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Addressing Social Determinants: We're All in This Together 06/13/2018 08:00pm • When was the last time your doctor asked if you had enough food at home to feed you and your family? Or if you had reliable transportation to and from your physician's office or local pharmacy? These might sound like strange questions, but for far too many Americans who are living paycheck to paych How Well-Equipped Is Your Doctor to Adapt to Medical Practice Changes? 06/13/2018 08:00pm • Sometimes when new guidelines for medical practice are unveiled -- such as for screening certain types of cancer -- controversy ensues. Doctors differ over what really is the best course of action to prevent disease progression. But frequently experts point out adoption of practices -- like appropr Gravitational waves ripple DC audience 06/13/2018 05:48pm • Tuesday was a big day in D.C. with the Capitals’ celebration parade. But it wasn’t the only hot ticket in town, as science fans got to see a really big show themselves by attending “Probing the Universe with Gravitational Waves”, given by Dr. Rainer Weiss, 2017 Nobel Prize Laureate-Physics. 3 big tips for women who travel 06/13/2018 12:48am • WASHINGTON — Travel is one of life's great pleasures. Women are traveling more than ever and taking solo trips in greater numbers each year. A 2014 Booking.com survey found that 65 percent of U.S. women are taking vacations without their partners. And, according to REI Adventures, 58 percent of Is the Independent Doctor Disappearing? 06/12/2018 08:00pm • It's no secret that over the past several years, America has been experiencing a seismic shift in the way health care is delivered. From government insurance mandates and changes to health insurance design to new reporting requirements, escalating costs and the rise of urgent care clinics, the healt How Volunteer Work Can Pay Your Student Loans 06/12/2018 08:00pm • To pay off $85,000 in student loans, Danny McGee is looking for extra work outside of his job as a building systems engineer. But he's not looking for odd jobs or a restaurant gig -- instead, McGee wants to focus on nonprofit work to pay down his debt from college and grad school. The Michigan dad, How International Students Can Earn U.S. Nursing Degrees 06/11/2018 08:00pm • Growing up in India, South Korean national Misol Kwon attended Kodaikanal International School, an American residential school. While there, she says she was exposed to cultural diversity and social responsibilities -- an experience she says sparked an interest in the field of nursing. Kwon's passi Pharmacists' picks: Top recommended health products 06/11/2018 08:00pm • Claritin or Zyrtec? Excedrin or Advil? Carmex or ChapStick? When you've got a drippy nose or monster headache, chances are you head to your local pharmacy in search of relief, where endless over-the-counter treatment options await, sardine-packed on store shelves. For many of us, the which-produc How Medical School Applicants Should Manage Social Media 06/11/2018 08:00pm • Given how competitive medical school admissions can be, prospective students know that they need exceptional grades, a high MCAT score and plenty of extracurricular activities. But many applicants may not be aware that their social media presence may have an impact on their chances of acceptance. I Men Get Overactive Bladder, Too 06/11/2018 08:00pm • "My bladder is ruining my life," Mr. X said as he sat down on the exam table, already nervous about his first time seeing a urologist. He had considered skipping his appointment, but he simply can't stand his urinary symptoms anymore. He feels like he's constantly rushing to the bathroom, and he wo How Virtual Reality Can Help Kids Through Doctor Appointments 06/10/2018 08:00pm • A routine trip to the doctor's office for a flu shot or blood test can cause nervousness and anxiety. Any parent or person who works with children understands this from first-hand experience. When it comes to our children, medical procedures involving needles can result in frustration, tearful outb Top Fortune 500 CEOs: Where They Went to College 06/10/2018 08:00pm • For people who dream of someday running a large company, there's no one educational path to get there. The CEOs who oversee the top 100 companies in the nation, according to the 2018 list of Fortune 500 companies, attended a variety of colleges. Some studied at big, public institutions. For instance Help is out there: Despite prevalence, suicide is preventable, doctor says 06/08/2018 08:55am • WASHINGTON —  The deaths of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain this week serves as a reminder of the hidden pain that so many people carry; pain that can draw them into unthinkable acts. There are more than 100 suicides a day in the United States, according to the American Foundation for Sui Column: Detecting keyloggers on computers and smartphones 06/08/2018 04:58am • WASHINGTON — A keylogger may not be a familiar term but it is something that should be on your radar. Q: How can I tell if a keylogger has been installed on my computer and smartphone? A: Keyloggers are programs used to silently record keystrokes that can be part of a parental control progr Burns, bites and blisters: Avoiding and treating summer health hazards 06/08/2018 12:48am • WASHINGTON — Summer ushers in longer, warmer days that allow for more time lounging by the pool and chasing fireflies at night. But with all of summer’s pros come a few cons — including an increased risk for sunburns and bug bites. However, a few precautions and preventive measures can help