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Md. woman shot in Las Vegas talking, playing soccer 11/02/2017 01:47pm • WASHINGTON — Doctors once feared the worst for 27-year-old Tina Frost, who was shot in the eye in the Las Vegas mass shooting. Now, the Crofton, Maryland, native is out of intensive care, and even playing soccer with her father in the hospital hallways. This week is much better than last for Ti Curious about the 'deep web'? Here's what you should know 11/02/2017 04:31am • Q: What exactly is the "deep web" and how do you get to it? Despite many representations of a nefarious underground operating out-of-sight, the deep web is mostly benign private databases and web resources not meant to be accessed by the general public. The "surface web" is essentially what can The HPV Vaccine: Blocking Cancer With a Shot 11/01/2017 08:00pm • Dr. Jason Terk, a pediatrician at Cook Children's Health Care System in Keller, Texas, was pleased when the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the use of a new vaccine series in 2006 for children to protect them from the potentially dangerous consequences of the human papillomavirus. HPV is If Your Heart Is Racing, You Probably Don't Need to Worry 11/01/2017 08:00pm • Got a "butterfly" sensation in your chest? It could be because you're newly in love, but it could also be because you're experiencing palpitations. Palpitations are among the most common problems encountered by internists and cardiologists alike, accounting for up to 16 percent of outpatient visits Guarding Against the Dangers of Wildfire Smoke 11/01/2017 08:00pm • For many in the West, wildfires are regular concern. Massive blazes can endanger lives and gobble up homes and other property not only in the heat of summer, but continuing in the fall, as was the case this fall in places like northern California and Oregon. Beyond the danger of getting burned, man 6 Investing Podcasts Advisors Recommend 11/01/2017 08:00pm • Whether you're an experienced investor or a novice, there's an investing podcast for you. These digital audio programs have become a convenient way for Americans to download and tune in to expert analysis and opinion. This year a whopping 112 million Americans are listening to podcasts on all sorts November Is National Diabetes Awareness Month -- Why That's Important 11/01/2017 08:00pm • November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. Before you assume this is another made-up holiday created just to post an image on social media, think again. There are some major reasons why National Diabetes Awareness Month is important -- 114 million reasons, to be exact. That's because 114 millio Md. officials want to hear from patients about surging drug prices 11/01/2017 04:32pm • SILVER SPRING, Md. — Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh wants to hear from residents who have seen the price of their generic prescription drugs go up — in some cases, way up. Frosh joined lawmakers and health care professionals at a news conference Tuesday to tout the state’s new anti-p 5 issues women face in their finances as breadwinners 11/01/2017 04:59am • WASHINGTON — Women are increasingly earning more money and significantly contributing to their household income. In fact, nearly two-thirds of women in the U.S. are now the primary breadwinner or co-breadwinner in their family. Today, they are also much more likely to head families on their own as How Does the Health Care Debate Affect Obamacare Open Enrollment? 10/31/2017 08:00pm • It's been a tumultuous year for the Affordable Care Act, with President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans working tirelessly for months to deliver on their long-time promise to repeal and replace the law. But for all the activity and Trump's proclamations of Obamacare being dead, it's stil Solutions for 3 Common Gaps in Post-Acute Care 10/31/2017 08:00pm • Post-acute care, which is care provided to patients after they're discharged from the hospital, accounts for a large and growing amount of health care costs in the U.S., especially for older adults insured by the Medicare program. PAC costs have risen sharply over the past 15 years and now account Study: Hospitals in DC, Md. lag far behind Va. when it comes to patient safety 10/31/2017 01:01pm • WASHINGTON — Hospitals in D.C. and Maryland lag far behind Virginia hospitals when it comes to patient safety, according to a new scorecard released Tuesday by nonprofit health watchdog Leapfrog. Leapfrog released its Hospital Safety Grades on Tuesday, assigning hospitals nationwide an A, B, C, Guide to Virginia’s 2017 gubernatorial candidates 10/31/2017 04:32am • WASHINGTON — For voters just tuning into the tight race for Virginia governor, the men running for the state's top elected office offer competing ideas on education, taxes and the economy. Here’s a look at the race, the candidates and some of their policy ideas. The state’s off-year general 4 signs you need to seek long-term care for your aging parent 10/30/2017 08:00pm • According to Lindy Smith's parents and stepparents, they always paid their bills on time. According to the seniors' bank statements, they did not. "I just got charged another late fee, but they don't know what they're talking about," Smith remembers them complaining. "I have so many papers!" was als What care options are available for aging people on a budget? 10/30/2017 08:00pm • In late 2014, Lisa Hawes' mom, Elizabeth Hartford, went into a rehabilitative center in Eugene, Oregon, after suffering two strokes. Medicare covered part of her bill for two months of treatment at the facility, Hawes says. When doctors determined Hartford, then 91, was finished with her treatment,