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Data Doctors: How to handle 'Unknown Accessory Near You' iPhone notifications 02/11/2022 04:46pm • Q: What do I do when my iPhone gives me the notification “Unknown Accessory Detected Near You” and it looks like something is following me around? A: This message is most likely being generated by the “Find My” app, which was initially designed to help users locate devices that they may h What is a Waldorf School? 02/10/2022 07:00pm • Parents looking for education options -- especially for kindergarten -- have likely come across the term Waldorf. But what exactly is a Waldorf school? Waldorf education is based on the ideas and teachings of Rudolf Steiner, an Austrian educator and philosopher who opened his first school In Stuttga Is Snoring Bad? 02/10/2022 07:00pm • Snoring is universal. At some point everyone experiences it, perhaps because of a head cold or maybe drinking alcohol. People with very infrequent bouts of snoring aren't usually considered to have a medical condition unless they have other symptoms such as sleepiness during the day. "It's people w Do You Need Eyeglasses? Watch for these Common Signs. 02/10/2022 07:00pm • Signs you need glassesEven when you're born with 20/20 vision, there comes a time when most people face vision problems. Losing perfect eyesight can happen at any age, but most commonly occurs in adults between ages 19 and 40, according to the American Optometric Association. One study indicated tha Live a heart-healthy life: What women need to know about heart disease 02/10/2022 12:03pm • This content is sponsored by MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Just as for men, heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women in the U.S. But in many respects, understanding and maintaining heart health is completely different for women than for men. “Women’s hearts are different than men� Md. political notes: Elrich’s endorsements and oldest candidate for gov. picks young running mate 02/10/2022 08:50am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. One of the keys to Montgomery County Executive Marc B. Elrich’s reelection prospects, in the view of some political analysts, is maintaini How to Become a Counselor and Why 02/09/2022 07:00pm • Many counseling offices have lengthy waitlists, which underscores a tremendous need for counselors during difficult times. For those thinking of pursuing a career in counseling, here are some things to consider. Professional Counselors: Who They Are and What They DoProfessional counselors are traine Pain on the Right Side of the Chest? Here Are Some Possible Causes 02/08/2022 07:00pm • There can be many possible causes for pain on the right side of the chest. In fact, it's one of the most common reasons people visit the emergency room, says Dr. Stephen Keithahn, an internist at the University of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri. When doctors try to pinpoint the cause of pain on the Doctors weigh in on the issue of lifting mask mandates 02/08/2022 04:43pm • Federal guidance recommending masking in schools remains in place, but whether and when to lift COVID-19 masking requirements are issues individual states are exploring on their own terms. One medical expert believes the availability of hospital beds to accommodate COVID-19 patients should help c Montgomery Co. school board picks interim superintendent McKnight in unanimous decision 02/08/2022 11:05am • Monifa McKnight was selected as the next superintendent of Montgomery County Public Schools on Feb. 8, 2022. (Courtesy MCPS) The board of education in Montgomery County, Maryland, on Tuesday appointed interim superintendent Monifa McKnight to the permanent position. McKnight has led Maryland' New MRI helps patients with implanted devices, claustrophobia or obesity 02/07/2022 08:05pm • The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is the first in the nation to install a new FDA-approved MRI machine that has a lower magnetic field and a larger patient opening, removing barriers for patients who can’t get into a traditional MRI machine. (Courtesy The Ohio State University Wexne 8 Calcium-Rich, Nondairy Foods 02/07/2022 07:00pm • Calcium is a critical nutrient.It's fairly common knowledge that calcium is an important nutrient, and that you need to make sure you're taking in enough. While it's mostly known "to support tooth and bone health, calcium does so much more," says Sydney Lappe, a St. Louis, Missouri-based in-house di What Type of Research Helps You Get Into Medical School? 02/07/2022 07:00pm • Conducting academic research can sometimes improve a medical school applicant's chances of admission, but research experience does not automatically lead to acceptance, according to physicians and med school officials. Dr. Fred M. Jacobs, executive vice president of St. George's University -- an int How to Master Incorporation Questions on the MCAT 02/07/2022 07:00pm • The Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills, or CARS, section on the MCAT is designed to test the ability of prospective medical students to interpret and manipulate novel information presented in passages covering a range of unfamiliar topics. The Association of American Medical Colleges, which deve What Is TMS Treatment for Depression? 02/06/2022 07:00pm • You sit in a comfortable chair, wearing earplugs. A clinician puts a magnetic coil on your scalp, toward the front of your head. You feel a tapping on your forehead and hear clicking sounds as the machine turns on and the transcranial magnetic stimulation, or TMS, begins. By this point, the TMS expe