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9 ETFs to Capture China's Red-Hot Growth 08/29/2017 08:00pm • Investors should consider China.American markets are advancing at a brisk pace in 2017, but the Chinese are blowing us out of the water. While the Standard & Poor's 500 index has climbed 9 percent this year, many broad-based China equity exchange-traded funds have raced ahead by 30 to 40 percent 4 Myths About Financial Advisors 08/29/2017 08:00pm • As retiring baby boomers pass the retirement savings baton to millennials, the investing industry is shifting to meet the demands of a new generation, with retainer and hourly fees gaining more momentum. "It used to be about commissions so brokers would only get paid if you bought something," says Why Is PCOS Ignored? ? 08/29/2017 08:00pm • Polycystic ovary syndrome affects up to 18 percent of women, making it the most common endocrine disorder among women of childbearing ages. PCOS is characterized by high levels of the male hormone testosterone, leading to disrupted ovulation and infertility. Despite the high prevalence, PCOS is oft 6 Ways to Save Money on Your Diabetes Medications 08/28/2017 08:00pm • It can be expensive to keep up with your diabetes medications. Many of the newer meds are expensive, thanks to all of the research and development that goes into them, and there's no generic insulin. So, you likely empty your pocketbook to pay a portion of your medication costs. It can be scary to Can Probiotics Ease MS Symptoms? 08/27/2017 08:00pm • Bacteria are not good for our health, right? Not always. In fact, over the past decade, studies have shown that the right balance of so-called "good bacteria" in our gut (known as the microbiome) is not only key to improving digestion and manufacturing the vitamins our bodies need, but also helps t Beware These 3 Back Pain Myths 08/27/2017 08:00pm • When it comes to health problems, back pain is one of the most common ailments among Americans, with up to 80 percent of the adult population suffering from it at least once during their lifetime. And because if affects so many people, it's a hot discussion topic in our homes, with our friends and 7 'Natural' Alternatives to Energy Drinks 08/27/2017 08:00pm • Energy to the non-extremeAs a working woman, frequent traveler and mom of two, Carrie Kim knows what "low energy" feels like. But throwing back energy "shots" and cans of artificial energy doesn't seem like an age-appropriate solution. "The industry has told us that energy is extreme, and I don't th 6 Myths About the Freshman 15 08/24/2017 08:00pm • I can still remember the August before I started my freshman year of college. I was nervous, excited and committed to sticking to the salad bar when I ventured into the cafeteria. Even what feels like a million years ago now, I had heard of the "freshman 15" and I wasn't going to let it happen to me How Can I Become More Physically Active With COPD? 08/24/2017 08:00pm • How many times have you been told to get more exercise? Like most Americans, you've likely heard this from your doctor many times over the years. It's important advice to heed: Exercise is increasingly being linked to better health outcomes for a number of diseases and for just generally improving t Hospitals Ramping Up Round-the-Clock Staffing for Pregnancy Emergencies 08/24/2017 08:00pm • Pregnancy emergencies set their own schedules. If you start having severe abdominal pain in the dead of night, or your baby becomes unusually still, who's waiting at the hospital to treat you? Or when you're in the midst of normal full-term labor and ready to deliver, that time lapse before your pri We'll never know how woman was buried alive in Ocean City beach: Police 08/24/2017 10:30am • WASHINGTON — Authorities in Ocean City, Maryland, have concluded their investigation into the death of a Texas woman buried alive in the sand late in July — and they say the only person who knows all the facts of that night is the woman who died. "How the hole collapsed, she unfortunately is 6 healthy ways to eat and drink yourself cool in the heat 08/24/2017 01:01am • When temperatures rise, I don't complain, but I do make some changes to help stay cool and hydrated. Goodbye, hot morning coffee, and hello iced! Glasses of seltzer mixed with 100 percent orange juice also become a staple. I want to be able to enjoy the heat — not let it get the better of me. M Are Quant ETFs Worth Buying? 08/23/2017 08:00pm • Trendy quantitative exchange-traded funds, also known as smart beta, give investors exposure to algorithm-based strategies that offer lower fees and volatility than expensive, traditional stock-picking funds. Unlike active funds, which rely on the decision-making skills of human portfolio managers, Are There Surgical Options for Breast Cancer--Related Lymphedema? 08/23/2017 08:00pm • Treatment for breast cancer can bring many unintended and potentially unpleasant side effects. One of the more common side effects of surgery for breast cancer is lymphedema. If you've had a lumpectomy or mastectomy, your doctor may have also removed some lymph nodes from the axilla area, essential Working to Avoid Frailty 08/23/2017 08:00pm • The term "frail" is often used to describe the appearance of an older person. The term itself suggests vulnerability, slowness and disability. The medical definition of frailty requires that three of the following characteristics be present: -- shrinking/weight loss (10 pounds or more in one year)-