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How to Prevent Child Burns 09/12/2018 08:00pm • All it takes is a split second. And that's precisely what can be so agonizing for parents -- not to mention the kids who get burned. The small fire that had been used for cooking during a family get together in the great outdoors was out. But the coals were still hot. "I've been camping my whole li How Hospitals Train to Treat Victims of Mass Shootings 09/12/2018 08:00pm • During drills to prepare for treating victims of a mass shooting, staff members at the 12 Sentara Healthcare hospitals in Virginia and North Carolina ask people who are portraying victims to change into a hospital gown, regardless of whether their injuries are grave or minor. The request has nothin See Which Colleges Rank Highest in the Best Value Rankings 09/12/2018 08:00pm • Princeton University in New Jersey not only ranks as the No. 1 school in the U.S. News 2019 Best Colleges ranking, but it also snatches the top spot as the Best Value school among National Universities. Among National Universities, institutions that offer a full range of undergraduate majors as wel Planned Parenthood picks Baltimore health commissioner as new leader 09/12/2018 04:33pm • NEW YORK (AP) — A Chinese immigrant who fled her native country when she was 8 was named Wednesday as Planned Parenthood's new president, the first doctor to hold the post in five decades. Dr. Leana Wen will assume the role Nov. 12, six days after midterm elections in which Planned Parenthood's 8 Misconceptions About Health Care Costs in Retirement 09/11/2018 08:00pm • While many Americans are aware that health care expenses will be significant during retirement, it can be tough to decipher exact amounts to set aside for medical treatment. Four out of five workers have not calculated how much they will need for health costs in retirement, according to a 2018 Emplo 10 Small-Cap ETFs for All Investors 09/11/2018 08:00pm • Smaller stocks are setting the pace for performance.In 2018, plenty of investors are worrying about the end of the bull market. Prospects of a global trade war, inflation fears and the general chaos in the White House prompted more than a few hysterical headlines about how the end is near for stocks When Leeches Are Used in Modern Medicine: Have We Turned Back Time? 09/11/2018 08:00pm • Sometimes referred to as the "worms we love to hate," leeches often get a bad rap. They make a perfect addition to horror films: There's a scene in the 1986 cult classic "Stand by Me" that graphically depicts Vern's reaction in finding a leech on his neck after swimming in a leech-filled pond. More What's the Likelihood That CRISPR Will Cure Cancer? 09/11/2018 08:00pm • If you remember back to 10th grade biology, you probably learned that all life can be traced back to the set of instructions encoded in DNA. This molecule found in every living cell contains a very precise story -- the book of life. But over time, and with exposure to certain environmental factors, Stop draining the liquid from canned foods and use it like this instead 09/11/2018 12:00am • Admit it: When you open a can of beans, mandarin oranges or artichokes, you use the goods and drain the liquids. But have you ever considered that the liquids are "goods," too? Indeed, there are ways to incorporate canned liquids into the foods you cook and bake so that you minimize food waste and a How to Find Balance as a Premed Student 09/10/2018 08:00pm • Premedical and medical school students are under an immense amount of pressure. They must be ultracompetitive among their peers, study months on end for critical exams and apply massive amounts of knowledge to drastically different scenarios. In addition, clinical practice, even as a student, can b What to Do About Hiccups That Won't Quit 09/10/2018 08:00pm • Most of the time they're a minor annoyance -- if that. They come, and they go, typically in a matter of minutes. But sometimes hiccups -- an involuntary spasm or contraction of the diaphragm after which vocal cords suddenly close, making the characteristic hiccup sound -- go on and on. In rare case 8 College Majors With Great Job Prospects 09/10/2018 08:00pm • When the time comes to choose a major, many college students are torn between going with a subject they're most interested in and choosing a field that will set them up for a plum job after graduation. The good news is that it's often possible to do both. In fact, 4 in 5 undergraduates choose a majo 61-pound tumor removed from woman's uterus 09/10/2018 09:49am • WASHINGTON — A 53-year-old woman in Singapore recently had surgery to remove a 61-pound fibroid after she had trouble walking and breathing. The largest fibroid – a tumor that develops in the uterus – to be removed from a living person weighed around 100 pounds, Live Science reported. Struggling With Your Mental Health? Get These Nutrient Levels Checked 09/09/2018 08:00pm • If you struggle with depression, anxiety or another mental health condition, therapy, exercise, self-care or medication may be part of your mental health toolbox. But what about nutrition? " Treatment is not as simple as addressing one thing," says Georgie Fear, a Canada-based registered dietitian. 3 nutrition facts the Keto diet overlooks 09/09/2018 08:00pm • While low-carb diets have cycled in and out of fashion, there's a new wave of enthusiasm for super low-carb diets like the keto diet among celebrities and dieters. But this trend comes at a cost -- and perpetuates misconceptions. Here are three facts to understand before jumping on the bread-less ba