Healthcare

Part of his job is breaking the news about an incurable diagnosis. He never thought he would be on the...

The surprising reason one drink (probably) won’t hurt.

Want a more comfortable hospital visit for you or a relative? Here, the doctors the nurses who work there confess...

Tips and information for before, during, and after surgery to help you get better more quickly.

Cross a compulsive need to discover the truth with a strong sense of adventure, and watch modern medicine move forward.

Sixty seconds is all you need to learn a surprising amount about your health with these at-home self exams.

A health reporter shares the key tips that weren't mentioned in official pre-op instructions but had a dramatic impact on...

These true tales of discovery in The Drug Book by Michael C. Gerald might change the way you think about...

Dad goes to the ER with a broken hip, you become a caregiver. Here's a go-to guide of the essentials...

We round up new medical studies and promising solutions to solve current health issues.

Send someone special a little love-in-a-box with these fun and practical ideas.

Doctors, nurses, and pharmacists hold your life in their hands. Here, their shocking stories of what can go wrong—and what...

Medical speak is filled with tricky shorthand that can be confusing, condescending, and even life threatening, but not anymore: Be...

What you need to know when deciding between brand-name drugs and their generic drugs counterparts.

If you're gaining weight for no reason or having trouble losing it, check the contents of your medicine cabinet.

If you thought you were covered health insurance-wise once you hit 65, think again. An Original Medicare policy, the basic

Most people don’t think twice about bargaining for a new car. But when it comes to long-term care for a

Reading through Medicare terms and definitions can be like wading in a pool of alphabet soup. Here's a description of...

In the past, just one in 16 people took advantage of the health checks free to people enrolled in Medicare

Whether you’re brand-new to Medicare or are a long-time beneficiary, the inner workings of this sprawling, government-mandated health insurance program...

By now, it’s a world-famous statistic: Experts have found that doctors tend to interrupt patients just 20–30 seconds after they

1. Sight Saver This bionic eyeball might look like it’s been plucked from the skull of a movie android, but

The Pills They Take In 2009, high school seniors admitted to abusing these five commonly prescribed drugs. Vicodin, 9.7% OxyContin,

1. Ask Questions Before leaving the doctor’s office with a new prescription, make sure you understand why the medicine is

Dr. Oz explains how smart patients approach their health care.

1. Do a Wheeze Check Untreated asthma leads to 1.8 million ER visits and 4,000 deaths a year. Asthma can

HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE The mistake your doc may be making: Sticking with lifestyle changes when you need drugs. The evidence