Should you get a second medical opinion? A surgeon explains why doing so can make you a more confident patient.

Many medical practices have on-call doctors to handle urgent issues outside office hours. You can learn about your practice’s after-hours policies on their website or voicemail. Share on Pinterest ...

Doctor ratings and reviews grew more important during the COVID-19 pandemic as telehealth visits increased. Research has shown that negative reviews and a doctor’s response to them affected whether a ...

Dr. Jill Grimes is the author of “The Ultimate College Student Health Handbook: Your Guide for Everything From Hangovers to Homesickness.” With more than 30 years of experience in private practice and ...

Some patients taking GLP-1 drugs to lose weight or manage Type 2 diabetes are discovering an emerging potential side effect ...

When her doctor died suddenly in August, Tammy MacDonald found herself among the roughly 17% of adults in America without a primary care physician. MacDonald wanted to find a new doctor right away.