In the United States' health care system, you can spend weeks or months anticipating a doctor's appointment, plus a few minutes or hours in the waiting room when the day comes. In ...

South Carolina and the U.S. as a whole are facing a physician shortage. Here’s what local health care providers are doing.

Samsung users have been tracking their prescriptions through the Samsung Health app, but they haven't been able to connect to ...

Get The Healthy @Reader's Digest newsletter Don't eat a high-fat meal before getting blood drawn You should also skip the fettucini alfredo before a regular blood workup. "If you wouldn't normally ...

Social media is full of their colorful ads, but are online doctors legit? Here's the lowdown on the pros and cons of online ...

This woman was pregnant for the first time after trying for so long. Her husband didn’t want her going alone to her first doctor’s appointment, so he suggested taking his mom.

A woman who lives in a duplex is accused of scheming with two men to break into her neighbor’s unit while the neighbor was at ...

Knowing where to go for medical attention can be confusing. This guide explains when to visit the emergency room (ER), urgent care clinic, or primary care health center. When someone has an accident ...

Going to the doctor for the first time on your own can be stressful. You may feel anxiety, concern, or fear. A little preparation can help build confidence and ensure your appointment goes well.

The average doctor’s appointment lasts just 18 minutes, but experts say many patients don’t use that time wisely. Research shows some of the most common mistakes include: Not being prepared Not ...

Sometimes, “your feet are the first place where you can see warning signs of things like diabetes or vascular disease or even ...

Representatives of local community aid organizations testified at a City Council hearing on Tuesday that immigrant New Yorkers are forgoing doctors' appointments, failing to report domestic violence, ...