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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…
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The high-tech pharmacy robots are designed to improve safety and reduce medical errors, by preparing and tracking medications for local cancer patients. The new system streamlines the process from prescription to patient.
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Whether you’re considering Dry January or Damp January, here’s what to know about reducing your alcohol consumption.
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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.
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With Measles cases on the rise nationwide, infectious disease experts say some older adults should get vaccinated against it. Measles is a highly contagious disease that spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. An individual’s best defense against the virus is the Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccine. The shot is given in two doses. The…
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The new FDA-approved treatment uses a patient’s own tumor and immune system to fight the disease.
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A local realtor is creating a roar on social media with a whisper. Lisa DuBois, a RE/MAX realtor in business for 20 years, uses her social media platforms to promote her listings. Recently, she found a creative and unique way to get more traction. A few months ago, she decided that due to the heaviness of the world around us,…
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Amidst recent news some travelers may be more anxious than usual to get on a plane. News4’s Erika Gonzalez spoke to a psychiatrist to help you find ways to cope with fears about flight anxiety.
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A baby boy in Maryland is back home after being given a second chance at life, just before his first birthday. Baby Jack received a life-saving heart transplant that kept him in the hospital for nearly a year. Now, the boy’s mother and surgeon are sharing the remarkable story of a moment that changed all of their lives. Rachel Lally…
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When you step inside a home on N Street NW in D.C.’s Georgetown neighborhood, you can feel the Parisian flair. Built in 1890, the home was renovated by a prior owner with inspiration from the Ritz-Carlton in Paris. Jewel box details offer surprises at every turn, including hand-painted features mimicking the Luxembourg Gardens. “This place is unique because it kind…
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A 12-year-old girl says music therapist Mariagracia “MG” Rivas Berger and the program at INOVA L.J. Murphy Children’s Hospital helped lift her spirits during her biggest challenge: cancer. News4’s Erika Gonzalez reports.
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