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Liver Cancer Is Spreading With Deadly Intent 07/13/2017 08:00pm • It's time to pay more attention to liver cancer. Even as breast-cancer, lung-cancer and other cancer fatalities continue to drop, liver cancer is now the fastest-rising cause of U.S. cancer deaths, a recent study shows. Since the mid-1980s, death rates from liver cancer have doubled. An estimated Is Your Home Too Clean for Your Child's Health? 07/10/2017 08:00pm • We spend the great majority of our time indoors, and what we encounter inside, like flu virus on a doorknob, can have a significant impact on our health. But in our haste to disinfect our homes, are we killing the good germs with the bad? Just as research is expanding our understanding of the microo Charles Co. aide accused of sexually assaulting students worked in other youth programs, coached in region 07/05/2017 04:52pm • WASHINGTON — A former Charles County middle school aide accused of sexually assaulting students and creating child pornography from the assaults was involved with youth in capacities beyond the school, the sheriff’s office said Wednesday. Carlos DeAngelo Bell, 30, was indicted Friday and char Ex-Charles Co. school aide recorded sex assault of students; 2 tested for HIV 07/03/2017 05:10pm • WASHINGTON — A former middle school aide was indicted in Charles County on Friday on charges of sexually assaulting students and creating child pornography of the assaults. Charles County officials said that Carlos DeAngelo Bell, 30, of Waldorf, recorded the abuse of the middle school students Data Doctors: How vulnerable are Apple computers to ransomware? 06/30/2017 04:56am • Q: Should I be concerned about ransomware attacking my Mac? A: Ransomware continues to grow in popularity, as a sort of “gold rush” has been underway in the cyberunderworld. Hundreds of millions of dollars have been generated over the past couple of years, with one security firm reporting When MS Is in Your Family History 06/29/2017 08:00pm • We often hear that family history is a strong risk factor for certain chronic diseases. Having a parent or sibling with heart disease or diabetes, for example, increases your chance for developing it. Likewise, research suggests that adopting a healthier lifestyle helps reduce the risk of getting o Steps to protect home computer, laptop from new ransomware threat 06/29/2017 07:23am • WASHINGTON — A new, inconvenient and potentially costly ransomware threat is a good reminder of the security steps consumers can take to protect home computers and laptops. The Petya ransomware is affecting companies and government systems worldwide. As computer security experts work to asc How to help your kids prevent unhealthy summer weight gain 06/25/2017 08:00pm • Years ago, kids slimmed down during the summer months because they rode bikes, went swimming and generally goofed off all day long. They were active from the time the sun rose until the street lights came on. I was one of those kids. Today, it's a much different picture. The average child spends 5 United Nations Agencies You Need to Know 06/25/2017 08:00pm • The United Nations was born during the middle of World War II as the world seemed to be coming apart. Though its founding is officially celebrated in October, it was 72 years ago on Monday that 50 of the original member states signed the Charter of the United Nations after unanimously passing it the Vaccinations Are Crucial in Children With Juvenile Arthritic Diseases 06/08/2017 08:00pm • "The most important thing you can do to keep your child healthy is vaccinate!" This advice from Dr. Grant Schulert, a pediatric rheumatologist and assistant professor of pediatrics at Cincinnati Children's Hospital, is crucial for all children, but it is especially critical in children with juvenil 6 Health Hazards to Watch Out for This Summer Other Than Skin Cancer 05/31/2017 08:00pm • Barbecues and bee stings Carlos Berio knows what you're thinking: "The sun is out! It's really nice outside! I'm joining that kickball league from last summer." And while the physical therapist in Alexandria, Virginia, is in full support of physical activity, he and other health professionals are th Zika prevention efforts get underway in Md. 05/31/2017 11:41am • WASHINGTON — Maryland officials say they have begun efforts to combat mosquitoes for the summer and are working to prevent the spread of Zika, a virus transmitted to humans by infected mosquitoes. Maryland Agriculture Secretary Joe Bartenfelder said in a statement Tuesday that the Zika virus c 5 ways to strengthen your neglected foot muscles 05/31/2017 10:25am • It's time to get your feet ready for summer -- and I don't mean by getting a pedicure. Rather, I mean by strengthening your feet -- one of the most under-worked parts of the body. Your feet are critically important to balance, sensation and distribution of force during activity. Ignoring the musc 10 Great Tech ETFs That Stay Under the Radar 05/30/2017 08:00pm • These funds are off the beaten path.Literally dozens of exchange-traded funds offer investors a host of ways to invest in the tech sector. However, the mainstream conversation is usually limited to a select few, such as the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (ticker: XLK) or the iShares U.S. Technol Sore Muscles? What to Know 05/29/2017 08:00pm • Whether you've recently engaged in a particularly intense workout or just a walk around the neighborhood, many people believe that muscle soreness after such activities is simply the body's way of saying, "Yay, you worked hard." Though the sensation is typically nothing to worry about, it's importa