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 you have an easy-to-miss condition.
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...
10 Funny Medical Acronyms—Decoded
These crude acronyms aren't used much, but an unflattering comment may occasionally slip out during a particularly frustrating healthcare situation.
8 Doctor Appointment Mistakes You Didn’t Realize You Were Making
Doctor's visits can be confusing. Get the most out of your appointments by avoiding these common missteps, according to health...
14 Secrets Your Physical Therapist Knows About You
A good physical therapist can tell a lot about your family, your job, and your health—without you ever saying a...
Doctors Confess: 10 Mistakes Patients Make in the ER
You want fast and efficient treatment in the ER. But some mistakes you make can keep you from getting a...
What Your Doctor’s Really Thinking (But Won’t Say to Your Face)
Here's what your doctors would tell you if they weren't worried about time, lawsuits, or hurting your feelings.
15 Health Myths That Make Doctors Cringe
Do you believe in "base tans"? Have you sworn off bread forever? Are you logging endless miles on the treadmill?...
16 Clear Signs You Need to Fire Your Doctor
You can't always trust the white coat. These are the mistakes that are serious enough to warrant your finding a...
12 Things Pharmacists Keep in Their Medicine Cabinet
Are you ready for the minor—and not-so-minor—home medical emergencies? Learn what pharmacists keep on hand.
14 Health Myths Even Doctors Believe
Doctors don't know everything, it turns out: Many still believe these outdated myths. Make sure you don't fall for these...
Doctors and Nurses Reveal the Medical Facts Everyone Should Know
These tips might just save your life (or at least make it a little healthier).
Here Are the Secrets to Finding the Best Doctors, According to Doctors
Doctors, dentists, and nurses follow these rules when deciding who will take care of their health.
Why Is Doctor Handwriting So Hard to Read?
Although electronic records are more common now, if you saw your doctor's handwriting, there's a good chance it's chicken scratch....
10 Doctor-Approved Tips for Speeding Up Your Hospital Discharge
You don't want to spend any more time waiting when you know you're well. Here's how to get out of...
14 Things Never to Lie to Your Doctor About
How much you smoke, drink, eat, and exercise—it all matters.
What Your Doctor Isn’t Telling You About 23andMe and Other Genetic Tests
Here's what you need to know about home genetic tests and their health insights before you make the decision to...
46 Secrets Your Pharmacist Isn’t Telling You
Learn how to save money, avoid mistakes, and get the most out of your visit to the drugstore.
What Happens When Scientists Experiment on Themselves?
Cross a compulsive need to discover the truth with a strong sense of adventure, and watch modern medicine move forward.
Doctors Confess Their Fatal Mistakes
Doctors, nurses, and pharmacists hold your life in their hands. Here, their shocking stories of what can go wrong—and what...
Decode Your Doctor’s Language
Medical speak is filled with tricky shorthand that can be confusing, condescending, and even life threatening, but not anymore: Be...
9 Tips for Doctor Visits That Work
By now, it’s a world-famous statistic: Experts have found that doctors tend to interrupt patients just 20–30 seconds after they
Doctors Spill Their Secrets to Getting the Best Medical Treatment
Dr. Oz explains how smart patients approach their health care.
