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How to Reduce the Chances of Being Hospitalized for Crohn's Disease 05/22/2017 08:00pm • Crohn's disease, an inflammatory bowel disease, currently has no cure. And the chronic condition can leave sufferers doubled over, dealing with symptoms ranging from abdominal cramps and pain to persistent diarrhea, or alternatively constipation, as well as fever and fatigue. "The most common age o 12 Ways to Better Manage Your Child's Diabetes 05/22/2017 08:00pm • Having a child with diabetes can seem like a full-time job on its own. "Diabetes is a 24/7 condition," says Ellie Kagan, a pediatric nurse practitioner and diabetes educator at Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital in Baltimore. "There are constant demands, including checking blood sugar, counting carbo 5 Mistakes Can Implode an Estate Planning Strategy 05/21/2017 08:00pm • Financial services professionals consider an estate plan a "must have" for Americans -- it provides individuals control over their financial assets, and provides for their loved ones and favored charities when they're gone. The problem is most U.S. adults don't have an estate plan, according to a 2 A Health Care Plan With No Protection for Children 05/21/2017 08:00pm • People around the country are watching with empathy -- and appreciation -- as late-night television host Jimmy Kimmel continues to tell the emotional story of his infant son. We have seen a parent helpless with fear that a newborn child could be lost. We have heard what can happen when a highly skil Md. health department confirms case of measles 05/20/2017 11:34pm • WASHINGTON — People in some areas of Prince George's County and D.C. may have been exposed to measles. A case of measles was confirmed May 19, and the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene want people to know as a precaution. Below are the dates and locations of potential exposure Data Doctors: How to deal with HP's 'keylogging' problem 05/18/2017 09:11pm • Q: How can I check to see if my HP laptop has the key tracking problem? A recent discovery by Swiss security firm Modzero exposed a major security problem in a large number of HP laptops. They found that an audio driver that was "listening" for specific "hotkeys" was also recording every keystrok What Are the Surgical Treatments for COPD? 05/18/2017 08:00pm • For some patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, medications, pulmonary rehabilitation and other typical interventions may not be enough. Particularly for patients with later stage COPD, surgery may be the best option to help you manage this incurable but treatable disease. The Nationa How to Boost Productivity by Recognizing Emotions 05/17/2017 08:00pm • As a clinical psychologist who works with New York City's top executives, I'm constantly encountering clients who want to get more done and be more fulfilled. To do this, you need to understand the role of emotion on your to-do list. Whether it's a list of weekend chores or a yearlong map of your a How Can I Make the Best Breast Cancer Treatment Decisions for Myself? 05/17/2017 08:00pm • Once you get a breast cancer diagnosis, you'll be faced with a series of decisions about your treatment almost immediately. Many of these will revolve around the types of surgical procedures you'll undergo. Should you have a lumpectomy or a mastectomy? If you choose a mastectomy, will you have one Ask 10 Questions About Transferring Credits to Online Bachelor's Programs 05/17/2017 08:00pm • Retrieve Previous Course CreditsMost online undergraduates don't start their education from scratch, experts say. In fact, 95 percent of students in ranked online bachelor's programs who enrolled between July 2015 and June 2016 had credits from a previous education, U.S. News data show.Here are 10 q Is There a Connection Between Uncontrolled Diabetes and Pancreatic Cancer? 05/17/2017 08:00pm • The facts about pancreatic cancer can be bleak. Pancreatic cancer accounts for 3 percent of all cancer cases but 7 percent of all cancer-related deaths, according to Dr. Gauri Rajani Varadhachary, a professor at the Department of Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology, Division of Cancer Medicine at The Should You Take ADHD Medications When You're Pregnant? 05/16/2017 08:00pm • It's common for women to become increasingly cautious about how they treat their body during pregnancy. Stopping smoking and not drinking alcohol are two common recommended changes. The American Pregnancy Association notes that "over 1,000 babies in the U.S. die each year because their mothers smo 13 Things Your Nurse Wishes You Knew 05/16/2017 08:00pm • Ways to help your nurse provide the best care Nurses provide health care for patients of all ages, from all walks of life, from the beginning of life to the end and everything in between, says Sharon Roth Maguire, chief clinical quality officer for BrightStar Care, a national franchise that provides How Volleyball Star Gabby Reece Managed Post-Surgical Pain Without Opioids 05/16/2017 08:00pm • The one great thing about scars -- be it physical or emotional -- is they can be a reminder of where we've been and how far we've come. Every time I look down at my right knee, the scar I see reminds me not only of all the wear and tear I incurred jumping around on the volleyball court, but the amo Tuition Insurance: Is it Right for Your Family? 05/16/2017 08:00pm • When Eric Del Sesto's son got sick with a respiratory condition in the middle of his sophomore year at the University of the Pacific, his doctor recommended that he take a break from school. It was too late in the semester to get a refund from the California university, but Del Sesto had purchased