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Biological mother says she considers herself "Aunt Lyndsay."

Could a treatment for brittle bones actually be causing them to break?

Yale researchers might have found a way to defeat the fifth most lethal cancer in women.

For the millions of Americans who are self-employed or work in small businesses, getting access to affordable health care can seem impossible.

A community activist is using his muscle to cut down on fat.

A new device is giving young stroke victims back the ability to live their normal lives.

Now is the time to open a taco stand, people.

The USNS Comfort -- one of the largest naval hospital ships of its kind -- is expected to arrive in Haiti by the end of the week.

Clean water is crucial to saving people who survived last week's earthquake in Haiti.

A hospital has everything it needs to treat quake victims -- except the victims.

The best way to deal with dry skin in cold weather.

If you talk to the kids, they say what adults say and what they do, don't always match up. News4's Kimberly Suiters talks to the stars and the little people at the NBC4 Health & Fitness Expo.

The NBC Health & Fitness Expo has more than just health tips for you. Meet the stars of NBC4, NBC, Miss D.C. and more.

Giant Food is at the Expo, showing everyone the right foods to eat and how you can easily find them.

You can grab healthy foods any time of day, even when you're on the go.

Just like you have a social security number, you should know your health numbers -- and what they mean -- too.

Staying healthy isn't a temporary thing. The Asbury Methodist Village is at the Health & Fitness Expo to talk about staying fit for life. They've got some great prizes too.

It's not only about drinking milk. Find out more at the NBC4 Health & Fitness Expo.

Think your food is safe without washing your hands? Put them under the blue light.

A local doctor is heading back to Haiti to find a girl he helped save a year ago.

Go inside the operating room with a couple and see just how important it is to prevent kidney disease.

A short time ago, people were waiting in long lines, sometimes overnight, for a chance to get the swine flu vaccine. Now health officials say the vaccine is plentiful but, it's hard to find any takers.

There's new research showing that more and more children now have high blood pressure and many doctors aren't even looking for it.

A group of scientists have developed a simple way to tell whether your meals are a good fit or full of fat.

While some women benefit from the glow of pregnancy, others suffer from the blotchy skin disorder melasma, but a new treatment may help take off that "mask."

Outgoing Gov. Corzine said he will sign the bill into law.

Could too much exercise actually be preventing people from losing weight?

If you're hoping to stay sharp in your old age, go pick up a cell phone.

The D.C. Council voted unanimously to pass a new bill to make it easier for business owners to stomp out sidewalk smokers.

No wonder your stomach is rumbling.

As more U.S. troops are sent to Afghanistan, one local surgeon is hearing his own call to duty -- fulfilling his personal mission to save the lives of soldiers in Afghanistan.

You've resolved to workout more in 2010... let our gear guide help.

If your New Year's resolution is to cut back on coffee, you might want to think twice.

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EIC’s Entertainment Industry Partners

We would like to thank the following organizations for being Entertainment Industry Partners in our annual PRISM Awards and our First Draft program to provide technical assistance on health and social issues to the creative community.


Hollywood Radio and Television Society (HRTS)	Entertainment Merchant Association (EMA)	Independent Film & Television Alliance	International Documentary Association (IDA)	National Association of Broadcasters (NAB)	National Association of Television Program Executives (NATPE)


National Cable & Telecommunications Association (NCTA)	Screen Actors Guild (SAG)	Writers Guild of America East (WGAE)	Women in Film (WIF)	Writers Guild of America West , Inc. (WGAw)	American Federation of Television & Radio Artists (AFTRA)