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8 Medications That Treat Multiple Conditions 03/08/2017 07:00pm • Versatile medsMedications can have multiple purposes, as President Donald Trump likely knows. Trump takes finasteride -- which can be used to treat an enlarged prostate and can be used to maintain hair growth in men -- his longtime physician, Dr. Harold Bornstein, told The New York Times. The drug i Understanding Adult Scoliosis 03/07/2017 07:00pm • Although many people are familiar with scoliosis as a disease affecting school-aged adolescents, it can and does affect adults, too, even if they didn't have it as a child. The disease in adolescents and adults is marked by the same parameter (an abnormal curvature of the spine), and both types can 2018 Best Graduate Schools Preview: Top Nursing Schools 03/07/2017 07:00pm • Thinking about applying to graduate school? Whether you're interested in pursuing a graduate nursing degree or attending law school or medical school, there are some big decisions to make. To help students find the right school for them, U.S. News & World Report surveys more than 1,970 graduate What Are the Stages of Colon Cancer? 03/07/2017 07:00pm • Did you know March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month? Perhaps you've dressed in blue or participated in an awareness event as a survivor or in recognition of a loved one with colon cancer. Colon and rectal cancer, or colorectal cancer -- also known as CRC -- is the third most common cancer in men and What Are Your Rights When It Comes to Nearby Construction? 03/07/2017 07:00pm • Spring is near, and for many that means it's time to gear up for construction season. But with unseasonably warm weather in many parts of the country, it appears development is already well under way. In January, building permits were issued for nearly 1.3 million privately owned housing units in th From the Outside, Switzerland Presents an Idyllic Picture 03/06/2017 07:00pm • ZURICH -- David Trummer's future is bright. A Swiss doctoral student at ETH Zürich, the country's most prestigious technical university, his main professional worry is whether to go into the lucrative private sector or to stay in academia to become a professor. "I do think I want to go and broaden 10 Colleges That Charge the Least for Room and Board 03/06/2017 07:00pm • 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: C Include Longevity Planning in Your Retirement Strategy 03/06/2017 07:00pm • Average life expectancy for men and women in the U.S. has reached the mid-80s and the Social Security Administration estimates that one in four 65-year-olds will live into their 90s. Living longer means having more time to do the things you enjoy in retirement but there's something else to think ab Financial Exploitation: When Taking Money Amounts to Elder Abuse 03/06/2017 07:00pm • When her husband died suddenly and unexpectedly from a massive heart attack, "Mary" -- who asked that her real name not be used due to the sensitive nature of her story -- was devastated and began spiraling downward. He was only in his late 60s and in relatively good health, she recalls. Mary fell Maryland 'right to die' bill being withdrawn 03/06/2017 04:22am • WASHINGTON — The controversial "right to die" issue is a hot button topic fiercely debated between advocates for the terminally ill who wish to end their lives and opponents such as religious groups. But this year, Maryland will not be following D.C.'s lead when it comes to passing a "right to die Ethics panel recommends reprimanding Maryland lawmaker 03/02/2017 06:05pm • ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) -- A Maryland legislative panel is recommending the House of Delegates reprimand a lawmaker for his roles in shaping medical marijuana legislation and working as a consultant for a company seeking a license to grow marijuana. A copy of the ethics committee's report on Del. Dan Md. lawmaker: I did nothing wrong, governor should apologize 03/01/2017 09:34pm • ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — A Maryland lawmaker under an ethics review says Gov. Larry Hogan owes him an apology for saying he could be thrown out of the legislature for "illegal activities." Hogan made the comments Wednesday when asked about Del. Dan Morhaim's proposal to create safe consumption spo What Are the Types of Breast Cancer? 03/01/2017 07:00pm • Although many of us think of breast cancer as a single disease, the diagnosis is not limited to one type. Most breast cancers start as small tumors. Some stay put; others travel. How the tumor behaves and how it grows will dictate how it's classified and your treatment options. The Cancer Treatment Can Older People Have Eating Disorders? 03/01/2017 07:00pm • When Margaret Maine returned from summer vacation years ago, a friend greeted her: "It looks like you've lost some weight. You look great!" the pal praised. "I wish I could." Maine wasn't going back to high school, college or even back to work in middle age. Rather, she was in her late 70s at the Column: How young is too young for social media? 03/01/2017 03:30pm • Q: What age should I allow my children to start using social media? A: Raising children in the digital age is forcing parents to deal with questions that can’t be answered by a previous generation of parents. I can remember when my daughter was 10, she proclaimed that she was the only one of