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Will I Get Committed if I Say This to My Therapist? 08/22/2018 08:00pm • If you tell your therapist that you hate your boss and are angry enough to kill him or her, could that get you committed to a hospital against your will? Suppose you confide in your therapist that you feel hopeless and wish you could fall asleep and never wake up -- might that lead to paramedics se Got Diabetes? 7 Ways to Improve Your Sex Life 08/22/2018 08:00pm • Talk to your doctor about sex.Diabetes can affect many aspects of a person's life. But issues in one area often aren't spoken about, even though they can have an especially detrimental effect. Men and women with diabetes are more likely to experience sexual problems -- ranging from low libido to ere Ben's Chili Bowl: A DC institution turns 60 08/22/2018 04:15am • (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384';cnx.cmd.push(function() {cnx({playerId: "9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384",mediaId: '420dfd85-0794-446a-af3d-bd0f986ea56c' }).render("17661536197b3624");}); WASHINGTON — It's not easy to keep a bu How Can I Find the Best Endocrinologist? 08/21/2018 08:00pm • The endocrine system is a critical but complex component of the body that regulates and controls a wide range of functions related to metabolism, growth and development, sexual function, reproduction, sleep, mood and many other elements that make us functional human beings. But it's a system that ha Fast Fiber Facts: What it Is and How to Get Enough 08/21/2018 08:00pm • Only 5 percent of Americans are achieving the adequate intake of recommended fiber. On average, adolescents and adults are only consuming about 50 percent of their needs. This is a problem, because fiber is important for numerous body processes, such as: -- Managing digestion. A low-fiber diet can Are you getting too much protein? Here's why it matters 08/21/2018 12:00am • Whether you're trying to lose weight, gain muscle or stay strong and healthy as you age, protein is vital. But how much protein is enough versus too much? The current recommended daily allowance for adults is 0.8 grams per kilogram of an individual's body mass (or 0.36 grams per pound of body wei 10 Medical Schools Where Students Leave With the Most Debt 08/20/2018 08:00pm • 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: C DC is No. 3 on list of cities with the most mosquitoes 08/20/2018 09:01am • WASHINGTON — In honor of World Mosquito Day, observed on Aug. 20 to commemorate British doctor Sir Ronald Ross's 1897 discovery linking mosquitoes to malaria, Terminix has released its list of the Top 25 Mosquito Cities. Washington, D.C., ranks No. 3, behind Dallas and New York City. Baltimore What to Do About Acid Reflux in Children 08/19/2018 08:00pm • If your child has pain or discomfort after eating, is fussy after eating or has repeated complaints of sore throat with no clear cause or an unexplained cough, he or she may have gastroesophageal reflux or acid reflex. The esophagus is the tube that takes food from the mouth to the stomach. With aci What to know about Windows 10 and 'Microsoft Managed Desktop' 08/17/2018 05:47am • Q: Is Microsoft getting ready to start charging for a monthly fee for Windows 10? Anyone following the transition at Microsoft, when Steve Balmer stepped down as the CEO and Satya Nadella took over, knows that becoming a "cloud-focused" company was the top priority under Nadella’s leadership. Epilepsy Affects People of All Ages, Including Seniors 08/16/2018 08:00pm • If you or a loved one are experiencing epilepsy for the first time after age 65, you're not alone. Among seniors, epilepsy is one of the top three most common neurological conditions. In fact, epilepsy starts more often in old age than in middle age, reflecting the parallel increase over time of som Which Doctor Can Help Me With Infertility? 08/16/2018 08:00pm • For many couples, having a healthy baby is an important goal. But for some, conceiving a child isn't easy. Difficulty or an inability to conceive naturally, also called infertility, is a common problem. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that "about 6 percent of married women ag Older Adults: Here's What Causes Hunchback -- and How to Prevent It 08/16/2018 08:00pm • Kyphosis, a painful condition commonly known as "hunchback" is a physical deformation of the middle and upper spine, in which its natural curve increases, resulting in a "hunched over" posture. While the postural issue used to be a problem largely reserved for older women, in recent decades, kyphos 2 cases detailed in clergy abuse report show Cardinal Wuerl's uneven handling 08/16/2018 05:50pm • WASHINGTON — This week's release of an exhaustive study chronicling 70 years of child sexual abuse by Catholic clergy in Pennsylvania has put the Archbishop of Washington, Cardinal Donald Wuerl, under scrutiny. The former Pittsburgh bishop's name is mentioned roughly 200 times in the 884-pa Grand theft ramen: Ga. thief steals tractor trailer filled with nearly $100k in noodles 08/16/2018 07:47am • WASHINGTON — Georgia is reeling from what might be remembered as the noodle heist of the century. A tractor trailer loaded with about $98,000 worth of ramen noodles was left parked at a Fayetteville, Georgia gas station on July 25, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported. The driver return