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LGBTQ Health Issues: How to Choose a Medical School at the Forefront 11/07/2022 07:00pm • An increasing number of U.S. medical schools offer courses that focus on the art and science of providing compassionate and informed health care for people who identify as LGBTQ. A survey of New England M.D. students in 2018 revealed that nearly 77% of respondents rated themselves as not competent o Study: More than 37 million US motorists drive drowsy at least once a year 11/06/2022 06:19pm • A new survey suggests that every year, millions of motorists in the United States operate a vehicle when they are too tired to drive. Tthe National Sleep Foundation last week released results of a new survey highlighting attitudes and behaviors toward drowsy driving. It showed that, while 95% of Paxlovid reduces risk of long Covid, Veterans Affairs study finds 11/06/2022 04:10pm • Paxlovid, the antiviral pill that reduces the risk of hospitalization and death from Covid-19, also reduces the risk of long Covid, according to a new study by researchers at the US Department of Veterans Affairs. The study, posted online as a preprint on Saturday, analyzed electronic records for 5 Signs It's Time for Memory Care 11/01/2022 08:00pm • Say your aging mom, who's living with dementia, has always been conscientious about opening her mail and paying her bills. You and other family members check on her regularly to see if she's OK. Yet, over time, you notice she's letting her mail accumulate unopened and forgetting to make her payments Can You Drink on Antibiotics? The Truth About Mixing Antibiotics and Alcohol 10/26/2022 08:00pm • Wine may go well with a nice meal at dinner, but the one thing it shouldn't be paired with is antibiotics. In fact, drinking alcohol while taking a course of antibiotics can be a dangerous combination. While good bacteria, known as probiotics, help your body function properly by supporting the immu Md.'s poor test scores underscore need for reform, lawmaker says 10/24/2022 09:19pm • Fourth and eighth grade students in Maryland are lagging behind in both math and reading, according to assessment data released Monday, and one state lawmaker said the declines reveal how education reforms in the state's "Blueprint for Maryland's Future" are needed. The Blueprint was passed in 20 Naval officer charged with harassment, cyberstalking, identity theft against ex-wife 10/24/2022 04:59am • A U.S. Navy officer from Silver Spring, Maryland, is in jail for an alleged campaign of cyberstalking, identity theft and harassment against his ex-wife during a child custody dispute, federal prosecutors say. In a news release, the U.S. Department of Justice said Lt. Cmdr. Jason Michael Leidel, See the 2022-2023 Best Global Universities 10/23/2022 08:00pm • The best research universities in the world.Innovative, globe-spanning scholarship requires a concerted effort by institutions to support international students and faculty. The overall 2022-2023 Best Global Universities rankings include 2,000 top universities from 95 countries, up from 1,750 school Afghan couple accuse US Marine of abducting their baby in Virginia 10/20/2022 05:51am • The young Afghan couple raced to the airport in Kabul, clutching their baby girl close amid the chaotic withdrawal of American troops last year. The baby had been rescued two years earlier from the rubble of a U.S. Special Forces raid that killed her parents and five siblings. After months in a U.S 7 Steps Clients Should Take When a Loved One Dies 10/17/2022 08:00pm • When clients lose a loved one, financial advisors can be there for them in various ways. They might offer condolences and send flowers, but they can also help clients navigate this trying time financially. The grieving process often occurs alongside a number of tough and occasionally overwhelming ta Presto's Picks: Maryland, Virginia & Navy hope for home cooking; Texas-Oklahoma features fried foods, cooked teams 10/07/2022 05:04am • College football's conference carousel often creates strange bedfellows. For instance, this week's local Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) action features games that were non-conference matchups as recently as 10 years ago, such as Maryland-Purdue (the all-time series is now three games) and Virgin Californians will soon be able to turn their remains into soil with human composting 10/01/2022 04:28pm • California has become the latest state to provide its residents with an eco-friendly, if unorthodox, option for their remains after death: composting. Governor Gavin Newsom signed the bill into law last Sunday, according to a news release from the bill's author, state Assemblywoman Cristina Garci How to Become a Plastic Surgeon 09/22/2022 08:00pm • Plastic surgery is often associated with cosmetic procedures like nose jobs or liposuctions. And while these are an important aspect of what plastic surgeons do, they're not the only focus. These doctors also frequently correct congenital birth defects, such as cleft palates, and perform restorative DC looks to 'preserve and promote' its Latino culture during Hispanic Heritage Month 09/18/2022 04:32am • D.C.'s Hispanic Heritage Month calendar of events this year will have more than just festivals and parties. Along with the traditional festivities, the Mayor's Office on Latino Affairs is focused on trying to "preserve and promote" the city's Latino history, heritage and culture. The initiative c What to Know About M.D.-MBA Dual Degrees 09/14/2022 08:00pm • Medicine is widely regarded as a humanitarian profession with noble goals -- but it's also a field in which a lot of money is at stake. "Whether we like to admit it or not, medicine is a business," says Mel Rosenfeld, senior associate dean for medical education at New York University's Grossman Scho