By Lorie A. Parch From Health magazine In 1999, Susan Sheridan’s husband, Pat, went in for surgery to remove a tumor in his neck. After the surgery, the neuro­surgeon gave the Eagle, Idaho, couple great news: The mass was benign—a fact the neurosurgeon
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By Lorie A. Parch From Health magazine They’re convenient, but are urgent care centers (UCCs) safe? The main risk is confusing them with emergency rooms, because they’re not equipped to give lifesaving care, says Nancy Elder, MD. If you have chest pain,
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By Lorie A. Parch From Health magazine 1. She (or her staff) doesn’t listen to you. Because communication errors are at the root of many mistakes, finding a doctor you can talk to isn’t just a perk; it’s essential. Steer far clear of the physician who
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The rapport you develop with your physician can be important to your health. But not every doctor-patient match is made in heaven. Take our poll and tell us about your relationship with your health care provider.
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It’s a scary fact: Doctors screw up. But their mistakes—which could be as serious as a misdiagnosis or the wrong prescription or as simple as not calling back with the results of a test—can have terrifying consequences. Has your doctor ever made
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By Kate Ashford From Health magazine You work out, you try to eat right, and you want to buy the healthiest stuff, but, boy, this healthy-living thing can really hit you in the pocketbook. The money flies like it’s got actual wings—to your gym membership,
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Use this guide to save on the products you need and see which ones you can live (healthily) without. Vitamins Worth it? Yes, if your food choices aren’t cutting it. Most experts say you don’t need to take vitamins if you eat a diverse mix of fruits
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