Erika Gonzalez

Millions of Americans suffer from chronic back pain, but for Gene Forrest, the pain became insufferable.  “The pain can be so bad it wakes you up from a dead sleep with tears in your eyes,” Forrest said.  Forrest said the pain intensified throughout the years with his job as a mechanic and painter taking an additional toll on his body….

Millions of Americans suffer from chronic back pain, but for Gene Forrest, the pain became insufferable.  “The pain can be so bad it wakes you up from a dead sleep with tears in your eyes,” Forrest said.  Forrest said the pain intensified throughout the years with his job as a mechanic and painter taking an additional toll on his body….

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

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?

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?

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?

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

The weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy have captured headlines, but the medications remain out of reach for many. A shortage, the high cost and potential side effects have some turning to natural, over-the counter alternatives to lose weight, including psyllium husk supplements. It’s the main ingredient in Metamucil. Psyllium husk is affordable, accessible and available without a prescription. But can…