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What to Do If Your Child's Weight Gain Falters 01/25/2016 07:00pm • Kids grow fast. In particular, babies and toddlers experience rapid weight gain in their first two years. "In the first year, we expect their weight to triple," says Maureen Black, professor of pediatrics at the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore, and director of the school's Gr The 25 Best Jobs of 2016 01/25/2016 07:00pm • The best jobs of the year What do an orthodontist, accountant and nurse practitioner have in common? They're all great jobs. And while selecting a career is a personal decision, high-quality jobs typically share certain characteristics, including high wages, low unemployment and good work-life ba Introducing the Best Jobs of 2016 01/25/2016 07:00pm • The 2016 job market is looking bright. Employers will continue to hire, especially in certain hot fields. Corporate recruiters are on the prowl, scouting perfectly matched job candidates for important positions. And overall job growth is expected to increase by 6.5 percent between 2014 and 2024, ge 25 Amazing Health Care Support Jobs for 2016 01/25/2016 07:00pm • The best health care support jobs of the yearIt doesn't take years of medical school to gain entry to the ever-growing health care field. Health care support workers are the ones who assist doctors, surgeons and dentists in important tasks as they monitor, diagnose and treat patients. Many positions How to exercise when you can't get outside 01/25/2016 07:00pm • Keeping fit is a year-round commitment for everyone; however, for those who prefer outdoor exercise, finding the right winter fitness activity can be a challenge. With some foresight and planning, it's possible to maintain fitness goals throughout the year -- no matter what surprises Mother Nature h Blizzard aftermath keeps local emergency rooms busy 01/25/2016 05:27am • WASHINGTON — There is no calm after the storm for local emergency rooms. Dr. Terry Jodrie, an ER physician with Washington Adventist Hospital, says the hospital is seeing a surge in activity as the area returns to life after the blizzard. Some of those seeking emergency treatment simply put The impact of Obamacare on the doctor-patient relationship 01/24/2016 07:00pm • The Affordable Care Act remains a hot topic for both patients and physicians. As discussed in my new book, "Losing Our Way in Healthcare: The Impact of Reform," patients are beginning to realize some of the negative fallout now that the legislation has been fully implemented. In the second year of O National Universities Where Students Are Eager to Enroll 01/24/2016 07:00pm • High school seniors aren't the only ones who have to worry about making a good impression during the college admissions process. The schools themselves have to stand out from their competitors in the race to enroll the best students. In fact, of the 265 research-oriented National Universities that Do You Need a Vaccination for Your Next Trip? 01/21/2016 07:00pm • Chances are, after reading about high-profile health scares following a measles outbreak at Disneyland in California last January or the latest travel advisory for the Zika virus in Mexico, travel-related health concerns have crossed your mind. To help you better understand which places pose health My Child Has Scoliosis. Now What? 01/21/2016 07:00pm • Like many gawky, growing teens, 13-year-old Martha Hunt felt insecure about her body. As an aspiring model, too, she was particularly critical of what she saw as flaws -- one shoulder blade jutting out, one side of her waist dipping in further than the other. "At that age, you just want to feel norm 'NFL Confidential:' One player's inside view of professional football 01/21/2016 02:46am • WASHINGTON — If you haven’t heard, there’s a new book out, written by a current NFL player under a pseudonym. “NFL Confidential” is a modern day player’s look behind the curtain into the day-to-day drama, machinations and overall grind of the professional football season. At 239 page Want to Spend Your Senior Years at Home? Here's How to Do It 01/20/2016 07:00pm • For 30 years, Pat Weis has called the Bay Indies community in Venice, Florida, home. It's where she lived with her husband until his death three years ago and where she currently resides with a friend. Now 80, Weis has no plans to leave her house anytime soon."I've been here 30 years and enjoyed eve Corporate Spinoffs: Tops or Topsy-Turvy? 01/20/2016 07:00pm • Naked or otherwise, Wall Street executives are not usually known from their prowess at playing Twister -- but boy, can they spin. And these days they're not to be outdone, not even by the savviest spin doctor in their PR department. That's because no spokesperson knows how to do this kind of spin, f Column: Can I remotely reboot my router? 01/20/2016 05:12am • Q: I have a problem with webcam monitoring of my residence because I normally have to reboot my wireless router about once or twice a month.  Is there a way to do this remotely? A: As most everyone has experienced, there are times when you need to reboot your router and/or modem in order to get How to Come Out to Your Doctor as an LGBT Patient 01/19/2016 07:00pm • If you're an LGBT patient and your doctor doesn't know it, it's time for a conversation. Otherwise, you could be missing out on preventive care, treatments or counseling you need. But it shouldn't take an agonizing effort to reveal your sexual orientation or gender identity -- because inclusive pro