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‘Like night and day': How a shot could treat PTSD symptoms
Behind the smiles of first responders lie the silent struggle of their spouses and partners. It’s a story rarely told, but the partners of first responders dealing with mental health conditions often take on their trauma too. Meg Hawkins and Eric Provow have been married for 11 years and together share three decades of service as first responders. The couple…
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Friendship Bench: How a nonprofit uses grandparents' wisdom to aid in mental wellness
At 63, Robin Baxter was in limbo: homeless, moving between family and friends, with no real place to live. “I just felt embarrassed,” Baxter said. “I didn’t really believe this was something that I was dealing with.” But a quiet rooftop at Bernice Fonteneau Senior Wellness Center in Northwest D.C. changed all of that. With the help of the...
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The dogtor is in: Meet the dogs working full-time at Children's National Hospital
A few of the full-time employees at Children’s National Hospital have a knack for healing hearts — despite having no background in cardiology.
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Inside the mansion murders: DC's most disturbing crime
A D.C. family held hostage, tortured, and killed. A look back at one of the most disturbing crimes in the District’s history.
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Popular nicotine pouches pack a powerful punch. What to know about health risks
Have you or your kids tried ZYN? The nicotine pouches are small, smokeless and easy to hide, and college students told News4 that’s the point. “People like to take them before classes, to take them before events and stuff, just for a little buzz,” one student said. “You’ll definitely see them everywhere you go,” another student said. The synthetic...
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Once homeless, a Georgetown resident opens his home for charity house tour
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...
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‘Gift of life:' Tiny heart transplant saves life of Maryland baby
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...
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If the CDC stops recommending fluoride in drinking water, what will change in DC?
Changes to the federal government’s guidance on fluoride in drinking water nationwide could have impacts on the D.C. region. U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he plans to tell the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to stop recommending fluoridation in drinking water nationwide. He’s creating a task force to study the issue. The announcement comes as the...
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Realtor plays hide-and-seek, uses ASMR in viral listing videos
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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Road to remission: New treatment for advanced melanoma gives patients hope
The new FDA-approved treatment uses a patient’s own tumor and immune system to fight the disease.
