost of inhalers will fall for many Americans, as new out-of-pocket price caps go into effect for the asthma medications from AstraZeneca and Boehringer Ingelheim.
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These 5 foods can slow aging in your brain, new study finds
A diet filled with brain foods is one of the best ways to prevent dementia and cognitive decline as you age.