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Retirees Get New Medicare Cards 03/25/2018 08:00pm • The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will begin mailing out new Medicare cards beginning in April 2018. The new Medicare cards will include a unique Medicare number instead of the Social Security number listed on existing cards. The change is intended to prevent fraud and identity theft Is There a Cure for Epilepsy? 03/25/2018 08:00pm • For people experiencing epilepsy, it's natural to wish for a cure. Finding a cure is an intense focus of modern research, but we don't yet have drugs that can cure epilepsy in the way that an antibiotic can cure strep throat. That said, there are some cases in which a person's epilepsy may disappear 5 Questions About Collagen -- Answered 03/25/2018 08:00pm • Lately, it seems that whenever I open a magazine or scroll through Twitter or Instagram, I'm likely to see or read something about the health benefits of collagen. Whether it's promoted as a powder to add to a smoothie or a cup of coffee, or as an oral supplement to aid in sleep, collagen is defini How Can I Find the Best OB-GYN? 03/25/2018 08:00pm • The journey of bringing a new life into the world is one you'll need some help with, and the doctor who can care for you before, during and after your pregnancy is an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN for short. This doctor specializes in women's health and reproduction and can take care of you What are the challenges of driverless cars? 03/23/2018 03:30am • Q: How realistic is it that the general public will be using driverless cars in the near future? A: The hype surrounding autonomous vehicles has been growing as just about every car manufacturer and many high-tech firms race to be the first to market. The rewards — both financially and in sa How Athletes Can Cope With Osteoarthritis 03/22/2018 08:00pm • Joe Hahn is a little slower than he used to be. A high school football career and subsequent decades devoted to running and playing lacrosse every week have led to osteoarthritis -- a wearing away of the cartilage -- in both of his knees. "It affects how you move laterally. Your brain gives you the Ask 3 Questions to Choose an Online Doctoral Degree Program 03/22/2018 08:00pm • As an online doctoral student who has also worked in admissions with doctoral degree candidates, I've learned that it's important to define and articulate your goals when choosing a program, including one that's online. A doctorate can not only help boost your career but also establish you as a lea Great Health Care Jobs for Doctors 03/22/2018 08:00pm • The doctor (data) is inMedical students all over the country found out March 16 which hospital they'll be heading to for residency in their respective fields. On the so-called annual "Match Day," young almost-doctors discover which hospital they "match" with and start preparing for yet another step Should Your Aging Parent Move In With Your Family? 03/22/2018 08:00pm • As a parent struggles to live independently, your generous first inclination is to open your home. "Come live with us, Mom," or "We've got plenty of room, Dad," is an offer many adult children make. It's a loving gesture to help keep your parent safe and return at least some of the care that you fr Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage: How to Choose 03/22/2018 08:00pm • Decoding Medicare health insurance plan options can be daunting for Medicare beneficiaries. People usually qualify for Medicare at age 65 and may be automatically signed up if they're receiving Social Security payments, unless they take steps to opt out. Original Medicare comes in two parts: Part A Are Mammograms Overrated? 03/22/2018 08:00pm • When Pam Ladds, a retired nurse living in Newport, Vermont, was in her early 30s, she discovered a lump in her breast. So she went to the doctor to get it checked out. "He said, 'you need a mammogram,' so off I go and have one," she says. The lump didn't show up on the film, and in the end it turne International Grad Students at U.S. Universities Can Find On-Campus Jobs 03/22/2018 08:00pm • As an education doctoral student, Chinese national Ivy Mu has pursued many on-campus jobs at the University of Hawaii--Manoa. Mu has worked as an office assistant in the Office of International Relations, a student assistant in the Department of Special Education and a research assistant in the Off Medicare Advantage vs. Medicare Cost Plans: What's the Difference? 03/21/2018 08:00pm • Depending on where you live, Medicare Cost plans may offer the "best of both worlds" for older adults who want the flexibility of keeping their traditional Medicare benefits while simultaneously having access to out-of-network health care providers. "The key difference between Medicare Cost plans a How Grown Women Can Boost Their Body Image 03/21/2018 08:00pm • I am fortunate to know many amazing, accomplished women. My friends include doctors, lawyers, professors and writers. Many of them have gone to "the best" schools and make a handsome income. On top of all of this, they are mothers to some impressive kids who are on their way to significant accompli More Nursing Disciplines Require a Master's or Doctoral Degree 03/21/2018 08:00pm • After spending a year as a labor and delivery and postpartum nurse at Emory University Hospital, Alyssa Craig knew she wanted to become a certified midwife. "I was happy with my undergrad degree and was going to stick with that. But as I began to practice in the real world, I found that I loved the