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What Should I Do if Addiction Runs in My Family? 11/26/2018 07:00pm • Dr. Nora Volkow was decisive when a physician at the emergency room who was evaluating her for a foot fracture suggested she take prescription analgesics to ease the pain: "No thank you," she told the doctor. "I'll manage the pain," Volkow says she told the physician during the December 2017 encoun 5 Steps to Take if You're Reapplying to Medical School 11/26/2018 07:00pm • If you find yourself in the vexing position of not having been accepted to medical school by the end of the recruiting season, take heart. You don't necessarily have to relinquish your dream of becoming a physician -- although you likely feel otherwise. The below recommendations have helped numerou This Loudoun hospital has a new CEO 11/26/2018 03:00pm • HCA-owned StoneSprings Hospital Center has appointed Matt Mathias as its new CEO. Mathias, part of Nashville-based HCA Healthcare for 14 years, previously served as chief operating officer of the system’s 531-bed Clear Lake Regional Medical Center in Houston. He’ll begin serving as chief of t How Common Is It for Boys to Be Sexually Abused? 11/25/2018 07:00pm • Undoubtedly, sexual abuse is one of the most underreported crimes in our nation. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, in 2016 more than 57,000 children reported being sexually abused, and that's on the low end since only about a third of cases are reported. What's more, ma A Guide to Different Types of College Degrees 11/25/2018 07:00pm • Students pursuing higher education have a world of options to choose from, from credentials such as badges and certificates to a range of college degree levels. Regardless of the path students choose, experts see a need for professional career training. "I believe we're in a time where some sort of Will Pregnancy Affect My Health in Old Age? 11/25/2018 07:00pm • The payoff of a nine-month pregnancy is profound. The little person you create will bring you immeasurable joy, love, laughter, sleep deprivation, frustration, worry and gratitude. But for many women, childbirth will also bring physical side effects later in life. "Every pregnancy stresses the syste How Can I Make the Transition to an Assisted Living Facility Easier? 11/25/2018 07:00pm • For many older adults, the first and best option for living out their golden years is to remain in their own homes for as long as possible. But for some, there comes a time when this strategy becomes unmanageable and it's time to transition into an assisted living community. Moving is always diffic What to know about SIM hijacking 11/23/2018 08:55pm • Q: What exactly is SIM hijacking, and how do I prevent it from happening to me? Our smartphones have become one of the most important devices we use on a daily basis, because so much of our lives are wrapped up in them. I often refer to them as a remote control for our lives, because we can accom Today in History: Nov. 22 11/22/2018 12:00am • Today is Thursday, Nov. 22, the 326th day of 2018. Today's Highlight in History: On Nov. 22, 1963, John F. Kennedy, the 35th president of the United States, was assassinated while riding in a motorcade in Dallas; Texas Gov. John B. Connally, in the same car as Kennedy, was seriously wounded; a Could My Dog Make Me Sick? 11/21/2018 07:00pm • If you're like a lot of dog owners, you may view your furry companion as a member of the family. And it's likely you have a pretty healthy relationship with your pet beyond just the warm and fuzzy way it makes you feel. Though it's common to pick up a bug -- say cold or seasonal flu germs -- from li U.Md. student dies from Adenovirus; 5 others confirmed to have virus 11/20/2018 11:14pm • WASHINGTON — A University of Maryland freshman from Howard County, Maryland, has died from complications from Adenovirus, and her grieving family is left wondering whether her death could have been prevented and if mold in her College Park campus dormitory played a role in her fatal illness. Th What Is Bronchitis? 11/20/2018 07:00pm • Around this time of year, it seems like everyone has a cough or nasal congestion. Often, these are simple colds that go away quickly on their own with little more than a runny or stuffy nose. But other times, the viruses that cause these colds can trigger an additional problem -- acute bronchitis. " What Is Cirrhosis? 11/20/2018 07:00pm • Cirrhosis, a late-stage effect of liver disease, is a condition characterized by advanced liver scarring that affects liver function. Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, chronic viral hepatitis and heavy alcohol use are the top three cirrhosis causes. More than 600,000 people in the U.S. have cirrhosi A Dietitian's Guide to Soothing Yourself With Food 11/20/2018 07:00pm • All the tragic and terrifying news from shootings to wildfires can lead to discomfort, stress and sadness. When we feel this way, we tend to seek solace -- and very often, that comfort comes in the form of food. Yet "comfort food" has such a bad connotation -- redolent of indulgence and excess, and Online Platform Fori Mazdoori Connects Workers in Pakistan to Employers 11/20/2018 07:00pm • Upon finishing his doctorate in design in Italy and traveling the world for work and research, Pakistani technologist Musstanser Tinauli came back to his homeland and began looking for a business idea that would bring about positive economic change in a region where about a quarter of people live be