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Chest pain in kids: Is it normal or something worse? 11/18/2015 11:00am • Maya, a healthy 13 year-old girl, had finished soccer practice and noticed a sharp stabbing pain near her sternum. The pain was quite intense and would worsen with deep breathing. It got to the point that she had to lie down on the field. Maya's mother was in the stands wondering what had happened t 5 Red Flags You May Be Setting Off for Your Real Estate Agent 11/17/2015 07:00pm • Real estate agents see and hear a lot, and while there are shockingly few things that surprise them, there's a fine line between need-to-know and TMI. But the more transparent a client is during the buying or selling process, the better the broker can meet his or her needs. Luis D. Ortiz, associate How to Prevent Concussions 11/17/2015 07:00pm • You can't buy alcohol if you're under 21, or tobacco until you're at least 18 in most states. What if you couldn't tackle or body check in sports until you were at least 15? That's what many pediatricians and experts are calling for to reduce injuries like concussions. "Knowing what we know now, wh Tackling cancer: Inspiring story behind 'My All American' movie 11/17/2015 02:48am • WASHINGTON — It was dubbed college football's "Game of the Century." On Dec. 6 1969, the Texas Longhorns overcame a 14-0 fourth-quarter deficit to stage a 15-14 comeback over the Arkansas Razorbacks, accepting a plaque from President Richard Nixon en route to a National Championship. Bu Many Women Begin Receiving Mammograms Earlier Than Recommended 11/16/2015 07:00pm • While contentious debate continues about when women should begin undergoing routine mammograms -- whether at age 40, by age 45 or starting at age 50 -- an altogether different reality unfolds in many doctors' offices that undercuts all guidelines. Nearly a third of women report undergoing a mammog Managing the Caregiver and Patient Relationship 11/16/2015 07:00pm • Agnes Jones (not her real name) walked into the Caregiver Center looking as elegant as ever. Still a newlywed, she accompanied her husband to the hospital for some tests. His treatment for inoperable cancer just wasn't working. We had met 18 months ago, when the diagnosis was made. This couple was 10 Colleges With the Highest Graduation Rates 11/16/2015 07:00pm • 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: Paris attacks: What you can do to help 11/14/2015 06:23pm • WASHINGTON — Since Friday's attacks in Paris, the world has showed up to help the people of Paris and those beyond the city who were touched by the terrorism. If you're looking for a way to help, several organizations are more than willing to accept your help. And some individuals may also be g 127 dead in Paris attacks, worst since WWII 11/14/2015 01:21am • PARIS (AP) — French President Francois Hollande said Saturday that ISIS was behind the series of attacks targeting Parisians Friday night. According to the latest reports, at least 127 are dead, including at young concert-goers, soccer fans and Parisians enjoying a Friday night out at popular n Taking care of your aging parents? It's going to cost you 11/13/2015 12:30pm • It's that circle of life. Once upon a time, your parents took care of you. And if your parents are lucky to live long enough, you may end up taking care of them. While you may be happy to help your parents in any way you can, becoming a parent's caregiver can be a blow to anyone's finances. And t The surprising factor that affects your future baby's health 11/13/2015 12:00pm • Trying to get pregnant? Then you're probably popping prenatal vitamins, laying off the sushi and extra-large lattes, and generally watching what you eat in the name of fertility and healthy babies. But, according to new OB-GYN guidelines from the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstet Epilepsy Experiences -- Outstanding Athlete Gets Back in the Game 11/12/2015 07:00pm • As an outstanding 15-year-old athlete, Nolan loved to play football. He enjoyed the competition, the camaraderie, and the focus and discipline of being on the team. He also relished the demanding training and exercise, which made him strong and physically fit. Like any young athlete, the last thin Teen YouTube star died from undetected heart condition 11/12/2015 09:14am • WASHINGTON — The Anne Arundel County, Maryland 13-year-old best-known by his online name of Caleb Bratayley died from a heart condition, which was undetected despite a family history. Caleb LeBlanc and his family documented much of their lives since 2010, for their popular YouTube show, "Bratay The Mysterious Rise of Valley Fever 11/11/2015 07:00pm • Digging in parched dirt or simply breathing in dry air is not without peril in certain parts of the Southwest, where a fungus called Coccidioides is known to infect many who inhale its spores, sickening an increasing number of people over the past decade and a half.The resulting illness called Valle When You're Diagnosed With Cancer -- Again 11/11/2015 07:00pm • The first time Gwen Darien was diagnosed with cancer, she was a 35-year-old, newly divorced art director in California. "It was a completely unexpected and world-altering and mind-altering experience," she says. "I thought I was going to die." The second time Darien was diagnosed with cancer, she w