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Danielle C. exercises religiously and makes her health a priority, so when she was suddenly diagnosed with a serious and rare brain condition at age 27, it was a shock. While exercising, she felt a sharp pain in her head that continued to bother her for the next couple of days. “It was the worst…

With one in five Americans developing skin cancer by age 70, it’s imperative to know your skin cancer risk and watch for early warning signs. Growing up spending summers in the sun can take a toll later in life.

March is National Nutrition Month: This year's theme is ‘Go Further With Food’, a reminder to us all to fill our diet with nutrient-rich foods and to reduce waste. Our dietitians shares some advice and recipes on eating healthy.

Dr. Michael Olding, Cosmetic Surgeon, comments on why it’s a bad idea to pop your pimples. See full article here.

Let's Go Heart-Healthy for Heart Month! For American Hearth Month, the GW Heart & Vascular Institute's registered dietitian, Kelli Metzger, identified top heart-healthy mobile phone apps to help patients reach their nutrition and lifestyle goals. Today's best health and fitness apps allow…

NBC 4 covered the Dash4Dad annual four mile race that took place on Sunday June 17, 2012 to raise funds for ZERO, The Project to End Prostate Cancer, and The GW Medical Faculty Association.