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RSV: Don't Mistake This Dangerous Virus for the Common Cold 12/27/2017 07:00pm • As a mom, my natural instinct is to protect my children from harm. I'm the first line of defense for my three kids, so I take painstaking measures to keep them safe. But when a health scare affected my son, I was caught off guard. Kids get the sniffles during cold and flu season. This is unavoidable The ABCs (D's and E's) of Hepatitis 12/26/2017 07:00pm • If you were to take a quiz about the risk factors for various forms of hepatitis or how the illness affects people, would you earn a passing grade? For many the answer is a resounding no -- and that's unfortunate because when it comes to hepatitis, what you don't know could end up seriously harming Prone to falling? Avoid spills with these tips and tricks 12/26/2017 05:35am • WASHINGTON — Winter, ice and snow bring an increased risk of falling. Every year, nearly one of every three people who are 65 and older will take a spill, and about 300,000 will actually fracture a hip, which can be an expensive proposition. Sally Squires, who writes the Lean Plate Clubâ As part of Jewish Community Center's service day, volunteers help out around DC on Christmas 12/25/2017 03:08pm • WASHINGTON — Whether it's throwing holiday parties at homeless shelters and senior centers or beautifying a men's homeless shelter, about a thousand volunteers spent Christmas Day helping others. It’s the 31st year that the D.C. Jewish community hosted its D25, or Dec. 25 Day of Service. This Celebrity birthdays for the week of Dec. 24-30 12/23/2017 09:06pm • Here are some celebrities having a birthday this week. Dec. 24: Actor Clarence Gilyard (''Walker, Texas Ranger'') is 62. Actress Stephanie Hodge (''Unhappily Ever After'') is 61. Bassist-synthesizer player Ian Burden of Human League is 60. Actor Anil Kapoor (''Slumdog Millionaire'') is 58. Singer 4 tips for talking money with your family over the holidays 12/22/2017 07:00am • The holidays can be tense enough with the demands of gift giving, cooking, cleaning and sometimes just too many people. Add discussions of financial matters and things can really go downhill. But the holidays offer a chance to gather everyone in one place. So, if you're hoping others will kick in Can You Drink Alcohol If You Have Rheumatoid Arthritis? 12/21/2017 07:00pm • You may be inclined to toast family and friends this holiday season. But if you have rheumatoid arthritis, think twice about what goes into your glass. "In and of itself there's no problem with moderate amounts of alcohol if you have rheumatoid arthritis. The problem comes when you're taking certai 9 things that influence how fast (or slow) you lose weight 12/21/2017 07:00pm • Everyone wants to lose weight fast -- like, yesterday-fast. But the thing is, the weight didn't come on overnight, and it's not going to leave that way, either. So, then, how fast is realistic? As a general guideline, most experts say weekly losses of 0.5 to 2 pounds are doable. "A pound a week i 9 Ways Saliva Reflects Your Health 12/21/2017 07:00pm • Saliva appreciationIf a small finger cut draws a drop of blood, you notice. But you probably take your saliva for granted. "Other than baseball players we see spitting all over the dugout, most people swallow their saliva and don't even think about it," says Dr. Matthew Messina, an American Dental A Interested in those DNA testing kits? Here's what to know 12/21/2017 03:58am • Q: Which DNA test is better: 23andMe or Ancestry DNA? The popularity of genealogical DNA testing is growing, and there are a variety of reasons that so many people are interested in making use of them. What do you want to know? Starting with this question is the best way to evaluate the various t 10 Things to Know About Selecting a College Major 12/20/2017 07:00pm • Decide on What to Study as an UndergradChoosing a major is one of your most important decisions as a college student. The right discipline can lead to high-paying job offers or help pave the way for certain graduate degrees.Higher education experts encourage prospective undergrads to consider the fo Should You Treat Depression Differently If You Have a Chronic Disease? 12/20/2017 07:00pm • About 1 in 7 adults in the U.S. has chronic kidney disease, in which the kidneys are damaged or can't properly filter blood. This can lead to excess waste remaining in the body, kidney failure and the need for dialysis or a kidney transplant, and raise one's risk of dying from heart disease and oth Non-Surgical Treatment Options for a Herniated Disc 12/19/2017 07:00pm • With the 2017 football season well underway, player injury tracking is on many fantasy fans' radar screens. We want to know which athletes from our favorite teams are on the IR (injured reserve) or are PUP (physically unable to perform) and why. I recently noticed a player or two working on recover Are Backyard Chickens Bad for Your Health? 12/19/2017 07:00pm • If you're thinking of keeping live poultry in your backyard, take care: That fluffy little fella may carry salmonella. While the 10 recent multistate outbreaks investigated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are over, the possibility of infection remains. Pet-related health risks are What Matters Most: Navigating Shared Decision Making 12/18/2017 07:00pm • It's an indelible image. I'm walking behind two middle-aged men dressed in navy blazers and khakis. My father, an internist from Wisconsin, and my new hematologist/ oncologist are deep in conversation, a discussion about me that does not include me. It's the weekend after Thanksgiving 24 years ago,