This Is What “Dying of Old Age” Really Means
Dying of old age isn't a technically correct term—but it could still play an important role in the grieving process.
Doctor Visits You Need to Make at Every Age
If you want to prevent illness, it's important to get the right screenings at the right time—but when is the...
16 Things Your Doctor’s Receptionist Knows About You
You can't lie to us—we have your entire life in your medical file!
13 Health Insurance Tricks That Can Save You Thousands
Healthcare costs continue to rise, thanks to costly prescriptions and pricey hospital visits. Fortunately, there are ways to cut costs...
13 Things Medicare Won’t Tell You
Medicare provides health coverage for than 57 million people—it's a godsend, but it can be a challenge to navigate. Here's...
11 Mistakes Doctors Wish You’d Stop Making Already
These slipups could seriously compromise your health care, according to the medical professionals we interviewed.
10 Medication Mistakes That Are Hurting Your Health
Are you making any of these mistakes? These 10 guidelines will help you take your medication the right way.
6 Signs Your Doctor Is a Keeper (And 5 Signs They’re Not!)
How does your doc stack up?
45 Secrets Surgeons Won’t Tell You
Surgeons have our lives in their hands, but most of us know more about the people who cut our hair...
The 11 Most Expensive Prescription Drugs in America
Some prescription drugs cost patients more in one month than you'd pay for a new car. Here's a look at...
7 of the Craziest Medical Cases Doctors Have Seen on the Job
Strange, creepy, and sometimes ugly medical cases actually exist. Here are real, unbelievable cases doctors have witnessed in the past.
11 Controversial Medical Theories That Are Actually True
Find out the truth behind health theories the medical community once claimed were false.
10 Secrets to Finding a Doctor You Can Trust
In the market for a new doc? Read this first. Trust is important, especially when it comes to your doctor....
10 Signs the Hospital Wants to Discharge You Too Early—and How to Fight It
Everyone wants to get you home safe and keep you healthy, but sometimes going home is a bad option.
8 Secrets to Make the Most of Your Next Doctor’s Appointment
Doctor's appointments can be frustrating with long waits, awkward silences, and questions left unanswered. Here are simple tricks to make...
50 Health Rules Doctors Don’t Always Follow—So You Shouldn’t Either
For doctors and other health professionals, being healthy is often a matter of "Do as I say, not as I...
20 Worst Pieces of Health Advice on the Internet
Some of the tips you see on social media and "healthy-living" blogs won't work, and others are downright dangerous.
11 Diseases Doctors Are Most Likely to Miss
Some diseases are easy to spot, but others take longer to diagnose. Here's how to get a quicker diagnosis when...
9 Things Doctors Don’t Know About Women’s Health
Though everyone should have a primary care doctor she trusts and feel at ease around, there are certain symptoms and...
60 Things Every Caregiver Needs to Know
These research-backed tips and strategies from other caregivers who have been in the trenches will help you give the best...
34 Ways to Survive Your Next Trip to the Hospital
From medication mix-ups to surgical errors, dangerous falls to deadly infections, hospital hazards can be harmful to your health. Here’s...
11 Things Your Doctor Can Tell Just By Looking at You
A trained medical professional can tell some things about your health from a simple conversation. Here are things they look...
10 Funny Medical Acronyms—Decoded
These crude acronyms aren't used much, but an unflattering comment may occasionally slip out during a particularly frustrating healthcare situation.
10 Secrets to Lowering Your Medical Bills
Navigating the world of healthcare and keeping your medical bills in check can be overwhelming. These tips can help you...
This Is What Really Happens to Your Body When You Go Under Anesthesia
Going under anesthesia can be scary. But knowledge is power—so read on to find out everything that's going on while...
8 Doctor Appointment Mistakes You Didn’t Realize You Were Making
Doctor's visits can be confusing. Get the most out of your appointments by avoiding these common missteps, according to health...
How 10 Body Parts Got Their Names
Your tailbone is named after a bird and there's a name for that space between your nose and eyebrows.
This Is When It’s OK to Take Expired Medication
Research suggests that many medications are still safe and effective years—or sometimes even decades—after the expiration date.
10 Wildly Overinflated Hospital Costs You Didn’t Know About
A Tylenol pill for $15? Or $53 per pair of gloves? Here, a medical billing advocate reveals some of the...
