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‘Not alone': destigmatizing men's mental health
June is Men’s Health Month. News4’s Eun Yang sat down with Dr. Jay Barnett to talk about destigmatizing men’s mental health and the resources available.
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RFK Jr.'s move to gut vaccine panel could threaten public health, experts say
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Monday he’s firing all 17 members of a committee that reviews vaccine data and makes crucial recommendations. Doctors and experts fear the move will undermine science and erode the public’s trust in vaccines. Kennedy announced in an opinion piece in The Wall Street Journal he was “retiring” the members...
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RFK Jr. guts vaccine advisory panel
A local doctor spoke about what the changes could mean for the future of vaccines. News4’s Aimee Cho reports.
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Detox your diet: What to know about organic groceries and food labels
Looking to avoid pesticides, hormones and chemicals in your food? Here are simple steps to detox your diet and reduce your family’s exposure to harmful substances. News4’s Erika Gonzalez reports.
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Increasingly hot summers mean sizzling playgrounds and other dangers for kids
Summer has become hotter in most U.S. counties, as much as 5 degrees Fahrenheit in some instances, since 1970. Children are especially at risk.
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Appendix cancers are on the rise in younger generations, study finds
Although they are very rare, cancers of the appendix are on the rise, a new study finds.
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As ivermectin goes over the counter, some pharmacists worry about a lack of guidance
Some U.S. states now allow over-the-counter sales of ivermectin, sparking debate over drug access, regulation, and evolving public health policies.
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What to know about plastic utensils, nonstick pans as you detox your kitchen
From nonstick pans to everyday cleaners, what you cook and clean with could expose your family to unwanted chemicals and health risks. News4’s Susan Hogan and Consumer Reports explain.
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Medical miracle: Woman vacationing in Florida Keys saved by bypass robotic surgery
Cutting-edge robotic technology at Baptist Health allowed Mary Lou Davis to undergo bypass – without cracking open her chest.
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Celebrity breast cancer announcements highlight rising rates in young women
Several young celebrities have announced breast cancer diagnoses in the past year — a public reminder that rates are rising among women under 50 in the U.S.
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How RFK Jr. is quickly changing U.S. health agencies
The health and human services secretary is shrinking staff at health agencies and reshaping the mission of his department to focus more on alternative medicine.
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Texas woman dies from brain-eating amoeba after cleaning sinuses with tap water
The woman contracted a fatal infection caused by a brain-eating amoeba and died eight days after developing symptoms.
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Jessie J reveals breast cancer diagnosis
Jessie J is coming forward with a health update. On Tuesday, June 3, the singer took to Instagram to announce in a video that she has been diagnosed with “early breast cancer” and noted she debated going public with her diagnosis.
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Baby released from Philadelphia hospital after receiving personalized gene editing therapy
After spending over 300 days at CHOP, KJ Muldoon has been released from the hospital after receiving personalized CRISPR gene editing therapy.
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As whooping cough cases surge, pediatrician urges vaccination ‘cocoon'
Last year saw the highest case count of whooping cough, also known as pertussis, since the COVID-19 pandemic.
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‘It finally happened': Man meets woman who donated life-saving kidney
Walter Lanier was on dialysis for years before receiving a kidney from Keri Ayres at MedStar Georgetown. News4 was there when they met for the first time.
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All international travelers should get measles vaccinations, CDC says
The travel notice advises two doses for all Americans ages 1 and older. An early dose is advised for traveling infants ages 6 months to 11 months.
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Founding Farmers owner aims to bring awareness to menopause in workplace
News4’s Eun Yang sits down with Founding Farmers Restaurant Group Co-Owner Dan Simons and employee Kelly Lindner to hear how they’re sparking a conversation about menopause in the workplace.
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Fear of public speaking: How medication may help
For severe fear of public speaking, medication could help. Here’s what psychiatrist Dr. Joshua Weiner told News4’s Eun Yang. He suggested other options too.
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Exercise boosts survival rates in colon cancer patients, study shows
A first-of-its-kind experiment shows a three-year exercise program improved survival in colon cancer patients.