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Vets: Burn pits on bases abroad causing more breast cancer at home 11/11/2021 07:31am • An alarming rise in breast cancer among military veterans is reigniting concern about burn pits on overseas military bases. Women who served in Iraq and Afghanistan say they face a higher risk of cancer from exposure to the pits' toxic fumes. Some studies show the rates of breast cancer among Should your child get the COVID-19 vaccination? 11/10/2021 02:45pm • This content is written by Dr. Robert Sadowski, pediatric specialist and medical director, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield. If a parent comes into my office asking questions about whether or not they should get the COVID-19 vaccine for their 12-18-year-old or 5-11-year-old, it's an excellent sign Hesitant about getting your kid a COVID shot due to side effects? This doctor says don't worry 11/10/2021 11:20am • Some parents have expressed hesitation about getting their children vaccinated against the coronavirus, and after experiencing symptoms themselves, they’re nervous how their child might react. But a doctor, who oversaw one of the trials for Pfizer, said there’s no need to worry. “I’ve Army vet indicted for feigning paraplegia, taking $1 million in benefits 11/09/2021 12:40pm • A Baltimore County man, who was severely injured while serving in the U.S. Army in Iraq, has been indicted for illegally getting more than $1 million in Social Security and Veterans Disability benefits, by pretending to be a paraplegic for over a decade. William Rich, 41, has been indicted in fed Smithsonian names director to National Zoo, SCBI 11/09/2021 12:30pm • The Smithsonian Institution has picked acting director Brandie Smith to be the director of both the National Zoo and the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute. Smith initially joined the zoo staff in 2008, assisting with the giant panda program. The Smithsonian cites her work as contributing How Do I Know If I Have Diabetes? 11/09/2021 12:00am • You could have diabetes and not know it. The chronic disease in which blood sugars are elevated because the pancreas either doesn't make enough insulin or doesn't make any at all is one of the most common chronic health conditions in America. However, not everyone who has diabetes knows it. Of the 11 Colleges With the Lowest Acceptance Rates 11/09/2021 12:00am • The U.S. News Short List, separate from our overall rankings, is a regular series that magnifies individual data points in hopes of providing students and parents a way to find which undergraduate or graduate programs excel or have room to grow in specific areas. Be sure to explore The Short List: Food and Drink to Avoid -- or at Least Limit -- With Gout 11/09/2021 12:00am • A common form of inflammatory arthritis, gout affects more than 8 million Americans -- or about 4% of the U.S. population. More common in men than women, it's caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. And while everything from a joint injury to major surgery can trigger gout, wh How Hospital Administration Projects Can Benefit Premed Students 11/09/2021 12:00am • Hospital administrators ensure the safety, quality, operations and finances of the hospital system so that doctors and other health care professionals can provide the highest level of care for patients. More doctors are taking on hospital leadership and administration roles in addition to their cli 5 IPO Stocks to Watch in November 11/09/2021 12:00am • A boom in U.S. initial public offerings that began in 2020 has accelerated in 2021. With stock prices at record highs, traditional IPOs have raised $168.8 billion so far in 2021, up 108% from 2020's total. There have been 368 traditional IPOs filed this year, a 67% increase compared with 2020. The h Inova names permanent leader for Fair Oaks hospital 11/08/2021 04:57pm • Inova Health System has a new leader of its Fair Oaks hospital. The Falls Church-based health system has named Dr. Raj Chand president of Inova Fair Oaks Hospital, where he’s been chief medical officer since July 2020 after a dozen years as a doctor there. His appointment, effective Monday, come Maryland National Guard veteran continues making history 11/08/2021 04:07am • Portrait of Major General Linda Singh unveiled Oct. 16, 2021. (Courtesy Linda Singh) This week, as we salute our veterans, we look at a local woman who came from a Frederick, Maryland, home with no running water — but went on to become the head of the Maryland National Guard. A portrait of COVID-19, Vaccines and Body Weight 11/08/2021 12:00am • For as much as she wanted to get the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as possible, qualifying because of her weight was an uncomfortable proposition for Laura Baisas, a freelance science writer and graduate student living in New York City who got her first dose of the vaccine on March 1. "I've had such com Data Doctors: Buying vs. renting Internet modems 11/05/2021 06:18am • Q: I’m getting a new high-speed Internet service. Should I rent or buy the cable modem and router? A: There are pros and cons to both sides of the “buy vs. rent” question, and there is no single answer for everyone. The variables to consider include which type of broadband service you’ Johnny Artis, staple of the DC music scene, dies of COVID-19 complications 11/05/2021 04:35am • Musician Johnny Artis, who spent decades performing in the D.C. area, was found dead in his home Wednesday of complications from COVID-19. He was two weeks shy of his 64th birthday. Artis sang blues, jazz, R&B, Southern rock, funk, soul, swing, reggae and country with his longtime bandmates at v