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I Have Type 2 Diabetes -- and It's a Life Sentence, Not a Death Sentence 07/11/2018 08:00pm • It was April 2013. I was feeling pretty good about myself, as I'd taken my 52-inch waist down to a 46-inch waist. But something was horribly wrong. I was working my receiving shift at the grocery where I'd been employed since 1990. While unloading a semi truck, I was bumping into everything as thou How Can I Find the Best Rheumatologist? 07/10/2018 08:00pm • Many different health conditions are associated with aging: Cataracts, diabetes, hypertension and dementia, for example, become increasingly common with age. Perhaps the condition most closely associated with moving on in years is osteoarthritis, a very common disease that results from a breakdown What Erectile Dysfunction Might Be Trying to Tell You 07/10/2018 08:00pm • Many men will have trouble with achieving or maintaining an erection at some point in their lives, and while it isn't necessarily normal, it is common. The clinical term erectile dysfunction (commonly referred to by the acronym ED), is reserved for men who have a problem getting or keeping an erect How to know if you need more iodine in your diet 07/10/2018 11:29am • WASHINGTON — It's a key mineral that helps your body regulate your metabolism that many people don't get enough of — and that many multivitamins don't contain. It's iodine, a trace mineral that helps the thyroid gland function properly and also helps promote growth and neurological developmen The Very Best Ways to Prevent Credit Card Fraud 07/09/2018 08:00pm • Consumers reported credit card fraud more often than any other form of identity theft in 2017, according to the Federal Trade Commission. While it's important to know what to do when you're a victim of credit card fraud, proactively protecting your sensitive information can prevent you from falling Retirement Dream Home Mistakes to Avoid 07/09/2018 08:00pm • Many people dream of retiring to warm weather states like Florida or Arizona and spending leisurely days golfing, fishing or walking along the beach. But those dreams can easily turn into a big retirement mistake. As great as it may feel to retire in a bucket-list destination, moving to a new home Breaking Down a Groundbreaking Breast Cancer Trial 07/09/2018 08:00pm • Breast cancer death rates have dropped dramatically over the past 15 years. This is largely due to more widespread screening to detect cancer at its earliest stages, as well as the use chemotherapy and hormonal therapy after surgery to reduce the risk of cancer recurrence in other parts of the body Mexico Faces Its Own Surge of Refugees Entering the Country 07/09/2018 08:00pm • TAPACHULA, Mexico -- Yesica Cashpal had been celebrating Father's Day with her husband and two young children in their home in El Salvador when there was an ominous knock at the door from local gang members. Speaking to her husband, the gang members demanded they be able to utilize the house to stas 11 Colleges Where Graduates Pursue Continuing Education 07/09/2018 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: Noise bill could clarify DC audio level limits, lower fines 07/08/2018 03:47pm • WASHINGTON — A bill that establishes clear noise-level restrictions and lowers the fine for violators will be voted on by the D.C. Council on Tuesday. "It's simply a way to accommodate both the street performers and the people who are affected by excessively loud, disturbing noise," said Counci Md. Health Dept. warns against eating crab meat from Venezuela 07/07/2018 04:17am • WASHINGTON — Imported crab meat from Venezuela is causing an infection with some painful symptoms, Maryland's Department of Health reported. Fresh crab meat from the South American country has been linked to at least nine cases of Vibrio infections in Maryland. Two people were hospitalized b Data Doctors: Apple MacBook keyboard issues 07/06/2018 03:58am • Q: My MacBook Pro’s keyboard feels like it’s getting old because sometimes keys suddenly don’t work or will stick and repeat certain letters at odd times. What can be done about this intermittent problem? A: Keyboards are a natural ‘catchall’ for our lives as we use our computers, so it†Why This Dietitian Is Against the Keto, Paleo and Other Trendy Diets 07/05/2018 08:00pm • Ever try a new diet and actually lose weight? It's certainly possible to lose five, 10 or even 20 pounds by following the latest fad diet, but if you take a step back and ask yourself why, you'll understand why you probably also regained that weight (and then some) -- and why registered dietitian n One Doctor's Experience Providing Health Care at a Refugee Camp 07/05/2018 08:00pm • It's not often that I write about personal experiences, but every once in a while, an exception is warranted. I recently had the opportunity to travel to observe a mission team on a trip internationally. I'm not sure exactly what I expected. I was en route to a developing but not truly third world c Realizing the Health Effects of Immigrant Kids Being Taken From Parents 07/05/2018 08:00pm • Immigrant families seeking asylum at the U.S. border go through so much. Parents and kids face heat exposure, dehydration and malnutrition. They survive long journeys from Central America only to be greeted with the harsh conditions of a detention facility. The resilience that brought them this far