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Don't need security on a Mac? Think twice 10/03/2015 02:18am • WASHINGTON -- Mac users, your time has come. "We're seeing a huge uptick of people with Macs that are infected," says Ken Colburn of Data Doctors. "There still are a lot of people out there that believe ‘if I use a Mac, I don't have to worry about viruses and pop ups and security’, when in fa Are Allergy Auto-Injector Needles Long Enough for Obese Patients? 10/01/2015 08:00pm • For certain people with severe allergies, sometimes combined with asthma, a higher risk for anaphylaxis -- a rare allergic reaction that's a life-threatening medical emergency -- is a concern. As a safeguard, many carry a prescription epinephrine auto-injector, or EAI. But for heavier people, parti 8 Tips for Running Safely and Comfortably (Enough) While Pregnant 10/01/2015 02:00pm • Carrie Cole ran her fastest half marathon while pregnant. "It was really hard, but really strong," remembers the 32-year-old in Wilmette, Illinois, who now works for a company that organizes races. She didn't find out until after the race that she had a baby on the way. Cole also ran a hal That free Apple Music trial period is no longer free for some 10/01/2015 11:03am • WASHINGTON — It's been three months since Apple announced the opportunity to get free music for a trial period by signing up for Apple Music. Everyone who jumped on that bandwagon immediately and forgot, or chose not, to turn off the auto-renewal function has been charged $9.99. "Estima Awareness of heredity helps women know cancer risks 10/01/2015 05:12am • WASHINGTON — Two messed-up genes can sharply raise a woman's chances of getting breast or ovarian cancer. That's scary for anyone — but especially for one group of women in particular. When the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes mutate in a certain way, the body's ability to fight off these cancers is Column: Is free anti-virus good enough? 10/01/2015 04:59am • Q: Is it necessary to pay for good anti-virus protection or are the free ones good enough? A: The answer to this question differs widely based on the user’s behavior and comfort level with technical products, but before I get into those details, it’s important to understand the difference bet Retirement: Your Ticket to a Happier, Healthier Life 09/30/2015 08:00pm • The news seems to be filled with doom and gloom predictions about what baby boomers will face in retirement. Study after study says those who are heading into their final working years have skimpy savings which will, undoubtedly, lead to unsatisfying golden years. However, a study from researchers What to Do If Someone You Care About Has a Gambling Addiction 09/30/2015 08:00pm • If you have a family member or a friend with a gambling problem -- and you ignore it -- you're making a risky bet. Particularly if that person is heavily involved in your life, since his or her financial problems could more easily become your own. Gambling, as you likely know, is often treated as The annual physical: Do you need a yearly exam? 09/30/2015 10:00am • You're healthy -- at least as far as you know. But if you're like countless other Americans, you see your doctor once a year just to make sure. This annual checkup may be wholly unnecessary for healthy adults, according to a growing number of experts. (To be clear, we aren't talking about exams f A New Treatment for Super Semicircular Canal Dehiscence 09/29/2015 08:00pm • Even before we perform surgery, patients often tell us they feel an enormous sense of relief. After all, we are often the first doctors they meet who actually believe them when they say they can hear their hearts beating, their eyes moving or their food digesting. For years, many of these patients Ethical questions arise as doctors ask patients for donations 09/29/2015 01:23pm • WASHINGTON — It’s a new development in the relationship between cancer patients and their doctors: Patients who have successfully been treated are being asked for a donation to a medical center or for more research — by their doctors. “It’s a tricky, tricky area,” Dr. Arthur L. Caplan Woman runs for teen, doctors who saved her life 09/29/2015 11:47am • WASHINGTON — Karen Hill got a new heart when she was just 21. One year later, she is lacing up her running shoes to thank the medical team that saved her life. "I got my life back before it could be taken away from me," says Hill with a smile and a sigh. Now she is thrilled to be healthy, wh Steven Tyler, Sheryl Crow, Joe Walsh hold Addiction Rally on National Mall 09/29/2015 02:44am • WASHINGTON — As much as anyone, rockers know the dangers of addiction. So, a number of them are gathering Sunday on the National Mall to raise awareness. The UNITE to Face Addiction Rally will include free performances by Steven Tyler, Sheryl Crow, Joe Walsh of The Eagles, John Rzezn What to Do When You Doubt Your Doctor 09/28/2015 08:00pm • An unexpected diagnosis, assurance that your symptoms aren't serious or even a misunderstanding could cause your confidence in your doctor to waver. Almost 30 percent of Americans sometimes doubt their doctors, seeking a second opinion or doing their own research to verify a doctor's diagnosis or o Help! My Kid Wets the Bed 09/28/2015 08:00pm • You've read all the books, successfully potty trained your toddler and assumed the bed-wetting would end by kindergarten, or even first or second grade. But when the dry nights are few and far between by age 7 or older, and the soggy, old mattress has seen its day, what's a parent to do? Dr. Sandra