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Kalayna Walker, 20, has faced symptoms of alopecia since the age of 3. Walker, in her book, “Bald Truth,” chronicles challenges with alopecia and, despite years of covering her head with wigs, shares how she’s learned to embrace her natural beauty. (Courtesy of Kalayna Walker via Instagram)

Examining the Arduous Journey of Hair Loss

by Lindiwe Vilakazi September 11, 2024September 11, 2024

Chris Thomas from Million Man Vote, Ambrose Lane Jr. (Health Alliance Network), and Prince Hamm from Making A Difference (M.A.D.) speak to students attending the International Overdose Awareness Day event. (Cleveland Nelson/The Washington Informer)

D.C. Organizations Reach Local Youth In Hopes to Dismantle Drug Crisis

by Lindiwe Vilakazi August 30, 2024August 30, 2024

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Tips for Avoiding Mosquito Bites

by Shevry Lassiter August 28, 2024August 28, 2024

Nurses Rock DMV Chapter conduct health screenings for the Ward 8 community during their Back-to-School Wellness Expo at the Washington View apartments in southeast D.C. (Courtesy of American Diabetes Association)

Community Health Expo Prepares Ward 8 Residents for Back-to-School Season

by Lindiwe Vilakazi August 28, 2024August 28, 2024

Howard University Hospital in D.C. (Anthony Tilghman/The Washington Informer)

Roger Mitchell Tapped as New President of Howard University Hospital

by James Wright Jr. August 26, 2024August 27, 2024

Some patients taking the medication Ozempic for weight loss face negative backlash as the prescription was initially FDA-approved for patients with type 2 diabetes. (Courtesy photo)

Examining the Stigma and Barriers Behind Ozempic For Overweight, Obese Patients

by Lindiwe Vilakazi August 21, 2024August 21, 2024

On Aug. 17, Whitman-Walker’s East of the River Fall Festival 2024 at Sycamore & Oak Retail Village in Southeast, D.C., offered a fun-filled day to engage with the community and prepare for the upcoming school year. (Ja’Mon Jackson/The Washington Informer)

Whitman-Walker East of the River Fall Festival

by Lindiwe Vilakazi August 21, 2024August 21, 2024

**FILE** Joe Biden (Gage Skidmore via Wikimedia Commons)

Biden Administration Secures Historic Victory in Medicare Drug Price Negotiations, Projected to Save Billions

by Stacy M. Brown August 15, 2024August 15, 2024

Get Up to Date on Immunization Requirements This School Year

by Lindiwe Vilakazi August 14, 2024August 14, 2024

Ozempic, the prescription injection used to treat type 2 diabetes in adults, has become popular as a byproduct of weight loss, due to the medicine's ability to make one feel full over a longer period of time and encourage less food intake. (Courtesy photo)

What is Ozempic and is it a Viable Option For Weight-Loss Goals?

by Lindiwe Vilakazi August 14, 2024August 16, 2024