Scheduling surgery or a medical procedure? Here’s what to know before you go
People who put off care as COVID-19 surged are easing back into the medical system. Here’s how to know if it’s safe.
July 6, 2020
Doctors
5 questions you need to ask your parents’ doctors
What to know to become a better advocate.
June 26, 2020
17 signs of a blood clot that are easy to miss
Though symptoms can be sneaky, many people are able to identify them and seek medical attention before it's too late.
June 6, 2020
These 10 surgeries are considered “uniquely high risk” for older adults
A study named 227 risky surgeries for older adults. But these 10 procedures can be especially problematic.
June 4, 2020
Why doctors still use beepers (and almost no one else does)
This 'dinosaur' technology offers a whole host of benefits that the mighty smartphone can't match.
April 16, 2020
The white lies you really shouldn’t tell your doctor
Here are five things doctors are listening for.
March 22, 2020
7 things your doctor really wants to tell you
Become an ace in the exam room and get more from your visits with these doctor-approved tips.
February 14, 2020
How reading the doctor’s notes from your visit can save your life
It'll help you take better control of your health.
December 4, 2019
Constant hospital alarms make patients feel like prisoners
Of the thousands of alarms going off each day, an estimated 85% to 99% do not require clinical intervention.
December 2, 2019
How hospitals cause even more harm by forcing patients to stay in bed
Hospitals have become so overzealous in fall prevention that they're producing an “epidemic of immobility.”
October 17, 2019
The big question you need to ask before heading into surgery
What might life look like if things don’t go well?
August 1, 2019
Virtual reality sightseeing lets Japan’s oldest residents travel the world
VR could be the next big thing in rehabilitation
July 17, 2019
Research shows that doctors are notoriously bad at delivering life-altering news
Experts suggest it is because "death is viewed as a failure"
June 15, 2019
Hypnosis could be a safer anesthesia alternative for older patients
A new study finds local anesthesia and hypnosis is just as effective and far less risky than general anesthesia
June 6, 2019
Virtual medicine is on the rise, but will it make healthcare worse?
'Alexa, can you really help? Oh, and how much will this cost me?'
June 5, 2019
Insurance companies are pushing customers towards virtual doctors. Should you let them?
Get ready for remote medical care
May 25, 2019
As ER wait times get longer, more patients are walking out the door, against medical advice
Would-be patients are losing their patience
May 20, 2019
Your medical records could have dangerous errors. Here’s how to fix them.
Mistakes and omissions can lead to the wrong treatment
April 18, 2019