Erika Gonzalez

A Mexican-American labor and delivery nurse at Sibley Memorial Hospital pursues her passion with language and culture.  

Rapid tests: When to take them and do they actually expire?

The politics of real estate: How will the election affect DC-area housing?

The politics of real estate: How will the election affect DC-area housing?

In January, when a new president and new lawmakers are sworn in, new White House staff and congressional aides will come with them. That means new prospective homebuyers — but with interest rates still above 6% and the rental market up a quarter, will we see more buying or renting?

This weekend, we “fall back” as daylight saving time comes to an end. That change can have a surprising impact on our mental health, especially for kids and teens. But there are steps parents can take to prepare.

A team at Children’s National Research and Innovation Campus is working on something new that could change the way we pinpoint pain, and how effectively we treat it. The technology could give hope to millions of people who live with chronic pain.

Mark Strand, 68, knew something was wrong when he went in for testing. “I was having daily fevers and low-level fevers,” Strand said. “And the PET scan revealed, in the end, a mass on top of my head.” Fortunately, the brain tumor was benign, but he needed surgery to have it removed. The married father of three from Nokesville, Virginia, was…

Whether you’re considering Dry January or Damp January, here’s what to know about reducing your alcohol consumption.

From rearranging to labeling and even decluttering, an interior designer shares tips to keep homes as neat as possible. News4’s Erika Gonzalez shows how to keep a tidy and organized home.