4 Your Health

News4’s Eun Yang spoke to sports medicine physician Dr. Jennifer Gourdin about how buying the right footwear can prevent many common exercise injuries.

Psychiatrist Dr. Joshua Weiner shares advice for people who bite their nails. Habit replacement may help.

Dr. Randa Khoury shares what skincare adjustments to make for warmer weather. News4’s Eun Yang reports.

Dr. Sharon Malone discusses her new book — part memoir, part medical journal — with News4’s Jummy Olabanji. Malone is an OB-GYN and certified menopause practitioner.

Plant-based diets and food rich in fiber or polyphenols may help you sleep Consumer Reports found. News4’s Eun Yang explains why a good night’s sleep may be a bite away.

Spring has sprung and for many that means itching, sneezing and coughing! News4’s Eun Yang spoke to Dr. Troy Baker with Kaiser Permanente about managing your seasonal allergies.

March is Endometriosis Awareness Month. Endo Black Inc., an organization dedicated to sharing the impact of the condition on Black women, is hosting a conference in Oxon Hill and Baltimore. News4’s Molette Green reports.

A University of Virginia athlete was recently diagnosed with a heart condition that pose a serious risk to young athletes — but it can also be difficult to detect. Here are the warning signs doctors say you should never ignore.

UVA lacrosse player Tucker Mullen opens up about his recent health scare, and what doctors say you should never ignore. News4’s Eun Yang reports.

A brother and sister diagnosed with the same rare disease had very different outcomes because of a simple test. News4’s Shawn Yancy spoke with a Virginia mother who’s using her voice to raise awareness and give hope to others.

Amid winter’s short days, the winter blues can hit. News4’s Eun Yang shares tips.

The colder season can leave your skin feeling dry and irritated. Try these tips from an esthetician to improve your winter beauty routine. News4’s Jummy Olabanji reports.

Dog ownership can take a toll on the owner’s backs due to a lot of dog-related activities, such as walking a dog and picking up a dog. News4’s Megan McGrath talks to spine surgeon Dr. Chris Good about tips to prevent back issues.

The CDC has created a new diagnostic code to track coronary microvascular dysfunction. New 4’s Eun Yang spoke to a patient and doctor about the impact of these new developments.

News4 Community Reporter Molette Green spoke to the executive director of Clean Beauty for Black Girls about empowering Black women in the wellness and beauty space.

News4’s Eun Yang spoke to Dr. Sarah Combs with Children’s National Hospital about what to know about cases, vaccines and when to seek a healthcare provider.

News4’s Jummy Olabanji spoke with Dr. Christina Brown about which vaccines children need before they return to school.

Sports, camps, sleepovers and family vacations make the summer a perfect time for head lice to thrive. News4’s Eun Yang shares how to beat lice and avoid an itchy summer.

Using technology to calm a fussy toddler works in the short term but may also impact future behavior. News4’s Erika Gonzalez spoke to a psychiatrist about what parents need to know.

New technology is making it possible for doctors in the DMV to diagnose a patient with lung cancer and treat them by surgically removing the tumor, all in the same day.