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Renaming (and Rethinking) Obesity 06/14/2017 08:00pm • Even though it's become an increasingly prevalent condition in recent decades, the term obesity is a loaded word in our culture. It often carries a stigma and is associated with being lazy or weak-willed, lacking self-discipline or willpower and being noncompliant with recommended weight-loss treat Could Having Pneumonia Trigger a Heart Attack? 06/14/2017 08:00pm • You likely already know many of the underlying risk factors that can lead to a heart attack, well, by heart: high blood pressure, high "bad" or LDL cholesterol, family history of heart attack, smoking, lack of exercise, poor diet, diabetes, stress, obesity -- the list is not short. But being in ove AFI Docs welcomes world's best docs, spanning food, sports, music, politics 06/14/2017 01:07am • WASHINGTON — The world's best documentaries are coming right here to D.C. The 15th annual AFI DOCS Film Festival returns June 14-18 at the Newseum, E Street Cinema and AFI Silver Theatre, showcasing 112 documentaries whittled down from more than 2,000 entries. "It's a great way to see mo Genetic Testing for Addiction: 5 Things to Know 06/13/2017 08:00pm • It's the closest thing to fortune telling science has to offer -- only in this case, it's not your palms or horoscope being read, it's your genes. Genetic testing for addiction identifies certain genes and their variations that may predict who's at greatest risk of developing substance use disorder 60 Percent of People With Rheumatoid Arthritis May Suffer From Frailty 06/13/2017 08:00pm • If you or a loved one is unlucky enough to have rheumatoid arthritis, you are probably familiar with the constellation of unpleasant symptoms that can accompany the disease, such as fatigue, weakness, chronic pain, joint pain and deformation, loss of stamina and inability to concentrate. You may be Depression Relapse: What Can Trigger It and How to Prevent It 06/12/2017 08:00pm • Depression is one of the most common forms of mental illness, not least because it often comes back. At least half of those who are diagnosed with depression once will have one or more bouts with the disease over the course of a lifetime. And about 80 percent of those who experience two episodes of 4 Tips for Medical School Applicants With Disabilities 06/12/2017 08:00pm • According to a Journal of the American Medical Association study published in December 2016, 3 percent of medical school students have disabilities -- although this may be an underestimation, since in my experience many students with mental illnesses don't report their condition. Students' disabili Pharmacists' Picks: Top Recommended Health Products 06/12/2017 08:00pm • Claritin or Zyrtec? Excedrin or Advil? Carmex or ChapStick? When you've got a drippy nose or monster headache, chances are you head to your local pharmacy in search of relief, where endless over-the-counter treatment options await, sardine-packed on store shelves. For many of us, the which-product- When Should You Alert Your Doctor About OTC Medications? 06/12/2017 08:00pm • You're probably already aware that when you see your doctor, it's recommended you disclose all medications you're taking. This includes not only prescriptions (where many times primary care doctors aren't aware of medications prescribed to patients by specialists), but over-the-counter drugs, suppl OTC Products: How Much Is Too Much? 06/12/2017 08:00pm • Most Americans don't think twice about taking over-the-counter medication to treat a variety of ailments. Before seeing a doctor, many take non-prescription drugs for such conditions as allergies, colds and flu, headaches, toothaches and constipation. In 2015, U.S. residents made nearly 3 billion r 4 Things to Consider Before Buying a Boston Home Near a College 06/12/2017 08:00pm • The greater Boston area is home to more than 50 colleges and universities, including Boston College, Northeastern University, Boston University, Berklee College of Music and Harvard University, to name just a few. When looking to purchase a property near a college campus -- whether you're a student How Does Insulin Work? 06/12/2017 08:00pm • When you have Type 1 diabetes, you need to use insulin, a hormone normally produced in the pancreas, because your body doesn't make it. Some people with Type 2 diabetes -- but not all -- also use insulin. Among adults with diabetes, about 30 percent were using insulin in 2011, according to data fro What Happens During a Sentinel Node Biopsy for Breast Cancer? 06/12/2017 08:00pm • Most breast cancers move in fairly predictable ways, and depending on the type and location of your tumor, your doctor may recommend a sentinel node biopsy as a means of determining whether your cancer has spread beyond your breast. It's a diagnostic tool used fairly early in your breast cancer jou 5 Products Health Professionals Keep in Their Medicine Cabinets 06/12/2017 08:00pm • Pulling back the curtain Whether it's the food in a nutritionist's fridge, the mental health apps on a psychologist's cellphone or the fitness routine on a personal trainer's calendar, peeking into health professionals' lives can reveal if and how they apply their own advice -- and provide insight t Girl uses 'Hunger Games' to rescue friend with leg wound 06/12/2017 08:06am • GLOUCESTER, Mass. (AP) — A 12-year-old Massachusetts girl used what she learned about creating a tourniquet from "The Hunger Games" to rescue her friend. The Gloucester Times reports Mackenzie George was playing in a Gloucester marsh with friends June 3 when she slipped and cut her calf open. M