Patients Who Have This Type of Doctor Tend To Live Longer, New UCLA Study Finds
A team of international researchers suggests there are three main reasons patients who fall into this category are experiencing better health outcomes.
The Hilarious Ways People Just Revealed They Kill Time at the Doctor’s Office
Call it "private practice": Turns out, the ways we entertain ourselves in that boring-but-jittery setting might be pretty universal
7 Habits That Secretly Annoy Your Doctor
Medical doctors around the country told us what they might not be telling you: Your own behaviors could be...
7 Habits That Secretly Annoy Massage Therapists
A massage is the ultimate form of relaxing self-care—but you could be stressing out your massage therapist without knowing it…
This Is What Your OB/GYN First Notices About You
Your OB/GYN is trained to see beyond the surface...and may pick up on factors affecting your health that you've never...
This Is What Your Doctor First Notices About You
Your doctor's keen eye can pick up on a lot of little silent clues about your health.
Here’s How You Can Tell the Difference Between MD and DO
Look carefully at the name tag of the physician treating you: Is there DO instead of the usual MD? Here's...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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.
How Many Times a Year Should You Really See the Doctor for Checkups?
Medical experts, from OB/GYNs to dermatologists, reveal how often you need to visit your doctor to stay on top of...
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 other health care professionals.
30 Healthy Habits From Every Type of Doctor
We asked medical professionals about the healthiest habits that anyone could implement in their everyday lives. Here are their 30...
Doctors Reveal the Real Questions You Should Be Asking Them
Doctors reveal the questions you should ask them at your next appointment to ensure optimal treatment and overall health.
28 Medical Words to Never, Ever Confuse
These words aren’t interchangeable, and a medical mistake could endanger your health.
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!
11 Mistakes Doctors Wish You’d Stop Making Already
These slipups could seriously compromise your health care, according to the medical professionals we interviewed.
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...
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.
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....
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...
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...
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...
