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Home Remedies for Ear Infection 08/28/2020 12:00am • It's late at night and your child is complaining of an earache. You suspect it's an ear infection, and all you want to do is make your little one feel better. Is it OK to try home remedies for ear infection concerns? "This is a challenging question because the answer depends on how severe the infec Tips for Better Vaginal Health 08/28/2020 12:00am • For women, vaginal health is an important part of overall health. However, vaginal health is often shrouded in mystery and a little confusion. How do you keep your vaginal area clean? What can make it prone to infection? What types of vaginal odors are normal, and which ones are not? Here's a guide Can Exercising Before Bed Affect Your Sleep? 08/28/2020 12:00am • Exercise is a key way to stay healthy and live a longer, more productive life. It's beneficial in several ways, not least of which is its ability to promote good sleep. Tiring yourself out with a tough workout is a great way to help your body feel ready for sleep when it's time to go to bed. And re Data Doctors: Vishing is getting more popular, more sophisticated 08/27/2020 02:47pm • Q: What exactly is vishing? A: The term vishing refers to voice phishing scams, which have grown in popularity lately, since so many people are working from home during the pandemic. The most likely scam attempts you’ll face as an individual will be bank-related, as the scammers pose as some Hormone Levels and Diabetes 08/27/2020 12:00am • I often hear my patients ask, "why is my blood sugar high in the morning when I didn't eat anything overnight?" Or they say, "nothing has changed. I eat and exercise the same as I always have, but my readings are rising." So how can this be? As you probably already know, there are several things th How Coronavirus Could Affect Medical School Admissions 08/27/2020 12:00am • Although the coronavirus pandemic has upended many people's plans, it does not appear to have stopped aspiring doctors from pursuing their dreams and submitting medical school applications, some say. Medical school officials from across the U.S. say that they are receiving just as many applications Telehealth Stocks: How to Invest In the Future of Digital Medicine 08/26/2020 12:00am • As health care -- like many other aspects of our lives -- becomes ever more digital, investors will find new ways to profit from the companies involved in what may be the future of medicine: telehealth. Increased investing interest in virtual health care comes as "COVID-19 has caused a massive acce High-risk DC residents may now be able to get free COVID-19 testing 08/25/2020 09:47pm • All D.C.-licensed health insurers will have to cover COVID-19 testing for high- risk residents under a new mandate. “We know that the best place to get tested for COVID-19 is at a doctor or with a medical professional who can talk to you about your symptoms, health, and future care. If you need Why it's especially important to get a flu shot during the coronavirus pandemic 08/25/2020 08:36pm • As flu shots become available in coming weeks, doctors want you to know it has never been more important to get vaccinated. In the fall, doctors and health care systems will be dealing with two circulating viruses: influenza and the novel coronavirus. "There has never been a more important tim Study finds 'striking' difference in Black newborn deaths based on doctor's race 08/25/2020 02:20pm • Research has shown that Black newborns are more than twice as likely to die than white newborns, but a new study finds outcomes can vary greatly depending on the race of their pediatricians. “What’s quite striking is that when Black newborns are treated by Black physicians, by Black pediatric How to Prevent Electrolyte Imbalance 08/25/2020 12:00am • The list of nutrients your body needs to run -- vitamins, minerals, proteins, fats and all the rest -- includes one more item that most people either forget or know little about: electrolytes. The National Library of Medicine explains that electrolytes include certain minerals in your blood, urine, The problem with BMI: Why measuring obesity is so controversial 08/24/2020 08:22am • ▶ Watch Video: CBSN Originals presents "Speaking Frankly | Fat Shaming" Watch the new CBSN Originals documentary, "Speaking Frankly | Fat Shaming," in the video player above.  It's a simple little tool that's been used by doctors for decades, but the system of measuring Body Getting Relief From Menopause Symptoms Naturally 08/24/2020 12:00am • Sharone is a busy 51-year-old working mother of two teenage boys who lives in the Boston area. When she turned 48 years old, she began experiencing night sweats, which woke her and prevented her from getting a sound slumber nightly. Lying in bed, she ruminated about her life stresses and tossed and Signs You Should See a Chiropractor 08/24/2020 12:00am • Every year, millions of people in the U.S. see chiropractors for relief of an array of ailments. "Chiropractors utilize treatments, including joint manipulation, physical therapy modalities, patient education, manual therapy, nutrition and rehabilitation exercises to address each patient's unique s Data Doctors: What to know about Facebook lockout protection 08/21/2020 05:16pm • Q: I got locked out of my Facebook account and it says that I have to upload a photo ID to get back in. Is this legit? Facebook is, by far, the most popular social network on the planet, with an estimated 2.7 billion daily users. With that many users, virtually everything Facebook does has to be