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Do You Need a Vaccination for Your Next Trip? 01/21/2016 07:00pm • Chances are, after reading about high-profile health scares following a measles outbreak at Disneyland in California last January or the latest travel advisory for the Zika virus in Mexico, travel-related health concerns have crossed your mind. To help you better understand which places pose health Hypothyroidism can sap energy without your knowing it 01/11/2016 04:59am • WASHINGTON — A lot of people are walking around with hypothyroidism — a gland that doesn't produce enough thyroid hormone — without knowing it. Doctors say it's one of the most misdiagnosed conditions around. Dr. Kenneth Burman, chief of endocrinology at MedStar Washington Hospital Center, The Let-Down Effect: Why You Might Feel Bad After the Pressure Is Off 01/05/2016 07:00pm • Have you ever wondered how you manage to get through a particularly stressful period -- whether it's an intense deadline at work, final exams in school or a spate of holiday houseguests -- only to get sick after the stress has lifted?It's not a fluke. It's a phenomenon that's often referred to as "t When the common cold turns serious: how to recognize RSV and other respiratory infections 01/04/2016 04:00pm • Respiratory viruses are common in children under 5, particularly those who attend daycare or are exposed to tobacco smoke. Most cases are mild, but for some children, an ordinary cold or flu can quickly turn into asthma, RSV or pneumonia that requires ER treatment or hospitalization. Here's how i Could Your Holiday Gift Be a Security Threat? 12/27/2015 07:00pm • A hidden threat may be lurking under your Christmas tree this year. From fitness bands to digital photo frames, some seemingly innocuous presents may harbor flaws that can be exploited by hackers."Most likely, a hacker isn't very interested in how long you've run or any appliances in your home," sa 10 cold and flu myths debunked 12/15/2015 12:00pm • Quit spreading germs -- and rumors. You've washed your hands and taken vitamin C, but you still managed to catch your office cubemate's germs. Part of avoiding a cold or the flu is knowing the facts. Colds and flus are caused by viruses -- not because you went outside in the cold, says Dr. Sandra Winter is peak season for pinkeye 12/14/2015 04:55am • WASHINGTON — Winter can be prime time for pinkeye, the most common eye infection seen in children. It happens when the conjunctiva — the outermost layer of the eye and the inner surface of the eyelid — becomes inflamed, its swollen blood vessels turning the white of the eye red or pink. 5 foods to boost your immune system 12/08/2015 07:00pm • Colder temperatures, shorter days and the hustle and bustle of winter festivities can also mean bouts of the cold or flu. Here are some foods that will keep you and your family healthy -- and the sniffles at bay. Mushrooms? Whether we're talking button, crimini or shiitake, mushrooms are amazi 12 of the Biggest Data Hacks of 2015 12/06/2015 07:00pm • These are 2015's biggest cybercrimes.Cybersecurity and data hacks continued to be a growing problem in 2015. Government servers, financial companies, insurers -- they all were compromised by computer crime from hacks that impacted millions of people. The Ponemon Institute, which tracks privacy, data The Big Question: Do Pregnant Women Need the Flu Shot? 11/30/2015 07:00pm • At 9:45 a.m. in early November, I walk into the exam room to see my patient, Maria Smith (not her real name). She's 32 years old, with a history of high blood pressure and thyroid problems, and she's also 22 weeks pregnant. Ten minutes into her appointment, we've reviewed her medications and her we How to Spot a Pest Problem When You Tour a House or Apartment 11/24/2015 07:00pm • Cockroaches, mice, bedbugs and ants are among the most common pest problems in America, according to pest control experts, and there's a good chance you will find yourself battling one in your home at some point. But the last thing you want is to move into a new house or apartment and find those un FDA-Approved Vaccines Can Prevent HPV-Related Oropharyngeal Cancers 11/22/2015 07:00pm • Human papillomavirus is the most common sexually transmitted infection in men and women in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Nearly 80 million people -- about 1 in 4 -- are currently infected in the United States. Most people get HPV infections shortly Coalition formed to help public fight identity theft 11/19/2015 05:54pm • WASHINGTON -- Some people are lousy at protecting their personal and financial information. That’s why a coalition of state, federal and tax industry leaders is urging the public to do more to fight identity theft. "There's nothing more anxiety producing for a taxpayer than to file a return and Parvovirus in D.C.: How you can protect your dog 11/06/2015 11:34am • Editor’s note: This story has been updated to reflect additional information from the D.C. Department of Health’s surveillance for canine parvovirus. WASHINGTON — There have been 24 confirmed cases of canine parvovirus cases between June and October, enough to prompt a warning from D.C. h 'American Horror Story' checks into 'Hotel' as we check out 10/28/2015 03:04am • WASHINGTON — Few TV shows push the late-night envelope like "American Horror Story." The FX original series produced by "Glee" co-creators Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk is an anthology similar to HBO's "True Detective" in that each season tells a self-contained story. But in case you've