Search

The Truth About Adult-Onset Allergies 04/10/2018 08:00pm • While growing up in New Jersey, Johanna Kellett didn't suffer from allergies even when people around her were sniffling and sneezing. But in the spring of 2004, she began experiencing symptoms she'd never had before -- itchy, watery eyes, congestion and an itchy, runny nose. In her mid-20s at the t Police officers in schools, Metro funding, speed cameras: A look at bills approved by Md. General Assembly 04/10/2018 11:23am • WASHINGTON — Late Monday night, Maryland lawmakers approved legislation focused on a number of controversial issues, including school safety and gun control as the Maryland General Assembly wrapped up an unusually productive 90-day legislative session. All told, more than 3,000 bills were filed Here's How Parkinson's Disease Is Treated 04/09/2018 08:00pm • Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that progresses over time and affects the dopamine-producing neurons of a specific part of the brain and causes less dopamine to be present in the brain. Dopamine is important because it helps people move, sleep and learn, as well as sustain memory Frequent Travelers Share 11 Secrets for Staying Regular on Vacation 04/08/2018 08:00pm • On the road -- and off the toilet -- again All your bags are packed and you're ready to go. Well, not all of you -- your colon, per usual, is stubbornly immobile and threatens to remain that way well into your journey. While frustrated, you're far from alone. "Constipation is a big issue -- I see it Teen Hormones or Mental Health Illness? What Parents Need to Know 04/08/2018 08:00pm • Are you worried about your teenager? There's so much happening in an adolescent's brain and body that sometimes it's hard to know exactly what's "normal" and what's outside that range. Teens might seem happy-go-lucky one day and as dark as a storm cloud the next, which can be confusing and troubling What Issues Do Doctors Face When Helping During In-flight Emergencies? 04/08/2018 08:00pm • Dr. Todd Sontag, a family physician with Orlando Health Physician Associates in Orlando, Florida, was comfortably seated at the rear of the plane en route to Las Vegas for a vacation last summer when through his headphones, he thought he heard a member of the flight crew ask whether a doctor was on 8 Strategies for Saving Money on Your Health Care 04/08/2018 08:00pm • When you sign up for your health insurance benefits during your annual open enrollment, do you automatically opt for the plan you had the previous year? If your doctor writes you a prescription, do you buy it without asking if there are less expensive and equally effective options? Do you agree to Data Doctors: Tips for creating a digital estate 04/06/2018 05:05am • Q: Any suggestions for creating a digital will? A: Estate planning is one of the most important tasks everyone should be doing for their families and including your digital assets is critically important in the information age. We’ve been through the process of trying to help others reclaim What's the Deal With Kratom? 04/05/2018 08:00pm • To its proponents, the herbal medicine kratom represents a safe and natural plant-based supplement that enhances mood and offers mild pain relief. Government agencies warn that the botanical substance, used for several centuries in Southeast Asia, can be harmful and possibly addictive. However, some Are E-Cigarettes a Healthier Option Than Tobacco Cigarettes? 04/05/2018 08:00pm • Although the first patent for a smokeless non-tobacco cigarette -- essentially the world's first electronic cigarette device -- was granted to Korean War veteran Herbert A. Gilbert in 1963, it would take until 2003 and the efforts of Hon Lik, an enterprising Chinese pharmacist who'd lost his father What to Consider When Shopping for Medicare Coverage 04/04/2018 08:00pm • Between Oct. 15 and Dec. 7, Medicare's annual open enrollment period, millions of Medicare beneficiaries have a chance to make changes to their coverage for the upcoming year. There are a few things you can do during this period. You can change from one Medicare Advantage or prescription drug plan Read This Before You Tap That Mobile Health App 04/04/2018 08:00pm • In the past 10 years, mobile apps designed to help people manage medical conditions have grown in popularity. If you have diabetes, asthma or high blood pressure -- there's an app for that. Doctors and insurance companies sometimes recommend apps to patients. In addition, anyone can easily search t 5 Ways to Retire on Less Money 04/04/2018 08:00pm • It can be a problem for some retirees to live on a fixed income. One potential solution is to lower your expenses. No one wants to surrender the things they enjoy -- whether it's a sports activity, a trip to the mall or a warm home in winter -- but sometimes we can achieve our objectives by going a What Is TMD and Why Can't More Patients Find Effective Treatment? 04/04/2018 08:00pm • For most of her life, Lynn Tomfohrde didn't worry much about her mouth. Besides undergoing the usual orthodontia work as a kid and developing a couple of cavities in her 20s, her dental history was clean. But lately, all Tomfohrde, 56, can do is worry about her mouth. Her bite is off, her teeth are How to Plan an International Trip During Retirement 04/03/2018 08:00pm • Whether you've always dreamed of checking global destinations off your bucket list, or you have only recently felt the twitch to travel internationally, one thing is certain: The retirement years are a nearly perfect time to pack your bags. You have more time in your schedule, as well as the flexib