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DC Health Link Makes Final Push Ahead of Open Enrollment Deadline
News4’s Derrick Ward shows the District’s final push to try to get people to enroll in affordable health insurance.
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DC Health Link Works to Get Residents to Sign Up for Health Insurance as Open Enrollment Deadline Nears
On the last weekend of open enrollment for D.C. residents, the folks at DC Health Link were trying to get as many people as possible enrolled in an affordable healthcare plan.
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Big Olaf Creamery Ordered to Pay $4 Million After Woman's Death Linked to Listeria Outbreak
Big Olaf Creamery has been ordered to pay $4 million to the estate of Mary Billman, a 79-year-old Illinois woman whose death has been linked to a listeria outbreak traced to the Florida-based ice cream maker.
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What Is Raynaud's Disease? Disorder Causes White or Blue Fingers, Toes When It's Cold
It can turn your fingers and toes white, yellow or blue when it’s cold. A look at this disorder known as Raynaud’s Disease.
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Tips For Managing Your Child's Screen Time
A new study published in JAMA Pediatrics looked at the impact of digital devices on nearly 30,000 kids during the pandemic. One local doctor has advice on how to manage your child’s screen time.
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Kids Are Spending 4+ Hours a Day on Screens: How to Cut Back
Kids are spending more time on cellphones, tablets and computers than ever. News4’s Shawn Yancy speaks with Dr. Asha Patton-Smith about how to reduce your family’s screen time.
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Woman Diagnosed and Treated For Cancer All in One Day, Thanks to New Medical Tech
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.
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Technology to Diagnose and Treat Lung Cancer in One Day
Doctors say the new technology can save lives, and save time. News4’s Eun Yang reports.
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How Health Insurance May Have Made Health Care More Expensive
Health care costs have been rising over the past century System reforms have also led to patients having to pay more at the point of care. Widespread medical debt is a uniquely American problem. Roughly 40% of U.S. adults have at least $250 in medical debt, according to a survey conducted by Kaiser Family Foundation. “The history of medical debt…
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FDA Approves Alzheimer's Drug That Slowed Cognitive Decline in Clinical Trial
The FDA’s decision comes after clinical trial results indicated that lecanemab slows cognitive decline somewhat in people with mild impairment from Alzheimer’s.
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Omicron XBB.1.5 Is Rising in U.S. Though Revised CDC Data Shows Slower Increase Than Previously Reported
XBB.1.5 made up 27.6% of sequenced Covid cases nationally for the week ending Jan. 7 compared to 18.3% for the week end Dec. 31.
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4 Ways to Toast to Dry January in the DC Area
Sample zero-proof cocktails, take a spirit-free mixology class, try a sober happy hour or attend the Mindful Drinking Festival for Dry January in the Washington, D.C., area.
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5 Tips for a Successful Dry January
Dry January is the practice of abstaining from alcoholic drinks for the first month of the year. Certified life coach Molly Desch shares some tips to make your month successful.
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Happy Dry(ish) January: Here's a Look at 2023 Cocktail Trends
News4’s Tommy McFly spoke with D.C. mixologist Lauren Paylor O’Brien about 2023 cocktail trends and dry January tips.
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Damar Hamlin Was Given CPR After Collapsing: What Is CPR and When Is It Given?
No specific cause of Hamlin’s injury has been announced, but CPR is usually administered as an emergency procedure when someone’s heart stops beating, known as cardiac arrest.
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Soccer Legend Pelé Was Diagnosed With Colon Cancer: Symptoms to Know
Pelé, the Brazilian king of soccer and standard-bearer of “the beautiful game,” had undergone treatment for colon cancer since 2021.
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7 Easy Health Habits That Will Set You Up for Success in the New Year
Master these simple habits and it will be a whole lot easier to tackle those New Year’s resolutions come January.
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Actor Charlbi Dean Died at Age 32 From Bacterial Sepsis — What Are the Warning Signs?
The 32-year-old actor passed away in August after starring in the Cannes Film Festival hit “Triangle of Sadness.”
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US Life Expectancy Drops for Second Year in a Row
The CDC data show U.S. life expectancy has fallen to its lowest level in 26 years.
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Jake Tapper's Teen Daughter Details Scary Health Journey After Misdiagnosis
Jake Tapper’s 15-year-old daughter Alice wrote a powerful article for CNN detailing how a medical misdiagnosis almost cost her her life.