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Braces for Adults: Are They Right for You? 07/26/2016 08:00pm • Wearing braces is a rite of passage for many kids. But increasingly, adults are also getting braces to straighten their teeth, fix their bites and improve their smiles. Orthodontic options that make braces inconspicuous are a big part of this rising popularity. If you're considering getting braces, What to Know About Pelvic Organ Prolapse 07/26/2016 08:00pm • At first blush, the notion that your organs could move from their original position inside you sounds like the stuff of science fiction. But it happens quite frequently, especially among women whose pelvic organs descend or droop from their normal location over time. The phenomenon, called pelvic o Ice Bucket Challenge Helps Identify ALS Gene 07/26/2016 08:00pm • Remember the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge? Apparently, the viral money- and awareness-grabbing videos that drowned your newsfeeds in 2014 were worth it. The campaign raised enough funds to make an important research breakthrough: identifying a new ALS gene. Researchers from Project MinE's global gene s The Lowdown on Lactose Intolerance in Babies and Children 07/26/2016 08:00pm • Lactose is a sugar found in milk and dairy products, such as ice cream and soft cheeses (foods that many children love). The list of food containing lactose is long and also includes baked goods and some breads, ice cream, some candies, salad dressings, certain breakfast cereals, pancake mixes and Follow Doctors on Snapchat, Instagram to Get a Glimpse Into the Profession 07/25/2016 08:00pm • Dr. Sandra Lee, better known as "Dr. Pimple Popper," performs blackhead extractions and more to an audience of about 1.6 million on Instagram. The board-certified California dermatologist gets many questions from followers interested in careers in medicine. A lot of people are surprised by the bread 10 Medical Schools With the Most African-American Students 07/25/2016 08:00pm • Diversity in MedicineMany medical schools struggle with creating a diverse student body, and few institutions have a substantial representation of African-American doctors in training.Here are the 10 schools with the highest number of African-American students for the 2015-2016 school year. A number What's the difference between pasture-raised and free-range eggs? 07/25/2016 01:20pm • When it comes to eggs, market shelves are filled with terms like "cage-free" and "free-range." But the term "pasture-raised" is relatively new and many health professionals -- not to mention, consumers -- confuse the term with others. Even more confusing is the fact that the level of animal care amo Column: Getting your computer ready for school year 07/25/2016 11:13am • What should I be doing to get the computer ready for the upcoming school year? Much like the "spring cleaning" season, the back-to-school season is a good time to evaluate your computer to make sure it’s secured, optimized, or to decide if it’s time to upgrade or replace the unit. Even if New Checklist Could Mean Early Alzheimer's, Dementia Diagnosis 07/24/2016 08:00pm • Patients who show behavioral symptoms of Alzheimer's and dementia, like anxiety and confusion, could potentially soon be diagnosed even earlier. A checklist for patients with mild behavioral impairment, a new diagnosis proposed at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference 2016 in Toronto, Marvel marks Comic-Con homecoming with a showstopper 07/24/2016 12:31am • SAN DIEGO (AP) — Marvel Studios took a year off from Comic-Con, but it came back with a pow on Saturday with a spectacle and star-filled presentation offering exclusive looks at "Spider-Man: Homecoming," ''Doctor Strange" and "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2." "We only want to come when we have DC offers cool resources for residents, visitors facing historic heat wave 07/22/2016 04:14pm • WASHINGTON — As the temperatures continue to rise to expected record levels this weekend, D.C. is offering extra resources for visitors and residents to stay cool. "As soon as the actual temperature or the heat index hits 95 degrees, we actually activate our heat emergency plan," said Chris Gel 6 Reasons to Get the Recommended Care During the Fourth Trimester 07/21/2016 08:00pm • During pregnancy, most women see their doctors more frequently than at any other time in their adult lives. When the baby is born, that abruptly changes. In fact, 40 percent of new mothers do not have a postpartum checkup within six weeks of giving birth as recommended, according to the American Col 11 Things Seniors Should Look for in a Health Provider 07/21/2016 08:00pm • You're more than just a patient in a higher age bracket. As you reach your mid-60s and beyond, you need a primary health provider who's attuned to changes in your body, mind and life. If it's time to find a specialist focused on older patients, whether for yourself or a family member, here's what to Making STDs Part of the Dating Conversation 07/20/2016 08:00pm • In a brave new dating world, where tens of millions of people go online to meet a potential mate -- or just hook-up -- much of the get-to-know-you conversation now begins online. That's precisely where public health officials would like to see one particular potentially awkward but all-important top Patients Deserve More Say About the Coverage of Lifesaving Medications 07/20/2016 08:00pm • There is a war going on right now pitting thousands of ailing patients and their doctors against people in board rooms in an effort to win the right to access lifesaving medications and treatments. Patients are literally dying while their newest adversary -- a purportedly independent nonprofit orga