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Sepsis Plans in Hospitals Can Save Children's Lives 07/24/2018 08:00pm • Take blood cultures. Start antibiotics. Give intravenous fluid. Following these three standard hospital procedures within an hour can save the life of a child with sepsis, a new study suggests. Researchers analyzed how kids with severe sepsis fared in hospitals in New York state, where "Rory's Regu Stigma Interferes With Mental Health Treatment for Kids 07/23/2018 08:00pm • America has come a long way in recognizing the burden caused by childhood mental health conditions in recent decades. Still, far too many children and adolescents fail to get the help they need due to ongoing stigma and barriers in accessing mental health treatment. Sadly, one of the most potent st What to Know About Employer Plans That Pay Your Student Loans 07/22/2018 08:00pm • To attract and retain younger workers, more companies are offering a different type of employee perk: student loan repayment assistance. Employers typically provide employees a set monthly amount -- usually around $100 a month -- to help pay student loan bills. These payments are usually sent direc Surgical Advances in Lung Cancer 07/22/2018 08:00pm • Lung cancer is deadliest form of cancer for a few reasons. First, it's the second most commonly diagnosed form of cancer behind only skin cancer. The American Cancer Society reports that about 14 percent of all new cancers are diagnosed in the lungs and estimates that in the United States in 2018, Getting the Better of Gout 07/19/2018 08:00pm • A throbbing, swollen big toe on a overweight, older man's foot: For many, that's what comes to mind when they hear the word "gout." However, with gout, that's not always the picture. Women can get gout; so can younger men. Gout attacks ankles, knees, wrist and elbows as well as the great (or big) t How to Reduce the Mental Health Risk for Gender-Nonconforming Kids 07/19/2018 08:00pm • In recent years, much of the country has become more accepting of those with sexual- and gender-nonconforming identities. But according to a yearly survey from the media-monitoring organization GLAAD, 2017 marked the first time that their Accelerating Acceptance report showed a decline in its four-y Which Doctor Can Help Me With Back Pain? 07/19/2018 08:00pm • If you hurt a joint or strain a muscle, sometimes there's comfort in knowing that at least others feel your pain. If you're dealing with back pain, many will know exactly what you're going through. The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases reports that "back pain is o Interested in Cloudflare? Here's what you need to know 07/19/2018 07:44pm • Q: What are your thoughts on Cloudflare's service? Anyone that relies on a website to conduct business either online or offline should always be on the hunt for improved security and reliability, so Cloudflare is certainly worth the consideration. A typical web server that’s connected directly For Recent College Grads, the Job Hunt Continues 07/18/2018 08:00pm • Diplomas have been awarded. Campuses are quiet. And recent college graduates are settling into summer internships and first jobs. Or at least, some of them are. Many are still hunting for the right opportunity to kick off their careers. U.S. News & World Report checked back in with five seniors Will an OB-GYN Hospitalist Deliver Your Baby? 07/18/2018 08:00pm • Once upon a time it was expected that if you landed in the hospital, your primary care doctor would see you there. That's no longer typically the case. Since the 1990s, when so-called hospitalists -- or dedicated inpatient physicians who provide medical care to hospitalized patients -- emerged, thei Out of hospital, Thai boys share lessons learned in cave 07/18/2018 09:49am • CHIANG RAI, Thailand (AP) — The 12 boys and their soccer coach rescued from a cave in northern Thailand left the hospital where they had been recuperating and appeared at a news conference Wednesday, saying the ordeal made them stronger and taught them not to live carelessly. The group, l How to tap your 529 college plan to pay for education expenses 07/18/2018 04:53am • WASHINGTON — With fall college payments due in the next few weeks, now is a good time to review the 529 college plans you diligently funded and make sure you understand and use them properly. There are important changes and expanded uses that started January 1, 2018 to consider. It’s also go Maximizing U.S. University International Student Services After Enrolling 07/16/2018 08:00pm • Prospective international students likely know that they can turn to international student services offices at U.S. universities for help with immigration and orientation. But the services ISS offices provide do not stop there and can include year-round activities. Here are some ways international s Apple Cider Vinegar Won't Cure Your Acid Reflux (or Other Digestive Woes) 07/16/2018 08:00pm • While it's been around for over 2,000 years, apple cider vinegar is only now enjoying its 15 minutes of fame. ACV, as it's known to fans, is increasingly touted as a veritable cure-all for ailments as far ranging as acid reflux and diarrhea to weight problems, high cholesterol and Type 2 diabetes. How to Choose Health Insurance for Retirement Overseas 07/16/2018 08:00pm • When you move overseas for retirement you need to plan for health care and health insurance. Almost anywhere in the world you might choose to live or retire, you'll find the cost of health insurance to be more affordable than in the United States. Dramatic health insurance savings can be one of the