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How to Reduce the Mental Health Risk for Gender-Nonconforming Kids 07/19/2018 08:00pm • In recent years, much of the country has become more accepting of those with sexual- and gender-nonconforming identities. But according to a yearly survey from the media-monitoring organization GLAAD, 2017 marked the first time that their Accelerating Acceptance report showed a decline in its four-y Which Doctor Can Help Me With Back Pain? 07/19/2018 08:00pm • If you hurt a joint or strain a muscle, sometimes there's comfort in knowing that at least others feel your pain. If you're dealing with back pain, many will know exactly what you're going through. The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases reports that "back pain is o Interested in Cloudflare? Here's what you need to know 07/19/2018 07:44pm • Q: What are your thoughts on Cloudflare's service? Anyone that relies on a website to conduct business either online or offline should always be on the hunt for improved security and reliability, so Cloudflare is certainly worth the consideration. A typical web server that’s connected directly For Recent College Grads, the Job Hunt Continues 07/18/2018 08:00pm • Diplomas have been awarded. Campuses are quiet. And recent college graduates are settling into summer internships and first jobs. Or at least, some of them are. Many are still hunting for the right opportunity to kick off their careers. U.S. News & World Report checked back in with five seniors Will an OB-GYN Hospitalist Deliver Your Baby? 07/18/2018 08:00pm • Once upon a time it was expected that if you landed in the hospital, your primary care doctor would see you there. That's no longer typically the case. Since the 1990s, when so-called hospitalists -- or dedicated inpatient physicians who provide medical care to hospitalized patients -- emerged, thei Out of hospital, Thai boys share lessons learned in cave 07/18/2018 09:49am • CHIANG RAI, Thailand (AP) — The 12 boys and their soccer coach rescued from a cave in northern Thailand left the hospital where they had been recuperating and appeared at a news conference Wednesday, saying the ordeal made them stronger and taught them not to live carelessly. The group, l How to tap your 529 college plan to pay for education expenses 07/18/2018 04:53am • WASHINGTON — With fall college payments due in the next few weeks, now is a good time to review the 529 college plans you diligently funded and make sure you understand and use them properly. There are important changes and expanded uses that started January 1, 2018 to consider. It’s also go Maximizing U.S. University International Student Services After Enrolling 07/16/2018 08:00pm • Prospective international students likely know that they can turn to international student services offices at U.S. universities for help with immigration and orientation. But the services ISS offices provide do not stop there and can include year-round activities. Here are some ways international s Apple Cider Vinegar Won't Cure Your Acid Reflux (or Other Digestive Woes) 07/16/2018 08:00pm • While it's been around for over 2,000 years, apple cider vinegar is only now enjoying its 15 minutes of fame. ACV, as it's known to fans, is increasingly touted as a veritable cure-all for ailments as far ranging as acid reflux and diarrhea to weight problems, high cholesterol and Type 2 diabetes. How to Choose Health Insurance for Retirement Overseas 07/16/2018 08:00pm • When you move overseas for retirement you need to plan for health care and health insurance. Almost anywhere in the world you might choose to live or retire, you'll find the cost of health insurance to be more affordable than in the United States. Dramatic health insurance savings can be one of the FDA issues voluntary recall of high blood pressure drug over cancer risks 07/16/2018 07:16pm • WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration is voluntarily recalling several drugs used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure that contain the ingredient valsartan. The recall comes because an impurity, known as NDMA, was found in the recalled products. NDMA is known to cause cancer, Dangers of childbirth: Why are more moms dying after babies are born? 07/15/2018 10:51pm • In the U.S., new and expecting moms die at a rate that's higher than other developed countries, and cases of close calls are on the rise. D.C. is among a handful of states with the highest maternal mortality rates. In our three-part special report, Dangers of Childbirth, WTOP looks into why. Dangers of childbirth: Being black can be hazardous to moms' health 07/15/2018 10:50pm • In the U.S., new and expecting moms die at a rate that's higher than other developed countries, and cases of close calls are on the rise. D.C. is among a handful of states with the highest maternal mortality rates. In our three-part special report, Dangers of Childbirth, WTOP looks into why. Dangers of childbirth: DC works to save dying mothers 07/15/2018 10:49pm • In the U.S., new and expecting moms die at a rate that's higher than other developed countries, and cases of close calls are on the rise. D.C. is among a handful of states with the highest maternal mortality rates. In our three-part special report, Dangers of Childbirth, WTOP looks into why. Why Some Patients Get Unexpected Bills After Emergency Room Visits 07/15/2018 08:00pm • Over the past year or so, a troubling trend has been reported in various media outlets: Some health insurers are denying claims from members who visited the emergency department for what they believed were actual emergencies. These policies involve the insurance company retroactively examining clai