Discoveries Changing Lives: NBC Washington’s Top 5 2023 Health & Science Stories
NBC Washington showcased five breakthrough health and science stories of 2023—from innovative weight-loss drug research and dinosaur discoveries to a teen’s cancer-treating soap, same-day lung cancer care, and AI aiding paralysis recovery.
Published on April 13, 2025
In 2023, NBC Washington highlighted groundbreaking advancements in health and science that are already changing lives. Research into weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy is not only shedding light on obesity but also showing potential in reducing addictive behaviors, including alcoholism. The story, first reported on December 29, 2023, underscores how innovative approaches in medicine can have far‐reaching impacts.
Among the top stories were the discovery of a Maryland dinosaur bone bed that revealed fossils of a giant, meat-eating dinosaur predating T. Rex by 50 million years, and a remarkable invention by a 14-year-old Virginia student—a soap designed to treat low-grade skin cancer. In addition, new medical technology has enabled same-day lung cancer diagnosis and treatment to improve patient outcomes, and artificial intelligence is being harnessed in clinical trials to help paralysis patients regain movement and communication abilities.