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Tips to prevent holiday-related back pain and strain 11/28/2022 04:16pm • "If you're trying to do things too quickly, then you're not taking into account the ergonomics and how to take better care of your back," said Dr. Yash Mehta of the Virginia Spine Institute. (Courtesy Virginia Spine Institute) The holiday season can be stressful on more than your mind. Emotio Heart-healthy snacks 11/27/2022 09:51am • From almond butter to orange juice, consider these heart-healthy snacks. If you want to munch on snacks that are good for your heart, you've got plenty of tasty options, says Amy Gorin, a registered dietitian nutritionist in Stamford, Connecticut. "There are many ways to include heart-healthy World AIDS day brings awareness to DC 11/27/2022 05:00am • This is part of WTOP’s continuing coverage of people making a difference from our community authored by Stephanie Gaines-Bryant. Read more of that coverage. In 1985, Paul Kawata moved to Washington, D.C., to — in his words — "fight an epidemic." That epidemic was HIV/AIDS. We celebrate Worl Data Doctors: Tips for slow-starting computers 11/25/2022 01:56pm • Q: I’ve got a Windows computer that takes forever to start up; are there ways to make it faster? A: A well-maintained computer should start up at about the same speed as when you first got it, so if you haven’t done much to clean it up, I’d start there. More Tech News More Dat What Are the Causes and Symptoms of Jaundice? 11/24/2022 07:00pm • If your skin isn't its usual color, it may simply mean you've spent too much time in the sun. In some cases, though, a skin color anomaly may be something you want to get checked out by your health care provider. Lobster-like red skin is a typical sign of sunburn. Angry-looking red welts can signify Around 200 volunteers help families facing serious illness have happy Thanksgiving 11/24/2022 10:29am • Think your Thanksgiving meal prep is intense? Chefs at local nonprofit Food and Friends prepared 8,500 pounds of turkey for area families facing HIV, cancer, and other life-challenging illnesses. Beyond the literal four tons of turkey, volunteers packed up thousand of pounds of roasted potatoes and What to know about the shortage of amoxicillin, parents’ favorite pink medicine 11/22/2022 08:16pm • Sometimes referred to as a parent’s favorite pink medicine, amoxicillin is in short supply, according to a Children’s National Hospital pediatrician who wants to reassure people that alternatives are available. Amoxicillin, known for its pink brand, is a common antibiotic used to treat strep Weird Things That Make You Poop 11/22/2022 07:00pm • Poop happens. It's one of the few universal experiences all humans share. But the frequency and volume of said poop can vary greatly from person to person. What causes one person's bowel movements can be very different from another's, says Niki Strealy, a registered dietitian in Portland, Oregon, wh The Best Home Sunburn Remedies and Treatments 11/22/2022 07:00pm • Spending time outside -- even just a little -- can lead to sunburn if your skin is unprotected. The resulting pain and discomfort may send you scrambling to find relief, rummaging around your house for anything that might work as a sunburn remedy. Maybe you've heard claims that milk, essential oils, Disabilities organizations, individuals sue DC over new bike lane designs 11/22/2022 06:22am • Organizations representing individuals with disabilities and two women with mobility disabilities have filed a lawsuit in federal court over its street redesign projects, including the construction of new bike lanes in the District. The complaint states that newly constructed bicycle lanes create At-Home Scoliosis Testing: What Is It? How Does It Work? 11/21/2022 07:00pm • Are your shoulders uneven? Does one of your hips sit higher than the other? Does one of your shoulder blades stick out higher than the other? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you could have scoliosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine. This condition affects about 2% to 3% of the p Medical School vs. PA School: What to Consider 11/21/2022 07:00pm • With the increasing need for health care providers who can augment the role of doctors, nurse practitioners and physician associates -- commonly called PAs -- are taking on many of the same responsibilities as medical doctors and playing an influential role in the U.S. health care system. The PA rol Should You Plant Perennials This Fall? 11/21/2022 07:00pm • There's nothing better to take some of the chill off winter than to fritter away the long nights planning for spring gardens. But is spring the best time to be planting long-lived plants like trees, shrubs and other perennials? There's a strong case to be made for fall planting of many beloved lands Common UTI Symptoms and Treatments 11/20/2022 07:00pm • A urinary tract infection, or UTI, refers to an overgrowth of bacteria in your urinary tract. Your urinary tract includes the: -- Urethra, a tube that lets urine exit the body.-- Bladder.-- Ureters, which carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder.-- Kidneys.The lower urinary tract includes the ure Advice for Former Premeds Applying to Law School 11/20/2022 07:00pm • Law school admissions officers can quickly spot an application from a former premedical student. Telltale signs include a resume with internships in medical research labs and a transcript replete with premed coursework -- perhaps with underwhelming grades. Some premeds write personal statements abou