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2018 Lexus LC 500h: A stylish sports coupe with fuel-saving hybrid 03/05/2018 12:10am • WASHINGTON — We recently looked at the LC 500 with a loud and proud V-8 that was racy-looking and moved quickly. But having the V-8 didn’t do much for fuel economy, as I managed just over 15 mpg of high-grade fuel. Luckily, Lexus also has an alternative — its hybrid version of the stylish LC 5 Is There a Best Diet for Breast Cancer? 03/04/2018 07:00pm • Nutritional science continues to sharpen our understanding of how the foods we eat may contribute to the development of cancer as well as how certain foods can support a patient nutritionally while in active treatment. With breast cancer specifically, research is showing that because it's often a h Meet the Minority of Americans Who Exercise (Almost) Every Day 03/04/2018 07:00pm • You've heard the federal government's health guidelines before: You're supposed to get your heart rate up at least at two and a half hours each week and strength train a couple of days a week -- just like you're supposed to cut back on sugar, refined carbs and saturated fats and always refuse a seco Trump's Surprise Steel, Aluminum Tariffs Crush Auto Stocks 03/04/2018 07:00pm • Auto stocks are hoping to rebound this week, after taking big losses from President Donald Trump's unexpected announcement of steep tariffs on foreign steel and aluminum. The price hike on imports threaten to make carmakers' input costs -- which consist largely of materials like steel and aluminum Got Prediabetes? 6 Nutrition Tips You Need to Follow 03/01/2018 07:00pm • More than one in three American adults has prediabetes, a condition marked by too-high blood sugar levels. And while prediabetes can put you on a fast-track to Type 2 diabetes -- as well as the health complications that accompany it -- unlike diabetes, prediabetes is not just manageable; it's rever It's National Eating Disorders Awareness Week: Warning signs to watch 03/01/2018 02:30am • WASHINGTON — Eating disorders are the deadliest mental illness, and experts are concerned many people might not be paying proper attention. "Half the issue is just to be aware of what eating disorders are and to learn about what to look for," said Lucy Caldwell of the Fairfax-Falls Church Comm 6 Things to Know About Colon Cancer 02/28/2018 07:00pm • The basicsA colonoscopy isn't exactly a pleasurable experience for patients, given that it typically involves drinking a diarrhea-inducing solution to clean out your bowel beforehand. But considering that colorectal cancer is the second leading cancer killer in the U.S., the procedure could be worth What is a typical pregnancy? Research project aims to be resource 02/28/2018 04:23am • WASHINGTON — While researchers spend a lot of time studying problem pregnancies, a big crowdsourcing effort is now underway to collect information about typical pregnancies. The PregSource initiative strives to answer the question, "What is typical?" "We've lost sight, I think especially in Get Your Body Red-Carpet Ready in 10 Days or Less 02/27/2018 07:00pm • This Sunday, many us will be glued to our TVs watching celebrities wave, wink, cry and make fashion statements during the Academy Awards. Many of them, of course, have followed a game plan for looking and feeling their best as they stroll down the red carpet. While most of us will never take that s What's the Deal With Raspberry Ketones? 02/27/2018 07:00pm • Pills and potions promising effortless weight loss never seem to go out of style. Jump online and you'll find raspberry ketones touted as a natural supplement to help you burn off pounds. However, before spending money on raspberry ketone drops, powders or other products, here's what you should know 7 Great ETFs for Millennial Investors 02/27/2018 07:00pm • Here's how to skip the analysis and high fees.If you're just starting your portfolio, it can be difficult to decide what to buy first. It's important to know you don't have to dive into the analysis of a single company to get ahead. Consider that last year, the Standard & Poor's 500 index jumped 10 big ways to boost your budget — without skimping on your daily latte 02/27/2018 05:07am • These budget moves pack a big punch. The idea that your morning coffee -- or avocado toast -- purchase is what's preventing you from becoming a millionaire is a personal finance "truthism" that's existed for decades. And, yes, while opting to brew weekday coffee at home could save you $1,000 per Should You Do Facial Exercises? 02/26/2018 07:00pm • If you've lost a step -- say you don't have the stamina you once did -- your best bet would probably be to do cardiovascular exercise to improve endurance. If you feel you don't have the muscle power or tone you want -- or used to have -- you could lift weights or do other strength training to work I Never Liked Yoga. Then, I Did It for 30 Days Straight 02/26/2018 07:00pm • I've always hated yoga. When I was in my early 20s, it didn't seem like a "real" workout to me, so I rarely did it. When I moved to New York City for my first job, everyone seemed to be doing yoga, so I gave it another try, but always felt like an imposter. I couldn't touch my toes, and stepping for The best diets that let you drink alcohol 02/25/2018 10:00pm • For people who want to lose weight, avoiding alcohol might seem like a foregone conclusion. But that doesn't necessarily have to be the case. In fact, 33 of the 40 diets included in U.S. News' Best Diets rankings permit alcohol in some fashion. To produce the Best Diets rankings, a panel of ex