Healthcare
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11 Things Your Doctor Can Tell Just By Looking at You
Having an open, candid and frank relationship with your physician is an integral part of... -
14 Things to Never Lie to Your Doctor About
How much you smoke, drink, eat, and exercise, whether you use protection during sex, how... -
14 Mistakes Doctors Wish You’d Stop Making Already
These slip-ups could seriously compromise your health care, according to the medical professionals we interviewed. -
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. -
35 Most Trusted Brands in Health and Wellness
See if the products you use every day made the list. -
11 Health “Myths” That Are Actually True
Myths, half-truths, and wives’ tales are common in health. Here are 11 health 'myths' that are...
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The Best Heart Hospital in Every State
Here are the best hospitals for cardiology and heart surgery in every state for 2019 as... -
The Dangerous Truth About Surgical Centers
They are less expensive than hospitals. But when a facility isn’t equipped to handle... -
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... -
How to Talk to Your Aging Parents About Their Health
It may not be a simple conversation to have, but these steps make it easier. -
15 Medical Reasons for Your Loss of Appetite
Causes for a loss of appetite range from the common cold to a serious illness... -
How Many Times a Year Should You Really See the Doctor for Checkups?
Are you seeing the doctor enough? Or too much? Find out how often you really... -
10 Bizarre Side Effects of Common Medications
Blue urine? Weight gain? A hairy tongue?! Watch out for the strange things that can... -
9 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Learn from a Single Blood Test
You'll be shocked at all the medical conditions your doctor can diagnose from a teaspoon...
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13 Things You Should Know Before Donating Blood
Donating blood is an incredibly noble cause, however there are some things you should know... -
11 Health Perks You Didn’t Know You Can Get for Free
Depending on what type of care you're looking for, there are a lot of treatments... -
15 Silent Signs Your Body Might Be in Big Trouble
Subtle clues—from handwriting to snoring—can reveal the earliest warnings of illness. Here's how... -
Doctors Reveal the Annoying Things They Wish You Wouldn’t Do
From smelly feet to overbearing parents, the surprising things that annoy doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and... -
13 Lifesaving Tests You’re Probably Skipping—but Shouldn’t
Most of us aren’t getting the health screenings we need. Check out these preventive... -
9 Miraculous Medical Recoveries That Still Can’t Be Believed
Surely you can’t survive with only half a skull. Or can you? We’ve... -
30 Healthy Habits From Every Type of Doctor
We asked medical professionals about the healthiest habits that anyone could implement in their everyday... -
10 Things to Never Touch in Hospitals
With all the sick people, healthcare workers, and visitors filing in and out, hospitals can...
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This Is the Worst-Rated City for Nursing Homes
More than half the nursing home ratings in this city were just one or two stars. -
50 Health Mistakes People Make Every Day
Every move you make, every breath you take is an opportunity to live healthier. Avoid... -
Warning: These 16 Everyday Things Pose Huge Health Risks
Your cabinets are full of health products that can be hiding a dark secret: They... -
10 OTC Medications You’re Using All Wrong
Just because you can buy a medication over the counter doesn’t mean it’s... -
What Are Nootropics—and Can They Really Make You Smarter?
We all want to focus longer, think faster, and be more creative, and some say... -
35 Medical Words You Always Mispronounce
Never fear making a fool out of yourself at the doctor’s office again. -
6 Scary Reasons You Should Never Go to a Hospital in the Afternoon
You're not the only one who experiences a 3 p.m. slump. -
6 Strange Medical Treatments Doctors Thought Would Work
For 2,400 years, patients have believed that doctors were doing good; for 2,300 years, they were wrong,...