Healthcare

Here's what you need to know about home genetic tests and their health insights before you make the decision to...

Our experts explain the potential dangers of over-prescribing, also known as polypharmacy, which can lead to serious drug interactions.

If you need to go to the emergency room for an injury or urgent medical problem, doing your best to...

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What if you miss a dose? Are there foods should should avoid? Here are key questions to ask before you...

Learn how to save money, avoid mistakes, and get the most out of your visit to the drugstore.

From intentional billing mistakes to the truth about your "out of pocket" limit, here's what you need to know from...

Your mother lied to you: Eating tons of carrots probably won't improve your eyesight. We’re setting the record straight about...

Moving aging parents to a living arrangement that offers care and support is difficult, but sometimes it's the only way...

Caregivers have a lot to worry about, but one thing that should stay on top of their list is bedsores....

A custom saddle maker gives the joy of riding back to disabled equestrians.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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