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As the blossoms bloom, so does the pollen. News4’s Erika Gonzalez has tips to help ease allergy symptoms.

Sixty percent of the average American diet is made up of ultra-processed foods. Here’s what they are, why a nutritionist links them to possible health problems, which foods to avoid and which you can feel good about, like canned tuna. News4’s Jummy Olabanji reports.

If it seems like everyone in your home is sick, you’re not alone. Here’s how to disinfect toys, clothes, baby bottles and more. News4’s Jummy Olabanji reports.

Colon cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. However, most people don’t know when or how often to get screened. A new survey by MedStar Health found 79% of people don’t know when to start screening, and about 40% of people who should get a colonoscopy have not received one yet. Dr. Priyanka Kanth, a gastroenterologist at MedStar…

Colon cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. However, most people don’t know when to or how often to get screened. News4’s Melissa Mollet spoke with Dr. Priyanka Kanth to answer common questions about colonoscopies. 

If you aren’t vaccinated and have been exposed to measles, it’s important you become aware of what could potentially happen to you. News4’s Erika Gonzalez explains what an infection looks like and what you can do to take care of yourself. 

The new FDA-approved treatment uses a patient’s own tumor and immune system to fight the disease.

A new skin cancer treatment is giving hope to patients and could pave the way for treating other types of cancer, too. News4’s Erika Gonzalez reports.

Five years ago, COVID-19 began sweeping the globe—claiming lives and sparking lockdowns. Today, we reflect on how it all ramped up in the D.C. area.

Measles was eradicated in the U.S, 25 years ago, but now, cases are climbing nationwide, largely among unvaccinated individuals. As the airborne virus spreads, so does misinformation. Here are some common myths about measles and what you need to know to separate fact from fiction. While Vitamin A is used to prevent complications in a patient who already has measles,…

News4’s Erika Gonzalez breaks down measles myths as cases climb nationwide. 

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....

With measles cases on the rise nationwide, infectious disease experts say some older adults should get vaccinated against it. News4’s Erika Gonzalez reports.

This year’s flu season is among the worst in more than a decade. Here’s what patients and parents need to know if someone gets sick.

This year’s flu season is among the worst in more than a decade, and flu activity is expected to continue for several more weeks. News4’s Erika Gonzalez has what patients and parents need to know if someone gets sick.

A procedure called a laparoscopic robotic prostatectomy involves using a precise robotic tool to carefully remove the prostate gland. It’s now the gold standard treatment for prostate cancer.

Want to get in shape? There are great ways to do it without the expense of joining a gym. Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan is Working 4 You this month with 20 ways to save, including some different ways to workout.

Prostate cancer affects one in eight men, including News4’s Tony Perkins. Several weeks after Perkins’ own procedure, he sat down with his surgeon, Dr. Jonathan Hwang, to learn about why the Da Vinci surgical robot is the new gold standard for care.

A humidifier can help your health, skin and even sleep. Here’s which humidifiers got top marks from Consumer Reports, how to keep one clean and which to pick for a child’s room. News4’s Erika Gonzalez reports.

A mobile clinic in Northern Virginia is helping to break down barriers that prevent people from getting screened for cancer. News4’s Erika Gonzalez reports.