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 ...

Most people sit quietly during doctor's appointments and hope for the best. But patients who ask these seven specific ...

When it comes to your health, no question is too small. The right conversation at the right time can not only give you peace of mind. It can also be life-changing. Whether you’re heading in for a ...

Between experiencing white-coat intimidation and having limited time for your appointment, it’s easy to feel flustered at your annual doctor’s visit. As a result, you might forget important questions ...

(The Root) — In a recent survey, 57 percent of respondents said that they turn to the Internet for medical questions. And of that group, a whopping 65 percent trust the information they find online.

I was recently speaking with a middle-aged woman (a friend of a friend) who had a month earlier seen her physician with a new complaint of constant, mild belly pain. After several studies, she was ...

You might be thinking of having a normal delivery after you had a caesarean delivery in your previous pregnancy. This ...

During a physical exam, doctors may ask questions about a person’s overall health, diet, stress levels, and more. People can also ask their own questions, such as whether they are taking medications ...