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Nobody likes getting the flu. The sore throat, the stuffy nose, the coughing, the fevers and chills — there’s not much to like, and it’s certainly not something most people would choose, if they had the option. But if getting sick could put $1,900 in your bank account, many people would consider it. To figure out how the flu is…

Would you be willing to quarantine in a hotel with people who have the flu in exchange for $1,900? News4’s Dominique Moody reports on a study that aims to improve public health policies.

Check out some of Consumer Reports’ top suggestions. And if you have a machine that’s not right for you, here’s how to pass it on to others. News4’s Susan Hogan reports.

Instead of starting the new year in a crowded gym, many people opted to head to D.C.-area parks. News4’s Mauricio Casillas reports.

U.S. officials are seizing more shipments of unauthorized electronic cigarettes. But industry data shows thousands of new flavored products continue pouring into the country from China.

Long-term use of ADHD medications may affect cardiovascular health, psychiatrist Dr. Joshua Weiner says a recent study suggests. He spoke with News4’s Eun Yang about what patients should consider and can do.

Hearing the phrase is common in the United States, but why? And what do other countries say when someone sneezes?

Derek Hough is keeping fans updated on his wife Hayley Erbert’s ongoing health battle. Early Wednesday morning the “Dancing With The Stars” judge revealed the 29-year-old will undergo an extensive surgery.

The Verstandig Pavilion has new technology and features that doctors hope will alleviate emergency room wait times. News4’s Aimee Cho reports.

The condition is characterized by profound tiredness and can have other symptoms.

Allyson Felix is speaking out about the changes that are needed in the medical community to ensure pregnant women of color receive proper care and advice. 

The run, held by the Arthritis Foundation, seeks to benefit adults and even kids diagnosed with the condition. News4’s Derrick Ward reports.

U.S. health officials say flu is picking up steam while RSV lung infections may be peaking.

NBC News correspondent Antonia Hylton is sharing for the first time that she was diagnosed with a rare type of cancer, a neuroendocrine tumor.

VHC Health in Arlington is the latest hospital to design a center specifically for its female patients. The Charlotte Stump Benjamin Center for Women’s Health has opened its doors and will address the needs of women from pregnancy to parenthood and beyond.

The new center at VHC Health is part of a growing national trend, where hospitals design centers specifically for their female patients. News4’s Shawn Yancy reports.

A well-organized and safe living environment can greatly improve the quality of life for both the patient and the caregiver.

A bacterium associated with eczema can activate the itch response in mice, a study shows.

“Consumers should be able to notice the disclosure easily, and not have to look for it,” the FTC wrote in letters to a dozen social media influencers and two trade associations.

After the success of Ozempic and Wegovy, researchers are testing new medications that may help people with chronic obesity lose even more weight. News4’s Susan Hogan reports.