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How to cope when your holiday guest is an alcoholic or addict 12/21/2016 04:00am • It's the nightmare scenario for anyone who's ever hosted a holiday gathering: A guest who happens to be a loved one drinks too much or indulges in illicit drugs and behaves boorishly, flipping the festive mood of the party from "ho ho ho" to homicidal. What can you do in that situation? What are To Honor John Glenn's Legacy, We Must Continue to Invest in Scientific Research 12/20/2016 07:00pm • Like so many, I was deeply saddened to learn of John Glenn's recent passing, and I continue to mourn the loss of this true pioneer and American hero. I was privileged to know the late senator as a neighbor, a colleague and a friend. Over the last few days, I've been reflecting on a sentiment he ofte Genetic Testing: Reason to Gather Your Family Health History 12/20/2016 07:00pm • The field of personalized medicine is rapidly advancing. New capabilities in genomics-based technologies are guiding physicians toward therapies and screening regimens that are tailored to their patients' individual genetics and disease risk. Yet, many people don't know they have an important role Life With a Feeding Tube 12/20/2016 07:00pm • They call themselves "tubies" -- people with certain medical conditions who accept long-term feeding tubes as the best or only way to nourish themselves. With the feeding tube in place, many resume school, work and social lives once threatened by severe weight loss and malnutrition. For them, getti 3 financial topics to discuss with your kids this holiday 12/20/2016 01:42am • WASHINGTON — The holidays are a special time for my family when my children are home from college and we have time to reconnect with one another. I find it’s an ideal time to talk to them about important issues when they are not stressed out about exams, papers and projects. It’s also a gre Addressing Pseudobulbar Affect: How to Regain Emotional Control 12/19/2016 07:00pm • Some people who suffer from neurologic conditions, such as stroke, dementia and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, as well as those who've sustained brain injuries, face an added indignity: uncontrollable outbursts of laughing or crying. Called pseudobulbar affect, clinicians say PBA is vexing f How to Buy Life Insurance When You're Not Healthy 12/19/2016 07:00pm • If you don't have life insurance, but are stricken with a significant health problem, there are still ways to get some financial protection for your family in most cases -- especially if you live more than two years after getting the policy. If you're terminally ill, for example, you might be able t 3 Mistakes to Avoid When Picking a Financial Advisor 12/19/2016 07:00pm • Hiring someone? Maybe you're bringing in a plumber to look at your pipes, or a painter to put some coats on your house. You won't know really know if it was a good decision until the job is done, but at least you'll know in a matter of hours or days. If only it worked that way with a financial advis Basketball around the Beltway: Hoops for the holidays 12/19/2016 02:17am • WASHINGTON — If you're reading this, you either have finished all of your holiday shopping or are procrastinating, because who wants to go to the mall when it's this crowded? Or, if you're online shopping, perhaps you got tired of watching videos on YouTube. That’s a perfect time to take ano Syrian Refugees in the U.S. Maintain Hope After Trump's Win 12/18/2016 07:00pm • DEARBORN, Michigan -- Abdulsalam tried to leave Syria twice. The first time he did so legally, gathering his papers and taking his wife and three sons to the Jordanian border. Turned away, they were forced to seek shelter in a nearby mosque with shattered windows, using blankets left by other refuge Advice From a Doctor: Choosing Clinical Trials 12/18/2016 07:00pm • Available cancer treatment options are far from perfect. Daily, more than 1,500 mothers, fathers, sisters, daughters and sons die from a cancer diagnosis in the U.S alone. That is equivalent to five jets carrying 300 passengers crashing every day in our country. Clinical trials are the cornerstone Don't Fall for These 6 Myths About Eating With Diabetes 12/18/2016 07:00pm • More than 29 million people are already living with diabetes in the United States and, by the end of the day, about 4,000 more will learn they have diabetes, too. Untreated or mismanaged, diabetes can lead to heart and kidney diseases, blindness and even amputation. Managing this chronic disease ca Alternative de-icers keep walkways safe, plants alive 12/16/2016 09:57am • Official winter is close to a week away, but we have already suffered the blast of the Arctic! And although it’s an important topic, our listeners generally don’t ask about plant- and surface-safe ice melting products and techniques until we’re well into the season of slip and fall. For ins 5 natural supplements that will help you relax this holiday season 12/16/2016 09:00am • From shopping for presents to attending Christmas parties and dealing with family members, the holidays can be difficult for many people. What's supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year can actually be the most stressful -- and that state can wreak havoc on your health. In fact, it's been Maryland’s heroin and opioid crisis reaches an all-time high 12/15/2016 10:55pm • Hannah Lang, Correspondent ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Barbara Allen signs her emails with the names of her family members she has lost to addiction. Jim’s mom, Bill’s sister, Amanda’s aunt. Her son, Jim, died from a heroin and alcohol overdose in 2003 after battling substance abuse disorder f