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Improper Use of Contact Lenses Causes Severe Eye Infections, CDC Says 08/17/2016 08:00pm • If you don't take care of your contact lenses, be prepared to say hello to severe eye infections. A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Thursday showed that approximately 20 percent of contact lens-related eye infections resulted in eye damage. The report examined 1,075 c Are You Taking Supplements? Here's How to Stay Safe 08/16/2016 08:00pm • As supplements are increasingly marketed directly to consumers through print, digital and television ads, it's important to remember that -- while classified differently than pharmaceutical drugs -- these are not without risk. Many physicians are calling for more regulation of supplements. Some are Are You Addicted to the Sun? 08/16/2016 08:00pm • On bright, sunny days, many people can't wait to slip into bathing suits and flock to beaches and pools, despite widespread warnings that spending hours at a time soaking up the sun can increase the risk of skin cancer. When the summer ends, countless people, especially young adults, bring their su How to identify Alzheimer's symptoms 08/16/2016 09:00am • On a beautiful summer day, Mr. M drove to his mother's house to take her for a walk at the botanical gardens. He called her when he left his house, which was 10 minutes away. Then when he arrived at the apartment, his mother was still in her pajamas, despite the fact that they had discussed the trip Why to Trust Your Hunch You're Sick -- Even if Tests Say Otherwise 08/15/2016 08:00pm • You sense that you're not well, despite showing no obvious signs or symptoms of illness. You just know something is wrong. After going to your doctor, who orders some basic bloodwork, you get the all clear; tests have turned up nothing wrong. You should be relieved -- but you just can't shake the f Women: If You Have Morning Sickness, Don't Suffer in Silence 08/15/2016 08:00pm • In the middle of January, I thought I might be pregnant. I knew the nauseous feeling well from my pregnancies with my now-11-year-old daughter and 1-year-old son. But this time, it hit me at a particularly bad time. My book, "I Said Yes," was about to be released, and I was very worried that I woul Immunotherapy: a New Weapon Against Cancer 08/15/2016 08:00pm • When Karen Koehler was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia in 2011, she was told not to worry. She had a mild case that could simply be monitored, her doctor said. But two years later, the cancer took a turn for the worse when a genetic mutation made it aggressive and difficult to treat wit 3 Pieces of Real-World Knowledge the LSAT Tests 08/14/2016 08:00pm • There are myriad standardized tests, and one common way to categorize them is by determining the extent to which a student needs to know real-world information to perform well on the test. On one end of the spectrum is the MCAT, the test that prospective medical school students take, which requires Is Your Low-Fat, Low-Cal Diet Working Against You? 08/14/2016 08:00pm • Heather Reyes has spent the better part of the last decade struggling to lose the 40 extra pounds she gained in her early 20s and the weight she put on during her pregnancies. The Aurora, Illinois, mother of two counted calories ad nauseum, at one point losing 30 pounds during a stint on Weight Wat Medicare Enrollment Deadlines You Shouldn't Miss 08/14/2016 08:00pm • Most people become eligible for Medicare during the months around their 65th birthday. If you don't sign up for Medicare during this initial enrollment period, you could be charged higher premiums for the rest of your life. Here's a look at when you need to sign up for Medicare and the penalties you Access is central to Md. medical marijuana program 08/13/2016 11:07pm • ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Plenty of states have rolled out medical marijuana operations before Maryland, but as the state prepares to announce its top candidates for licenses to grow and process the drug, it's determined not to repeat the mistakes of others. Maryland takes one of the more liberal a Column: The downside to mandatory password changes 08/12/2016 03:59am • Is requiring users to regularly change their passwords a good idea? Passwords are often referred to as the weakest link in security by many cybersecurity professionals, primarily because of the human element. Most systems require users to include upper and lowercase letters, at least one numbe Review: ‘Pete’s Dragon’ is a rare classic actually worth remaking 08/12/2016 01:35am • WASHINGTON — Let's not kid ourselves; Disney's original "Pete's Dragon" (1977) was not some sacred territory that should never be touched. Sure, it boasted heart and some Oscar-nominated tunes, but its blend of live action with hand-drawn animation hasn't aged all that well over the past fou 7 Tips for Moving Across the Country -- Without Draining Your Bank Account 08/10/2016 08:00pm • Moving, along with getting married and sending your kids to college, is one of the most stressful activities you'll probably ever experience. Moving to another state or across the country can be even more difficult. Property taxes, local economies, school districts -- the list of concerns is nearly How to Respond If You're Sexually Abused -- or Harassed -- By Your Doctor 08/10/2016 08:00pm • While the vast majority of doctors are appropriate in the way they conduct themselves with patients behind closed doors, a national investigation by The Atlanta-Journal Constitution, published in July, found widespread sexual abuse by doctors -- from OB-GYNs committing rape to anesthesiologists tak