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Getting Your Probiotic Fix When Taking Antibiotics 12/17/2017 07:00pm • Your gut is a lively place. Bacteria of all kinds thrive in your intestines -- and for the most part help you to thrive. "The gut microbiota is a very complex ecosystem," says Dr. Geoffrey Preidis, an assistant professor of pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine and pediatric gastroenterologist a Unwrapped: Teach Kids How to Experience the Holidays 12/17/2017 07:00pm • It's that time of year again -- the time for holiday cheer and the "gimmies." Parents often find themselves dismayed and distressed that their children seem to be so greedy in December. They walk around asking for all kinds of things with an air of expectation that if they don't get what they want t California Releases Warning on Health Effects of Cellphone Use 12/17/2017 07:00pm • Research has raised the possibility that cellphones pose a long-term risk on human health -- and the California Department of Public Health is taking action. Though California authorities say the science on cellphone risks to health is "still evolving," the department issued new recommendations Dec. What to Expect in an Online Master's Program in Public Health 12/17/2017 07:00pm • After graduating from college in 2014 with a bachelor's degree in biology, Joseph DiBenedetto landed a job in environmental health. But he soon realized he wanted to take his career to the next level. "While I was there , I kept thinking that I could do more, I could go to the next step -- how do I Immigrant Kids Protective of Their Parents Face Anxiety, Substance Misuse 12/17/2017 07:00pm • At an age when most kids are preoccupied with video games, bicycling and playing with friends, David, 9, worries that his mom, an undocumented immigrant from Mexico, will be picked up by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. (David is a pseudonym. U.S. News is not identifying him by his Adults Can Help Teens Manage Academics During Trauma 12/17/2017 07:00pm • As 2017 comes to a close, many teens are feeling the effects of devastating events, including school shootings, natural disasters and terrorist attacks. "They are bombarded constantly, and they are very connected to it," says David Head, director of mental health and wellness for Communities In Scho Why 1031 Exchange Investments Are Worth a Look 12/17/2017 07:00pm • With tax reform nearing final passage in Congress, one of the most underlooked, but potentially overpowering, tax-advantaged investment tools is the 1031 exchange, which was spared major changes in the proposed legislation. The 1031 exchange, especially when related to real estate investments, is al Juniors: Use the Holidays to Make an SAT, ACT Prep Plan 12/17/2017 07:00pm • Winter break is quickly approaching, and with it comes a respite for high schoolers. The holidays are also an opportunity for students to focus on the academic tasks that may have taken a backseat during the end of the semester. One important consideration for juniors is how to use the coming weeks 5 Overlooked Ways to Pay for College 12/17/2017 07:00pm • Paying for college is a challenge for most families and often involves pulling from a variety of sources -- from financial aid to savings. According to a Sallie Mae study on " How America Saves for College," more than half of parents surveyed with children under age 18 have some savings tucked away. Ballou High students defend principal, question policies amid scandal 12/15/2017 05:57pm • WASHINGTON -- Students testified at D.C.'s city hall following a scathing report that found more than half of Ballou High School's graduating class missed more than three months of school and did not earn their diplomas. It's not that simple, the students argued on Friday. Ballou High School j Cause of Bethesda teenager's death released 12/15/2017 02:40pm • WASHINGTON – The Maryland medical examiner has announced the cause of death of a Bethesda 17-year-old found dead over the weekend. Navid Sepehri died from acute alcohol intoxication complicated by drowning and hypothermia, the office of the medical examiner reported Friday. Details about the Virginia boxing club fights for survival in changing world 12/15/2017 01:44pm • ALEXANDRIA, Va. — North Old Town Alexandria is changing. Once a predominantly blue collar, African-American neighborhood, rising housing costs and redevelopment of old buildings into luxury apartments have transformed the Parker-Gray community in the same way as many D.C. neighborhoods. On o Taking a Team Approach to Acute Pain Management 12/14/2017 07:00pm • The opioid epidemic continues to ravage the country, impacting virtually every American in some way. More than 80 percent of opioid addictions begin with prescriptions painkillers, and these medications continue to be the cornerstone of pain management following surgery. A recent JAMA study found 'The baby is out': DC parents meet 911 operator who helped deliver their baby 12/13/2017 08:24pm • WASHINGTON — Two grateful D.C. parents visited the city's 911 call center Wednesday to thank the operator who helped deliver their now one-month-old child. Andre and LaTasha Smith and baby A'dria met Desirae Dammons at the Office of Unified Communications after her efforts last month. LaTasha S 10 End-of-Year Tax Tips for a Stress-Free Holiday Season 12/13/2017 07:00pm • Between the holiday shopping and New Year's Eve parties, use these final days of 2017 to check a few tax-filing to-dos off your list. When it comes time to file your taxes, you'll thank yourself for remembering these few end-of-year tips to lighten your load (and your tax bill). Gather your recei