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A Dietitian Is Running for Congress 09/30/2018 08:00pm • For a woman who already has 17 letters after her name, you'd think Felicia Stoler would be satisfied to rest on her very significant laurels. But Stoler -- a registered dietitian with a master's degree in applied physiology and nutrition, and a doctorate in clinical nutrition -- hopes to add three m Colleges That Promote Social Mobility 09/30/2018 08:00pm • Introducing social mobility to the 2019 Best Colleges rankings generated a slew of questions from schools and media. The two questions everyone asks are: How did U.S. News calculate social mobility and which schools' ranks were helped by this factor? How U.S. News Calculated Social Mobility Upon t Can Body Fluids Help Spot Lung Cancer? 09/30/2018 08:00pm • Lung cancer is the No. 1 cancer killer in the U.S. "In fact, it kills more people than the next top three cancers combined," which are colorectal, breast and pancreatic cancer, says Dr. Desmond D'Souza, a thoracic surgeon and assistant professor of surgery in the division of thoracic surgery at the How Bad Is It Really to Drink While Taking Antibiotics and Other Meds? 09/30/2018 08:00pm • Warning: Do Not Use With Alcohol You're about to order your first beer of the night when it hits you: You've been taking antibiotics for a few days to treat a no-longer-bothersome travel bug. Are you even "allowed" to drink? Maybe, maybe not. "Alcohol is a drug, so anytime you combine one drug with DC-area doctor who treated 9/11 Pentagon victims killed in Md. crash 09/30/2018 07:19pm • WASHINGTON — A well-respected and beloved D.C.-area doctor who specialized in helping heal burn patients is being remembered after he was killed in a multi-vehicle crash last week in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. Dr. Marion Jordan, 74, was a longtime doctor at MedStar Washington Hospital Cente How not to grow a pumpkin and other gardening tips 09/28/2018 06:31am • Orchids to ogle next weekend Mark your calendars for next weekend: That's when the annual National Capital Orchid Society's show and sale returns to dazzle us with one of the best free events in the area. As it has for the past several years, the Orchid Extravaganza will be held at Behnke’s Nu Is someone at the door? What to know about video doorbells 09/28/2018 05:57am • Q: What should I know before deciding between Ring and Nest as my video doorbell? Installing a video doorbell is very easy and has many benefits, which often leads to the purchase of other "smart devices," so doing a little homework on the options as well as the platforms they use is important. Which Doctor Can Help Me With Obesity? 09/27/2018 08:00pm • No matter how much we wish it weren't true, the scale doesn't lie: Americans are overweight and getting heavier each year. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 39.8 percent -- more than 93 million -- adults in the U.S. are obese. The obesity rate in America has spiked over th 6 grocery store games you can play with your kids 09/27/2018 08:00pm • Ever since my kids were big enough to sit up in a grocery cart, they came to the supermarket with me. Sure, it wasn't always stress-free or efficient (especially when I had three tykes in tow), but neither is taking kids to school -- and both activities, in my view, are critical for raising healthy, What Is a Geriatric Emergency Department? 09/27/2018 08:00pm • Nobody loves an emergency room visit, least of all older patients. Everything about the ER experience can be more challenging for older adults. Time in the waiting room is harder to tolerate: You're cold and they've run out of blankets. If you're confused or disoriented, the harsh lighting, bursts Seniors: Traveling Abroad? Consider These Recommendations 09/27/2018 08:00pm • Retirement brings many opportunities to enjoy leisure time. Americans spend a tremendous amount of time visiting family and friends and taking in sights around and out of this country. For many individuals, these are times that bring fond memories and are extremely enjoyable. To keep the good times What to Do About Walking Pneumonia 09/26/2018 08:00pm • It comes on like a nagging cold and cough -- and it won't quit. You're half-surprised because cold and flu season isn't in full swing yet, though the flu vaccine is available. Also, you're able to be up and around, but still the symptoms are no joke, and you're not sure what to make of them. While Can Expectant Mothers Manage C-Section Pain With Less Opioids? Yes 09/26/2018 08:00pm • Becoming a new mom is supposed to be a joyous and exciting time. However, it can be overshadowed by the risks that come with the over-prescription of opioids following childbirth, specifically cesarean sections. According to The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecology, 1 in every 300 women What Are Nootropics? 09/26/2018 08:00pm • Jack Cruz works as a trainer. And a stunt actor. And an investor. And a music promoter. Oh, and by day he's a product specialist in the tech industry. "I don't like monotony," says the 43-year-old in Austin, Texas. "I like changing my day up on a daily basis." But how, exactly, does he do it? Sure, Washington National Opera presents 'Opera in the Outfield' at Nats Park 09/26/2018 01:00am • WASHINGTON — You know what they say — it's not over until the Bryce Harper sings. Well, No. 34 isn't actually going to be there, but you can watch opera at Nationals Park as the Washington National Opera presents the annual "Opera in the Outfield" on Saturday night. "We've done this f