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Scientists learning that gut bacteria can affect more than just digestion 06/26/2018 10:59am • WASHINGTON — We're often given the advice "go with your gut" when it comes to making important life decisions. But did you know the bacteria living in your gut has a lot to say about how your life turns out? Sally Squires, writer of the Lean Plate Club™ blog, said scientists are now le 8 of the Most Common Congenital Heart Defects 06/25/2018 08:00pm • Congenital heart defects are the most common type of birth disorders in the United States, affecting nearly 1 percent of the annual births in the country, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. About 40,000 babies are born with congenital heart disease annually; about a third Could Pumping Iron Help You Live Longer? 06/25/2018 08:00pm • Perhaps you used to lift weights. Maybe you even routinely tested your mettle hoisting heavy barbells and dumbells. But those days are behind you now, and over time your focus has shifted to solely doing aerobic exercise -- walking, jogging or biking. Perhaps you figure that's all you need to stay FAQ: How and Why We Rank and Rate Hospitals 06/25/2018 08:00pm • 2017-18 Best Hospitals Specialty Rankings Published August 8, 2017 You've been informed by your doctor that you're about to take your place in the parade of roughly 33 million patients a year who are admitted to U.S. hospitals for a procedure or other care. The hospital the doctor suggested for you How to lower cancer risk with ‘mix of six’ behaviors 06/25/2018 12:17am • WASHINGTON — Cancer is among the leading causes of death, worldwide. This year, an estimated 1,735,350 new cases of cancer will be diagnosed in the United States, according to the National Cancer Institute. And across the globe, the number of new cancer cases per year is expected to reach 23.6 Running: Good for the Knees? 06/24/2018 08:00pm • When it comes to the myriad health and fitness myths floating around, the notion that "running wrecks your knees" is one that's commonly held. Most people generally agree that it's a fantastic workout with many heart health benefits, but they might also believe that the repetitive footfalls on a ha The GRE: 9 Frequently Asked Questions 06/24/2018 08:00pm • 1. What is the GRE? 2. What types of grad programs accept GRE scores? 3. How and why do grad schools use GRE scores?4. How much do GRE scores matter? 5. How much time will I need to budget for GRE test prep? 6. What types of GRE test prep should I consider? 7. How does the computer-adaptive format Where to find free berries and what to do with unwanted frogs 06/22/2018 04:00am • Nature’s sweet gifts: Forage for wild berries If you look carefully in the wild, you’ll see the small but delicious fruits of the Thimbleberry (aka dewberry or black cap raspberry) growing close to the ground on thorny, thin purple-ish canes. Starting out white and turning to red, let these 6 Questions to Ask Your Doctor When You're Diagnosed With Diabetes 06/21/2018 08:00pm • The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases lays out the basics: Diabetes is "a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high." Your body converts the foods you eat into energy and this energy -- glucose -- is circulated by your bloodstrea How OPEC Could Impact Energy Stocks 06/21/2018 08:00pm • OPEC's meeting in Vienna on Friday could push oil prices lower as the group is expected to raise output, but the effect on stocks remains mixed. Sources with OPEC told Reuters that production is expected to increase by 1 million barrels per day, which is equivalent to 1 percent of global supply. Th 4 Tips to Dodge Summer's Portfolio Blues 06/21/2018 08:00pm • Summer brings the heat but a lull in the stock market may leave you feeling cold. "Historically, the summer months are a slow period in the stock market," says Bradley Zucker, financial consultant and president of Safe Money Advisors in Las Vegas. "The market slowdown usually lasts until about Labo Do Body Image Pressures Lead to Mental Health Issues for Girls? 06/21/2018 08:00pm • It's a surprise to no one that social and cultural pressures have a strong impact on body image among some adolescent girls. Peers, family and the media all send overt or subtle messages about the value of thinness, says Anna Bardone-Cone, professor of psychology and neuroscience at the University Running through the NBA Draft, all things Wizards from A-Z 06/21/2018 11:52am • Republished from The Sports Capitol with permission. WASHINGTON -- We’re keeping things simple on NBA Draft day with the ABC’s for the Wizards and the league. A is for Arizona center Deandre AYTON, who is the likely No.1 overall selection by the Phoenix Suns. The chiseled 7-foot-1, 260-p 9 Health Stocks for Reliable Income 06/20/2018 08:00pm • This sector can make investors feel better.The health care sector is incredibly attractive to investors for a number of reasons. Spending on health care marches perpetually higher. And the sector is quite recession-proof and divorced from many big-picture economic trends. This reliability has big ap Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) Stock Has A Growth Problem 06/20/2018 08:00pm • Starbucks Corporation (Nasdaq: SBUX) stock plunged 9 percent on Wednesday after the company lowered its same-store sales growth guidance for the current quarter and said it expects to close 150 stores next year. Analysts say the negative commentary from Starbucks is troubling, but some are still bu