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Doctors see rise in breast reconstruction immediately after mastectomies 10/12/2015 04:55am • WASHINGTON — Plastic surgeons are seeing a rise in immediate breast reconstruction after mastectomies. Many factors appear to be in play, including increased awareness of the procedure following Angelina Jolie's decision to have a preventive mastectomy and reconstruction back in 2013. It doe Dodgers' Vin Scully talks legendary career, lucky break at WTOP Radio 10/12/2015 01:57am • LOS ANGELES — In Southern California, he's called the "Soundtrack of Summer," in part because most people have never lived a summer without Vin Scully behind the microphone. For the last 66 years, Scully has been the voice of the Dodgers, first in Brooklyn and then in Los Angeles. But the t 'Jane the Virgin' Actress Gina Rodriguez on Living With Hashimoto's Disease 10/11/2015 08:00pm • On her hit TV show "Jane the Virgin," which kicks off its second season tonight, star Gina Rodriguez weathers no shortage of curveballs: an unplanned pregnancy after being artificially inseminated by mistake. A love triangle, nefarious drug lord and baby-snatching. While perhaps not as, ah, dramati 4 Things to Know About Accommodated LSAT Testing 10/11/2015 08:00pm • For prospective law school students, accommodated testing can have a significant effect on LSAT scores, so it is important to be aware of options that may be available on exam day. Below are answers to four key questions that test-takers should know when considering applying for LSAT accommodations Living with Arthritis as a College Freshman 10/11/2015 08:00pm • For most young people, going off to college is a much anticipated and exciting transition. But for many of the nearly 300,000 children living with some form of juvenile arthritis, this exciting journey toward independence and self-discovery comes with a great deal of anxiety. I know the feeling we Is your password too short to be safe? 10/10/2015 05:45am • WASHINGTON — Your passwords are likely too short. "Eight character passwords are too short. They can be broken in just over a minute," says Ken Coleburn of Data Doctors. "Today's hacker technology using something called 'Brute Force' is basically hundreds of millions of (password) guesses per Are you at risk for oral cancer? 10/09/2015 10:30am • Who gets oral cancer? We're all at risk. Oral and pharyngeal cancers -- which refer to the mouth and upper throat and fall into the realm of head and neck cancers -- kill nearly one person every hour of every day of the year, or 7,600 people annually, according to the American Association of Oral How to Help Your Aging Parents When Money Is Tight 10/08/2015 08:00pm • If you're of a certain age, you probably have parents of a certain age. That is, your parents are getting up there in years, and they need help, but you may not be able to give it to them. Or not in the way you'd like to. You've probably heard of " the sandwich generation," which describes adults Is Your Fitness Regimen Missing This Key Component? 10/08/2015 08:00pm • A well-rounded fitness routine includes strength, endurance, flexibility and balance training -- though many people skimp on that last one. Working on balance is important because we constantly rely on it. While we're walking, for example, one foot is off the ground at all times. We also use balanc Your Internet-connected gadgets could pose security risks 10/08/2015 09:28am • WASHINGTON — Technology and devices that allow homeowners to remotely control everything from door locks to interior lights may pose a security risk. "You buy them. You plug them in. They work. It's awesome," says Ken Colburn, of the Data Doctors. "The problem is, they're not necessarily secu Column: Simple tip for controlling Internet usage at home 10/08/2015 05:08am • Q: What do you suggest for managing what my family can access on the Internet from our house? A: Parental control options take many forms and are part of just about any operating system or device that you own. Whether it’s on a Windows or Mac computer, an iOS or Android-based mobile device The Modern Medical Check-up: Finally, a Reason for Men to Go to the Doctor 10/07/2015 08:00pm • Most men don't go to doctors. Sure, in cases of an emergency, injury or maybe a very bad flu they'll go, but what about all the other times? Women are overwhelmingly more likely to take advantage of preventative medicine and wellness visits than men. They're also the ones who get checked out if som Expand Career Options With a Graduate Degree in Math 10/07/2015 08:00pm • Graduate school has long been a popular choice for people wanting to elevate their careers, but the number of students enrolling has recently jumped. Between fall 2013 and fall 2014, first-time graduate enrollment increased by 3.5 percent, the largest spike since 2009, according to a September repor Open Enrollment 2015: What Medicare Beneficiaries Need to Know 10/07/2015 08:00pm • Medicare beneficiaries may have noticed their mailboxes are filling with brochures and packets from health insurance companies. That's because the open enrollment period for Medicare has arrived, and companies are vying for a share of the 55 million member market. From Oct. 15 through Dec. 7, Medica Analysts: Drinking whole milk isn't bad for you 10/07/2015 05:14pm • WASHINGTON — For years, U.S. dietitians have said you shouldn’t drink whole milk. The excessive fat and calories are bad for your heart and could lead to weight gain, experts once argued. Yet in recent months, some experts say people who drink whole milk aren’t more likely to develop cardi