When it’s time to have a difficult conversation with a dying patient about whether to insert a feeding tube, Dr. Jonathan ...

You may only have about 20 minutes with your doctor at your next visit, based on the average length of primary care appointments. And typically, youll discuss four or more health conditions with your ...

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When you go to the doctor, you’re probably the one answering most of the questions. Yet it’s essential to make sure you're asking plenty of your own. “We need to get someone to fund a bazillion-dollar ...

To pediatricians, guns are a health issue. Firearms remain a leading cause of death and injury for young people. The doctors say the evidence shows that homes are safer for kids, and adults for that ...

NEW ORLEANS — Heart patients around the country are calling their doctors to question plans to treat clogged arteries with stents. It is the early fallout from a big study that showed drugs work just ...

That’s a lot of details to cover in less than half an hour, so it’s vital to make the most of the little time you have. Be sure to write down questions for your doctor before the visit, either on ...

Going to the doctor can be like venturing into a world where everyone speaks a different language. You know they're discussing things that matter to your health, but sometimes it feels like you need a ...