Healthcare
11 Diseases Doctors Are Most Likely to Miss
Thankfully, you can help lead them to the right diagnosis.
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These Two Guys Are Erasing People’s Medical Debt—for Free
Two former debt collectors are using their industry knowledge to get people out from under... -
Are You Overmedicated? One Doctor Makes the Case for ‘Deprescribing’ for Better Health
Can taking less medication mean more health? Here's why one doctor is trying deprescribing with... -
How Doctors Solved These 7 Medical Mysteries
Debilitating pain, unbearable noises, constant retching: These patients vowed to go to any lengths to... -
The Best Children’s Hospitals in America
The country's top-ranking children's hospitals, from state-of-the-art pediatric cancer centers to world-renowned transplant programs. -
The Healthy: Health Solutions for 2020
In our survey, about 60 percent of people reported being frustrated in their search for an... -
Do Placebos Work? Here’s Why Doctors Sometimes “Prescribe” Them
Placebos do work and doctors do "prescribe" them. Here's why and what you need to know. -
9 Questions You Should Be Asking Your Pharmacist—But Aren’t
Drug safety experts reveal the nine questions every consumer should ask their pharmacist to avoid... -
6 Hidden Dangers of Common Over-the-Counter Pain Relievers
Here are some potential hazards of common OTC pain relievers, such as aspirin, plus tips...
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The Hidden Dangers of Common Over-the-Counter Medications
These are the hidden dangers of some over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, which can do more harm... -
12 Simple Ways to Be More Inclusive of People with Disabilities
The world isn't always a friendly or accessible place for those with physical or intellectual... -
75 Secrets Nurses Wish They Could Tell You
Doctors are sometimes clueless about what really happens in the beds, rooms, and halls of... -
12 Insider Tips for Choosing the Best Primary Care Doctor
Your primary care physician is possibly your most important health care professional. Don't just pick... -
The Real Difference Between Aspirin and Ibuprofen—and When to Take Them
You might think aspirin and ibuprofen are interchangeable when it comes to pain relief, but... -
47 Secrets Hospitals Don’t Want to Tell You (But Every Patient Should Know)
No one looks forward to a health crisis, but our insights and tips will help... -
The Danger of Swallowing Pills Without Water—It’s Not Choking
Think popping an Advil on the fly is totally harmless? You won't believe what can happen. -
9 Secrets Gynecologists Won’t Tell You About Their Patients’ Annoying Habits
Would you take a call during a visit? Are you self-conscious about your hairy legs?...
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10 Things You Should Never Do Before a Doctor Appointment—and 4 Things You Should
Whether you're going in for checkups or common tests, here's how to get the most... -
This Is the Filthiest Item in Your Doctor’s Office
The dirtiest thing in your doctor's office probably isn't what you think. Here's just how... -
15 Scary Symptoms That Are Actually Harmless
Before you let "Dr. Google" convince you that your headache must be brain cancer, learn... -
14 Ways to Lower Triglycerides Naturally
Are your triglyceride levels elevated? Here are the ways you can bring that number down...