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2022 on pace to see record anti-trans bills passed, says Human Rights Campaign 04/22/2022 05:07pm • This year is on pace to see more legislation targeting transgender youth than any prior year, according to the Human Rights Campaign. One area of contention stems from the increasing prevalence of gender identity instruction in schools and the recent rise of so-called "parental rights" measur My Story: Brian McLaughlin on how he made a career in housing 04/22/2022 12:26pm • Editor’s note: “My Story” is where business executives share their personal and professional backgrounds and journeys that have made them who they are, in their own candid words, from the challenges of confronting stereotypes to the glory in overcoming them. Amid calls for racial justice, we c Exercising With Knee Pain: Do's and Don'ts 04/21/2022 08:00pm • Exercise can often be the last thing on the mind of someone suffering from a chronic knee pain condition. And as research indicates, many people who have degenerative diseases of the knee, such as osteoarthritis, don't get anywhere close to the recommended amount of daily exercise activity that they Understanding School-Based Mental Health Services 04/21/2022 08:00pm • It will come as no surprise to parents that the COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating effect on young people's mental health. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that almost half of high schoolers surveyed last year reported experiencing persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessn Maryland doctor accused of filing fraudulent Medicare claims for COVID testing 04/21/2022 03:21pm • A Maryland doctor who ran COVID-19 drive-though testing sites in Anne Arundel and Prince George’s counties has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges he defrauded Medicare. Dr. Ron Elfenbein, 47, of Arnold, was the owner of Drs ERgent Care, LLC, which operated First Call Medical Cente How to Prepare for Your First Physical Therapy Session 04/20/2022 08:00pm • If a doctor has told you that physical therapy could help you and you've never had it before, you probably have some questions about what to expect from physical therapy. Physical therapy helps to identify, treat and diagnose movement problems in people of all ages and abilities, says Anita Bemis-Do 6 Ways Nonscience Courses Can Prepare Students for Medical School 04/20/2022 08:00pm • When the average person considers what medical school will be like, he or she probably conjures up an image of long nights in the anatomy lab dissecting cadavers, afternoons in the library memorizing biochemical pathways and early morning rounds discussing the differential diagnosis of abdominal pai See if a 2-Year Law School Program Is a Good Fit 04/20/2022 08:00pm • Concerns about the amount of time it takes to get a law degree and the associated costs have resulted in more law schools offering accelerated Juris Doctor programs within the last 10 years. There are more than a dozen two-year J.D. programs nationwide, allowing law students to complete the required Logan Thomas 'at the jogging stage' of ACL recovery, hoping for Week 1 return 04/20/2022 12:15pm • Logan Thomas hoping for Week 1 return from knee injury originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonWhen the Washington Commanders take the field in early September for the first game of the 2022 season, there's a chance the team will have its top tight end back on the field.Logan Thomas, who suffere The Low Residue Diet 04/19/2022 08:00pm • You won't hear this advice often: Leave fiber out of your diet. It's the opposite of typical dietary recommendations for good health. This low-fiber diet, sometimes also called the low-residue diet, is a strategy for diverticulitis treatment and treating other gastrointestinal sensitivities. A low-f 10 Payday Advance Apps 04/19/2022 08:00pm • The TV commercials make payday advance apps sound so helpful: Are you short on cash? Just get your paycheck a couple of days early. You also can't blame anyone for being interested in the idea of getting a paycheck a couple days earlier. With inflation on the rise, it's easier than ever to find your Top medications that can make you tired 04/19/2022 09:20am • Medications help treat symptoms and conditions, but they can have downsides too. All medications carry the risk of side effects, and one of the more common ones is fatigue. Some meds are intended to relax or sedate you. Others aren't but may have that effect anyway. Providers typically know How to Find a Good Dentist 04/18/2022 08:00pm • Karen Vasso, a 47-year old farmer from Chelmsford, Massachusetts, takes good care of her health. In addition to the copious amounts of physical exercise she gets while working, she's an avid swimmer and triathlete. She also has a background in nutrition and knows that good dental health is an import Understanding Blood Flow Restriction 04/18/2022 08:00pm • Blood flow restriction tourniquets -- those arm and leg bands that look a little like narrow blood pressure cuffs -- made a splash at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Some top performing track athletes and swimmers such as Michael Andrews and Galen Rupp used them while warming up or cooling down. BFR was ha Survey indicates primary care physicians are planning exit 04/18/2022 06:55pm • A national survey of primary care physicians paints a grim picture for the future of health care in the U.S., but an advocate cites an example from Maryland as a sign of hope. “Our latest survey showed that there are 62% of clinicians who personally know of somebody who has quit during the pand