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The Ultimate Guide to Tipping 05/30/2022 08:00pm • With a rising number of tech-savvy tipping tools and calculators in recent years, there's growing complexity and confusion associated with tipping. Who should you tip and how much? For those seeking a simple solution, there's no one-size-fits-all answer. "There is no true norm for tipping," says Pau Top Plant-Based Proteins 05/30/2022 08:00pm • Eating less meat may be better for health.For years, dietitians and doctors have been telling Americans that using meat sparingly is best and focusing on plant-based foods can offer a range of health benefits. But getting enough protein while being on a plant-based diet is also a worry for some. So How to treat sunburn fast 05/30/2022 03:30am • Remember when tanning beds, tanning oils and even aluminum reflectors to accelerate the sun's ability to tan (or, more likely, burn) your skin were cool? Dr. Anthony Rossi, a dermatologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City, does -- and is glad that's changing. "I think mo Low-Cost Therapy Options for Every Budget 05/29/2022 08:00pm • The pandemic has taken a toll on mental health over the past two years. Help is needed now more than ever, and the demand for mental health services isn't decreasing anytime soon. Maybe you're one of the nearly 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. who has been living with a mental health disorder and the feeli Data Doctors: What to do about the end of Facebook Trusted Contacts 05/27/2022 05:26pm • Q: I just got a notification that Facebook’s "Trusted Contacts" is going away, so what, if anything, do I need to do about this? A: Facebook introduced this very important security feature in 2013, and it’s one that I’ve stressed every user should set up since it was launched. It can be Review: Ron Howard's 'We Feed People' shows charity of DC chef José Andrés 05/27/2022 01:09pm • If you missed its local premiere at the DC Environmental Film Festival back in March, the inspirational new documentary “We Feed People” finally drops on Disney+ on Friday. That means the entire world can stream one of the year's most important films, shaking each of us from the slumber With ‘Healthy Babies Equity Act,’ Maryland will join other states that provide prenatal care regardless of immigration status 05/26/2022 08:04pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Maria Vicente has no health insurance. During five pregnancies the only time she saw a doctor was in the delivery room. She lost two childre Questions to Ask Your Doctor About the COVID-19 Vaccine 05/26/2022 08:00pm • The COVID-19 vaccine has been publicly available in the U.S. since December 2020. Since then, vaccination has eased the pandemic by preventing infections, reducing severe disease and saving lives. More is known about vaccine effectiveness, safety and side effects, which tend to be mild for most peop A physical therapist's top tips for long holiday road trips 05/26/2022 04:54pm • Getting away for the holiday weekend can involve hours of driving in less-than-ideal conditions for your posture — but a Maryland physical therapist has tips to help prevent injury. "What I tend to find the most is back problems, people develop back problems over the course of these weekends," Considering Homeschooling? Here's What to Know 05/25/2022 08:00pm • Homeschooling has surged in the United States in the last few years. Before the pandemic, around 3% of households homeschooled their children, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. That number rose to an all-time high during the pandemic, more than doubling by the start of the 2020-2021 school year. What Are Nitazenes? 05/25/2022 08:00pm • The record number of people who died of a drug overdose in the U.S. in 2020 -- 91,799, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Health Statistics -- is almost exactly equal to the entire population of Santa Monica, California, a seaside city in Los Angeles Co 9 Best Pharmaceutical Stocks to Buy for Income 05/25/2022 08:00pm • Pharma stocks are just what the doctor ordered in 2022.In the current "risk off" environment on Wall Street, pharmaceutical stocks are a good example of investments that are safe havens in uncertain times. Health care is generally one of the most stable industries out there, given that people will c Brain fog: What causes it? How can it be treated? 05/25/2022 10:00am • A few months ago, Gianna Biscontini, a board-certified behavior analyst, author and coach based in Los Angeles, noticed a change in how her brain was working. "I noticed a cognitive decline. I began to miss meetings, leave my stove and sprinkler on and stumble over my words." When thinking back on t Stroke in Young Adults 05/24/2022 08:00pm • May is stroke awareness month. It's important that people of all ages know the signs and symptoms of stroke. This can be remembered with the acronym BE FAST: -- Balance.-- Eyes.-- Face.-- Arm weakness.-- Speech difficulty.-- Time to call 911.Young Stroke Patients on the RiseAn important fact about s 'Long COVID' symptoms affect 1 in 4 seniors after infection, study finds 05/24/2022 03:51pm • ▶ Watch Video: Senator Tim Kaine on his experience with long COVID, federal aid he is seeking to help others As many as one in four seniors and one in five adults under 65 experienced "long COVID" or "post-COVID" symptoms after surviving a coronavirus infection, a new study from the Ce