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Princess Diana's influence endures 20 years after her death 08/26/2017 09:35am • LONDON (AP) — The shock came late on a summer evening: After an idyllic Mediterranean holiday, Princess Diana had been in a car crash in Paris. Her boyfriend was dead; she was hospitalized, condition unclear. She died a few hours later on Aug. 31, 1997, plunging Britain into grief that lingers Who's on Your MS Health Care Team? 08/24/2017 08:00pm • Teamwork is important to succeed in many areas of life, whether it's completing a project at the office or tackling a list of chores at home. For people with multiple sclerosis, teamwork is crucial when managing the disease. "It's invaluable. These patients face a complex set of challenges that go Vitamin B may increase risk of lung cancer in men, study says 08/23/2017 11:11am • WASHINGTON — Men who take too much vitamin B-6 and B-12 over long periods of time "dramatically" increase their risks of developing lung cancer, according to a new study from Ohio State University's Comprehensive Cancer Center. Men who took dietary supplements containing high doses of B-6 and B Canada Seeks Fairness on NAFTA Trade Deals 08/13/2017 08:00pm • TORONTO -- When Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and U.S. President Donald Trump shook hands on the steps of the White House in February, Trudeau placed his left hand on Trump's shoulder. By doing this, Trudeau avoided falling victim to Trump's signature handshake, in which he yanks people to Can Music Help Multiple Sclerosis Patients Feel Better? 08/13/2017 08:00pm • "I think music in itself is healing," singer-songwriter Billy Joel once said. As it turns out, the popular musician may be onto something. Numerous scientific studies are singing the praises of music for its ability to enhance our overall health and well-being. For multiple sclerosis patients, melo What to Expect in Your Online Social Work Master's Program 08/07/2017 08:00pm • The fact that LovieAnn Terrado pursued her master's degree in social work online initially raised questions among some of her friends. They would wonder, for example, whether a field that requires constant face-to-face interaction could really be taught successfully in a virtual environment, says t How Yoga Helps When You Have MS 08/03/2017 08:00pm • When you think about ways to treat multiple sclerosis, yoga may not spring to mind. After all, MS causes muscle stiffness, weakness and even physical disability; yoga requires muscle flexibility and strength. Yet it turns out, yoga is gaining popularity as a complementary MS therapy. It's recommende 5 Ideas For a Great Staycation 07/24/2017 08:00pm • Let these staycation ideas stir some local travel inspiration.For some people, summer isn't always synonymous with vacation. In fact, according to The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, 43 percent of Americans reported they won't be taking a summer vacation in 2017, with many Clogged toilet leads to leak, evacuation at Virginia VA hospital 07/20/2017 11:25am • RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A clogged toilet in a first-floor restroom at a Virginia Veterans Affairs hospital caused a backup and subsequent leak that led to an evacuation of the area. McGuire Veterans Affairs Medical Center spokesman Patrick Gordon tells local media that a foreign object flushed dow 4 Ways to Avoid Diabetes Product Scams 07/19/2017 08:00pm • You have diabetes, and it can be challenging to manage. You're watching TV one night and there's a commercial for a product that says it can cure all of your diabetes woes, magically lowering your blood sugar. You wonder: Should I order that? The lure of products that may not do all that they claim Older Americans Are Having Affairs More Than Younger Ones, Study Says 07/05/2017 08:00pm • Older Americans are on the prowl -- specifically, for people they're not married to. Research trends show that since 2000 older Americans are cheating on their spouses more and younger ones are cheating less, according to a new study from the Institute for Family Studies that analyzed numbers from 9 Extra Safety Assignments for Hospital Patients 06/27/2017 08:00pm • Going above and beyond the call of duty.As a hospital patient, your goal is to get treatment, get better and go home. Your top priority should be recovery, not worrying about data privacy, avoidable treatments or questionable billing practices. Being expected to adopt infection- and error-prevention In wake of 2 Va. toddlers drowning, a summer safety reminder from pediatrician 06/27/2017 07:50am • WASHINGTON — Two twins, who were 2 years old, died after they were discovered floating in a residential pool in Sterling, Virginia, Saturday morning. "Circumstances at this point appear to be a tragic accident, but the case remains under investigation," Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office spoke 10 Ways International Students Can Pay for U.S. Graduate School 06/26/2017 08:00pm • Save on a U.S. Graduate DegreeWhile it may pay off in the future, studying at a U.S. graduate school can put a strain on a student's finances in the present.However, some universities and outside organizations offer different types of financial support to international graduate students.Not all of t How to Be Healthy When Your Family Isn't 06/26/2017 08:00pm • You can't ask a 7-year-old to do the grocery shopping for a family. Similarly, children's "choice" of what they eat is largely made for them by parents -- based on what options are brought into the home. Not surprisingly, research finds that children's eating habits -- the amount of fruits and vegg