Diseases and Conditions

When you need medical care, it's important to know what type of specialist can best help you. With so many different types of doctors and other healthcare professionals, [...]

When faced with a terminal illness, many individuals and their families are confronted with difficult decisions regarding their care. One option that has gained increasing [...]

Have you ever considered donating your body to science or granting science a temporary loan? Now is the perfect time to get involved in medical research. By participating in [...]

High blood pressure is a common health concern, affecting about half of U.S. adults. However, only a quarter of them have it under control. Many people rely solely on blood [...]

If you are one of the 17 million people insured by a Medicare Advantage plan, you may be surprised to receive an offer for a home visit. These visits, which are on the rise [...]

Hearing loss can have a significant impact on a person's quality of life, but the cost of hearing aids has long been a barrier for many. However, recent changes [...]

As you age, your healthcare needs may become more complex, and you may wonder if a geriatrician would be the best choice for your primary care physician. While a family [...]

Racism and discrimination have a significant impact on healthcare, leading to unequal treatment, health disparities, and poorer outcomes for minority patients. Despite the [...]

It can be confusing and frustrating when medical recommendations, such as colon cancer screening guidelines, seem to change frequently. As a patient, you may wonder how to [...]

When you visit your health care provider, they take notes about your symptoms, physical examination, test results, diagnosis, and treatment plan. Until recently, accessing [...]