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10 Advances in Diabetes Care to Celebrate During National Diabetes Month 11/06/2018 07:00pm • Exactly 50 years ago, I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. My "diaversary" doesn't trigger self-pity; rather, it fills me with gratitude. That's because we've come a very long way in how diabetes is managed since the day I was diagnosed, and an even longer way since the 50 years before that, when Is Digital Media Bad for Babies' Developing Brains? 11/06/2018 07:00pm • Two-and-a-half-year-old Daniel enters my waiting room. His parents sit anxiously, watching his every move with worry and concern on their faces. Daniel flits around the area, going from one thing to the next before finally settling on a book, "The Diary of a Wimpy Kid" -- not the usual book selecti How Are Dogs Helping Us Cure Cancer in People? 11/06/2018 07:00pm • Scientists have long used animals in research. According to the National Association for Biomedical Research, "approximately 95 percent of all laboratory animals are mice and rats." They're small, but these little critters share many similarities with humans, so researchers use them to model how ne 12 National Universities for International Students 11/05/2018 07:00pm • The U.S. is a popular destination for international students.The U.S. hosts more than 970,000 international students, according to the most recent figures from UNESCO. That's more than the United Kingdom and France combined, which have around 430,000 and 245,000 international students, respectively. The Challenges Blind Parents Face 11/05/2018 07:00pm • It's a chilly Nebraska autumn day as my two children and I depart for the Lincoln Children's Zoo. As we walk to the bus stop several blocks away, I'm carrying my 1-year-old daughter in a Moby wrap. My purse, with my 5-year-old son's booster seat inside it, is slung over my shoulder, and my daughter' The making of Marion Barry, Part 1: A DC mayor's activist beginnings in the South 11/05/2018 12:29am • This is the first part of WTOP’s three-part series “The making of Marion Barry,” marking the 40th anniversary of the first election of the man referred to as D.C.'s "Mayor for Life." WASHINGTON -- Seemingly every successful political campaign says it ran a different kind of campaign. But How to Know If Your Health Insurance is HSA-Qualified 11/04/2018 07:00pm • If you're eligible for a health savings account, commonly called an HSA, taking advantage is a smart way to save money on your current and future medical expenses. These accounts were created in 2003 to give Americans tax breaks that reduce the cost of healthcare. But in order to have an HSA, you m 10 Tips for Avoiding Acid Reflux 11/04/2018 07:00pm • Millions of people experience heartburn not only during the holidays, but year-round. Have you ever indulged a little too much at a holiday buffet? Devoured a creamy dessert that was too rich for your digestive system? Enjoyed deep-fried chicken, only to pay the price as soon as you consumed the las If I'm Safer Staying Off Opioids, What Alternatives for Pain Are There? 11/04/2018 07:00pm • News of the growing opioid crisis has become inescapable. Daily reports of lives ruined and lives lost to opioids dominate headlines -- with addictions that started with a legitimate prescription for pain killers being an oft-cited reason for the downward spiral into overdose. The Centers for Disea Evaluate How These Soft Factors Might Impact Your Law School Admissions Chances 11/04/2018 07:00pm • A lot of factors go into consideration when an admissions committee evaluates a law school application. Many are obvious, such as GPA, LSAT scores, personal statement, letters of recommendation and resume. Many, however, are unaware that there are other aspects of an applicant that don't necessaril A Primer on Talking Politics at Work 11/04/2018 07:00pm • During contentious election seasons, political debate permeates the air, making it tempting to engage co-workers in conversations about campaigns and candidates. Many companies discourage this kind of discourse, however, because it can distract from work and raise topics that offend some employees. Why college football players are still dying preventable deaths 11/02/2018 01:09pm • WASHINGTON — When University of Maryland football player Jordan McNair collapsed during a workout last spring, doctors who are experts in the field say his death was 100 percent preventable. And yet, it’s not the anomaly you might think it is, either. Since the year 2000, more than 30 college Have a rental property? Here's how to stay connected with smart devices 11/01/2018 11:39pm • Q: What types of remote monitoring devices would you recommend I consider for my vacation rental property? The variety of affordable devices available for property owners to remotely monitor and manage their rental units has become a bit overwhelming. There are a couple of infrastructure considerat Together We Can: Coming Together to Heal When There Is No Cure 11/01/2018 08:00pm • On a chilly recent night in the middle of the heartland, a football game was going to be played. The school is known for agriculture, pharmacy, engineering, and nursing. On this night however, they were going for a chance to be known as something completely different. On this night they would be fa Aging Bodies and Nimble Minds Can Go Together 11/01/2018 08:00pm • Remember the jump-to-conclusions mat in the movie "Office Space?" Maybe there should be a square for concluding: "My parent's signs of normal aging must mean dementia is around the corner." In truth, for most adults 65 years or older, that just isn't the case. In 2012, about 9 percent of U.S. senio