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Can Vaping Cause Serious Lung Disorders? 05/28/2018 08:00pm • As the universe of electronic cigarette devices has grown, so has their popularity among teen smokers. A 2016 report from the U.S. Surgeon General found that e-cigarette use grew 900 percent between 2011 and 2015 and that 40 percent of high school students had tried e-cigarettes at least once. Sixt Get Moving: The Benefits of Exercise for Teen Mental Health 05/27/2018 08:00pm • One of the best things that parents can do for their kids is help them build an exercise habit. That might mean dance, yoga, hiking or high school athletics. It should be something they really enjoy, so they're inspired to keep doing it. Why is exercise so essential for teens? Because physical acti Before sending your asthmatic child to summer camp, follow this checklist 05/26/2018 12:00pm • As the school year winds down, many of us are planning summer camp experiences for our children. For parents or caregivers of children with asthma, this can be a daunting and tricky process. Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease that can cause worry, stress and inconvenience. But with appropriate Hearing ache: After Amazon Echo sent private convo to contact, what can be done? 05/25/2018 03:08pm • WASHINGTON — Maybe Alexa needs to have her ears checked out. A Portland, Oregon, family recently experienced a rude privacy invasion: Their Amazon Echo with the Alexa personal assistant recorded their private conversation and then sent the recording to an acquaintance in Seattle. The circums What to know about DNA testing for your dog 05/24/2018 09:22pm • Q: I adopted a dog from a shelter and want to know more about what breeds she may be, so I’m looking for recommendations on a pet DNA test. I personally think rescued mutts make the best pets, but the trade off is that you’ll get little or no information on your pet’s actual breed. Knowi Pros and Cons to Buying CVS Health Corp Stock 05/24/2018 08:00pm • CVS Health Corp. (NYSE: CVS) received a big vote of confidence from two key executives this month, when company chairman David Dorman and director C. David Brown II purchased $2.1 million worth of CVS shares, at $62 per share. The insider stock purchase comes at a time when CVS is at something of a What's the Answer to the Shortage of Mental Health Care Providers? 05/24/2018 08:00pm • Two disturbing trend lines are currently crossing in the area of mental health care. One line, tracking demand for such care, is rapidly rising. In the U.S., nearly 1 in 5 people has some sort of mental health condition, according to the Journal of the American Medical Association. The disease burd What Is Gender Affirming Surgery? 05/24/2018 08:00pm • The official term is "gender dysphoria." It describes a strong conflict between the gender a person is assigned at birth and the gender with which that person identifies. Transgender surgery, also known as gender affirming surgery, gives some trans people a new sense of congruence between their outw Nonprofit Meal Delivery Groups: Not Just About Food Anymore 05/24/2018 08:00pm • The concept is simple: a healthy meal delivered to your door at little or no cost. It's a lifesaver for about a million older adults in the U.S. who are unable to buy groceries and cook for themselves because they are homebound, sick or struggling financially. But meal delivery service, typically pr How Can I Find the Best Pediatric Surgeon for My Child? 05/24/2018 08:00pm • Spring is finally giving way to summer, and with the lengthening days and warming temperatures come an increase in playground injuries among kids. Falls off the monkey bars that result in a bad bone break or ligaments torn during a game of tag increase in frequency this time of year. But other disea Confirmed case of measles in person who spent time in Md., Va. 05/24/2018 03:54pm • WASHINGTON — Maryland health officials have confirmed a case of measles in a person who spent time around the D.C. area in the past week. Montgomery County's Department of Health said Thursday that the person contracted the disease outside the United States, but only developed symptoms after re Exercise Can Lower Your Disease Risk Even When Your Genes Work Against You 05/23/2018 08:00pm • It might be morbidly tempting to think that because you have a family history of heart disease, it's not within your power to prevent a possible heart attack in the future. After all, you've been told by your doctor that you're at higher risk for cardiovascular disease. But as public health experts Irish Abortion Vote Underscores Weakening Role of Catholic Church in Society 05/23/2018 08:00pm • DUBLIN -- When Irish voters go to the polls on Friday they will, on the face of it, be voting on a single point: whether to repeal their country's constitutional ban on abortion. But there is a hidden question on the ballot, too: Does the church still wield influence in Ireland? A vote to repeal th Does Eating Soy Products Increase or Lower My Risk of Breast Cancer? 05/23/2018 08:00pm • Edamame is having a moment. The trendy dish of steamed and seasoned soybeans is popping up on menus as a tasty appetizer, but it's just one way to prepare and enjoy soybeans, a staple crop that's a major source of protein for people in many parts of the world. Soybeans can also be made into tofu, a Slide Safety: How to Protect Your Toddler From a Broken Leg 05/23/2018 08:00pm • As she reaches the edge of the playground, you can see her eyes widen in anticipation. It is the first warm weather season for her to join in the play. As a new toddler, she is just learning how her arms and legs can carry her to new places. And as she sees the "big kids" running and climbing on the