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8 Key Distinctions Between an LL.M. and a J.D. 05/29/2018 08:00pm • While some states, such as California and Vermont, allow individuals to join the state bar association without attending law school if they complete a legal apprenticeship, most require individuals to have a law degree in order to practice law. In the U.S., earning a Juris Doctor degree, commonly kn Prostate Cancer: Not Solely a 'Man's Disease' 05/29/2018 08:00pm • Prostate cancer has long been thought of as a "man's disease." And while it's a simple anatomical fact that women will never have to worry about receiving their own prostate cancer diagnosis, they still very much share in the burden of the disease when a partner is diagnosed. When anyone is diagnos Russia-linked malware threatens routers: Here's what you can do 05/29/2018 02:31pm • WASHINGTON — Malware linked to Russian hackers has infected at least a half-million small office and home office internet routers in several countries, and federal officials are warning Americans to take steps and prevent infection. The warning centers on malware known as VPNFilter, which the F Treating Bipolar -- I and II -- Disorders 05/28/2018 08:00pm • The celebrated singer Mariah Carey recently introduced fans to something that -- for many -- was new, and it wasn't a song debut. Rather, she opened up about her struggles with what's called bipolar II disorder. While depression is more common, most people would probably be familiar -- at least to a What Medical Schools Are Doing to Reduce Student Debt 05/28/2018 08:00pm • The rising cost of higher education makes affording medical school tough for the vast majority of students. In fact, many medical school graduates leave school with significant debt. According to the Association of American Medical Colleges, 75 percent of medical students who graduated in 2017 borr Can Vaping Cause Serious Lung Disorders? 05/28/2018 08:00pm • As the universe of electronic cigarette devices has grown, so has their popularity among teen smokers. A 2016 report from the U.S. Surgeon General found that e-cigarette use grew 900 percent between 2011 and 2015 and that 40 percent of high school students had tried e-cigarettes at least once. Sixt Get Moving: The Benefits of Exercise for Teen Mental Health 05/27/2018 08:00pm • One of the best things that parents can do for their kids is help them build an exercise habit. That might mean dance, yoga, hiking or high school athletics. It should be something they really enjoy, so they're inspired to keep doing it. Why is exercise so essential for teens? Because physical acti Before sending your asthmatic child to summer camp, follow this checklist 05/26/2018 12:00pm • As the school year winds down, many of us are planning summer camp experiences for our children. For parents or caregivers of children with asthma, this can be a daunting and tricky process. Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease that can cause worry, stress and inconvenience. But with appropriate Hearing ache: After Amazon Echo sent private convo to contact, what can be done? 05/25/2018 03:08pm • WASHINGTON — Maybe Alexa needs to have her ears checked out. A Portland, Oregon, family recently experienced a rude privacy invasion: Their Amazon Echo with the Alexa personal assistant recorded their private conversation and then sent the recording to an acquaintance in Seattle. The circums What to know about DNA testing for your dog 05/24/2018 09:22pm • Q: I adopted a dog from a shelter and want to know more about what breeds she may be, so I’m looking for recommendations on a pet DNA test. I personally think rescued mutts make the best pets, but the trade off is that you’ll get little or no information on your pet’s actual breed. Knowi Pros and Cons to Buying CVS Health Corp Stock 05/24/2018 08:00pm • CVS Health Corp. (NYSE: CVS) received a big vote of confidence from two key executives this month, when company chairman David Dorman and director C. David Brown II purchased $2.1 million worth of CVS shares, at $62 per share. The insider stock purchase comes at a time when CVS is at something of a What's the Answer to the Shortage of Mental Health Care Providers? 05/24/2018 08:00pm • Two disturbing trend lines are currently crossing in the area of mental health care. One line, tracking demand for such care, is rapidly rising. In the U.S., nearly 1 in 5 people has some sort of mental health condition, according to the Journal of the American Medical Association. The disease burd What Is Gender Affirming Surgery? 05/24/2018 08:00pm • The official term is "gender dysphoria." It describes a strong conflict between the gender a person is assigned at birth and the gender with which that person identifies. Transgender surgery, also known as gender affirming surgery, gives some trans people a new sense of congruence between their outw Nonprofit Meal Delivery Groups: Not Just About Food Anymore 05/24/2018 08:00pm • The concept is simple: a healthy meal delivered to your door at little or no cost. It's a lifesaver for about a million older adults in the U.S. who are unable to buy groceries and cook for themselves because they are homebound, sick or struggling financially. But meal delivery service, typically pr How Can I Find the Best Pediatric Surgeon for My Child? 05/24/2018 08:00pm • Spring is finally giving way to summer, and with the lengthening days and warming temperatures come an increase in playground injuries among kids. Falls off the monkey bars that result in a bad bone break or ligaments torn during a game of tag increase in frequency this time of year. But other disea