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Eliminating the Need for Opioids in Cesarean Section Deliveries 11/15/2017 07:00pm • The opioid crisis continues to plague every community in the country, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimating that 91 Americans die daily from opioid-involved deaths. And with a new study suggesting that the number of deaths may be severely under-reported, it is clear that mo What All Plant-Based Eaters Need to Know About Vitamin B12 11/15/2017 07:00pm • Vitamin what?Eric O'Grey used to know next to nothing about vitamin B12. Heck, he used to know next to nothing about vitamin anything, admits the inspirational speaker and author in Boise, Idaho. But after learning bariatric surgery might be the only option to save his life -- O'Grey weighed 340 pou Chile's Election Serves as a Referendum on Michelle Bachelet's Domestic Legacy 11/15/2017 07:00pm • SANTIAGO -- Lidia Sandoval, a 57-year old housemaid in Chile's capital, says she voted for Michelle Bachelet in 2013 because she inspired her trust, was "close to the people" and a leftist. Today, however, she feels disillusioned. "She didn't solve people's daily problems," she says of Chile's outg New Blood Pressure Guidelines: What Every American Should Know 11/15/2017 07:00pm • The last time there were major updates to the way doctors identify, classify and treat high blood pressure (also known as hypertension) was 2003. I was a newly minted cardiologist, having just completed my training at Duke University Medical Center. Over the last decade, there has been much debate Identifying Eczema: 6 Common Triggers 11/14/2017 07:00pm • If you've ever had it, you know it: the dry, red, unbearably itchy skin condition called eczema. And you're not alone -- 1 in every 10 people in the United States suffer from it. It's most common among children, but often found in adults, as well. "Eczema" actually refers to a number of skin condit Colleges Where Freshmen Are Most Likely to Return 11/13/2017 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: Today in History: Nov. 13 11/13/2017 12:45am • Today is Tuesday, Nov. 13, the 317th day of 2018. There are 48 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Nov. 13, 1942, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed a measure lowering the minimum draft age from 21 to 18. On this date: In 1775, during the American Revolution, the Movie Review: 'Murder on the Orient Express' remake mostly stays on track 11/12/2017 09:42pm • WASHINGTON — In 1974, between "Serpico" (1973) and "Network" (1976), Sidney Lumet directed an Agatha Christie novel into a star-studded murder mystery with Albert Finney, Lauren Bacall, Sean Connery, Jacqueline Bisset and an Oscar-winning Ingrid Bergman. Now, get ready to board the train a Should I Invest in Bitcoin and Blockchain Technology? 11/12/2017 07:00pm • Bitcoin, the controversial digital currency, has been hot this year, recently more than $7,000 this month from around $1,000 in January. Is it the next great thing, or will bitcoin run its course? And what about blockchain, the technology behind bitcoin? Companies are scrambling to find new uses for What to Consider When Shopping for Medicare Coverage 11/12/2017 07:00pm • Between Oct. 15 and Dec. 7, Medicare's annual open enrollment period, millions of Medicare beneficiaries have a chance to make changes to their coverage for the upcoming year. There are a few things you can do during this period. You can change from one Medicare Advantage or prescription drug plan How to Lift the Brain Fog That May Come With Multiple Sclerosis 11/12/2017 07:00pm • Fuzzy thinking can be one of the most disheartening symptoms of multiple sclerosis. Frequently referred to as "brain fog" or "brain fatigue," the condition is an episode of mental confusion that often strikes without warning. When it happens, patients may experience a lack of focus, poor memory or What's the Link Between Flu and MS Relapses? 11/09/2017 07:00pm • Flu season is here, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urging everyone age 6 months or older to get the flu vaccine. Doctors say the need for a flu shot is especially important for people with multiple sclerosis, the autoimmune disease that damages the central nervous system. "Th What Complications or Comorbidities Are Associated With COPD? 11/09/2017 07:00pm • As if struggling to breathe every day weren't difficult enough, many patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease -- a progressive, incurable lung disease that makes it harder to breathe over time -- have one or more additional health problems to contend with. These associated diseases are c Officers, Rep. Scalise awarded for bravery during baseball shooting 11/09/2017 10:56am • WASHINGTON — Five officers who risked their lives to save others when a gunman opened fire during a Republican congressional baseball practice in Alexandria, Virginia, in June were awarded with the U.S. Capitol Police Medal of Honor Thursday. It's the highest award granted by the department. To update or not to update? How to deal with Apple's new iOS 11 11/09/2017 04:22am • Q: Is it safe to install iOS 11 and, if I do, can I uninstall it if I don’t like it? Apple routinely releases a new version of its operating system, better known as iOS, whenever it introduces new phones. iOS 11, which is the most recent major update, was released on Sept. 19, followed by minor u