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Why Doctors Wear White Coats 04/03/2018 08:00pm • When you picture a doctor, chances are you envision someone dressed in a white coat. In fact, medical schools typically have "white coat ceremonies" where first-year medical students receive a shortened version of the white coat introducing them to the field symbolically. But Johns Hopkins Universi What's Trichomoniasis -- and Could You Have It? 04/02/2018 08:00pm • Maybe you've heard of it -- but there's a good chance you haven't. Caused by infection with a microscopic parasite called Trichomonas vaginalis, TV infection or trichomoniasis is an often overlooked but very common sexually transmitted disease -- and the most common nonviral sexually transmitted in How to Identify Med Schools With Strong OB-GYN Programs 04/01/2018 08:00pm • Physicians who specialize in obstetrics and gynecology, or OB-GYN for short, often have the privilege of delivering babies and bringing life into the world, and doctors who specialize in this area of medicine say this aspect of their jobs is profoundly rewarding. However, medical school faculty who Can a Keto Diet Slow the Growth of Breast Cancer? 04/01/2018 08:00pm • Remember way back in the 1980s and 1990s when fat was the enemy and doctors and nutritionists espoused the virtues of a high-carb, low-fat diet? When a plain baked potato was considered a healthy lunch and eggs, bacon and butter were bad? The food industry jumped on the bandwagon, stripping product 9 Strategies for Coping With Fibromyalgia Pain 04/01/2018 08:00pm • Coping with a chronic disorder If you suffer from fibromyalgia, you know there's no simple fix for the chronic pain disorder. Fibromyalgia affects an estimated 10 million people in the U.S., according to the National Fibromyalgia Association, and about 80 percent of people with the disorder are wome AP analysis: Black people largely left out among high-paying jobs 03/31/2018 08:38am • BOSTON (AP) — Jonathan Garland's fascination with architecture started early: He spent much of his childhood designing Lego houses and gazing at Boston buildings on rides with his father away from their largely minority neighborhood. But when Garland looked around at his architectural college, Data Doctors: Should you delete Facebook? 03/30/2018 12:14pm • Q: I’m on the fence about deleting my Facebook profile. What are your thoughts? A: If you’re an active Facebook user, you may be pondering this same question in light of the recent stories of misuse of the platform. Facebook users know that they aren’t the customers; they’re the produc Medicare and Medigap: What's the Difference? 03/29/2018 08:00pm • When it comes to signing up for Medicare, there's plenty of confusion. Which part of the four-part program covers hospital stays? Do all parts help pay for prescription drugs? What's the difference between Original Medicare, Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement Insurance? Medicare itself has There's No Better Time to Be a Real Estate Investor 03/29/2018 08:00pm • Real estate investors may have never had it so good. A classic alternative investment in a volatile stock market, real estate also just got a boost from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, with landlords among the biggest winners. The law's new provisions especially favor rental properties. "Real estate inv Which Doctor Should I See for Dementia and Cognitive Decline? 03/29/2018 08:00pm • Repeating questions as though they're being asked for the first time. Forgetting conversations. Misplacing items more frequently than usual. Difficulty finding just the right word or remembering a person's name. Getting turned around or lost in a familiar place. Losing your train of thought or the How to Tell the Difference Between Allergies and a Cold 03/28/2018 08:00pm • Dr. Kevin Glynn understands why many people have a hard time telling the difference between respiratory infections -- that is, colds -- and allergies. "I'm an allergy sufferer, so I've dealt with this from both sides of the stethoscope," says Glynn, a retired pulmonologist in La Jolla, California. " Musings On the Eve of Cardiac Bypass Surgery 03/28/2018 08:00pm • In my line of work, cardiac bypass surgery is a surgery I recommend for my patients at least once a week. When I discuss surgery, I mostly talk about the risks and the recovery -- the mechanics of returning to a normal life. I rarely talk about what it will feel like to go through surgery. But rece How Medicare Beneficiaries Can Save Money on Prescription Drugs 03/28/2018 08:00pm • Medication costs can make up a large part of peoples' budgets, but a few simple steps can easily save hundreds of dollars a year. The biggest single cost-saver? Picking the right Medicare plan. Whether you're preparing for Medicare fall open enrollment or signing up for Medicare for the first time, Ask These 10 Questions to Choose an Online Nursing Degree Program 03/28/2018 08:00pm • Weigh an Online Nursing DegreeWhen it comes to online degree programs, health is among the fastest growing fields, according to one 2017 survey. Given the hands-on nature of nursing in particular, the discipline may not initially seem suited for the virtual format. But many reputable schools have la Satisfied With Your Medicare? Why You Should Still Review Your Plan 03/28/2018 08:00pm • In a world filled with health care complaints, being pleased with your Medicare coverage puts you ahead of the game. But being satisfied doesn't mean there aren't areas for improvement, and what worked for you in 2018 may not be right for 2019. Though it's difficult to know what the future holds, i