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Treating (and Preventing) Diabetic Neuropathy 04/19/2017 08:00pm • Proper foot care is an important part of living with diabetes. That's because foot problems are extremely common when you have diabetes. If you don't watch your blood sugar levels, foot problems can lead to open sores, infections and even amputations. The most common foot problem if you have diab Clinical Trials for Colon Cancer 04/19/2017 08:00pm • Are you currently undergoing treatment for colon cancer? If so, you should know that any drug your doctor prescribed went through rigorous testing and evaluation before it became widely available to patients. After a drug shows significant potential in the lab, researchers study it in clinical tria Some Medical Schools Respond to Obesity Crisis With New Courses 04/19/2017 08:00pm • As the number of obese and overweight Americans steadily increases, some medical schools are boosting the number of courses they teach about weight management. Recently, a handful of medical schools have established obesity research institutes and treatment centers, which allow students to both lea CVS Is Taking Chemicals Out of Its Makeup 04/19/2017 08:00pm • If you've been concerned about the chemicals in your makeup, don't fret: CVS is giving its beauty products a makeover. CVS Pharmacy announced in a press release that it would remove chemicals like parabens, phthalates and specific formaldehyde donors -- compounds that release formaldehyde as it dec 10 myths about diabetes 04/19/2017 08:17am • Learn the facts about diabetes. When it comes to diabetes, there are a lot of misconceptions. From vision loss to amputated limbs and even heart attacks and strokes, many health problems can occur if you follow inaccurate information about caring for your diabetes. It's best to take diabetes advi Md. doctor: This allergy season could get even worse 04/19/2017 05:18am • WASHINGTON — As if allergy season isn't already bad enough, it could get even sneezier and itchier around the D.C. area.  “This is not the worst year — yet,” said Dr. Rachel Schreiber, an allergist and immunologist in Rockville. “This is the thick of it. I, unfortunately, think that i How to Get an Accurate Depression Diagnosis 04/18/2017 08:00pm • Depression is a challenging disease in many ways. It has numerous possible causes and symptoms that are often associated with other health problems. It's also quite likely that most people will be depressed about something at some point in their lives, but this can be considered normal given the ci Could Food Choices Affect a Child's Risk of Having ADHD? 04/18/2017 08:00pm • Some studies suggest that certain dietary choices among children may be linked to a higher diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. It's also been suggested that what a child eats may intensify the severity of existing ADHD symptoms, which typically involve inattentiveness, frequent m When Breast Cancer Threatens Your Job 04/18/2017 08:00pm • Having a breast cancer diagnosis is hard enough without worrying about job security. With supportive employers, many women continue to work during cancer treatments like chemotherapy. But other women, often in low-paying positions or small organizations, are more vulnerable. And no matter what your Former President George H.W. Bush hospitalized in Houston 04/18/2017 06:51pm • HOUSTON (AP) -- Former President George H.W. Bush has been hospitalized in Houston for four days with a recurrence of a case of pneumonia he had earlier in the year, a family spokesman said Tuesday. The 92-year-old former president and father of former president George W. Bush has been in Methodi New Treatments for Lung Cancer 04/17/2017 08:00pm • Over the past decade, lung cancer treatment has changed dramatically, especially for patients who have advanced stage disease. Many patients now benefit from a better understanding of what drives tumors to develop and grow and how they interact with our immune system and the surrounding environment 8 secrets of people who don't get sick 04/16/2017 08:00pm • When germs are your job One moment Dr. Ernest Brown might be in a stale hotel room handing tissues to someone with the flu, and the next he could be telling folks at a homeless shelter to open up and say, "ah." In other words, he hardly lives in a bubble of sterility. Still, the house call docto What Do I Need to Know About Progression of MS and Treatment Options? 04/16/2017 08:00pm • If you're like most people who have recently been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, you're probably anxious about what the future has to bring. "That's a common reaction," says Dr. Timothy Vartanian, director of the Multiple Sclerosis Center at New York's Weill Cornell Medical Center. "But I tell Column: Ignoring that OS (or software) update is risky 04/14/2017 05:27am • Q: Is it safe to continue using Windows Vista? A: Operating systems aren’t something that most users think about, but the reality is you engage with your operating system every time you use your computer. This essential interface becomes very familiar, and changing to a new one often evokes The MBA Investment: Weigh Starting Pay, Inflation 04/13/2017 08:00pm • Pursuing an MBA degree requires a significant investment of time and money, so it's prudent to consider whether that investment will pay off in the long run. U.S. News data on MBA compensation provide reason for optimism. Between 2011 and 2016, the average starting salary and bonus among graduates