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Gov't probe: Abuse in nursing homes unreported despite law 08/28/2017 02:10pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — More than 1 in 4 cases of possible sexual and physical abuse against nursing home patients apparently went unreported to police, says a government audit that faults Medicare for failing to enforce a federal law requiring immediate notification. The Health and Human Services in 7 Unusual Treatment Options to Battle Depression 08/27/2017 08:00pm • There are a number of ways treat depression, some tried and true -- psychotherapy, antidepressants and exercise -- and some, depending on whom you ask, ranging from the sublime to the (seemingly) ridiculous. Here are seven unusual treatment options that you may have heard about, with a short discus Beware These 3 Back Pain Myths 08/27/2017 08:00pm • When it comes to health problems, back pain is one of the most common ailments among Americans, with up to 80 percent of the adult population suffering from it at least once during their lifetime. And because if affects so many people, it's a hot discussion topic in our homes, with our friends and 7 'Natural' Alternatives to Energy Drinks 08/27/2017 08:00pm • Energy to the non-extremeAs a working woman, frequent traveler and mom of two, Carrie Kim knows what "low energy" feels like. But throwing back energy "shots" and cans of artificial energy doesn't seem like an age-appropriate solution. "The industry has told us that energy is extreme, and I don't th Does a password manager make sense for you? 08/24/2017 08:34pm • Q: Is a paid password manager necessarily better or safer than a free one? Passwords are a daily source of frustration for all of us because so much of our lives are tied up online. As everyone should know by now, using weak passwords -- especially the same weak password on all your accounts - How Can I Become More Physically Active With COPD? 08/24/2017 08:00pm • How many times have you been told to get more exercise? Like most Americans, you've likely heard this from your doctor many times over the years. It's important advice to heed: Exercise is increasingly being linked to better health outcomes for a number of diseases and for just generally improving t Your Guide to UTIs 08/24/2017 08:00pm • A UTI, the acronym for urinary tract infection, is one of those pesky urological problems that many people (especially women) will experience, and likely never forget, at least once in their lifetime. In fact, UTIs are responsible for millions of trips to the doctor's office every year. Understandi What's All the Fuss About Precision Medicine? 08/24/2017 08:00pm • A number of health care industry leaders are making big bets that the future of health care lies in precision medicine. This July, Dr. Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg donated $10 million to the University of California-San Francisco's precision medicine lab. Back in 2016, President Obama launche Who's on Your MS Health Care Team? 08/24/2017 08:00pm • Teamwork is important to succeed in many areas of life, whether it's completing a project at the office or tackling a list of chores at home. For people with multiple sclerosis, teamwork is crucial when managing the disease. "It's invaluable. These patients face a complex set of challenges that go Hospitals Ramping Up Round-the-Clock Staffing for Pregnancy Emergencies 08/24/2017 08:00pm • Pregnancy emergencies set their own schedules. If you start having severe abdominal pain in the dead of night, or your baby becomes unusually still, who's waiting at the hospital to treat you? Or when you're in the midst of normal full-term labor and ready to deliver, that time lapse before your pri What to Expect When You Have a Colonoscopy 08/23/2017 08:00pm • Having a colonoscopy -- a screening test to look for cancers of the colon and rectum -- doesn't make anyone's top 10 list of favorite things to do. However, doctors who treat patients with colorectal cancer are extremely enthusiastic about the ability of colonoscopies to save lives. "Colonscopies a Focus on Cancer During Medical School 08/23/2017 08:00pm • For Dr. Saketh Guntupalli, learning about cancer during medical school was a formative experience that helped sway him toward a career in cancer medicine. Guntupalli, a gynecologic oncologist who specializes in treating female reproductive cancers, says his surgical oncology rotation during medical Are There Surgical Options for Breast Cancer--Related Lymphedema? 08/23/2017 08:00pm • Treatment for breast cancer can bring many unintended and potentially unpleasant side effects. One of the more common side effects of surgery for breast cancer is lymphedema. If you've had a lumpectomy or mastectomy, your doctor may have also removed some lymph nodes from the axilla area, essential Ask 6 Questions to Pick an Online Psychology Degree Program 08/23/2017 08:00pm • As a single mother working two jobs, Spencer Williams needed an online bachelor's program in psychology that was convenient for her schedule. "That was important for me, too -- that I didn't have the travel a lot," says the 29-year-old South Carolina resident. She explored several options, also eval Are You Encouraging Your Son to Be Active More Than Your Daughter? 08/23/2017 08:00pm • Many factors influence how much kids move. These can range from opportunities they have to be active -- including unstructured play and organized sports -- to the confidence kids have in their physical abilities, as well as social cues, like whether a child feels encouraged to run and jump and play.