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Column: Drone regulations are coming Column: Drone regulations are coming 10/22/2015 05:22am • Q: Where can I go to understand the proper legal use of taking videos with a drone? A: The popularity of drones — also known as  UAVs, short for unmanned aerial vehicles -- is exploding, and so are the stories of irresponsible pilots. Anyone who decides to fly a drone has a responsibility 9 Ways to Find Temporary Work in Retirement 10/21/2015 08:00pm • More people are discovering that retirement doesn't mean stopping work. Those who find that retirement is not as interesting as they had hoped seek work as a way to meet people and stretch their minds. Others discover their incomes aren't enough to cover the expenses of retirement and the extras, p Let's Get Serious About Flu and Pneumonia Shots 10/21/2015 08:00pm • Fever. Body aches. Exhaustion. Incessant coughing. You likely have the flu. Hours ago, you were at work, feeling fine, and now all you want to do is crawl under the covers. You could have avoided this -- if you had listened to the countless medical experts who recommend the flu vaccine for everyo Another Pain in the Joint: What to Do About Bursitis 10/21/2015 08:00pm • About a year ago, Lisa Marinelli says she got off a stationary bike and experienced a pain that she'd never felt before, radiating from her left hip, which progressively -- and very quickly -- got worse. She thought at first that maybe she'd pulled a muscle and hoped her discomfort would subside. 3 Tips to Guide Investors Through 401(k) Enrollment 10/20/2015 08:00pm • More than 80 percent of U.S. employees participate in retirement savings plans offered through their workplaces, government statistics show. And many of them are now going through the annual fall ritual of open enrollment -- in which workers can change plans and alter the amount of money they're pu How to Talk to Your Teen About Vaping 10/20/2015 08:00pm • It's a new generation, and there's another way to hook kids on nicotine. In a few short years, e-cigarettes and other vaping devices have shot up in popularity. They're the latest method to deliver nicotine ­along with mixtures of chemicals that users suck into their lungs. For kids, vaping may s How to Manage Diabetes at Work 10/20/2015 08:00pm • Do you have what you need to manage your diabetes at work? Are you able to check your blood sugar, eat, take medications or treat low blood sugar, anywhere and at any time? Did you know you have the right to be able to do these important things without fear of penalty? Have you ever been denied a Local Public Health a Career Path for Medical Students 10/20/2015 08:00pm • All health is local. Public health touches all parts of life, exemplified by the Ebola outbreak and in Baltimore with the swift response and coordination of resources to dispense life-sustaining medications in the unrest following the death of Freddie Gray. Public health is responsible for the inspe Does Your Health Insurance Plan Cover You While Abroad? 10/20/2015 08:00pm • Picture this: You're traveling overseas and you come down with a fever. You don't speak the native language and you're uncertain if your health plan covers medical care, like a visit to a doctor or hospital, abroad. While this is probably the last scenario you want to consider while planning your tr Police try to strike balance between guardian, enforcer 10/19/2015 11:10pm • ARLINGTON, Va. -- Police departments across the country are under the microscope, and many are working to bolster community relations. From the cases of Michael Brown to the continuing conflict over policing in Baltimore, departments are being scrutinized over the way they deal with the public, part Could an Inexpensive, Underused Drug Reduce Blood Loss During Surgery? 10/19/2015 08:00pm • More than a million Americans will undergo hip or knee replacement this year. Doing their due diligence, many will select top-notch orthopedic surgeons, and some will even evaluate the company that makes their implant. Now, researchers in Canada and some highly regarded orthopedic specialists at U. No kids? You still need an estate plan 10/19/2015 08:00am • As the adage goes, you can't take it with you. Whether you want to spend your last dime or leave it all behind when you go, creating a comprehensive plan for your estate begins earlier than you might think. If you don't have children or obvious heirs, documenting your wishes and making them accessib 5 Questions to Ask When Choosing an Online Graduate Nursing Program 10/18/2015 08:00pm • For nurses who wish to advance their careers, pursuing an online master's or doctoral degree may be a great choice, experts say. Doing so can lead to higher salaries and roles with greater authority over patient care. Some experts say that when it comes to graduate-level study, the nursing field i Fear of hacking could keep employers from seeing your resume Fear of hacking could keep employers from seeing your resume 10/17/2015 02:49am • WASHINGTON -- Hackers ruin everything; now, they're even spiking some people's chances of landing a job. "Everybody in H.R. (Human Resources) has been told, 'Do not open file attachment resumes,' because that's what the hackers are using to target people right now," says Ken Colburn, CEO of D Keeping Communication Lines Open in a Health Crisis 10/15/2015 08:00pm • When you're in the midst of a personal or family health crisis, so much happens at once. Between making decisions, absorbing medical twists and turns, and just trying to stay calm, it's hard to keep everyone you care about updated and informed. One way is to connect through online health tools that
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