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Use These Scholarships to Get a Graduate Degree Abroad 11/07/2017 07:00pm • Vietnamese national Nguyen Bui has the distinction of being a recipient of two prestigious scholarships: the Fulbright Foreign Student Program and the Endeavour Postgraduate Scholarship, which is also for international students. She received the Fulbright to pursue graduate studies at Eastern Michig What You Should Know About Bladder Cancer 11/06/2017 07:00pm • Bladder cancer is the fourth most common cancer in men and the sixth most common type of the disease overall. But it's a relatively under-recognized cancer, says Dr. Arjun Balar, director of the genitourinary medical oncology program at Perlmutter Cancer Center at NYU Langone Health. There are roug What's the Connection Between Bone Density and Breast Cancer? 11/06/2017 07:00pm • Treatment for breast cancer can be a harsh affair. In attempting to save the life of the patient from the most imminent threat -- that posed by the cancer itself -- some treatments can cause painful or life-altering side effects. With some of these side effects, such as hair loss from chemotherapy, Tips to End Your Child's Early Rising 11/06/2017 07:00pm • Is your toddler waking earlier than you would like? A perfectly appropriate wake-up time for your child is between 6 a.m. and 7:30 a.m., even if that feels early to you some days! However, if your toddler or preschooler is up at 5 a.m., he's likely waking up not just too early for you, but too earl Pain You Shouldn't Ignore 11/06/2017 07:00pm • When you feel a sudden pain, how do you know when to wait it out or to seek immediate medical attention? If the pain is bad enough to make you think about going to the hospital, you should go. If you have pain and you're not sure what's going on, come to the emergency department and let us evaluate 10 National Universities Where It's Hard to Get Off the Waitlist 11/06/2017 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: Video: Md. woman injured in Las Vegas shooting takes steps during recovery 11/06/2017 06:42pm • WASHINGTON — Family and friends who have been following Tina Frost's recovery from last month's deadly Las Vegas shooting are seeing how well the Crofton, Maryland, native is progressing for the first time. In just five weeks, the 27-year-old is talking, walking and even gently kicking a Safety Tips for Patients With Multiple Sclerosis 11/05/2017 07:00pm • No surprise the world can be a dangerous place to live, but the challenges can be even greater for those with multiple sclerosis. According to a 2014 study published in the journal PLoS One, folks with MS are twice as likely to fall accidentally as those who don't have the disease. And falls aren't The Diabetes Epidemic: What You Need to Know 11/05/2017 07:00pm • November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, which is intended to bring attention to those who battle the disease every day. As a physician, I clearly see the struggle patients with diabetes face and the complications that diabetes can produce in nearly every organ system -- from the kidneys to th How to Handle a Parking Lot Accident 11/05/2017 07:00pm • Parking lots and garages can be busy, congested places, especially during the holidays. Drivers are looking for the perfect parking spot. Pedestrians are trying to get in and out of stores. And surprise obstacles such as bicycles or rogue shopping carts can wreak havoc, even at low speeds. With all Satisfied With Your Medicare? Why You Should Still Review Your Plan 11/05/2017 07:00pm • In a world filled with health care complaints, being pleased with your Medicare coverage puts you ahead of the game. But being satisfied doesn't mean there aren't areas for improvement, and what worked for you in 2017 may not be right for 2018. Though it's difficult to know what the future holds, i Competency testing in Hoggle murder case may be delayed 11/03/2017 11:25am • WASHINGTON — The state psychiatric hospital charged with evaluating whether Catherine Hoggle is competent to stand trial for the murder of her two young children says Montgomery County prosecutors have been slow to provide a description of the allegations against her. However, Montgomery County How Can I Sleep Better With COPD? 11/02/2017 08:00pm • For about 40 percent of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, getting a good night's sleep can be a challenge. That's according to a 2002 survey in the European Respiratory Journal that asked more than 3,200 COPD patients in eight countries about their condition. COPD is an umbrella How Resilience Training Can Help People With MS 11/02/2017 08:00pm • Having resilience, or the ability to bounce back or recover from difficulties, is important for anyone. But being resilient can be tough when you have multiple sclerosis, the incurable autoimmune condition that damages nerves and can lead to physical, cognitive and emotional disability. "The unpredi What's Really Involved in Physician-Assisted Death? 11/02/2017 08:00pm • Only in a handful of states, and only according to stringent guidelines, people with advanced terminal illness have the right to choose to take lethal medications prescribed and dispensed for the purpose of ending their life peacefully and on their terms. The process, known as "death with dignity,"