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How Much Should You Save to Fund Major Expenses? 06/14/2018 08:00pm • With interest rates going up, the cost of borrowing money to pay for major life expenses is also going up. The Federal Reserve has already raised the interest rate three times this year and will most likely raise rates again before the year is out. After years of relatively unchanging rates, it's b Postnatal Diet and Exercise: It's Not About Losing the Baby Weight 06/14/2018 08:00pm • Six weeks after giving birth, my doctor cleared me to "resume regular activity." Even before that, society gave me a similar message -- that I should diet and exercise to "bounce back" to how I looked and felt before becoming a mother. But here's the reality: That's impossible. New moms can't resum What Is HER-2-Positive Breast Cancer? 06/14/2018 08:00pm • All cancers have one thing in common: They're an overgrowth of cells that are behaving abnormally because of a genetic change. Genes contain the codes that run how our cells work, and if there's a mistake in the code, that can lead to problems. In breast cancer specifically, the disease can result f A New Shingles Vaccine: Prepare for Harsher Side Effects 06/14/2018 08:00pm • If you're 50 or older, you're advised to get immunized to protect yourself from shingles. If the new shingles vaccine made you feel worse than you expected, you're not alone. Skin rash, joint pain, flu-like symptoms, headaches and fatigue are some complaints from patients who've had the recently app Why Mental Illness Is So Hard to Spot in Seniors 06/14/2018 08:00pm • The Institute of Medicine (now the National Academy of Medicine) issued a report in 2012, "The Mental Health and Substance Use Workforce for Older Adults: In Whose Hands?" that said 14 to 20 percent of U.S. adults over age 65 have one or more mental health or substance use conditions. That's about 8 How to talk to a friend who is experiencing infertility 06/14/2018 01:17am • WASHINGTON — One in eight couples has difficulty getting pregnant. That is a statistic Andrea Syrtash knows all too well. The relationship expert and author has been struggling with infertility for seven years, during which she has seen eight doctors for a total of 18 treatments. “I call m Addressing Social Determinants: We're All in This Together 06/13/2018 08:00pm • When was the last time your doctor asked if you had enough food at home to feed you and your family? Or if you had reliable transportation to and from your physician's office or local pharmacy? These might sound like strange questions, but for far too many Americans who are living paycheck to paych How Well-Equipped Is Your Doctor to Adapt to Medical Practice Changes? 06/13/2018 08:00pm • Sometimes when new guidelines for medical practice are unveiled -- such as for screening certain types of cancer -- controversy ensues. Doctors differ over what really is the best course of action to prevent disease progression. But frequently experts point out adoption of practices -- like appropr Gravitational waves ripple DC audience 06/13/2018 05:48pm • Tuesday was a big day in D.C. with the Capitals’ celebration parade. But it wasn’t the only hot ticket in town, as science fans got to see a really big show themselves by attending “Probing the Universe with Gravitational Waves”, given by Dr. Rainer Weiss, 2017 Nobel Prize Laureate-Physics. 3 big tips for women who travel 06/13/2018 12:48am • WASHINGTON — Travel is one of life's great pleasures. Women are traveling more than ever and taking solo trips in greater numbers each year. A 2014 Booking.com survey found that 65 percent of U.S. women are taking vacations without their partners. And, according to REI Adventures, 58 percent of Is the Independent Doctor Disappearing? 06/12/2018 08:00pm • It's no secret that over the past several years, America has been experiencing a seismic shift in the way health care is delivered. From government insurance mandates and changes to health insurance design to new reporting requirements, escalating costs and the rise of urgent care clinics, the healt How Volunteer Work Can Pay Your Student Loans 06/12/2018 08:00pm • To pay off $85,000 in student loans, Danny McGee is looking for extra work outside of his job as a building systems engineer. But he's not looking for odd jobs or a restaurant gig -- instead, McGee wants to focus on nonprofit work to pay down his debt from college and grad school. The Michigan dad, How International Students Can Earn U.S. Nursing Degrees 06/11/2018 08:00pm • Growing up in India, South Korean national Misol Kwon attended Kodaikanal International School, an American residential school. While there, she says she was exposed to cultural diversity and social responsibilities -- an experience she says sparked an interest in the field of nursing. Kwon's passi Pharmacists' picks: Top recommended health products 06/11/2018 08:00pm • Claritin or Zyrtec? Excedrin or Advil? Carmex or ChapStick? When you've got a drippy nose or monster headache, chances are you head to your local pharmacy in search of relief, where endless over-the-counter treatment options await, sardine-packed on store shelves. For many of us, the which-produc How Medical School Applicants Should Manage Social Media 06/11/2018 08:00pm • Given how competitive medical school admissions can be, prospective students know that they need exceptional grades, a high MCAT score and plenty of extracurricular activities. But many applicants may not be aware that their social media presence may have an impact on their chances of acceptance. I