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4 Md. teens charged with rape in Damascus HS locker room attack released on bond 11/26/2018 02:24pm • WASHINGTON — All four teens charged as adults with rape in connection with an attack in a Montgomery County high school locker room described by prosecutors as "cruel and violent" have been released on bond. Jean Claude "JC" Abedi, Kristian Jamal "KJ" Lee, Will Smith and Caleb Thorpe have all b How Common Is It for Boys to Be Sexually Abused? 11/25/2018 07:00pm • Undoubtedly, sexual abuse is one of the most underreported crimes in our nation. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, in 2016 more than 57,000 children reported being sexually abused, and that's on the low end since only about a third of cases are reported. What's more, ma Will Pregnancy Affect My Health in Old Age? 11/25/2018 07:00pm • The payoff of a nine-month pregnancy is profound. The little person you create will bring you immeasurable joy, love, laughter, sleep deprivation, frustration, worry and gratitude. But for many women, childbirth will also bring physical side effects later in life. "Every pregnancy stresses the syste Questions to Ask When an Elderly Family Member Is Hospitalized 11/25/2018 07:00pm • Your 80-year-old father is in the intensive care unit with pneumonia and needs dialysis, likely on a permanent basis. Your 76-year-old mother with severe dementia is admitted to the hospital with sudden abdominal pain and faces emergency surgery. With more than 30 million adults in the U.S. over ag LGBTQ Movements Slowly Gain Momentum Across Southeast Asia 11/25/2018 07:00pm • HANOI, VIETNAM -- Growing up as a transgender woman in Singapore, Sheila says she lived in fear of her parents "finding out who she is." "As a result of me trying to express my liking of feminine toys, my father finally paid attention and grew suspicious of me," says Sheila, who spoke on condition How Can I Make the Transition to an Assisted Living Facility Easier? 11/25/2018 07:00pm • For many older adults, the first and best option for living out their golden years is to remain in their own homes for as long as possible. But for some, there comes a time when this strategy becomes unmanageable and it's time to transition into an assisted living community. Moving is always diffic Could My Dog Make Me Sick? 11/21/2018 07:00pm • If you're like a lot of dog owners, you may view your furry companion as a member of the family. And it's likely you have a pretty healthy relationship with your pet beyond just the warm and fuzzy way it makes you feel. Though it's common to pick up a bug -- say cold or seasonal flu germs -- from li Thanksgiving is a chance for kids to learn some low-key lessons about life 11/21/2018 04:12pm • WASHINGTON — School may be out over Thanksgiving, but there’s plenty kids can learn over the holiday, parenting blogger Leslie Morgan Steiner told WTOP on Wednesday. Steiner, who writes for ModernMom.com, said kids of any age can learn lessons over Thanksgiving. Little kids, she said, can 4 teens charged as adults with rape in Damascus HS locker room attack 11/21/2018 01:42pm • Editor's Note: After this story was published, the Montgomery County State's Attorney's Office revised the charges against the four teens. On Nov. 30, a grand jury indicted the four teens on one count of first-degree rape, three counts of attempted first-degree rape and conspiracy to commit rape in 12 money-smart gifts to give during retirement 11/21/2018 08:00am • With the holidays approaching, you may be receiving wish lists from children and grandchildren. And the larger your family grows, the longer your shopping list for gifts might be. Before going to the mall, evaluate your gift options. "Retirees have much to offer family members by way of love and 14 money moves you will be thankful for 11/21/2018 07:00am • Keep your financial goals on track by tackling these tasks. November is a time to give thanks for all that is good in life and embrace gratitude ahead of the holiday season. It's also the perfect time to prepare for the upcoming year, take action to improve your financial situation and work towar How to talk to kids about hazing 11/20/2018 09:46pm • WASHINGTON — Recent headlines about a reported sexual assault at Damascus High School in Montgomery County, Maryland, may prompt children to ask questions about the details of the case. School officials have said little about the case while it remains under police investigation, and at a recen What Causes Vitamin K Deficiency, and How Is it Diagnosed and Treated? 11/20/2018 07:00pm • Vitamin K belongs to a family of fat-soluble vitamins including A, D and E. These vitamins require bile and pancreatic fat-breaking enzymes to digest and absorb. Vitamin K has many roles, but the most important is to promote healthy blood clotting. How does vitamin K work? 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