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10 Things Younger Men Should Know About Prostate Cancer 05/08/2017 08:00pm • Not just for older guysCancer of the prostate gland -- which produces fluid contained in semen -- is one of the most common types of cancer in U.S. men. Prostate cancer is known as a disease of older men, and that's largely true. The average age of diagnosis is 66, with about 10 percent of new cases Has Breast Cancer Always Been a Problem? 05/08/2017 08:00pm • In her acclaimed 2012 book, " Breasts: A Natural and Unnatural History," science writer Florence Williams cuts to the chase: " Breast cancer has probably been around for as long as there have been breasts." From what historians tell us, treating the disease in the earliest days wasn't pretty. The f Here's How to Manage Lung Cancer Side Effects 05/08/2017 08:00pm • If you are about to begin treatment for lung cancer, you may have concerns about side effects. Side effects are problems caused by the cancer itself or that result in addition to the intended effects of treatment. "Side effects largely depend on the therapy given," says Dr. Steven Dubinett, profess Are Certain Professions More Prone to Depression? 05/08/2017 08:00pm • Depression has been linked to a number of environmental factors, including stress, lack of physical activity, exposure to toxins, social isolation and lack of medical and social support. So it should come as no surprise that people in jobs with higher levels of these factors are more at risk for dep Medical Schools Teach Value of Patient-Physician Relationships 05/08/2017 08:00pm • How to form a strong patient-physician relationship is perhaps the most important skill you will learn as a medical student. You will start developing that skill anew with each patient you meet. If you do not have a strong bond with your patient, he or she may not give you the full and honest story Wounded warriors, veterans rally for safe access to cannabis 05/08/2017 06:08pm • WASHINGTON — A veteran who lives in D.C. suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or another service-connected disability has something that similar veterans living in region do not — access to cannabis. A small group of Iraq and Afghanistan War veterans gathered in Dupont Circle Monday 'Smart People' explores 'nature vs. nurture' of racism at Arena Stage 05/08/2017 01:00am • WASHINGTON — Are racists born that way? Or are we taught to hate? That's the question explored in "Smart People," running now through May 21 at Arena Stage. "We have four intellectuals from different walks of life," actor Gregory Perri told WTOP. " basically all coming together and ha What Lifestyle Changes Can Alter the Frequency of MS Relapses? 05/07/2017 08:00pm • By now most people know that a healthy lifestyle, which includes exercising and eating well, can improve overall well-being. But if you're one of the 400,000 Americans with multiple sclerosis, making healthy lifestyle choices may pack even more of a punch. It could help you avoid MS relapses. MS is My Kid Is on Way Too Many Medications 05/07/2017 08:00pm • Inhalers, injections, pills and more pills: For kids with conditions such as asthma or allergies, diabetes or seizure disorders, taking daily prescription drugs is part of the deal. But as medication lists grow longer when current drugs aren't helping enough, parents are rightfully concerned about Osteoporosis and your spine 05/07/2017 05:31am • Osteoporosis, which literally means "porous bones," is a condition categorized by progressive bone loss. It's a major health problem, affecting more than 44 million Americans. Though it's not considered part of the "normal" aging process, osteoporosis is a degenerative condition that causes the bone Prosecutors drop rape, sexual offense charges against 2 Rockville High students 05/05/2017 10:49am • WASHINGTON — Montgomery County prosecutors are dropping rape and sexual offense charges against two  Rockville High School students accused of assaulting a 14-year-old female student in a school bathroom in March. After a "painstaking investigation," charges were dropped against 17-year-old J Data Doctors: Got vinyl? Tips for buying turntables 05/04/2017 11:38pm • Q: I want to resurrect my vinyl record collection, so I need to buy a turntable. Any suggestions? The “vinyl revival,” as it’s been called, has been growing for the past 10 years, and there are many reasons for it. For those of us who grew up pulling a record out, cleaning it and reading NBC Washington's Jim Vance getting treatment for cancer 05/04/2017 09:49pm • WASHINGTON — Longtime NBC Washington anchor Jim Vance told viewers Thursday evening that he is undergoing treatment for cancer, but will continue to work when he can.  Addressing some viewers' concerns about his recent absences, Vance said, "So I have been getting that treatment, and I have be Coping With MS as an Older Adult 05/04/2017 08:00pm • You may think of multiple sclerosis as something that affects young adults, and it's true: MS typically strikes between ages 20 and 40, attacking the nerves, brain and spinal cord. But the vast majority of young MS patients eventually become older MS patients. That's reflected in research, such as a What Are the Stages of COPD? 05/04/2017 08:00pm • Diseases that are progressive in nature are typically graded by stages, and these stages are often based on the severity of the disease or an analysis of symptoms. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is no different, and there are four main stages of the disease that your doctor may diagnose you