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It's getting too late to mail ballots, Md. election official says 10/29/2020 05:50am • With only five days to go before Election Day, voters are being urged to avoid using the U.S. Postal Service to send in their mail ballots. Potential uncertainty in mailing ballots this close to the election has been something that election administrators nationwide have expressed concerns about, Grammy, Emmy-winning pianist Robert Glasper ready to dazzle The Birchmere 10/29/2020 12:27am • A Grammy and Emmy-winning artist is about to dazzle Alexandria, Virginia. Acclaimed pianist Robert Glasper will perform at The Birchmere on Nov. 7. "Before I do shows, I never premeditate all the songs because I like to read the crowd," Glasper told WTOP. "Sometimes I go out there knowing Do I Really Need Health Insurance? 10/29/2020 12:00am • Insurance is a funny concept. It's probably the most expensive thing you own that you hope you'll never have to use. You insure your home, your car, your boat, your possessions, even your pet on occasion, without much thought. Yet when it comes to insuring yourself, many consider it unnecessary or World Stroke Day: How to Lower Your Risk 10/29/2020 12:00am • Despite the drastic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on our physical, emotional and social well-being, World Stroke Day should continue to serve as a reminder of how important it is that we take care of ourselves to prevent future strokes. As difficult as it may seem to stay calm and focus on our p What Statistics Is and How to Become a Statistician 10/29/2020 12:00am • Being inundated with massive amounts of information can feel overwhelming, but knowledge of statistics allows people to distinguish essential facts from trivial details in order to make logical and evidence-based decisions. Statisticians are well-paid professionals, and their skills are in high dem Ron Rivera's doctors were surprised by how much he coached during treatment 10/28/2020 06:31pm • Rivera's doctors were surprised by his workload during treatment originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonFor the past two months, Ron Rivera has had to balance being the head coach of the Washington Football Team while also undergoing cancer treatment.After having multiple treatment session How the flu can affect your heart health 10/28/2020 11:50am • This content is sponsored by MedStar Washington Hospital Center The flu is an extremely common ailment that many people suffer with every year – yet there is a more serious health issue that may arise as a result of the flu: an increased heart attack risk. “People think the flu is a se How to Find a Good Doctor 10/28/2020 12:00am • If you don't already have a primary care physician, you should consider getting one soon. It's good for your health, says a growing body of evidence. Specifically, a 2019 case study published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine found that mortality rates are lower in U.S. counties with more prima Cancer Health Disparities Continue 10/28/2020 12:00am • In many ways, the U.S. cancer picture is getting better. Cancer is becoming increasingly curable or survivable as a manageable, chronic condition. However, cancer health disparities persist. Barriers in access to care, noninclusive research, unequal use of preventive measures like cancer screening, App that allows anonymous posts used to attack VMI students who reported ongoing racism 10/27/2020 08:14pm • The app students at the Virginia Military Institute reportedly used to spread racist and sexist comments allows users to be anonymous, providing an unfiltered peek into the alleged racist culture rampant in the state-funded military school. A day after school superintendent Gen. J.H. Binford Peay Doctors dub clinical term for anxiety related to 2020 election 10/27/2020 05:15pm • Nearly 7 out of 10 Americans reported that the upcoming election is a significant source of stress in their everyday lives more than the 2016 election was, according to a poll on behalf of the American Psychological Association. A Northern Virginia psychiatrist has advice for how to cope. "Fi Ideas for having a safe Thanksgiving during COVID-19 Pandemic 10/27/2020 07:00am • Should you cancel Thanksgiving dinner to avoid contracting or spreading the novel coronavirus? For tens of millions of Americans, the holiday means traveling to be with their family for a cozy gathering and an elaborate Thanksgiving dinner featuring turkey, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes and ot How to Shop for Health Insurance Covering Mental Health 10/27/2020 12:00am • One of the many landmark provisions of the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, is its insistence on covering mental and behavioral health issues. Before the ACA, such coverage was sporadic and inconsistent. While some health insurance plans covered a lot, others had no coverage at all. Ye 10 Colleges That Received the Most Applications 10/27/2020 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: Staff member at Loudoun County school tests positive for coronavirus 10/26/2020 08:34pm • A staff member at a Loudoun County, Virginia, elementary school has tested positive for the coronavirus. The staff member was last at Steuart W. Weller Elementary School on Oct. 7, and the person is currently self-isolating, Superintendent Eric Williams said in a letter to the school community.