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Why Is Fear Such a Problem With Breast Cancer? 10/30/2017 08:00pm • A 2015 poll conducted in the United Kingdom for Breast Cancer Care, a U.K. breast cancer charity, found that almost a fifth of women -- 17 percent -- who had been diagnosed with breast cancer after spotting a potential symptom waited more than a month between noticing that symptom and seeing their Getting Into Medical School Is Becoming Even Harder 10/30/2017 08:00pm • Soaring applications to medical school are making it more difficult for candidates to get accepted. Between 2006 and 2016, the number of applicants to U.S. medical schools increased by more than 35 percent, rising from 39,108 to 53,042, according to Association of American Medical Colleges admissio Why Meal Timing Is Important for Better Diabetes Control 10/30/2017 08:00pm • You know that what you eat is important for diabetes management -- but did you know that when you eat is also important? "To some extent, the timing of meals can play a role with diabetes and weight management," says Daniela Novotny, a registered dietitian and biomedical sciences instructor at Miss What You Need to Know About Nasal and Paranasal Cancers 10/30/2017 08:00pm • Nasal cavity and paranasal cancers are a relatively rare type of head and neck cancer. In fact, they occur in less than 3 percent of head and neck cancers, says Dr. Richard Bakst, assistant professor of radiation oncology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Nasal cancers occur in the no 10 Colleges With the Lowest Acceptance Rates 10/30/2017 08:00pm • 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: Adam Ferrara cracks up the DC Improv for three straight nights this weekend 10/30/2017 12:02am • WASHINGTON — We loved him in "Rescue Me," "Nurse Jackie" and Comedy Central specials. Now, comedian Adam Ferrara cracks up the D.C. Improv for three straight nights on Nov. 2-4. "I've suffered for my art, now it's the audience's turn," Ferrara joked on WTOP. "I always look forward to co How to Know the Signs and Symptoms of Depression 10/29/2017 08:00pm • One of the most important health matters I discuss with my patients is depression and the impact it can have on an individual and his or her loved ones. Do you know the signs and symptoms of depression? Recognizing them allows you to get the help you or a loved one may need to manage this condition How to Pick a Better Medicare Part D Plan for 2018 10/29/2017 08:00pm • Retirees have an opportunity to switch Medicare Part D plans from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. Moving into a new plan for 2018 might save you money. The average premium is projected to increase by 9 percent to $43.48 for retirees who remain in their existing plan next year, according to a Kaiser Family Found The Basics of Medicare: How to Choose the Right Plan for You 10/29/2017 08:00pm • When you reach 65, you face an important milestone: You are now eligible for Medicare. Contrary to popular belief, Medicare is not free, and it's important to understand the ins and outs of Medicare before you sign up. Making the wrong choices can be expensive. Even if you've been on Medicare for ye 6 Surprising Signs You May Have MS 10/29/2017 08:00pm • Every now and again most of us have felt odd sensations in our bodies. For instance, your foot might fall asleep and feel tingly, or you're suddenly dizzy, or you may experience a sense of overwhelming exhaustion. In most instances, there's nothing to worry about, but these symptoms might also indi Don't Make a Habit of Swallowing Your Gum 10/29/2017 08:00pm • Chewing gum is a practice particularly frowned upon in most formal settings, from school to the workplace, and is often mocked. But the real problem with chewing gum lies in what could happen if you swallow enough of it -- and it's not pretty. There's a myth out there that gum stays in your stomach Celeb birthdays for the week of Oct. 29-Nov. 4 10/28/2017 09:07pm • Oct. 29: Country singer Lee Clayton is 75. Guitarist Denny Laine (Wings, Moody Blues) is 73. Singer-actress Melba Moore is 72. Guitarist Peter Green (Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac) is 71. Actor Richard Dreyfuss is 70. Actress Kate Jackson is 69. Actor Dan Castellaneta (''The Simpsons'') is 60. Singer Smart firewalls protect the Internet of Things -- which are the best? 10/27/2017 01:14am • Q: What’s your opinion of the various smart firewalls? A: With the growing popularity of internet-connected devices in the home, such as web cameras, thermostats, doorbells and lighting systems — often referred to as the Internet of Things (IoT) — securing those devices is a critical step i How Service Dogs Help People With MS 10/26/2017 08:00pm • Every morning Tammie DeCroteau, 54, sits on a kitchen chair and waits for her yellow Labrador Logan to fetch her sneakers from another room. It's not just a dog trick. Logan is a service dog for DeCroteau, who has multiple sclerosis -- an energy-sapping degenerative neurological condition that make Can Giving Kids Stimulants for ADHD Make Them Heavier Later in Life? 10/26/2017 08:00pm • It's no secret that attention deficit hyperactivity disorder stimulants may suppress the appetite. According to the Cleveland Clinic, possible side effects include decreased appetite (which affects approximately 80 percent of people taking stimulants) and weight loss. However, what about the flip s