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Consider Grad School in the U.K., Australia vs. U.S. 01/16/2017 07:00pm • When deciding between studying in the United Kingdom, Australia and the U.S., Nigerian doctor Ugwoke Sunday Paul says the final decision came easy -- he chose the U.K. Paul says he favored everything from the shorter degree time to few required standardized exams for graduate school admission. Prosp 10 Colleges Where the Most Applicants Are Wait-Listed 01/16/2017 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 10 Tips for Finding a Great Place to Retire 01/16/2017 07:00pm • Selecting your spotWhen you no longer need to live near your job, a world of possibilities opens up. Relocating can sometimes save you money if you can find more affordable housing and lower your tax bill. Residing near friends and your children and grandchildren can also play a role in your retirem 8 Mistakes to Avoid when Starting Solids With Your Baby 01/16/2017 07:00pm • Feeding your baby in the first few months is pretty straightforward. You have two choices: breast milk or formula. After about 6 months, you're faced with the next stage: starting solids. This is when feeding your baby gets confusing and complicated. One mom tells you to avoid baby food altogether, What Parents Should Know About Febrile Seizures 01/16/2017 07:00pm • Haley Sittner was providing some TLC to her then 16-month-old son, Henry, who had a cold caused by a viral infection with fever, when she drifted off to sleep with him in her arms. She was awoken by his convulsions. "His eyes had rolled back in his head and his body was shaking uncontrollably. I cal 5 Tips for Practicing Yoga With Arthritis 01/16/2017 07:00pm • When she was a teenager, a doctor told Marina Nellius her rheumatoid arthritis would eventually force her into a wheelchair. "He said I'd be crippled by the age of 25," she says. "I remember his exact words. It utterly broke me." A few years later, Nellius needed to lean on walls or railings for sup Lonely? Kissenger simulates long-distance smooch over internet 01/16/2017 05:32am • WASHINGTON — Long-distance relationships can be challenging, but a new device makes it possible to kiss someone over a smartphone. Kissenger — no relationship to former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger — is in the working prototype stage, said Emma Yann Zhang, a doctoral student at the I Data Doctors: New Microsoft scam fooling many users 01/13/2017 11:33pm • Q: I got a message from Microsoft saying that my computer has been blocked because the Zeus virus was detected. Is this legit and what should I do? A: The ongoing game by scammers to convince people that their computer is infected has taken some seriously convincing turns in recent months. On Basketball around the Beltway: Uprising underway 01/13/2017 11:07pm • WASHINGTON — Finally. College Football's national championship game means the bloated bowl season is in our rearview mirror at last. But it's two football schools that are stealing the spotlight in college basketball's most storied conference. The ACC, despite having teams in 10 states, ranging The Dangers of Medication Mix-Ups at Home 01/12/2017 07:00pm • At the beginning of the New Year, it's important for each of us to examine our health and lifestyle and plan for ways to improve in 2017. For better or worse, we are a society accustomed to taking multiple medications. As we age, we tend to accumulate a list of daily prescription medications; healt Healthy Aging: Oral Health for Older Adults 01/12/2017 07:00pm • In the past, losing teeth and getting dentures was considered an almost-inevitable part of aging. Those days are over. Intact teeth, healthy gums and pain-free smiles are what older adults should expect as they maintain good oral hygiene and get regular dental care. Some seniors may find it harder t Identify Strong Evidence-Based Medicine Programs 01/12/2017 07:00pm • Medical innovation depends on continuous investigation into how the body works, what causes disease and how to treat patients. This search leads to an abundance of potentially useful medical research, experts say, but the challenge for medical students is to learn how to interpret the research and Access to a 'godsend' anti-overdose drug expands 01/12/2017 05:34am • EDITOR’S NOTE: In the fourth story in WTOP’s series “Hooked on Heroin: Deadlier than ever,” Jamie Forzato examines why states are putting renewed attention on a life-saving drug. FAIRFAX, Va. — If Ginny Lovitt had had access to naloxone when her brother overdosed, she might have been 7 tips to get the most out of your doctor visit 01/12/2017 04:34am • WASHINGTON — Visiting your doctor is not the time to forget something you want to discuss.  That's why making a list of questions is one recommendation from a local health expert. "There's really an art form to seeing a patient with their own concerns and their own needs in the span of 20 or 3 My Journey Trying Diets to Treat My Ulcerative Colitis 01/11/2017 07:00pm • Sometimes it's denial that causes unfortunate decisions. Throughout my medical journey, there have been many options for treatment. Soon those options faded, leaving only treatments unapproved by the Food and Drug Administration. These treatments were diets, which we often find appealing because th