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How Can I Find the Best Hospice Care? 08/26/2018 08:00pm • Life, as they say, is a terminal condition. We're all mortal, and no matter how well we eat, exercise and try to fend off the ravages of time, eventually we will all die. That can be hard to accept or talk about, especially in the case of a patient who's dealing with a terminal illness. But when th Data Doctors: What can 5G do? And when will it be available? 08/24/2018 08:00am • The fifth generation of wireless transmission technology, known as 5G, is one of the more interesting developments on the technology landscape because of its wide-ranging implications. It’s not just going to be a faster wireless technology; it’s likely to empower new uses of technology that m 9 meal tips from doctors who are also experts in the kitchen 08/24/2018 12:30am • Boost your culinary literacy: Get comfortable in the kitchen. Along with his clinical and academic chops, Dr. David Eisenberg is at home in the kitchen. "I happen to be the son and grandson of professional bakers and chefs," says Eisenberg, an internist, as well as the director of culinary nutrit How to Safely Strength Train During Pregnancy 08/23/2018 08:00pm • A variety of exercises can help promote a healthy pregnancy, but strength training offers unique benefits. Pregnancy, delivery, recovery and motherhood are athletic events unto themselves, says Christina M. Christie, a physical therapist and women's health program manager for Athletico Physical Th What to Do When You Disagree With Your Doctor 08/23/2018 08:00pm • You rely on your doctor to give you sound advice about your health. After all, he or she has gone through extensive training and likely has lots of experience treating people with conditions just like yours. But what if you don't agree with the wisdom your doctor has to offer? "That depends. Do you Medical Foster Homes for Helping Veterans and Other Ailing Adults 08/23/2018 08:00pm • Family caregivers are devoted to keeping frail, older family members safe, comfortable and healthy. Foster homes have long served as community alternatives to institutions. A growing movement combines these concepts to help ailing older adults remain as independent as possible within homes headed by What Is Active Surveillance for Breast Cancer? 08/23/2018 08:00pm • Cancer cells don't all grow and spread at the same speed. Some, as with prostate cancer, can be slow-growing, so oncologists have taken the approach at times that it's safe to do so-called watchful waiting, or active surveillance, to see if the cancer starts to cause problems before they undertake Will I Get Committed if I Say This to My Therapist? 08/22/2018 08:00pm • If you tell your therapist that you hate your boss and are angry enough to kill him or her, could that get you committed to a hospital against your will? Suppose you confide in your therapist that you feel hopeless and wish you could fall asleep and never wake up -- might that lead to paramedics se Got Diabetes? 7 Ways to Improve Your Sex Life 08/22/2018 08:00pm • Talk to your doctor about sex.Diabetes can affect many aspects of a person's life. But issues in one area often aren't spoken about, even though they can have an especially detrimental effect. Men and women with diabetes are more likely to experience sexual problems -- ranging from low libido to ere Ben's Chili Bowl: A DC institution turns 60 08/22/2018 04:15am • (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384';cnx.cmd.push(function() {cnx({playerId: "9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384",mediaId: '420dfd85-0794-446a-af3d-bd0f986ea56c' }).render("17661536197b3624");}); WASHINGTON — It's not easy to keep a bu How Can I Find the Best Endocrinologist? 08/21/2018 08:00pm • The endocrine system is a critical but complex component of the body that regulates and controls a wide range of functions related to metabolism, growth and development, sexual function, reproduction, sleep, mood and many other elements that make us functional human beings. But it's a system that ha Fast Fiber Facts: What it Is and How to Get Enough 08/21/2018 08:00pm • Only 5 percent of Americans are achieving the adequate intake of recommended fiber. On average, adolescents and adults are only consuming about 50 percent of their needs. This is a problem, because fiber is important for numerous body processes, such as: -- Managing digestion. A low-fiber diet can Are you getting too much protein? Here's why it matters 08/21/2018 12:00am • Whether you're trying to lose weight, gain muscle or stay strong and healthy as you age, protein is vital. But how much protein is enough versus too much? The current recommended daily allowance for adults is 0.8 grams per kilogram of an individual's body mass (or 0.36 grams per pound of body wei 10 Medical Schools Where Students Leave With the Most Debt 08/20/2018 08:00pm • The U.S. News Short List, separate from our overall rankings, is a regular series that magnifies individual data points in hopes of providing students and parents a way to find which undergraduate or graduate programs excel or have room to grow in specific areas. Be sure to explore The Short List: C DC is No. 3 on list of cities with the most mosquitoes 08/20/2018 09:01am • WASHINGTON — In honor of World Mosquito Day, observed on Aug. 20 to commemorate British doctor Sir Ronald Ross's 1897 discovery linking mosquitoes to malaria, Terminix has released its list of the Top 25 Mosquito Cities. Washington, D.C., ranks No. 3, behind Dallas and New York City. Baltimore