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Federal retirement claims up 24 percent in FY 2018 10/16/2018 08:42am • WASHINGTON — Federal retirement claims increased 24 percent in fiscal year 2018, according to newly released statistics from the Office of Personnel Management. More than 7,000 federal employees filed for retirement in September of this year, bringing the total number of federal retirement clai Canadian Program Aims to Boost Birth Outcomes for Low-Income Women 10/15/2018 08:00pm • Once a month during her two pregnancies, Winnipeg resident Wendy Zebrasky opened her mailbox to find a check for 81 Canadian dollars from the province of Manitoba. The checks came care of a government program that gives low-income women a cash stipend during pregnancy, no requirements or strings att Lyft and Uber Help Patients Make It to Medical Appointments 10/09/2018 08:00pm • Getting to medical appointments on time is challenging when you feel sick, don't drive or have limited means of transportation. Too often, patients spend long hours traveling back and forth for crucial treatments or routine check-ups. Older patients, low-income patients and those with multiple medic Nightmare highways: Prince George's leads Md. traffic deaths; Fairfax in Va. 10/04/2018 09:35am • WASHINGTON — Ninety-nine people died in traffic-related crashes in Prince George's County, Maryland, and 35 lost their lives to crashes in Fairfax County, Virginia, in 2017. The numbers mark an upswing from 2016 (75 for Prince George's, 34 for Fairfax), despite both counties' efforts to eliminate 14 Myths and Misconceptions About the Flu Vaccine 10/01/2018 08:00pm • The flu vaccine is surrounded by myths and misconceptions. In his more than 20 years working as a certified physician assistant, Eric Amoh has heard many patients recite a multitude of myths about the flu vaccine. Among the misconceptions: The vaccine can give you the flu, you don't need it if you n 8 High School Seniors Share College Acceptance Stories 09/26/2018 08:00pm • Applying to college is a daunting task for even the most accomplished students. From acing the SAT or ACT and writing a flawless essay to touring campuses and figuring out how to pay for it all, applicants have a lot to consider -- on top of juggling their homework, sports and extracurriculars. U.S Virginia hospital center expansion set for some changes, but remains primed to advance 09/26/2018 10:45am • The Virginia Hospital Center will need to wait a bit longer to kick off its coveted expansion project, but Arlington officials are largely optimistic that they’ve charted out a path to help the county’s lone hospital meet some community concerns and ultimately win approval. VHC, and the count Hogan, Jealous discuss issues, trade barbs in only debate before election 09/24/2018 10:45pm • WASHINGTON — In their first and only debate before the Nov. 6 election, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan and his Democratic challenger, former NAACP president Ben Jealous, squared off Monday in a contentious showdown where each candidate painted a different picture of the state of affairs in Maryland. How to Foster Healthy Habits in Kids -- While Promoting Body Positivity 09/24/2018 08:00pm • It's no secret: The U.S. is in the grip of a childhood obesity epidemic. While some reports have suggested that rates have stabilized, a February 2018 study in Pediatrics found no such plateau. In fact, the data for kids ages 2 to 19 from 1999 to 2016 revealed increases in obesity at all ages and a Florida College Road Trip: Florida State University 09/23/2018 08:00pm • With more than 29,000 full-time undergrads and a 485-acre main campus, Florida State University's size attracts students looking for a wide array of academic and research opportunities, Division I athletics and a contagious Seminole pride. Even with its large scope, students say the university still U.S. Investment in 'Human Capital' Plunges While China's Rises 09/23/2018 08:00pm • The extent to which the U.S. strengthens Americans' ability to contribute to the economy -- through investments in health care and education -- has dropped significantly in recent decades while comparable rankings in China have increased, according to a new report. Expenditures in schools, training Top 5 Things to Know About Continuing Care Retirement Communities 09/16/2018 08:00pm • America has an aging population, and as such, more and more people are considering options for where and how they'll live after retirement. Sorting through those choices and determining which is the best one for your particular situation can be challenging. Continuing Care Retirement Communities ar 8 College Majors With Great Job Prospects 09/10/2018 08:00pm • When the time comes to choose a major, many college students are torn between going with a subject they're most interested in and choosing a field that will set them up for a plum job after graduation. The good news is that it's often possible to do both. In fact, 4 in 5 undergraduates choose a majo Women Are Still Underrepresented in Parliaments Around The World 09/03/2018 08:00pm • As Mexico's national congress assembled this past weekend, women occupied 47.8 percent of the seats in the lower house, the Chamber of Depities, and 49.2 percent of the seats in the Senate. The July elections that voted in the Congress also saw Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo win the election for Mexico Cit Be Smart: Keep Kids' Hearts Healthy From the Start 09/03/2018 08:00pm • Diabetes, obesity and heart disease are on the rise. More Americans are overweight. Increasing obesity in the U.S. correlates with increasing diabetes rates, which then correlates with increasing rates of heart disease and cardiomyopathy -- a disease of the heart muscle. America's children are in lo