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Hypothyroidism can sap energy without your knowing it 01/11/2016 04:59am • WASHINGTON — A lot of people are walking around with hypothyroidism — a gland that doesn't produce enough thyroid hormone — without knowing it. Doctors say it's one of the most misdiagnosed conditions around. Dr. Kenneth Burman, chief of endocrinology at MedStar Washington Hospital Center, 4 Sacred Cows That Kill Your Frugality 01/10/2016 07:00pm • A frugal person is, by nature, economical. We like to save money on everything we buy. We're not cheap; we seek value. That can mean spending more on an item to get quality knowing it'll cost us less in the long run. It also means spending more on something we value because our thriftiness on other New Analyses Support Biennial Mammograms Beginning at Age 50 01/10/2016 07:00pm • New analyses support the recommendation that for a woman of average breast cancer risk, beginning screening for the cancer at age 50 and undergoing mammograms every other year through age 74 reasonably balances the potential benefits and harms associated with screening. The U.S. Preventive Services Managing Blood Pressure: It's a Marathon, Not a Sprint 01/10/2016 07:00pm • By Priya Umapathi, M.D.; Haitham Ahmed, M.D.; and Erin Michos, M.D., M.H.S.What may be affecting your doctor's decision to change your blood pressure target most recently is the landmark SPRINT study published in the November issue of the New England Journal of Medicine. But we'll come back to that 4 Building Blocks of a Secure Retirement 01/10/2016 07:00pm • It can be a scary proposition to leave behind the security of a regular paycheck and face the blank slate of constructing your own new lifestyle. Will you be able to support yourself? Will your health hold out? What will you do with all the time? Of course, you can't predict the future. You might su Your Doctor Is Arriving Now 01/10/2016 07:00pm • Anna Monteleone's Fourth of July getaway was just days away when her 10-month-old daughter started acting funny. Monteleone worried it was an ear infection, but getting to a doctor after work would be near impossible. " is the worst time ever for kids trying to get to the pediatrician," says Montele Local company banking on CES coverage to fuel growth 01/10/2016 06:58pm • By Steve Winter, special to wtop.com WASHINGTON — According to the CES website, 85 percent of show exhibitors cite media coverage as one of their primary reason for attending the show.  Some companies — the large exhibitors in particular — use publicity to solidify their brand and drive th CES showing trends in health tech 01/07/2016 05:40pm • WASHINGTON -- Technology is transforming health care. And if you need proof, all you have to do is stroll the aisles at the big Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. There are all kinds of new devices in the personal health category, and they can benefit anyone from an infant to a great-grand Mobile vets: Choosing at-home euthanasia for your pet 01/07/2016 04:18pm • WASHINGTON — When pet owners are faced with the difficult decision of knowing it's time for euthanasia, most head to their veterinarian’s office. But a local veterinarian wants you to know there is another, less stressful, option. Katy Nelson, AKA Dr. Paws, tells WTOP that a mobile, or house- Column: Windows 10 upgrade deleted my files 01/07/2016 04:49am • Q: I upgraded to Windows 10 and now all my files are missing! What can I do to get them back? A: According to Microsoft, Windows 10 is the fastest-growing operating system in their history, with more than 200 million devices that are currently running it (including smartphones and tablets). A Transition Into Nursing With an Accelerated Graduate Degree Program 01/06/2016 07:00pm • Changing careers can be a long process. A less-than-satisfied architect, teacher or sales representative can spend years getting the right skills to be established in another profession. If that next profession happens to be nursing, accelerated degree options can make the career transition smoothe Your Body on Caffeine: When Enough Is Enough 01/06/2016 07:00pm • "Don't talk to me until I've had my coffee."Sound familiar? "I can't survive without caffeine."Maybe it's just a case of the Mondays, or maybe you're unaware of exactly how much caffeine you're guzzling on a daily basis. Time for a reality check: When you're feeling that afternoon lull, do you rea A preview of CES 2016 01/06/2016 11:53am • WASHINGTON — Ken Colburn, of The Data Doctors, is at the Consumer Electronics Show, in Las Vegas. Here, he talks with Rachel Horn, of the Consumer Technology Association, about what to expect — virtual reality, electric cars, drones and more: D.C. brings concussion app to sidelines of youth sports 01/05/2016 04:20pm • WASHINGTON — From the football field to your smartphone: A new app is changing the way youth and high school sports concussions are documented. Coaches, parents and athletic trainers can be authorized to report suspected concussions through the InjureFree app. The interface allows an adult to d Asbestos Dangers Are Still Lurking 01/04/2016 07:00pm • After all these years -- long since the dangers of asbestos became common knowledge and use of the fire-resistant mineral decreased drastically -- health experts say asbestos continues to make us sick. Despite the fact that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency began banning asbestos in some prod