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Medication-Free Ways to Treat Parkinson's Disease 01/10/2019 07:00pm • People with Parkinson's disease, the incurable neurodegenerative disorder that affects movement, have few options for medical treatment. Prescription medications can help manage symptoms, and an implantable device ( a deep brain stimulator) can help control tremors -- the hallmark of the condition. TV star Erin Andrews to women: Get tested for cervical cancer 01/10/2019 03:08pm • WASHINGTON — The American Cancer Society estimates that 4,250 women will die from cervical cancer in the United States this year. Fox Sports reporter and host of the TV competition “Dancing With The Stars” Erin Andrews was diagnosed back in 2016 and she is stressing during this Cervical Hea Celebrating 20 years of 'The Sopranos' with a definitive take on the final shot 01/10/2019 12:10am • WASHINGTON -- It was exactly 20 years ago on this date that television changed forever. HBO's "The Sopranos" premiered on Jan. 10, 1999, a watershed moment that, along with its siblings "Oz" and "Sex and the City," shifted viewers from network TV to must-see cable hits. It's easy to take for Why Aren't More Women in Health Care Leadership Roles? 01/09/2019 07:00pm • It's another new year, and for health care, that's a signal that the great debate on the subject is about to commence in Washington. There seems to be no doubt that the United States' health care system -- the most expensive in the world -- needs some adjustments. It's the how and where that fuels Poop Color -- and What It Might Mean for Your Health 01/09/2019 07:00pm • Most times, for people who aren't otherwise obsessed with their bowel habits, poop just gets flushed away. And, in a manner of speaking, that's the end of it. But sometimes it's not just plain-old brown. And though many may not feel comfortable talking about it, a whole lot of people are online sear 2 Bauer's Candies varieties recalled; may be contaminated with hepatitis A 01/09/2019 11:38am • WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration is recalling a candy sold on QVC and online because it could be contaminated with hepatitis A. Any Bauer's Candies Chocolate or Caramel Modjeskas purchased after Nov. 14 should not be eaten and should be thrown away immediately. They are individuall How to safely store and dispose of prescription painkillers 01/09/2019 09:00am • More than 70 percent of people using opioid painkillers for nonmedical reasons get them from family or friends. Misuse or diversion of these drugs can be extremely harmful and even deadly. Locking up prescription painkillers and other commonly misused drugs is the best way to keep them away from peo What Role Should Faith Play in Selecting Senior Care? 01/08/2019 07:00pm • While the nightly news often carries stories of how religious affiliations can be a force behind terrorism and wars, for many people, religion, faith and spirituality are important aspects of being a whole and healthy person. In a recent small survey, Seniorly, a senior living referral company that What Is Multiple Myeloma? 01/08/2019 07:00pm • You don't expect to break a rib while doing light housekeeping. Similarly, you wouldn't think your worsening back pain might be caused by a type of blood cancer. However, these are among classic scenarios for patients who develop multiple myeloma, says Dr. James Berenson, the founder, president and 5 Things to Know About Prostate Cancer 01/08/2019 07:00pm • Those of us in the medical profession are faced with a dilemma when educating the public about diseases: We need to inform -- without creating hysteria. That's tough to do today; sometimes it's the less reputable voices that become the loudest, and we begin hearing from patients who "read somewhere Best jobs and best-paying cities 2019 01/08/2019 08:00am • WASHINGTON — There are jobs, good jobs and then the best jobs. According to a new study, some of those fabled best (as well as best-paying) are in the D.C. area. With the government shutdown making life increasingly difficult for federal workers, to the extent that many are seeking unemployment 25 best jobs of 2019 01/07/2019 07:00pm • Top jobs Health care jobs require years of higher education. But workers willing and able to make that investment see it pay dividends in the form of high salaries and ample opportunities. Plus, experts predict there will be great demand for nurses, physicians and other medical practitioners in t 25 best jobs that pay $100K 01/07/2019 07:00pm • Significant salaries Want a career that pads your wallet? Look no further than these 25 jobs from the U.S. News Best Jobs of 2019 rankings, which pay six-figure salaries on average. That $100,000 threshold is more than twice the U.S. median personal income, which the Bureau of Labor Statistic Sweaty Palms: When It's More Than Just an Infrequent Annoyance 01/07/2019 07:00pm • It's one thing if your palms get sweaty once in a while when you're nervous. It's another thing entirely to regularly endure excessive hand sweating that's embarrassing and interferes with your work and social life. But that's just what between 1 and 3 percent of Americans with a condition called p Best medical jobs that don't require medical school 01/07/2019 07:00pm • Dreams of donning a white coat and stethoscope propel many young people to seek higher education. Among college undergraduates, health profession programs are the second-most-popular field of study, making up 12 percent of degrees conferred in 2016, according to the National Center for Education