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Column: Tips for making wedding, memorial slideshows Column: Tips for making wedding, memorial slideshows 05/06/2016 06:02am • Q: Is there a simple way to make wedding or funeral videos that I can put on the Internet if I’m not very technical? A: There’s no shortage of options for making slideshow videos, but you should think about a few things before making a choice. The general rule is that the simpler the progr Move over 'Batman v Superman': It's time for 'Captain America v Iron Man' in Marvel's 'Civil War' Move over 'Batman v Superman': It's time for 'Captain America v Iron Man' in Marvel's 'Civil War' 05/06/2016 02:06am • WASHINGTON — The release strategy itself feels like a superhero showdown between Hollywood comic-book studios: "DC v Marvel: Box Office War." Just weeks ago, DC Comics delivered Ben Affleck vs. Henry Cavill in  "Batman v Superman." Now, Marvel gives us Captain America vs. Iron Man i The Dangers of 'Eating for Two' 05/05/2016 08:00pm • It used to be, as in the golden age of "Mad Men," that pregnancy was considered a time when figure-conscious ladies could finally let loose a bit and indulge. (Remember Betty Draper, from the period drama TV series, after she gave birth to Eugene?) The mantra of "eating for two" was once used to ju Doctors: Some supplements can undermine medical treatments Doctors: Some supplements can undermine medical treatments 05/05/2016 05:18pm • WASHINGTON - Patients suffering from multiple chronic conditions are relying more and more on alternative medicine, but doctors say some so-called nutraceuticals could interfere with their medical treatment. Researchers reporting to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention crunched nu Janet Jackson is pregnant with her first child at 49 Janet Jackson is pregnant with her first child at 49 05/05/2016 09:22am • WASHINGTON — The little sister of the legendary Jackson family is having a baby. Proving it's never too late to start a family, Janet Jackson, now 49, is pregnant with her first child, according to Entertainment Tonight, which broke the story on Wednesday.  She turns 50 on May 16. The sing Treat Heart Rhythm Disorders With Exercise 05/04/2016 08:00pm • When it comes to improving your overall health, exercising is one of the most important things that you can do. Physical activity can lower your risk for heart disease, Type 2 diabetes and some types of cancers. Some studies have shown that regular exercise can also reduce your risk for dementia an Is your medicine ruining your workout? 05/04/2016 11:00am • You probably realize that many things can affect your exercise performance -- including your eating and sleeping habits, your training regimen and your state of mind -- but the medications you take may not even be on your radar screen. Sure, you probably recognize that swallowing a sedating antih What parents need to know about meningitis 05/04/2016 11:00am • Bacterial meningitis -- with infection of the brain and spinal cord, and related blood poisoning -- is shocking in its effects. The disease can take the life of an active, healthy adolescent within 24 hours of diagnosis. Fortunately, bacterial meningitis is rare in the U.S. According to the Centers 4 States That Offer Generous Student Loan Forgiveness Programs 05/03/2016 08:00pm • One of the Student Loan Ranger's all-time favorite television series was the quirky '90s show "Northern Exposure." The premise was that the main character, New Yorker Joel Fleishman, had his medical school tuition paid for by Alaska in exchange for him living and working in that state for a period a Here's What Obamacare Did for Mental Health 05/03/2016 08:00pm • People with psychological problems have been increasingly gaining health insurance coverage in recent years, but data in a study released Wednesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention raise questions about whether they are also receiving medical care. Though the study doesn't explicit My Baby Was Born With VACTERL Association: One Mom's Story 05/03/2016 08:00pm • "Your son is beautiful, and everything looks fine, except I don't see an anal opening." Imagine hearing those words from your doctor just minutes after bringing your baby into the world. I didn't hear anything that came after that sentence. Beyond those words, I froze -- and it was only the beginni Drugs or therapy for preschoolers with ADHD? Local doctor weighs in 05/03/2016 05:10pm • WASHINGTON — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said behavioral therapy should be the first line of treatment for children under 6 with ADHD. But far too many little kids with attention deficit hyperactive disorder who need therapy, don't get it. "There is just not enough resources King of the Kastles: What’s next for Mark Ein’s dynasty? King of the Kastles: What’s next for Mark Ein’s dynasty? 05/03/2016 01:58am • WASHINGTON — Mark Ein is hobbling a bit. He’s in great shape for a man in his early 50s, and always holds his own on the court when he plays alongside the professionals in the annual Washington Kastles Charity Classic. But the self-described running and tennis fanatic is limping up the steps Recovering from Chronic Knee, Hip and Back Pain -- Without Surgery 05/02/2016 08:00pm • Chronic knee, hip and low back pain are the most common types of pain limiting comfortable walking, therefore limiting quality of life and independence. Together with our modern sedentary lifestyle, the pain in these joints prevents people from pursuing an active, healthier way of life. Why do we g 10 Colleges With the Highest Tuition for In-State Students 05/02/2016 08:00pm • 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: C
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