
Chris Flanagan
Evening Anchor at WDCW-TV (Washington, DC)
Evening Anchor @DCNewsNow
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2 weeks ago |
dcnewsnow.com | Chris Flanagan
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — We may not yet be in the dog days of summer, but it probably feels like that to your pets. This heat is just as dangerous for our dogs and cats as it is for all of us. Dogs and cats are generally more affected by extreme heat than humans for one major reason: They have limited ability to sweat and to cool off like we typically do, according to Dr. Julie London, a veterinarian at District Veterinary Hospital.
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3 weeks ago |
dcnewsnow.com | Chris Flanagan
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Sunshine may be good for the soul, but too much of it may not be good for our skin. As the weather gets nicer, a lot of us will be spending more time outside in the sunshine. That means a higher risk of skin cancer. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States. “There are different types of skin cancer. Let’s be clear. The most deadly is melanoma.
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1 month ago |
dcnewsnow.com | Chris Flanagan
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Former President Joe Biden’s prostate cancer diagnosis has sparked an important discussion on screenings. It is a warning for men to get tested annually for the disease. According to the American Cancer Society, about one in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime. Prostate cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths in American men, behind only lung cancer. “I hope that all men will pay attention to prostate cancer screening.
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1 month ago |
yahoo.com | Chris Flanagan
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Former President Joe Biden’s prostate cancer diagnosis has sparked an important discussion on screenings. It is a warning for men to get tested annually for the disease. According to the American Cancer Society, about one in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime. National Donate Life Month highlights need for organ donations Prostate cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths in American men, behind only lung cancer.
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1 month ago |
dcnewsnow.com | Chris Flanagan
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — They’re teeny, tiny and creepy. Brace yourself, tick season is here. As the weather warms up and we spend more time outdoors, we become much more exposed to ticks, and experts say it’s important to remain vigilant. “Ticks are beginning to be prevalent, particularly ticks that transmit Lyme disease. They are more active in the late spring and early summer. So it’s increasing.
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