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COVID-19, Seizures and Epilepsy 11/23/2020 12:00am • For people with epilepsy, the neurological complications of COVID-19 are of special importance. Although our understanding of the virus continues to evolve and change, some insights have emerged. The novel coronavirus affects multiple systems in the body, in addition to the lungs. It can travel thr With coronavirus cases getting worse, here's a refresher on how to stay safe 11/22/2020 12:59am • It's a recurring headline these days: New cases of coronavirus are surging around the country, along with hospitalization rates and Covid-19 deaths. And with winter coming, health experts say it's only going to get worse, as more people gather indoors to avoid cold weather. The US Centers for Data Doctors: Help! External hard drives are making my head spin 11/20/2020 06:08pm • Q: I'm in the market for an external hard drive and could use some help wading through all of the options. Storage technology continues to improve in reliability, speed and cost per megabyte, but it can get a bit confusing for the nontechnical buyer. External hard drives are a great way to bac Virtual learning can work but requires time and professional training, experts say 11/20/2020 11:27am • While some parents are imploring school systems to return students to classrooms, experts argue that the sudden disruption to traditional schooling provides teachers a unique opportunity to educate in new ways. But it will require time, expansion of broadband internet and long-term investment in pro Stool Softener vs. Laxative: What Is the Difference? 11/20/2020 12:00am • You may not like talking about it, but just about everyone experiences constipation from time to time. In fact, 16% of all adults and 33% of adults over age 60 have symptoms of constipation, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Many people think of const What Happens to My Body if I Go Vegan for a Month? 11/20/2020 12:00am • Whether for philosophical or health reasons, some people are opting to stop consuming animals and are adopting a vegan diet. This approach to eating eschews all animal products, including meat, fish, milk, eggs and even honey. Making the switch can be a challenge for people who are accustomed to inc How the pandemic may be making it easier for some people to get help with drug addiction 11/19/2020 05:00pm • This could be a record-breaking year for fatal drug overdoses in Virginia, and overdoses are spiking nationwide, but one doctor at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine is encouraged by the way the COVID-19 pandemic has prompted people to embrace new health care technology. Paul Christo As COVID-19 cases rise, so do test requests; 'plenty of tests' assures Loudoun Co. health director 11/19/2020 02:29pm • With a dramatic recent surge in local COVID-19 cases, lines have gotten longer at local free testing clinics and, in some cases, sites have run out of tests. Loudoun County Health Director David Goodfriend said the increase in requests for testing is a good thing. "As a region, there are plenty o What Paleontology Is and How to Become a Paleontologist 11/19/2020 12:00am • Many amazing plants and animals that once existed on this planet are now extinct, but there are remnants of these life forms. Ancient fossils and DNA provide a glimpse into the world as it was for dinosaurs and other long-gone organisms, and humans can examine living species that are related to thos Steps for Choosing the Right Senior Living Facility 11/19/2020 12:00am • Moving an elderly parent or other loved one into a senior living center is a major event in anyone's life. Emotions are often high, arguments among older children and the loved one may be heated and the decisions that need to be made can be overwhelming. The best way to ensure for a smooth transiti Hogan orders bars, restaurants to close at 10 p.m., cuts capacity limits at businesses 11/18/2020 02:32am • Gov. Larry Hogan takes questions from journalists about a variety of new measures Maryland is taking to try to fight a surge in cases of the coronavirus during a news conference on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020 in Annapolis, Md. Dr. Thomas Scalea, physician in chief of the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Cent GMU offering free psychological sessions to essential workers 11/17/2020 09:05pm • Essential personnel working through the coronavirus pandemic who need psychological support can get a free session from George Mason University in Virginia. The school's Center for Psychological Services is providing the service. Essential workers can call 703-215-1898 and talk to a facilitato Top 11 National Universities With Rolling Admissions 11/17/2020 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: Public Health Chief's Emotional Response to Pandemic Draws Praise 11/17/2020 12:00am • A little more than two minutes into a routine daily press briefing, Dr. Ngozi Ezike, director of the Illinois Department of Public Health, stood at a podium and recited the latest grim statistics on the COVID-19 pandemic in her state. The previous day, 31 people in Illinois had died of COVID-19, br DC region flu cases in 'minimal' range — for now 11/16/2020 08:16pm • While the spread of the coronavirus prompts local governments to tighten restrictions, health professionals are urging residents to get that flu shot. The latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows influenza-like-illnesses are in the "minimal" range throughout the regio