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GW Cancer Center leads efforts to harness nature to prevent cancer 03/03/2023 02:48pm • As a young child, you may have been told, “Eat your vegetables,” at the dinner table. As it turns out, that was probably sage advice when it comes to fighting diseases, including cancer. There are several things that can affect your risk of getting all types of cancers. Prime among them a Review: Jason Segel, Harrison Ford shine in therapist comedy 'Shrinking' on Apple TV+ 03/03/2023 01:15pm • Are you looking for a great new comedy to watch while waiting for "Ted Lasso" to return? The Apple TV+ folks have done it again with "Shrinking," which drops episode seven on Friday. When I first heard the title, I thought it was a "Seinfeld" reference like George Costanza shouting, "I was A Md. doctor’s research shows a safer way to treat Parkinson’s patients 03/03/2023 04:02am • About one million Americans have Parkinson's disease. It's a disorder that affects brain cells in a specific area of the brain and can lead to Dyskinesia — involuntary, erratic bodily movements such as shaking and tremors. Historically, medications were used to treat the disease. When medicatio Tongue Scraping: Everything You Need to Know 03/02/2023 07:00pm • In addition to brushing and flossing your teeth, there's another practice you may want to add to your oral health routine: tongue scraping. Dating back at least 2,000 years, tongue scraping offers several health benefits, such as fewer cavities, fresher breath and better sense of taste. There's an e Here's What Causes Hunchback and How to Prevent It 03/02/2023 07:00pm • The mild outward curve of your upper spine, called kyphosis, is normal. However, for some people, that spinal curvature increases noticeably with age, creating a stooped-over, head-forward posture. That condition, called hyperkyphosis, is sometimes known as a roundback, dowager's hump or hunchback. The Effects of a GABA Deficiency and How You Can Test for It 03/02/2023 07:00pm • Neurotransmitters are chemicals your brain requires to operate. Along with dopamine and serotonin, GABA is a critical neurotransmitter that carries signals throughout the body. Known as gamma-aminobutyric acid, GABA is thought to play a critical role in relaxing nerve cells. This calming effect infl Study: Colon cancer cases increase among younger adults 03/01/2023 10:41pm • March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, and a new study shows that people being diagnosed with the disease are getting younger and younger. According to the American Cancer Society, 1 in 5 people who get colon cancer are under the age of 55 years old. More Health & Fitness News M 13 Companies Offering Health Insurance to Part-Time Workers 03/01/2023 07:00pm • Part-time jobs with health benefits are valuable.Medical coverage is a valuable workplace benefit, with the average cost of an employer-sponsored family health insurance plan reaching $22,463 in 2022, according to the nonprofit Kaiser Family Foundation. Although many employers limit their coverage t How to Choose an MBA Concentration 03/01/2023 07:00pm • Business students entering or enrolled in Master of Business Administration programs typically have the option to choose a specific MBA concentration, also known as a pathway, major or specialization. "There is a growing desire to have an MBA from a world-class institution while also having knowledg 25 Best Jobs for High School Graduates 03/01/2023 07:00pm • Careers for high school graduatesHigh school graduates have great options when it comes to careers. Here are 25 great opportunities for those with high school degrees or equivalents. Some jobs on this list also require some postsecondary training, but there's no need to go into expensive college deb ‘Zombie drug’ challenging response to Maryland opioid crisis 03/01/2023 04:43am • The opioid epidemic in Maryland has entered a new and uncertain phase. Xylazine — also called "tranq" and "zombie drug" — is showing up more and more in the illicit drug supply across the state. "It's pretty scary," Maryland's newly appointed Special Secretary for Opioid Response Emily Keller 5 Underserved Populations Med School Hopefuls Can Work With 02/28/2023 07:00pm • Although health care disparities in the U.S. have existed for centuries, increased research on underserved populations since the early 2000s has made knowledge about disparities more apparent. Research before the COVID-19 pandemic indicated that people of color fared worse than their white counterpa Questions Doctors Wish Their Patients Would Ask 02/27/2023 07:00pm • A curious patient is a healthy patient.When you go to the doctor, it's typically for a specific problem, such as a cold, stomach pain or another issue that you need help fixing. But it's also an opportunity to learn more about what's going on in your body, understand why you're receiving a specific Combined M.D.-J.D. Degrees: What to Know 02/27/2023 07:00pm • Combined M.D.-J.D. programs allow students to earn medical and juris doctor degrees at the same time, providing knowledge and skills that equip them for numerous professional roles. Except for accelerated programs, law school typically takes three years for full-time students to complete, while medi When to Terminate Your Doctor-Patient Relationship 02/27/2023 07:00pm • Terminating a doctor-patient relationshipStaying with a doctor you're not happy with is as harmful as staying in a toxic relationship. While it may feel uncomfortable, terminating the doctor-patient relationship may be the healthiest move. "If the physician is not answering your questions, returning