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What Is Active Surveillance for Breast Cancer? 08/23/2018 08:00pm • Cancer cells don't all grow and spread at the same speed. Some, as with prostate cancer, can be slow-growing, so oncologists have taken the approach at times that it's safe to do so-called watchful waiting, or active surveillance, to see if the cancer starts to cause problems before they undertake New face-scanning tech at Dulles helped spot impostor, feds say 08/23/2018 02:27pm • WASHINGTON — Just three days after rolling out new facial-recognition technology at Dulles International Airport, U.S. customs officials say the new system helped spot an impostor. The new face-detecting equipment alerted a customs officer about a man posing as a French citizen on Aug. 22, U.S. Your Kid Should Probably Be in a Booster Seat. Here's Why. 08/22/2018 08:00pm • It's a casual Sunday, and you're taking your kids to the grocery store. The road is familiar, and you're not in a rush, cruising at a smooth 40 miles per hour. But as you move through the intersection, you notice the car to your right isn't slowing down. You see it coming for only a second before yo Stop Using the Wrong Benchmark for Your Investments 08/22/2018 08:00pm • Investment benchmarks are unavoidable. Pull up any financial website and the first thing you'll likely see is how the S&P 500 or Nasdaq composite is performing. Market indices are plastered across our screens and tracked right alongside our own portfolios on financial websites and statements. Th 9 ETFs to Cash In on Consumer Spending 08/21/2018 08:00pm • Here's how to invest in the American consumer.Despite all the concern about a potential trade war affecting the U.S. economy, things look very favorable so far on the consumer spending front. In July, estimates for second-quarter GDP growth topped 4 percent for the hottest pace since 2014. Soon afte How Can I Find the Best Endocrinologist? 08/21/2018 08:00pm • The endocrine system is a critical but complex component of the body that regulates and controls a wide range of functions related to metabolism, growth and development, sexual function, reproduction, sleep, mood and many other elements that make us functional human beings. But it's a system that ha Fast Fiber Facts: What it Is and How to Get Enough 08/21/2018 08:00pm • Only 5 percent of Americans are achieving the adequate intake of recommended fiber. On average, adolescents and adults are only consuming about 50 percent of their needs. This is a problem, because fiber is important for numerous body processes, such as: -- Managing digestion. A low-fiber diet can How to Start a Profitable Business on Amazon 08/21/2018 08:00pm • If you're launching your own company, you've likely considered leveraging Amazon, thanks to its robust infrastructure and far-reaching distribution network. And you wouldn't be alone in utilizing the retail giant's platform. In May, Amazon reported that more than one million small businesses in the Va. teen does over 10,000 pullups, to be verified by Guinness World Records 08/21/2018 03:26pm • WASHINGTON — Talk about an extreme athlete: A college student from Great Falls, Virginia, believes he's set new world records for doing 10,020 pullups in less than 20 hours last Saturday at a Reston gym. "I wanted to raise awareness for ocean conservation," said Andrew Shapiro, 19. "I don't t Arlington County plans ‘Disaster Relief Trials’ to test cyclists 08/21/2018 02:45pm • When disaster strikes, roads are often one of the first necessities hit. Gridlock or damage to streets can make them impassible for cars. And on Sept. 29, the county will host “Disaster Relief Trials” to simulate just such an emergency in Arlington. Participants will need to climb onto their Are you getting too much protein? Here's why it matters 08/21/2018 12:00am • Whether you're trying to lose weight, gain muscle or stay strong and healthy as you age, protein is vital. But how much protein is enough versus too much? The current recommended daily allowance for adults is 0.8 grams per kilogram of an individual's body mass (or 0.36 grams per pound of body wei 6 best yoga poses for back pain 08/20/2018 12:00am • A few years ago, I worked with a student whose back pain was so severe he couldn't walk without slumping over. He was taking pain medication and self-medicating with alcohol or drugs. The agony was making him irritable, which was ruining his relationships. Then, there was the looming cost of back su What to Do About Acid Reflux in Children 08/19/2018 08:00pm • If your child has pain or discomfort after eating, is fussy after eating or has repeated complaints of sore throat with no clear cause or an unexplained cough, he or she may have gastroesophageal reflux or acid reflex. The esophagus is the tube that takes food from the mouth to the stomach. With aci Biggest Spenders of Foreign Lobbying in the U.S. Comes from America's Closest Allies 08/16/2018 08:00pm • The countries that invest the most in influencing the U.S. are largely America's closest allies, according to data, at a time when international lobbying is under increased scrutiny. An analysis of foreign lobbying last year through the Foreign Agents Registration Act, or FARA, compiled by the nonpr Which Doctor Can Help Me With Infertility? 08/16/2018 08:00pm • For many couples, having a healthy baby is an important goal. But for some, conceiving a child isn't easy. Difficulty or an inability to conceive naturally, also called infertility, is a common problem. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that "about 6 percent of married women ag