Healthcare

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

These true tales of discovery in The Drug Book by Michael C. Gerald might change...

The methodologies in these scientific studies may be a little unorthodox but the experts swear...

Electricity allows us to stay glued to our laptops or Xboxes until the wee hours...

Some of their outdated tips may compromise your care or sabotage your health goals. Here,...

Dad goes to the ER with a broken hip, you become a caregiver. Here's a...

The FDA’s recent warning about certain heart dangers of the commonly prescribed antibiotic azithromycin (the...

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

Figuring out how to balance guilt and obligation in caring for aging parents.

Cutting through the jargon for the best in senior living.

As the number of cases of and deaths from fungal meningitis linked to spinal steroid...

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

From age spots that could be cancerous to bad breath that could spell kidney trouble,...

Here's a roundup of the health news that made us stop, spit out our coffee,...

Doctors, nurses, and pharmacists hold your life in their hands. Here, their shocking stories of...

Medical speak is filled with tricky shorthand that can be confusing, condescending, and even life...

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

Medication mistakes and communication failures can make hospital care riskier than it needs to be....

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

Shopping online is convenient and economical, but the potential for trouble is bigger when you...

If you have Original Medicare or supplemental insurance through a retiree plan or Medigap—you may...

If you thought you were covered health insurance-wise once you hit 65, think again. An...

Most people don’t think twice about bargaining for a new car. But when it comes...

Reading through Medicare terms and definitions can be like wading in a pool of alphabet...

In the past, just one in 16 people took advantage of the health checks free...

What doctors do is important. Equally important: what they don't do.

Experts have found that doctors tend to interrupt patients just 20 to 30 seconds after...

1. Don’t wait! Open enrollment used to happen in November and December. But starting last...

Even if you don’t expect to change your insurance coverage, reviewing your current coverage now...

Whether you’re brand-new to Medicare or are a long-time beneficiary, the inner workings of this...

If there’s one thing that’s constant about Medicare, it’s change. That applies to the benefits...

Whether you just received a scary diagnosis or moved to a new town, consult a...