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Police search for mystery doctor who helped save man in crash 12/18/2015 04:57am • WASHINGTON — Might you know the mystery doctor? The search is on for a woman who helped save the life of a local crash victim. "In a situation like that, you don't get into a credential-showing match," Prince George's County Police Officer Dale Sollars says of the incident on Md. 210 near Ta Want to Keep Your Medicare Costs Down? Get These 5 Screenings 12/17/2015 07:00pm • When it comes to keeping health care costs in check, Benjamin Franklin may have been on to something. He is said to have originated the axiom "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" -- a truth helpful for anyone hoping to keep their out-of-pocket Medicare costs to a minimum. Take, for ins Data Doctors: Low-cost drone buying tips 12/17/2015 05:28am • Q: What low-cost drone do you recommend for an older child? A: Drones, also known as quadcopters or UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles), are expected to be one of the hottest holiday gifts this year. There are dozens of lower-cost devices that look a lot like the expensive models from companies s A new dad's advice to expecting fathers 12/16/2015 10:30am • **MEMO** TO: ALL EXPECTING FATHERS (OR PARTNERS) FROM: SETH GINSBERG, NEW FATHER RE: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW She peed on a stick, and the plus sign appeared. And just like that, life was about to change. Until my daughter was born last week, I was sitting right where you are now -- in sho The truth about ‘Concussion’ 12/16/2015 03:44am • WASHINGTON -- Dr. Bennet Omalu seeks the truth. You could say it’s the defining principle of his entire life. “If you do something in truth,” he will tell me, “You step out boldly into the light.” Omalu’s work is the catalyst for everything that we have learned about concussions ov Flint, Michigan Issues State of Emergency After Threat of Lead Poisoning in Children 12/15/2015 05:19pm • (FLINT, Mich.) -- A change in the water source has exposed children in Flint, Michigan, to potentially dangerous levels of lead, prompting the city to issue a state of emergency for what is being described as a "man-made disaster." Flint Mayor Karen Weaver declared the state of emergency Monday in r Study: Routine kidney test yields important results 12/15/2015 05:11pm • WASHINGTON — Doctors often advise patients to be aware of their cholesterol and blood sugar numbers. But how many of us are aware of the results of the routine blood test that measures estimated kidney function? "I think what is happening with kidney disease is that the awareness is not near What We Know About the Presidential Candidates' Health 12/15/2015 01:14pm • (WASHINGTON) -- Donald Trump is not the only presidential candidate whose doctor says the patient is in good health.Hillary Clinton, Chris Christie and Jeb Bush have all previously released notes from their respective doctors giving their seals of approval despite also noting various medical procedu 10 cold and flu myths debunked 12/15/2015 12:00pm • Quit spreading germs -- and rumors. You've washed your hands and taken vitamin C, but you still managed to catch your office cubemate's germs. Part of avoiding a cold or the flu is knowing the facts. Colds and flus are caused by viruses -- not because you went outside in the cold, says Dr. Sandra Hypertension Jr.: Why Some Kids Face This Adult Health Problem 12/14/2015 07:00pm • High blood pressure can put a person at greater risk for a range of cardiovascular issues -- from heart attack to stroke. But if you think it's only an adult problem, think again. The number of kids who have high blood pressure and what's called prehypertension, or borderline high blood pressure, Why Do We Continue Using the ER for Care? 12/13/2015 07:00pm • Access to health care is one of the hottest topics in society today. As a nation, we have worked feverishly to find the perfect health system that ensures our citizens can get medical care whenever it's needed. In a society that gets its news 140 characters at a time, we are now a generation of im Golden Girls: 'Brooklyn,' 'Danish Girl,' 'Room' battle at the Globes 12/11/2015 02:23am • WASHINGTON — The Golden Globe nominees were just announced on Thursday. So we're helping you prioritize with reviews of three of the nominees: "Brooklyn," "The Danish Girl" and "Room." While all three are nominated for Globes, none of them has an American studio as its primary production c Why We Shouldn't Wait to See the Doctor 12/10/2015 07:00pm • I received a call from an out-of-state doctor while in the middle of my clinic. He usually does not call me during that time, unless it's important. "I would like to send one my friends to you..." He paused for a moment. "Absolutely, I will be more than happy to see her." I didn't hesitate. "Sh 10 ways to avoid winter joint pain 12/10/2015 09:00am • As mercury drops, joint aches rise. Winter can be the season of pain for people with arthritis. The exact science behind cold-related joint aches is uncertain, but there's no doubt symptoms can worsen, says Dr. Kelly Weselman, an Atlanta rheumatologist. It could be that muscles, ligaments and joi Crowdfunding campaign revives 'Mystery Science Theater 3000' 12/10/2015 08:58am • WASHINGTON — The Satellite of Love is set to fly again. After a Kickstarter campaign headed up by creator Joel Hodgson, new episodes of “Mystery Science Theater 3000,” the TV show that made fun of cheesy B-movies, will be produced, most likely next year. The new episodes will be availab