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Top 10 lies men and women tell 09/27/2012 03:50pm • WASHINGTON - Most people would admit to telling a lie from time to time, but a recent survey found that men tell more lies than women. The average man tells three lies a day, compared to two a day for women. That adds up to 1,092 lies a year for men and 728 lies annually for women. But while men New Md. traffic safety laws coming Oct. 1 09/26/2012 01:55am • Dick Uliano, wtop.com WASHINGTON - A frustrating traffic problem with which the region has become all-too-acquainted is the confusion that reigns when power outages knock out traffic lights at intersections. Do you stop? Who goes first? Starting Monday, Oct. 1, a new Maryland law aims to b Pregnancy weight a reality 09/25/2012 11:17am • Dr. Drew on WTOP Study: Less may be more when it comes to working out 09/25/2012 03:37am • WASHINGTON - Naturally, most people associate losing weight with strenuous and dedicated exercise. But those seeking to shed pounds can often be disappointed after weeks of effort. Well, there may be some enlightening news from Denmark. The results of a study by the University of Coppenhagen ha Too much online time could have negative effects for girls 09/24/2012 04:00am • WASHINGTON - As if being a teenage girl wasn't traumatic enough, a new project finds an increased online presence can lead to weight gain, moodiness and withdrawal - among other issues. The NetGirls Project studied 1,000 girls between the ages of 12 and 16 and found prolonged exposure on the Int Don't prune anything now - especially spring bloomers 09/20/2012 10:11pm • WASHINGTON - Judy in Arlington writes: "I thought I heard you say something recently on 'TOP about pruning, but I missed most of it. Is this a good time to shape bushes such as forsythia, laurel, azaleas and others? They look unkempt but are alive and well despite the heat." No, Judy -- this i Friends influence each other's weight 09/18/2012 10:38pm • WASHINGTON - It's tough dieting and trying to lose weight. And research shows that close friends might not be helping the cause. Of the people who responded to a global Edelman Health Barometer survey, 43 percent said friends and family have the most impact on their personal health lifestyle, Children consume more salt than they should 09/18/2012 07:51pm • Paula Wolfson, wtop.com WASHINGTON - Cutting the salt is not just for grandma and grandpa anymore. Most kids are consuming far more salt than they should and that extra sodium could be posing a health risk. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported this week that children and tee Moran Introduces Childhood Obesity Bill 09/17/2012 12:35pm • Late last week, Rep. Jim Moran (D-Va.) introduced a bill that would enable ten states to collect body mass index information from youngsters in immunization registries. The bill would serve as a pilot program for tracking the prevalence of childhood obesity. Rep. Moran’s office iss Are there long-term risks of heavy-backpack hunch? 09/16/2012 03:42pm • Paula Wolfson, wtop.com WASHINGTON - It is a relatively new phenomenon - kids hunched over from the weight of their school backpacks. Doctors are already seeing some disturbing signs. Dr. Suzanne Groah, a spinal injury expert at the Medstar National Rehabilitation Hospital, says there has been New cameras to watch cameras that watch you 09/13/2012 03:25am • Ari Ashe, wtop.com PALMER PARK, Md. - Many people find speed cameras frustrating, and some in the region are taking their rage out on the cameras themselves. But now there's a new solution: cameras to watch the cameras. One is already in place, and Prince George's County Police Maj. Robert V. Local McDonald’s Restaurants to Post Calorie Counts 09/12/2012 01:20pm • It was a precursor to a big announcement today, but we didn’t even know it. Last week, or perhaps even earlier, the McDonald’s restaurant at 3031 Columbia Pike started using a new drive-thru menu that included calorie counts for each menu item. Although some jurisdictions require chain Jessica Simpson speaks out for Weight Watchers (VIDEO) 09/11/2012 09:55am • WASHINGTON - Jessica Simpson won't be donning super-short shorts a la "The Dukes of Hazard" anytime soon, but the new Weight Watchers spokeswoman is fine with taking it slow. "It's easy to get set back a little bit when it comes to our weight because we're women and we fluctuate, but I feel lik Weight-loss company to pay $3.7 million for false ads 09/07/2012 06:57pm • WASHINGTON - A subsidiary of weight-loss company Medifast Inc. agreed to pay $3.7 million in penalties for false ad claims, Reuters reports. Jason Pharmaceuticals did not admit any wrongdoing, but instead decided to settle in court. In addition to the fines, the company will have to meet new c Lighten your wallet to prevent identity theft 09/05/2012 11:32pm • WASHINGTON - It might be time to lose some weight in the wallet. Not only will it make sitting more comfortable, it could keep you and your identity safe. Kiplinger has compiled its list of eight items you should keep from your wallet to help prevent identity theft. And, hopefully, it will cr