How Doctors Solved These 7 Medical Mysteries
Debilitating pain, unbearable noises, constant retching: These patients vowed to go to any lengths to find a cure.
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 accurate diagnosis. And nearly...
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 medication errors.
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 on how to safeguard your...
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 than good if not taken...
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 differences. Here are several easy...
75 Secrets Nurses Wish They Could Tell You
Doctors are sometimes clueless about what really happens in the beds, rooms, and halls of hospitals. That's why we went...
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 a name off your insurance's...
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 they're not.
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 you get better medical care,...
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? Keep your doctor happy and...
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 out of your next visit.
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 gross it is, and how...
10 of the Best (and 4 of the Worst) Hospitals
Going to a great hospital can make all the difference when you need urgent care. A new list makes it...
5 Medical Devices You Didn’t Know Could Be Hacked
A heinous brand of cyber attacks could turn devices designed to keep us healthy into deadly weapons.
14 Ways to Lower Triglycerides Naturally
Are your triglyceride levels elevated? Here are the ways you can bring that number down yourself, and get your heart...
15 Scary Symptoms That Are Actually Harmless
Before you let "Dr. Google" convince you that your headache must be brain cancer, learn some of the many reassuring...
17 Common Lies You Tell Your Doctor (and Why You Need to Stop)
Sometimes, a fib is harmless—but not when you're talking to your doctor.
13 Things Urgent Care Center Docs Won’t Tell You
We're always here to help you—but we're not always the help you need.
This Is Why Doctors Still Use Pagers
The dinosaur technology actually makes a lot of sense.
11 Health “Myths” That Are Actually True
Myths, half-truths, and wives’ tales are common in health. Here are 11 health 'myths' that are actually true, according to...
The Best Heart Hospital in Every State
Here are the best hospitals for cardiology and heart surgery in every state for 2019 as ranked by U.S. News...
The Dangerous Truth About Surgical Centers
They are less expensive than hospitals. But when a facility isn’t equipped to handle an emergency, the consequences can be...
13 Conditions You Think You Have—but Probably Don’t
Health issues in the news can lead to incorrect self-diagnoses—and even a misdiagnosis by a doctor. Here's what you need...