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It's prime time for apples, and the health benefits are many 09/20/2016 09:32am • WASHINGTON — We've heard it many, many times: “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” But is that really true? Sally Squires, who writes the Lean Plate Club™ blog, says there's a long history to the phrase — it began in the 19th century in Wales. And studies have shown it’s based New (and Old) Ways to Battle Pain 09/19/2016 08:00pm • One day in early 2008, Israel Andrade, a department manager at a home store in Dallas, was helping move a heavy carpet when he herniated all the lumbar discs in his back. Thus began a seven-year search for relief from chronic pain. Andrade tried several medications, including the opioid hydrocodone 10 Financial Perks of Getting Older 09/18/2016 08:00pm • Advancing your finances.Aging certainly comes with plenty of problems. Wrinkles, gray hair, vision and hearing loss and general aches and pains are all common ailments. But there are also many perks of growing older, especially where your finances are concerned. Here's how getting older can save you The Health Benefits of Gamification 09/18/2016 08:00pm • Sitting all day is not a great way to stay heathy, as Debi Bisnette had long known. But in spite of all the articles she'd read about the health benefits of taking a walk at lunchtime, somehow the accounts payable clerk from Orlando, Florida, always ended up sitting in the break room with her colle Are Antibiotics Really Appropriate for What Ails You? 09/18/2016 08:00pm • The discovery of penicillin in 1928 paved the way for combating infections, which are a leading cause of death. But today we live in an era of antibiotic overuse, in which these drugs are frequently prescribed to treat various infections and conditions. The "bugs" targeted by these medications have 8 cooking mistakes only 'kitchen klutzes' make 09/16/2016 09:20am • The kitchen is a wonderful place. But for me, it's a dangerous one, too! Sure, the room is the heart of my home, but it's also where I've gotten my share of battle scars in the form of cuts, burns and a variety of other injuries. Although I'm confident I could be elected as the president of the "Klu What the Cancer Moonshot Might Mean for Kids 09/15/2016 08:00pm • When Lara Weberling of Bakersfield, California, heard about the Cancer Moonshot effort, announced in January by President Barack Obama, the news resonated deeply. As a mother who lost her young son to cancer and as a motivated cancer advocate, she's strongly aware of the need to put cancer in the n Worldwide, People With Disabilities Struggle to Find Jobs 09/15/2016 08:00pm • As the 2016 Paralympic Games take place in Rio de Janeiro from Sept. 7 through 18, U.S. News & World Report is looking at the challenges facing people with disabilities worldwide. MORGANTOWN, West Virginia -- It's not always easy for West Virginians with disabilities to make their way to Jennif Column: Are password management programs safe? 09/15/2016 06:18pm • Q: Is it really safe to use a password management program that stores all your passwords in one place? A: If you only had one or two to remember, creating a long, complex password that you could easily remember wouldn’t be too difficult, but estimates are that most people average between 25-30 The Real Impact of Child Abuse on Life Span 09/14/2016 08:00pm • As part of a routine checkup, health providers keep track of factors that can profoundly influence a person's longevity and quality of life, from monitoring cholesterol and blood glucose levels to inquiring about diet and physical activity. In light of this information, we offer clinical advice bas Parents Not Talking to Pediatricians About Gun Safety, Survey Says 09/14/2016 08:00pm • A recent study from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis found that half of children in a survey of parents were exposed to firearms at home, but that few parents had discussed gun safety with pediatricians. The small study was published Wednesday in The Journal of Pediatrics. 12 Reasons You Shouldn't Retire on a Cruise Ship 09/14/2016 08:00pm • After enjoying a vacation cruise, the idea of retiring on a cruise ship may be tantalizing. Perhaps the fun could continue for years, and it might even be less expensive than a nursing home. But retirement on a ship isn't easy to pull off and certainly isn't the right choice for everyone. Here are 1 Save Money by Spending Less Time in College 09/14/2016 08:00pm • The only thing growing more quickly than the sticker price on a college education may be the debate around the value of a degree -- particularly if a student takes on a big load of debt while majoring in something with no clear path to a decent job. With an eye toward giving families a way to save t Doctor explains rarity of brain-eating amoeba deaths after Md. case 09/14/2016 05:00pm • WASHINGTON — A woman who went swimming while on summer vacation in Maryland was later killed by a brain-eating amoeba, her family said. But health officials say the chances of that happening to anyone else are extremely low. A Go Fund Me page set up on behalf of her family says 19-year-old K Staying Busy: Work as a Replacement for Addiction 09/13/2016 08:00pm • Addiction takes a lot of mental energy. Between the difficulties of hunting for a fix to the strain of keeping bad habits a secret from loved ones, addiction requires a dangerous level of stamina. The good news is that addicts can release themselves from this burden by seeking help. But even if a p