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Denial explained in Va. transgender student restroom case 09/19/2015 06:41pm • GLOUCESTER, Va. (AP) -- A federal judge has issued a written opinion explaining his recent decision to deny a transgender student's bid to use the boys' restrooms at an eastern Virginia high school. U.S. District Judge Robert Doumar on Sept. 4 rejected the preliminary injunction sought by Gavin G Hoggle ordered to undergo more treatment 09/18/2015 11:51am • ROCKVILLE, Md. — A Montgomery County mother charged in the disappearance of her two young children has been ordered to continue receiving mental health treatment and will not yet stand trial. Doctors treating Catherine Hoggle, 28, of Clarksburg, Maryland say she cannot communicate properly. Mon Texas toddler diagnosed with type 2 diabetes 09/18/2015 05:18am • WASHINGTON — An American toddler may be the youngest person ever diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. It is a disease that is commonly linked to obesity in middle-aged and elderly adults. But over the last few decades, as children in this country have gotten heavier, the age of onset has come down. 6 of the Most Unusual ETFs You Can Buy 09/17/2015 08:00pm • Spice up your portfolio.If you take a look at the most popular exchange-traded funds on the market, you'll also find some of the most plain-Jane ETFs on the market: S&P 500 tracking funds. European stock funds. Broad bond funds. Gold funds. These ETFs are simple, they're easy to understand and t 6 Ways Your Significant Other Can Boost Your Career 09/16/2015 08:00pm • Significant others can be great team players and a wonderful support system for us -- personally and professionally. Our partners have a large impact on our lives, and it makes sense that we not only allow them into the professional element of our lives, but even ask them to participate in it in a In vitro fertilization grows up 09/16/2015 07:00am • Help getting pregnant The use of assisted reproductive technology, primarily IVF, and the number of fertility clinics providing this technology have grown steadily since 1981, when the first pregnancies were achieved with the technology in the U.S. According to the latest data from the Centers fo Is your coffee giving you a sugar jolt? 09/16/2015 07:00am • It's no secret that sugary beverages are the No. 1 source of added sugars in the diets of Americans. But if you dig a tad deeper into the research, you may be surprised to find out that the Café Mucamuclogalacka (I made this name up) at your favorite coffee shop can also be a big contributor to you Malnutrition: It's Not Always What You Think 09/15/2015 08:00pm • When you think of malnutrition, images of poverty and emaciation may come to mind. But malnutrition wears many faces and occurs in adults and kids of all ages, sizes and incomes. Read how experts pick up on subtle signs of malnutrition and what you can do to prevent it: Overweight and Undernourish Why Teens Should Know Their BMI 09/15/2015 08:00pm • As a physician, I encourage parents to know their teen's BMI, or body mass index. Although BMI is by no means a perfect measure of one's health, it's generally considered a reliable way to determine how much body fat a person has based on their age, sex, height and weight. In addition to being us A Personal Compass: What Patient Navigation Can Do for You 09/15/2015 08:00pm • Yolanda Curiel has been battling diabetes for 10 years. Her job as a waitress hasn't helped, since she's constantly tempted by calorie-laden food. Managing her weight and her medications was a losing battle until her physician referred her to Mary Lou Garcia, who over 10 months guided her to a 17-p 11 cars that got the best face-lifts in 2016 09/15/2015 11:52am • WASHINGTON -- These automakers stepped up their design chops on their 2016 models. See the cars most likely to turn heads and shock consumers. Vehicle manufacturers redesign their models year over year to align with buyers’ tastes. In some instances, this works to their advantage, as people 10 Concerns Parents Have About Their Kids' Health 09/14/2015 08:00pm • Survey says ... parents are concerned.Parents have always worried about their kids, whether they're tots or teens. But as times change, so do these concerns. This year's C.S. Mott Children's Hospital's National Poll on Children's Health is a prime example of how parents' concerns today differ from w 10 Ways U.S. Colleges Work to Support International Students 09/14/2015 08:00pm • Going to college is already a big transition in life, not to mention when it includes attending a college in a different country. While international students may be worrying about their new life in the States, most colleges have already got that covered, from academic to physical needs. There's no How to pick the perfect luggage 09/14/2015 04:45pm • Finding the perfect bag to carry all your belongings from one place to the next can elude even the most seasoned of travelers. Luckily, a crop of modern suitcases and carry-ons offer more maneuverability and storage space than the lofty trunks of the 1940s. But with an array of bags catering to diff Your children's school could be giving away their information 09/14/2015 10:54am • WASHINGTON — The back-to-school routine involves a crush of forms and permission slips for parents to sign. And they’re all important, but one could be critical for you and your child’s privacy, and even safety. “Schools are allowed by federal law to share or sell directory information ab