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Toilet Troubles: What to Do if Your Child Struggles With Constipation 03/21/2018 08:00pm • Constipation is a very common medical problem encountered in children -- and the good news is, it's often temporary. A child with constipation has infrequent bowel movements and/or hard, dry stools. While constipation can be prevented and treated, if left unaddressed, the problem can lead to anal f Reproductive Aging and the Biological Clock 03/21/2018 08:00pm • The decision to embark on parenthood invites a wide range of emotions: excitement, nervousness, joy and sometimes even fear of the unknown. Aside from the emotional rollercoaster, men and women have different paths to becoming parents. One of the main differences between men and women is what's soci How U.S. News Picked the Best Medicare Plans for 2018 03/21/2018 08:00pm • If you're on Medicare or are a caregiver for someone who is, the U.S. News Best Medicare Plans site can help you navigate the options and get the right medical coverage. These guides can help you decide whether Original Medicare is the best option or whether to look at Medicare Advantage plans, whic 7 dishes you shouldn't make at home 03/21/2018 08:00pm • Don't try this at home. Phoebe Lapine's dinner was supposed to include a shaved Brussels sprouts salad. Instead, it almost included a sliver of her partner's thumb, which he sliced in the salad-making process. While emergency room doctors successfully glued the wound, the couple learned a lesson More than 30 medical marijuana dispensaries now open in Maryland 03/20/2018 09:39pm • BALTIMORE (AP) — More than 30 medical marijuana dispensaries are now open and operating throughout Maryland, a month after the state's long-stalled program got off the ground. The Baltimore Sun reports that there are 34 dispensaries operating in a dozen counties and Baltimore. See the Sun's int How to Plan Your Career With a Partner 03/20/2018 08:00pm • Before they married, Jorge and Nicole Valens made an agreement: If they ever had children, they both would continue to prioritize their careers. "The one thing my wife and I were very clear about was, no matter how well we did financially or whose paycheck was the biggest, we would both work," Jorge Explore Loan Repayment Programs for Health Professionals 03/20/2018 08:00pm • Some of the top-paying jobs are in health care, according to the U.S. News Best Jobs rankings. When a physician's salary comes to mind, most people probably think of six-figure incomes. This is true for many lucrative medical fields, but not all doctors earn a high return on investment from their me 3 Facts About IBS Too Many People Still Don't Believe 03/20/2018 08:00pm • Irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, is the most common diagnosis I encounter in my job as a dietitian in a gastroenterology practice. The condition affects an estimated 7 to 16 percent of the U.S. population, but is surprisingly misunderstood among the general public -- and even healthcare practition How to Apply for Medicare Without Claiming Social Security 03/20/2018 08:00pm • The Social Security full retirement age is 66 for most baby boomers, and you receive a smaller monthly payout if you sign up at a younger age. Some retirees further delay signing up in order to qualify for larger monthly payments later in retirement. However, the Medicare eligibility age remains 65. 9 Ways to Reduce Health Care Costs in Retirement 03/20/2018 08:00pm • Health care may be one of the largest expenses in your retirement budget. A couple who retired in 2017 can expect to spend an average of $275,000 for health care costs throughout retirement, according to Fidelity Investments. That figure is likely to increase in 2018 and continue to rise during the U.S. News Ranks 2019 Best Graduate Schools 03/19/2018 08:00pm • Prospective graduate students should carefully consider whether an additional degree is a must-have or a nice-to-have for their dream careers, higher education experts suggest. Certain professions, such as law and medicine, require a graduate-level credential, while in other fields, graduate degrees How to Deal With Sexual Side Effects From Antidepressants 03/19/2018 08:00pm • About 1 in 8 Americans -- or 13 percent -- take an antidepressant, based on the latest data from the National Center for Health Statistics. Commonly used to treat depression as well as anxiety, the drugs are prescribed for a range of disorders and medical conditions, from post-traumatic stress disor This 5-Minute Test Accurately Predicts Your Risk of Death 03/19/2018 08:00pm • During your annual physical, your doctor likely tests your cholesterol, blood pressure and blood sugar levels. But new research published in the journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings suggests that another test, requiring just a treadmill and a heart rate monitor, could predict your risk of death even more 'Our demand is an answer' — 50 years since Howard University protest 03/19/2018 05:38am • WASHINGTON -- The national tumult of 1968 was marked by iconic images, including the campus takeover -- students occupying critical campus buildings and shutting down institutions for days. The Columbia University takeover in April of that year was the best-known, but it appears the first one ha 9 Reasons You Should Return to Work After a Stroke 03/18/2018 08:00pm • Working post-strokeIf you've suffered a mild to moderate stroke, returning to work can be good for your recovery, new research suggests. Adult stroke patients who are employed before and after suffering a first stroke are more likely than unemployed adults to have healthier minds two years after the