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Man gets 12 years for Rosslyn fatal drunk driving crash 04/10/2015 03:51pm • WASHINGTON -- A man with a long history of traffic violations now faces more than a decade behind bars for a drunken crash that killed another driver in Rosslyn. Then 24-year-old Aman Lail was speeding and running red lights in his Jeep Wrangler when he T-boned a car on Lee Highway near Fort Myer Loudoun health dept.: No wider threat after meningitis death 04/10/2015 12:23pm • WASHINGTON — The Loudoun County Health Department says it does not believe there is a wider threat to the community after "recent publicity" surrounding a meningococcal meningitis death in the county. While the department says that there are no signs of a wider outbreak, Dr. David Goodfriend, The best treatment for some sinus problems may be nothing 04/10/2015 05:15am • WASHINGTON — If you’re suffering from spring allergies, you may also be getting hit with pain, congestion and even fever from sinusitis. And that usually means antibiotics. But The Wall Street Journal reports that there may be a better way — doing nothing. Well, maybe not nothing exactly Cover your eyes: We're headed into eye-injury season 04/10/2015 05:08am • WASHINGTON — Springtime is the prime time for eye injuries. "We do see an increase now that the weather is better," says Dr. Thomas Yau, an ophthalmologist in Silver Spring, Maryland. Many of us — adults and kids — are out on the playing field, tennis court or golf course. And that is Social Support for the COPD Community 04/09/2015 08:00pm • "I'm a rah-rah person," says Pat Barclift, 71, of West Tennessee. As a fitness team leader for the online COPD-Support community, she spurs members on. "Just get out there and do what you can," she tells them. "If all you can do is just touch your toes once -- then, by golly, you did that with fine 'Golden Girls' Lego set could become reality 04/08/2015 06:46pm • WASHINGTON -- Fans of the sitcom “Golden Girls” are thanking thousands of people for being a friend after supporting a campaign to create a Lego set of the show. Last month, Sam Hatmaker -- a fan of the 80s TV show -- designed a Lego set via the LEGO Ideas crowdsourcing community. By Thurs Understanding app permissions on your phone 04/08/2015 07:28am • PHOENIX -- Q: Can you explain the dangers of allowing apps to access my contacts, photos, location and other items on my Android phone? A: The app permissions process on Android phones is very much like the installation process for computer programs for many: overwhelming and confusing. Why do Frequent Fainting: a Sign of Autonomic Nervous System Trouble? 04/07/2015 08:00pm • If you're prone to feeling dizzy or fainting simply from standing, you may be suffering from a legitimate medical condition that often goes undiagnosed and untreated. An estimated 500,000 to 3 million Americans have postural tachycardia syndrome, a disorder of the autonomic nervous system that cau 8 Myths About Constipation 04/07/2015 08:00pm • On a typical day in her clinic, gastroenterologist Dr. Charlene Prather sees about 20 patients, more than half of whom are constipated. "It's incredibly common," says Prather, a professor in the Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology at Saint Louis University, where she directs the Gastroin Why Adults Shouldn't Skip Vaccines 04/07/2015 07:00am • Often, the conversation about vaccines is centered on children -- as vaccines are still believed by some to cause autism, though studies have disproved this link -- but the recent resurgence of measles, whooping cough and other diseases has highlighted the value of vaccinations for adults as well. 5 Cases When Frugality Can Cost You Money 04/06/2015 08:00pm • It's tempting to think that a frugal lifestyle is the savviest, smartest way to live, but sometimes it's not. After all, it feels great to go out to dinner and only order an appetizer instead of an entrée. Or to skip a $4.50 latte and pat yourself on the back, thinking you're a frugal person. Not When Seasonal Allergies Get Serious 04/06/2015 08:00pm • Spring is finally here, and many regions in the U.S. are beginning to thaw after a treacherous winter. Many of us are eager to get outside to welcome back warmer weather. But if you're one of 50 million Americans with seasonal allergies, you might be dreading spring as much as others look forward t 10 Nursing Master's Programs With the Highest Enrollment 04/06/2015 08:00pm • 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: C Tree pollen allergies are rough on children, doctor says 04/06/2015 04:48am • WASHINGTON -- This is prime time for tree pollen allergies. But while it can be rough for adults, it's even worse for children. "They are so susceptible to pollen allergies," says Dr. Rachel Schreiber, an allergist in Rockville, Maryland, who says a lot of kids end up looking really swollen, wit Winning the Battle Against Inflammation: 5 Foods and Spices to Eat Now 04/05/2015 08:00pm • It seems like no matter where you turn these days, you hear the word " inflammation." It's no surprise -- our lifestyles have become increasingly sedentary, and many rely on a quick and easy packaged or processed meal to sustain themselves. Add in unfathomable stress levels, allergens and environme