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Patients at Children's National get Christmas surprise from Obama 12/19/2018 08:53pm • WASHINGTON — Patients at Children’s National Medical Center in D.C. got a special surprise on Wednesday: Former president Barack Obama, dressed as Santa Claus. Thank you @BarackObama for making our patients’ day so much brighter. Your surprise warmed our hallways and put smiles on every Aging-Related Sleep Problems and Memory Loss 12/19/2018 07:00pm • Even in the short term, not getting enough sleep or poor quality zzz's can keep people from performing at their mental best, whether it be more complex executive functioning or problem-solving or memory. The experience is universal -- we've all had it: "We have a bad night's sleep, we're hazy in the 8 Tips for Finding a Hobby in Retirement 12/19/2018 07:00pm • Some people know, even as a child, what they want to do in life. They are motivated, train for their future and select fulfilling careers. But not everyone is so lucky. Maybe you wanted to be a doctor, but didn't make it through advanced chemistry. Perhaps you wanted to play football, until you ran DC docs, nurses fly to fix hearts — just in time for the holidays 12/19/2018 12:15am • WASHINGTON — First, it starts with a sore throat. A fever, a headache and swollen lymph nodes likely follow. And for most living in the U.S., a prescription for antibiotics isn’t far behind. But for patients living in low-income countries with limited access to care, it’s not uncommon f Assisted Living for Couples 12/18/2018 07:00pm • In a perfect world, couples in happy, loving relationships would be able to stay together for as long as they wanted -- in excellent health and side by side. Sadly, this isn't a perfect world, and people age at different rates; while the number of days you've spent on Earth may match closely with y 20 financial New Year's resolutions for 2019 12/18/2018 09:00am • Resolve to do better next year. Nearly one-third of Americans plan to make a money resolution for 2019, according to a Fidelity Investments survey, with 48 percent of them planning to save more, 29 percent aiming to pay down debt and 15 percent aspiring to spend less. Looking to join their ranks? Final goodbye: Roll call of some who died in 2018 12/18/2018 05:26am • In a year filled with heightened political vitriol, two deaths brought the nation together to remember men who represented a seemingly bygone era of U.S. politics. George H.W. Bush was a president, vice president, congressman, CIA director and Navy pilot during World War II, where he flew 58 Ways to Play Up Your Strengths When Reapplying to Medical School 12/17/2018 07:00pm • It may seem like the greatest setback in life. After years of hard work, intense studying, and a great deal of sacrifice, you apply to medical school and do not get accepted. It is a demoralizing experience for many that often leads to internal questions about aptitude and abilities. But for those 10 Universities Where the Most Alumni Donate 12/17/2018 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 Ulcerative Colitis and How Can I Treat It? 12/16/2018 07:00pm • When Jordan Wilson noticed blood in the toilet after going to the bathroom, he did what most 26-year-old stubborn males would do: nothing. But when Wilson noticed more blood in the toilet than water several months later, he couldn't ignore the beet-red problem. After he also began experiencing stoma Women's Reproductive Health Beyond Babies 12/16/2018 07:00pm • For some women, getting pregnant and having children is an important goal. For others, not so much. Either way, maintaining a healthy reproductive system is critical for overall good health, and that means regular checkups with a gynecologist or other gynecological health care provider over your li What Is a Doctorate or a Doctoral Degree? 12/16/2018 07:00pm • In most academic disciplines, the most advanced degree one can earn is a doctorate. Doctorate degree-holders are typically regarded as authorities in their fields, and many note that a major reason for pursuing a doctorate is to increase a person's professional credibility and improve the quality o How Doctors Can Help Solve the Opioid Crisis 12/16/2018 07:00pm • As a practicing physician, I found myself angry about the opioid crisis in our country. I was completely taken aback and defensive as the media blamed physicians for the crisis. How can society really blame me, when I had no choice but to succumb to the pressures brought upon me by these external f Redskins' QB Alex Smith out of hospital after leg surgery, infections 12/16/2018 01:28pm • WASHINGTON — Redskins' quarterback Alex Smith was finally released from the hospital after infections and surgery on his injured right leg, an injury that ended the quarterback’s season and could end his NFL career due to the severity. Smith broke his tibia and fibula during the Skins' loss t Ring in 2019 with a transition from Windows to Mac 12/13/2018 10:03pm • Q: 2019 is the year that I want to switch from Windows to Mac, but how difficult is it to make the transition? A: Despite the popularity of the Apple brand of computers, Mac OS based computers still only make up less than 10% of the US market according to NetMarketShare.com. This wide gap betw