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7 Ways Pain Is Sometimes Misdiagnosed 01/21/2018 07:00pm • An incorrect diagnosis can lead to medical complications.Pain can signal something is wrong in our body, and it helps physicians diagnose the problem and initiate medical care. But doctors sometimes misdiagnose pain, which can delay or hamper the proper treatment and lead to medical complications. " The Doctor Will See You Today 01/18/2018 07:00pm • You wake up feeling like you might have the flu or you become sick to your stomach at work. Sounding pitiful as possible, you call your doctor's office, hoping they can squeeze you in right away. It could be that you'd like to check in for a chronic medical condition and wish you didn't have to wai Woman forced out of Baltimore hospital was denied care, mother says 01/18/2018 06:59pm • BALTIMORE (AP) — The mother of a mentally ill woman who was left outside a Baltimore hospital on a frigid night wearing only a flimsy gown and socks asserted she was denied care by medical professionals and left to face life-threatening conditions on the street. Cheryl Chandler said she was onl How to deal with Blue Screen of Death woes in Windows 01/18/2018 07:48am • Q: My computer is locked up with the dreaded Blue Screen Of Death after it installed a Windows 10 update, so what do I do to get my computer running again? A: This scenario, the Blue Screen Of Death, also known as the "BSOD," is among the most frustrating and potentially complicated issues that a 5 Common Running Injuries and How to Heal Them 01/17/2018 07:00pm • Runner's lingo If you come across a group of runners on the street, in a coffee shop or on an online forum, chances are they're discussing one of three things: hydration issues, running schedules or injuries, says Joe English, a multi-sport athlete and coach in Portland, Oregon. And, if the topic is Doctor Left Scalpel Inside Army Veteran's Body, Now He Is Suing 01/17/2018 07:00pm • Items found inside patients after surgery aren't unheard of. But one Army veteran is suing Veterans Affairs on claims a doctor left a scalpel left inside him in 2013. The man, 61-year-old Glenford Turner, went to get an MRI last March because of dizziness and long-term abdominal pain, according to What Tiger Woods' Return to Golf Illustrates About Spine Surgery 01/17/2018 07:00pm • After his fourth back operation in three years, golf legend Tiger Woods made a return to competitive golf at the Hero World Challenge Tournament, recently held in the Bahamas. Nine months of recuperation from his fourth spine surgery, a minimally invasive anterior lumbar interbody fusion performed Why Many Women Unnecessarily Get a Hysterectomy 01/17/2018 07:00pm • Kim Fenoglia didn't know what to expect when she went to her doctor to deal with her painful and unusually heavy bleeding during menstruation. An ultrasound revealed that small uterine fibroids, noncancerous growths, were the cause of her discomfort. Her physician prescribed a hormone, which allevi 4 Expectations for Online Education in 2018 01/17/2018 07:00pm • As more students seek flexible alternatives to traditional, on-campus courses, online education continues to evolve. Among other trends, 2017 saw the proliferation of smaller credentials beyond online degrees, rising online course enrollment at nonprofit universities and the use of big data to trac Deprescribing Medications for Older Adults 01/16/2018 07:00pm • Many older adults take too many prescription drugs or take them at too-high doses. Prescriptions started long ago to treat temporary medical conditions somehow never get stopped. Other preventive drugs may offer little to no benefit after a certain age and bring unacceptable side effects for older u 10 Colleges Where Students Usually Get Internships 01/15/2018 07:00pm • The U.S. News Short List, separate from our overall rankings, is a regular series that magnifies individual data points in hopes of providing students and parents a way to find which undergraduate or graduate programs excel or have room to grow in specific areas. Be sure to explore The Short List: C A Man Held in His Sneeze and Ruptured the Back of His Throat 01/15/2018 07:00pm • You know the feeling: You're about to sneeze, but don't want to spread germs so you try to hold it in. But let this man's experience be a lesson that forcefully holding in a sneeze may not be a great plan -- considering you could rupture the back of your throat in the process. A 34-year-old man rece What to Do When Your Doctor Leaves Your Health Plan 01/15/2018 07:00pm • When you have a good relationship with your doctor, it's almost like magic -- especially if you've ever had a doctor you've disliked. After all, a good doctor-patient relationship can do wonders for the quality of your health care. You're more likely to be open and candid, and the doctor is more lik How to Train Your Brain to Improve Performance 01/15/2018 07:00pm • When most people consider the concept of brain training to improve learning, they tend to think of those online game programs or puzzles that are purported to give the brain a "workout" by practicing memory and problem-solving skills to sharpen the mind. Others consider more advanced techniques aim Prepare to Address Medical School Motivations in Interview 01/15/2018 07:00pm • An interview is a key component of the medical school application process. During the interview, the admissions committee will in all likelihood ask you, "Why medicine?" No matter how good your test scores are or how compelling you are as an applicant, before offering you a position in their incomin