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What Tim Walz has shared about his family's 7-year IVF journey
“I remember praying every night for a call for good news.”
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Gen x, millennials face higher risk of 17 cancers than older generations
Researchers aren’t sure why, but say a combination of factors, including obesity, more sedentary behavior, common medications or chemical exposures, are possible causes.
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Maryland sees statewide decline in fentanyl deaths
The Maryland Department of Health unveiled a new fentanyl overdose dashboard that showed deaths have been on the decline. News4’s Jackie Bensen reports.
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COVID-19 cases on the rise in DMV and nationwide
Doctors say the coronavirus is on the rise in the D.C. region and nationwide, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Experts are calling it a summer spike. The virus isn’t as dangerous as it was a few years ago, but public health professionals say that doesn’t mean you should let your guard...
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COVID-19 cases on the rise in DMV and nationwide
Experts advise people to not let their guard down as COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations climb. News4’s Walter Morris reports.
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Measles cases in the U.S. are already triple last year's total, and it's only July
The U.S. has recorded 188 cases this year.
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Fake Ozempic scams: What to know about phony meds and doctors
Scammers are preying on people seeking weight loss drugs such as Ozempic online. News4’s Susan Hogan tells how to avoid fake doctors and potentially dangerous medications.
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Some medications increase risk of heat-related illness. Here's what to know
As temperatures spike across the DMV, so does the risk of heat-related illnesses like heat exhaustion and heat stroke. While there are many factors that can increase one’s likelihood of developing a heat-related illness — including age or medical history — some prescription and over-the-counter medications can also heighten the risk. These medications tend to have side effects that interfere…
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AEDs added to parks in Fredericksburg, Virginia
Visitors to Fredericksburg’s parks this summer might notice something new: That city has become one of the few areas in Virginia to place automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in local parks.
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A tiny birthmark was 1st sign of Virginia college student's deadly cancer
A 20-year-old student at George Mason University died after melanoma spread to her brain, neck and spine. Her grieving parents now warn other families to be aware of melanoma, as doctors see a disturbing trend among teens and young adults. News4’s Susan Hogan reports.
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A tiny birthmark was 1st sign of Virginia college student's deadly cancer
Melanoma is the second-most-common type of cancer diagnosed in 15 to 19-year-olds and the most common form of cancer affecting young adults age 25 to 29. Here’s the story of Mari Tisera, who died at age 20
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Covid levels ‘very high' in DC region
President Joe Biden has tested positive for Covid amid an uptick in cases across the country, and in the D.C. region. News4’s Juliana Valencia spoke to a health official in Fairfax County, Virginia, about the latest data.
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Tips on becoming a more informed patient
Here’s what to know about a treatment or medication expected to make a “significant” difference, and relative versus absolute risk reduction. News4’s Eun Yang spoke with psychiatrist Dr. Joshua Weiner.
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US health officials confirm 4 new bird flu cases in Colorado poultry workers
Four poultry workers in Colorado have been diagnosed with bird flu, bringing the U.S. total to nine since the first human case of the current outbreak was detected in 2022.
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Fitness icon Richard Simmons dead at 76
Fitness icon Richard Simmons is dead at 76, according to law enforcement sources.
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Contagious case of measles may have exposed people in Arlington and DC on July 1 and 2. Here's what to know
Health officials want you to keep an eye out for symptoms of measles if you were at one of three locations in Arlington and D.C. in early July.
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Health officials warn of possible measles exposure in Arlington
A person with measles visiting from out of state was contagious when they were inside a Harris Teeter on Glebe Road on July 1.
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Mental health clinics across the US are helping Latinos bridge language and access barriers
The 2022 National Survey on Drug Use and Health showed that just over one-fifth of Hispanic adults reported having a mental illness.
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Man, 35, was perfectly healthy when mystery headaches led to startling diagnosis
John Shadock was diagnosed with a cancer so aggressive it’s been called “the terminator,” but he’s doing well five years later.
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How to know if you're using sunscreen correctly
Here’s some advice from medical experts.