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Could a Pet Improve Your Teen's Well-Being? 03/16/2017 08:00pm • Stories about the way people and pets bond have stood the test of time. Even Hollywood has capitalized on these remarkable relationships with Disney classics such as "Homeward Bound," "101 Dalmatians" and "Old Yeller." No doubt, people love their pets, and their pets love them. Still, with nearly 6 Life After Face Transplant: Q&A With Patient Richard Lee Norris 03/16/2017 08:00pm • Richard Lee Norris, 42, of Covington, Louisiana, belongs to a rare group: the handful of patients worldwide who have undergone full face transplantation, which is still a relatively young capability. Injured in a 1997 gun accident, Norris spent 15 years as a near-recluse. In March 2012, he underwen 6 Drugs That Can Worsen or Increase Risk for Heart Failure 03/16/2017 08:00pm • Did you know 1 in every 5 Americans will develop heart failure? Heart failure -- a potentially life-threatening condition in which the heart essentially fails to pump enough blood and oxygen throughout the body -- is on the rise. According to a report published by the American Heart Association, the Data Doctors: What to know about ad blockers 03/16/2017 07:35am • Q: What are the pros and cons of using ad blockers in my browser? Ads on the internet are a fact of life that, frankly speaking, and help pay for many of the “free” services that we all enjoy. Having said that, the way that ads are delivered via third-party networks often cause pages to load Fellowships Can Reduce Graduate School Expenses 03/15/2017 08:00pm • The potential return on investment surfaces quickly these days in many conversations surrounding college degrees. Earning potential nudges aside the notion of knowledge for knowledge's sake, particularly with undergraduates running up an average of more than $37,000 in student loan debt . With that What Can You Do to Prevent Colon Cancer? 03/15/2017 08:00pm • Quick quiz: Your risk for developing colon cancer is out of your control. True or false? If you're like most people, you probably answered "true." But you would be wrong. "Colon cancer is one of the most preventable and curable cancers," says Dr. Mark Pochapin, professor and director of the division What Makes Breast Tissue Susceptible to Cancer? 03/15/2017 08:00pm • Often in medicine, doctors define a range of what's considered normal. If you've ever had bloodwork done, you've likely seen this approach at work on the report -- your level of platelets or iron or glucose is listed alongside a "normal" range. If your number is outside the defined boundaries for no What Parents Should Know About the Push to Detect Autism Earlier 03/15/2017 08:00pm • The earliest signs that a child may have autism are commonly noticed by parents. In particular, parents frequently have concerns that their child is missing significant developmental milestones, particularly as they pertain to social or behavioral interactions, says Mathew Pletcher, head of genomic 6 Options for People Who Don't Want a Colonoscopy 03/15/2017 08:00pm • If getting tested for colon cancer doesn't top your to-do list, you're not alone.In fact, only about 50 percent of people follow their doctor's orders to get a colonoscopy. But not getting tested can have deadly consequences. According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is second only Cancer and Infertility: Why Aren't More Women Being Told About the Risks? 03/15/2017 08:00pm • One of the key characteristics that differentiates young adult cancer from cancer in other age groups is the fact that newly diagnosed women can, in fact, be pregnant. On a recent podcast of The Stupid Cancer Show, two young mothers were interviewed. Not only were they diagnosed with cancer while p Why You Should Start Estate Planning in Your 20s 03/15/2017 08:00pm • Estate planning isn't only for the rich or the old. Even the young and broke need to be thinking about how their assets will be distributed in the event of a tragedy. "It doesn't have anything to do with net worth. It has everything to do with taking care of the people you love," says Meg Muldoon, a What to Know About Special Needs Financial Planning 03/14/2017 08:00pm • While some parents stress over how to pay for their kids' college education, the parents of children with special needs face an even more daunting and difficult task: figuring out how to provide care and financial support for their child after their death. This question can be complex. After all, we How Exercise Literally Makes You Richer 03/14/2017 08:00pm • You may think getting healthier and fitter means shelling out big bucks for leaner cuts of meat, organic produce and a gym membership that tacks on all sorts of hidden fees. But being active can yield financial benefits in addition to the expected health and performance gains. First, consider that l Graduate Schools Offer New Paths Into Health Care 03/14/2017 08:00pm • The ever-growing pressure on doctors and hospitals to deliver better, safer care as cost-efficiently as possible -- and to emphasize prevention in an effort to keep people well -- has greatly increased the demand for workers with all sorts of highly specialized skills. A whole array of graduate prog Alleviating Fear on the Road to Prostate Cancer Treatment 03/14/2017 08:00pm • Receiving a prostate cancer diagnosis, no matter the "stage" of illness, can be an immediate shake-up to a man's physical and mental well-being and that of his loved ones. Being given such news can carry with it an uncertain timeline or prognosis, sometimes resulting in extreme worry and anxiety fo