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YouTube parents who pranked kids apologize, get counseling 04/28/2017 10:20pm • WASHINGTON — The Frederick County parents under fire for pulling pranks on their kids in a series of popular YouTube videos have issued a video apology, and the family is in counseling. Mike and Heather Martin of Ijamsville, Maryland, said many of the pranks posted on their YouTube channel, inc Redskins' first-round pick in the NFL Draft is Alabama DE Allen 04/27/2017 10:16pm • WASHINGTON —The Redskins filled a position of need with their first-round selection, taking Alabama defensive end Jonathan Allen at No. 17. The Redskins have plenty of holes to fill, but their biggest need is along the defensive line. Allen played his high school football at Stone Bridge Hig How to Get Moving With (or Without) Diabetes 04/27/2017 08:00pm • Physical activity is an important part of a healthy lifestyle for everyone. However, for people living with or at risk of diabetes, regular physical activity is an essential tool for managing blood glucose (also known as blood sugar) and preventing and/or delaying diabetes-related complications and Healthy Aging: Sex After Joint Surgery 04/27/2017 08:00pm • If you watched "Masters of Sex," the Showtime series on renowned researchers Dr. William Masters and Virginia Johnson, you witnessed vivid scenarios of human sexual response. What you didn't see onscreen was a couple having sex as the woman struggled with hip arthritis or as the man gingerly worked Managing the Emotional Side of Multiple Sclerosis 04/27/2017 08:00pm • You may think of multiple sclerosis as a physical condition, one that injures nerves and results in symptoms such as weakness, fatigue, trouble walking, bladder problems or vision loss. But MS has a profound, lifelong emotional component that includes mood swings, anxiety and depression. "MS is a c How Effective Are Drug Treatments for Depression? 04/27/2017 08:00pm • When patients are diagnosed with depression, the first treatment their doctor suggests is often antidepressant medication. Antidepressants have been a go-to therapy for decades. But recent research -- and some soul-searching among mental health providers -- is starting to raise questions about that Column: Samsung Galaxy S8 enters a wary phone market 04/27/2017 07:13pm • Q: Is it safe to buy one of the new Samsung Galaxy S8 smartphones? A: Samsung’s well-documented issue with exploding batteries in its Galaxy Note 7 has many consumers rightfully concerned about newer phones having the same issue. In what has to be one of the worst PR nightmares in tech histo Fraley 2016 Movie Guide 04/27/2017 02:02pm • 2016 MOVIE GUIDE   4 STARS "La La Land" -  Stone & Gosling are heartbreaking in Chazelle's dazzling L.A. musical "Moonlight" - Barry Jenkins explores three life stages of gay black man's identity struggle "Fences" - Denzel stars/directs Viola Davis in brilliant adaptation of Can Men Get Breast Cancer? 04/26/2017 08:00pm • It's not unusual for a patient to ask if men can get breast cancer, and the answer to the question is yes. In 2017, about 2,470 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed, and about 460 men will die from breast cancer, according to the American Cancer Society. But breast cancer is about Coping With Colon Cancer Treatment Side Effects 04/26/2017 08:00pm • Undergoing treatment for colon cancer is a frightening and stressful event. In addition to concerns about how effective treatment will be, you may be worried about coping with side effects -- problems caused by the cancer itself or that result in addition to the intended effects of treatment. Here' Why Do Some People Heal Faster From Injuries? 04/26/2017 08:00pm • Think about the last time you got injured. Maybe you sprained an ankle or sustained a stress fracture. Were you back to 100 percent (or at least close to it) in next to no time? Or did the injury seem to linger -- and the recovery process drag on? Certainly every injury is different. However, why i What Are the Treatments for Type 2 Diabetes? 04/26/2017 08:00pm • If you have Type 2 diabetes, you'll have to combine lifestyle changes with the use of medication to help control your blood sugar. A large component of Type 2 diabetes treatment is healthier eating and more physical activity. "I believe the lifestyle modifications are more important than medicines," Board Certification for Doctors: What Does It Really Mean? 04/25/2017 08:00pm • When picking a doctor, people consider various factors, including: proximity, gender and reviews from friends or family. One attribute that many suggest you add to that list is whether the chosen provider is board certified. But what does that really mean and what does it suggest about a doctor? 4 Important Financial Tips for Caregivers 04/25/2017 08:00pm • At some point, it is highly likely that many Americans will find themselves in the position of needing to provide care for an older family member or friend. And with the aging of baby boomers, these numbers will only increase over the next decade and beyond. While the desire to provide care is fuel Keeping Up With Ticks 04/25/2017 08:00pm • They're already here. With the mild winter and a booming deer population, tick season has begun and bugs are biting. If you live anywhere that ticks appear, learn how to protect yourself from these parasites and their bites, which can lead to Lyme disease and other illnesses. Know Your Tick Risk