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Are We Prepared for the Next Flu Pandemic? 01/17/2018 07:00pm • As of this week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports there's widespread seasonal flu activity in every state in the continental U.S. Though calling seasonal flu an epidemic -- as it's currently dubbed -- isn't uncommon, the reach of the current outbreak exceeds what the CDC has s How to Make Sure Your Doctor Understands Your Medical Condition 01/15/2018 07:00pm • Your doctor isn't just a health care provider. She's also part detective, using all the clues and evidence you provide to arrive at a diagnosis and then using that determination to develop an appropriate treatment protocol. It's not always a straightforward process, and it's important that you prov Should DC have more public bathrooms? 01/11/2018 06:45am • WASHINGTON — How many times have you been stuck in the middle of D.C. trying unsuccessfully to find a public restroom? A bill making its way through the city council aims to address that issue, calling for the installation of at least 10 public bathrooms across the District. "Lack of access U.S. Has Highest Child Mortality Rate of 20 Rich Countries 01/10/2018 07:00pm • A new study of 20 of the world's richest countries found it's dangerous to be born into the United States. The U.S. ranks last in child health outcomes compared to 19 other Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development nations with similar levels of economic development and political struct Health care jobs abound. Here's how to tap into the hot job market 01/10/2018 12:01am • At George Washington University Hospital, Thursday is wing day. By 5 a.m., food service workers have prepared piles of chicken in anticipation of the lunch rush, when staff members, doctors and visitors pack the cafeteria. Other cooks keep busy filling orders patients make using their personalized d 5 Tough Money Talks to Have With Your Aging Parents 01/08/2018 07:00pm • Your parents probably, at some point, had the "birds and the bees" talk with you or a discussion about the danger of drugs. You may well have had quite a few of those serious talks with your parents growing up, in fact. But at some point, a reversal sometimes comes a lot later in life. Instead of y 5 food and wine events worth traveling to this year 01/08/2018 02:00pm • With so many food and wine festivals in alluring locales around the country, how do you decide which ones are worth the trip? While some extravagant culinary events are focused on making profits and promoting tourism, others use the proceeds to benefit charities. For example, the South Beach W Doctor Allegedly Used Single-Use Anal Catheters on Multiple Patients 01/01/2018 07:00pm • A surgeon from Middlesex, New Jersey, had his license suspended at the end of last month due to allegations he put patient health and safety at risk by reusing single-use catheters for anorectal exams on multiple patients. People undergo this procedure -- an "anorectal manometry" -- when they feel c Health Recovery in Puerto Rico: A Work in Progress 12/14/2017 07:00pm • Three months ago, Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico. The health toll has been substantial, with reports of increased water-borne infections and storm-related deaths. For a time, hospitals lacked a working power grid and many outpatient facilities were shuttered. Now, the health care system is Returning to Civilian Life Can Be a Collaborative Journey if You Know Where to Look 12/13/2017 07:00pm • As a former captain in the U.S. Air Force supporting troops in combat and a practicing psychiatrist within the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Hospital Administration system for many years, I have seen first-hand the challenges many veterans experience returning to civilian life. For the men an How to Save Enough for a Down Payment 12/07/2017 07:00pm • There comes a point for many first-time homebuyers when nearly everything you do becomes focused on saving for that purchase. Even when you've been putting money away regularly for years, you find yourself willing to cut out that beach vacation you had been planning, eating in more and even conside What to Know About Virtual Dermatology 11/30/2017 07:00pm • Snap an image of a skin rash or growth from your smartphone, forward it to a dermatologist for a virtual consultation and voila: Within a day or two, you receive the evaluation and recommendation. Welcome to the world of teledermatology. At costs ranging from about $40 to $99 for app-based services 13 Ways Social Determinants Affect Health 11/28/2017 07:00pm • The playing field isn't level.Circumstances -- often beyond your control -- influence your survival odds from the time you're born. Neighborhood, income, education, discrimination and environment all affect disease risk, medical care quality and ultimately, your lifelong health. Factors like these, Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay defenders hold breath, wait on Senate 11/23/2017 09:24am • WASHINGTON — If the Senate does not restore a deep, House-passed cut in federal funding to the Environmental Protection Agency’s Chesapeake Bay Program, the ripple effect on Maryland conservation efforts could be far larger than what the state would lose in actual dollars, according to program Veterinarian gave therapy dog group booted from Walter Reed clean bill of health after 'letter of concern' 11/11/2017 03:35pm • WASHINGTON — After a letter to Warrior Canine Connection notified the organization of concerns over the health and well-being of the service dogs, a veterinarian not affiliated with the group conducted a site check and evaluated the dogs. Her findings: “My overall impression while working with W