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How Do I Find the Best Allergist? 03/01/2018 07:00pm • Sneezes and coughs, runny noses and strange rashes -- these are all common symptoms that might signal you're having an allergic reaction to something in your environment. An allergy is triggered "when your immune system reacts to a foreign substance, called an allergen," according to the Asthma and What to Do About Drug Diversion in Hospitals 03/01/2018 07:00pm • The news has been full of stories on the opioid crisis and its impact on American society. The Drug Enforcement Administration and the federal government are putting resources into the war on drugs on the domestic front with new vigor. Prescribing rules and audits are now common to try to decrease t Why Pregnancy Can Be Tough on a Mother's Mental Health 03/01/2018 07:00pm • Pregnancy is often portrayed as a wonderful time in a woman's life, filled entirely with happy and hopeful emotions. And it is, for some lucky women. But the reality for a large percentage of pregnant women doesn't match this image. A recent study published in the British Journal of Psychiatry bear Study: More Nurse Practitioners Practice in Low-Income Areas 03/01/2018 07:00pm • When you visit your doctor's office for a check-up, chances are you might actually get evaluated by another health care provider like a nurse practitioner. And the likelihood of seeing such a medical professional might depend on where you live. New research published in the Journal of General Intern How to Talk So Your Doctor Will Listen 03/01/2018 07:00pm • You show up five minutes early for your doctor's appointment and wind up waiting 20 in the lobby and another 10 in the exam room. As you hear your doctor approach, talking in the hallway, you ready yourself. If you're lucky, you have the next 15 minutes to voice your concerns, be examined, receive t Got Prediabetes? 6 Nutrition Tips You Need to Follow 03/01/2018 07:00pm • More than one in three American adults has prediabetes, a condition marked by too-high blood sugar levels. And while prediabetes can put you on a fast-track to Type 2 diabetes -- as well as the health complications that accompany it -- unlike diabetes, prediabetes is not just manageable; it's rever Stage 4 Metastatic Prostate Cancer Doesn't Have to Be a Death Sentence 02/28/2018 07:00pm • Nearly 12 years ago, I was diagnosed with Stage 4 prostate cancer and told I had one year to live. I was 42. My journey with prostate cancer started in 2005, when I went to the doctor for pneumonia and my doctor noticed a solitary pulmonary nodule on my lungs. I should have gotten it checked out li 6 Things to Know About Colon Cancer 02/28/2018 07:00pm • The basicsA colonoscopy isn't exactly a pleasurable experience for patients, given that it typically involves drinking a diarrhea-inducing solution to clean out your bowel beforehand. But considering that colorectal cancer is the second leading cancer killer in the U.S., the procedure could be worth Why You Should Talk to Your Doctor About Drug Pricing 02/28/2018 07:00pm • Have you ever forgone filling a prescription because of the cost? Research finds many people, including those with insurance coverage, have for everything from drugs that manage chronic conditions to oral cancer medications. Commonly, those who abandon their prescriptions -- not picking up prescrip Improving Safety and Reducing Risk in Youth Contact Sports 02/27/2018 07:00pm • Concussion -- no matter who you are or where you go today -- is a word that has been splashed across many sports and mainstream media headlines. As such, it is a word that has provoked a collective fear and doubt in the minds of the public -- perhaps most especially among parents of young athletes What's the Deal With Raspberry Ketones? 02/27/2018 07:00pm • Pills and potions promising effortless weight loss never seem to go out of style. Jump online and you'll find raspberry ketones touted as a natural supplement to help you burn off pounds. However, before spending money on raspberry ketone drops, powders or other products, here's what you should know Flu Got You Down Even After You've Recovered? 02/27/2018 07:00pm • Even after they've recovered from a nasty bout of the flu, some people are left feeling down in the dumps or seriously low on energy, and they don't understand why they haven't bounced back. It may not be just because they lost days or weeks of their regularly scheduled lives due to the illness. It 2019 Best Graduate Schools Rankings Coming March 20 02/26/2018 07:00pm • U.S. News will unveil the 2019 Best Graduate Schools rankings -- including new rankings based on statistical and reputation data for business, law, education, engineering, medical and nursing programs -- on March 20. Detailed statistical data collected in fall 2017 and early 2018 about each program 10 Colleges Where Graduates Have the Least Debt 02/26/2018 07:00pm • 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: How to Keep a Child With ASD Who Wanders Safe 02/25/2018 07:00pm • On a cold day in March 2017, Sahara McCallister, 7, slipped away from her home in Germantown, Maryland, while a babysitter was caring for her. The babysitter found Sahara, who has autism and is nonverbal, at a park, but when she called for her, the girl ran away. After more than an hour, the babysit