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What Is Health Literacy and Why Do I Need It? 12/13/2018 07:00pm • Do you know the difference between an angiogram and angioplasty? Can you breeze through medical questionnaires and confidently navigate patient portals? Are you sure the insurance coverage you're choosing has the best deductible, premiums and copays -- and do you understand what those terms really m How Long Is Medical School and What Is it Like? 12/12/2018 07:00pm • Medical school professors and administrators say aspiring doctors should come to terms with the amount of studying and training required to become a licensed physician before they make the decision on whether medicine is right for them. Pursuing a medical degree is a serious commitment that should n More District residents learning about new end-of-life law 12/12/2018 08:32am • WASHINGTON — More than a year after a controversial end-of-life law went into effect in the District, advocacy groups say they are now seeing a higher public response to its efforts to ensure D.C. residents know the law exists. How many people have used the law will become clearer in an upcomin 7 Myths About Caregiving Costs 12/11/2018 07:00pm • The financial aspects of caring for an aging loved one are often a gray area. It can be difficult to predict upcoming health-related expenses and estimate how much help will be needed. Yet the costs of caregiving tend to run steep. The value of family and friend caregiving amounts to about $470 bill What Is Tonsillitis? 12/11/2018 07:00pm • Acquired immunity is a marvel of the human body. As we encounter germs in our environment, our immune systems recognize these pathogens as potentially dangerous and fights them off through the creation of antibodies that may prevent future infection. This is great for protecting the body long term, What Causes Spinal Stenosis? 12/11/2018 07:00pm • The New York Mets' David Wright recently announced his retirement due to the painful effects of spinal stenosis. Yes, even the pros can be benched by spinal conditions, and whether or not you're an elite athlete, no one wants to be sidelined from life by back pain. Here's what to know about spinal s 10 Public Schools That Award Merit Aid to Most Out-of-State Students 12/10/2018 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: Prediabetes: What's Next? 12/10/2018 07:00pm • According to data released in November, diabetes rates have increased in 18 states in the U.S. over the past decade -- from West Virginia to Hawaii -- and gone down in none. That data, collected as part of the Gallup-Sharecare Well-Being Index, tallies Americans' answers to the question, "Has a doc Should I Go to Urgent Care? 12/09/2018 07:00pm • Adriana Vélez-León's symptoms -- a sore throat, body aches, headache and congestion -- suggested to her that she might be coming down with the flu. Vélez-León, an attorney in the District of Columbia, didn't want to take the chance of infecting co-workers, and she wanted to get checked out. She How to Make Health Insurance More Affordable 12/09/2018 07:00pm • One of the greatest benefits of applying for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act is right in its name: affordable. The federal government has made available enough financial help, in the way of tax credits and subsidies, to make health care affordable for almost everyone. "In some instanc Depression in Seniors: Why the Holidays Can Be Hard 12/09/2018 07:00pm • During the holidays, our thoughts may gravitate to memories of our youth, growing up and time spent with family and friends. But as often happens when we age, family members and friends pass away. Loved ones move far away because of family and job obligations. Some people transition out of the home What to Know About Rising STD Rates Among Seniors 12/09/2018 07:00pm • Our culture has a lot of taboos around sex and the body, and a big one revolves around older adults having sex. Many people just assume that when you hit a certain age, sex becomes a thing of the past. But as many an older American can attest, that's simply not true. Many older adults remain sexual Celebrity birthdays for the week of Dec. 9-15 12/09/2018 01:12am • Here are celebrities celebrating a birthdays this week. Dec. 9: Actor Kirk Douglas is 102. Actor-writer Buck Henry is 88. Actress Judi Dench is 84. Actor Beau Bridges is 77. Actor Michael Nouri is 73. Singer Joan Armatrading is 68. Actor Michael Dorn (''Star Trek: The Next Generation'') is 66. Ac The lowdown on USB security keys 12/07/2018 02:59pm • Q: How do USB security keys work, and should I get one? A: Your online assets have long been one of the major targets of hackers, and, generally speaking, the only thing keeping them out of your accounts is your passwords. Weak passwords are no match for today’s hacking technology: High-spee The Impact of Gunshots From a Pathologist's Perspective 12/06/2018 07:00pm • It's all in a day's work. When an adult or child dies by gunfire, a medical specialist performs the last exam this person will ever receive. In a painstaking autopsy, the forensic pathologist documents every shattered bone, exploded blood vessel and destroyed organ. Medical examiners use ballistics