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The Challenge of Senior In-Home Caregiving 01/29/2019 07:00pm • Given that so many older adults prefer to age in place for as long as possible, the assistance of home health aides has become a major industry and means of helping people stay in their homes longer. But it's a sector of the senior housing market that's often recognized more for its challenges than 10 Colleges Where Graduates Have the Least Debt 01/28/2019 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: What Is the Carnivore Diet? 01/28/2019 07:00pm • Karen Foreman-Brown ate very few carbs for nearly a year. She and her husband, who were following the keto diet, filled their bellies with fat- and protein-rich items like brisket and brie, and their shopping carts with non-starchy vegetables like cauliflower and kale. They didn't consume cupcakes a Does Deep Brain Stimulation Help People With Epilepsy? 01/27/2019 07:00pm • A new treatment has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration for people with certain forms of epilepsy who continue to experience seizures despite trying several different anti-epileptic medications. The treatment, called deep brain stimulation, or DBS, was first developed to help people w My Baby Was Born Too Early. Now What? 01/27/2019 07:00pm • When Martha Williams' daughter Avery arrived seven years ago, she was so tiny that her father's wedding band could easily slide onto her forearm, all the way up near the elbow. Avery had been born nearly three months too soon, and her first weeks of life were a challenging time for her family. Will What a Fellowship Is and Why You Might Want One 01/27/2019 07:00pm • Graduate school and postgraduate training can cost tens of thousands of dollars. For some highly driven students, securing a fellowship could be one way to help pay for this type of advanced education. Here's what prospective candidates need to know about applying for a fellowship, and how to deter Suspect arrested in fatal shooting of Capitol Hill swim coach 01/26/2019 01:16am • WASHINGTON — Almost two years since a Capitol Hill Swim coach was shot, a man has been arrested for his death. Twenty-four-year-old Zaan Scott was shot on April 9, 2017 on the 1300 block of Southern Avenue SE. Police found him with a gunshot wound around 9 p.m., and he was taken to the hospital Today in History: Jan. 26 01/26/2019 01:00am • Today is Saturday, Jan. 26, the 26th day of 2019. Today's Highlight in History: On Jan. 26, 1998, President Bill Clinton forcefully denied having an affair with a former White House intern, telling reporters, ``I did not have sexual relations with that woman, Miss Lewinsky.'' On this date: Data Doctors: Scanners for when the dreaded 'Check Engine' light is on 01/24/2019 08:25pm • Q: I’m shopping for an OBD-II port scanner for my car, but there are just too many options and prices. Any suggestions? A: Any vehicle built in or after 1996 has a small port, usually under the steering wheel, for diagnosing issues with the vehicle. The OBD-II (onboard diagnostics) port is not Why Power of Attorney Can Be Key for Senior Health Care 01/24/2019 07:00pm • In the vast constellation of legal documents you could encounter over your lifetime, some are more critical than others. For older adults, a few legal instruments take on outsized importance, particularly in the context of ensuring adequate health care as we age. While some documents that older adu Can Obesity Cause Depression? 01/24/2019 07:00pm • The link between being overweight and being depressed has long been known, but the reason for this link was poorly understood. Did the stigma of obesity increase depression risk? Did being depressed lead to the behaviors that cause weight gain? The link was always considered a correlation rather tha How Exercise Can Help in Peripheral Artery Disease 01/24/2019 07:00pm • It's sometimes called "window-shopper's disease." As walking brings on leg cramps and pain, people with peripheral artery disease must frequently stop for breaks. When they rest, pain subsides. When they resume walking, PAD pain kicks back in. PAD is common among older adults. About one in every 20 Today in History: Jan. 24 01/24/2019 12:00am • Today is Thursday, Jan. 24, the 24th day of 2019. Today's Highlight in History: On Jan. 24, 2013, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta announced the lifting of a ban on women serving in combat. On this date: In 1848, James W. Marshall discovered a gold nugget at Sutter's Mill in northern Calif Does my child have strep throat? 01/23/2019 07:00pm • In my pediatric office, I see a patient for possible strep throat nearly every day. Strep throat is a common infection in school-age kids that can be easily diagnosed and treated. Despite the frequent office visits for throat infections, however, many misconceptions about strep throat remain. And Health Insurance for Diabetics 01/23/2019 07:00pm • More than 30 million Americans have diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Left uncontrolled, it can raise blood sugar to dangerously high levels and cause life-threatening complications. Notably, people who have the chronic condition are at risk for what's called ma