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Spunky kids audition for sweet-as-pie role in 'Waitress' at National Theatre 05/09/2018 12:25am • (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: '49b7e4b1-fbd3-4efd-9e77-a879ef5a61fa' }).render("497615361ef1c565");}); WASHINGTON — "Opening up" is hard t 10 Financial Scams to Avoid in Retirement 05/08/2018 08:00pm • Those who have saved consistently are likely to enter retirement with a large nest egg. While your accumulated savings can provide a comfortable living, this strategy also has certain risks. Predators know that many retirees have spent years saving, and thieves set up specific schemes geared toward Breaking Down the Myths About Broken Necks 05/08/2018 08:00pm • I've been a spine surgeon for more than 20 years and am the director of spine trauma at a large hospital in one of the nation's most populous cities -- Los Angeles. I have seen and treated my fair share of serious back and neck injuries. From those sustained during a car accident, a particularly ha 10 Innovations in Cancer Therapy 05/08/2018 08:00pm • Anti-cancer progress continues. It's a terrific trend: In April, the National Cancer Institute released its latest statistics on overall cancer deaths in the U.S. Cancer mortality is dropping at yearly rates of 1.8 percent for men, 1.4 percent for women and 1.4 percent for children. Better preventio 12 Things to Know Before Your First Mammogram 05/08/2018 08:00pm • For American women, turning 40 means more than just a birthday cake and candles.When you reach this milestone date, you're typically faced with a decision: to start regular screening for breast cancer or to push off commencing this annual or bi-annual wellness ritual. Although the recommendation of Preparing to become a mom: The importance of a pre-conception checkup 05/08/2018 12:07pm • WASHINGTON — A pregnancy requires a lot of visits to the doctor, but the steps taken before conceiving a baby can be just as crucial. Sally Squires, who writes the Lean Plate Club™ blog, said Tuesday that a pre-conception care checkup is important in identifying factors that would put Hill panel probing opioids abuse targets distributor firms 05/08/2018 12:11am • WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional investigators say wholesale pharmaceutical distributors shipped hundreds of millions of prescription opioid pills to West Virginia, a state disproportionately ravaged by deaths caused by the addictive drugs. Now, lawmakers want executives of those companies to expla Vitamin C: Everything You Need to Know 05/07/2018 08:00pm • If you picture an orange when you think of vitamin C, you're right on -- the fruit, as well as other citrus fruits, is a vitamin C powerhouse. You may also quickly associate the vitamin with cold prevention, another understandable link, since some research -- and more products (and moms) -- tout it Identifying Eating Disorders and Body Image issues in Boys 05/06/2018 08:00pm • When you think about body image issues and eating disorders, you might be inclined to focus on how frequently women and girls are affected. But while these issues are sadly a way-too-common problem for girls, they're also a concern for many boys, too -- particularly teens. It's crucial for parents How Do I Find the Best Sports Medicine Specialist? 05/06/2018 08:00pm • Popular culture often pushes the stereotype of athletes as young, lean and heavily muscled.The fact is, most anyone who participates in sports or is active can be called an athlete. Whether you make a living off participating in sports or just enjoy jogging for fitness, everyone from kids to older Study: Women Who Eat Fast Food Face Longer Time Getting Pregnant 05/06/2018 08:00pm • If you're trying to get pregnant, consider laying off the fries and Big Mac. New research suggests what women eat as they're trying to conceive affects how long it will take them to get pregnant. Researchers at the University of Adelaide's Robinson Research Institute in Australia found that women w Va. women set up website to help others with cancer find exercise partners 05/06/2018 07:38pm • WASHINGTON — Two Northern Virginia women have founded a website that aims to help women with a cancer diagnosis stay active and strong. It's called 2Unstoppable. "The main concept of 2Unstoppable is to partner women diagnosed with cancer, to encourage (and) support physical and emotional fitnes Data Doctors: How application whitelisting keeps a computer secure 05/04/2018 04:18am • Q: I was told that I should use application whitelisting to protect my computer. Do you agree? And if so, how do I do it? A: Technically speaking, application whitelisting is a very good way to create a more secure environment, because it tells your computer that it can only run specific applicat Supporting the Patient Journey: The Role of Palliative Care in Pediatrics 05/03/2018 08:00pm • Doctors enter every patient encounter with one thought: cure. Often, we can cure people of some of the most complex illnesses. Our patients expect us to always try and often to succeed. We mirror that sentiment -- we give our best to find the answer to all reported problems. However, there are time What's Age Got to Do With Lung Cancer? 05/03/2018 08:00pm • Cancer of any sort is typically thought of as a disease of aging, meaning that the older you are, the higher your chances of developing it. The National Cancer Institute reports that "advancing age is the most important risk factor for cancer overall, and for many individual cancer types," and that