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16 Things Your Doctor’s Receptionist Knows About You

You can't lie to us—we have your entire life in your medical file!


13 Health Insurance Tricks That Can Save You Thousands

Healthcare costs continue to rise, thanks to costly prescriptions and pricey hospital visits. Fortunately, there are ways to cut costs...


13 Things Medicare Won’t Tell You

Medicare provides health coverage for than 57 million people—it's a godsend, but it can be a challenge to navigate. Here's...


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11 Mistakes Doctors Wish You’d Stop Making Already

These slipups could seriously compromise your health care, according to the medical professionals we interviewed.



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45 Secrets Surgeons Won’t Tell You

Surgeons have our lives in their hands, but most of us know more about the people who cut our hair...


The 11 Most Expensive Prescription Drugs in America

Some prescription drugs cost patients more in one month than you'd pay for a new car. Here's a look at...


7 of the Craziest Medical Cases Doctors Have Seen on the Job

Strange, creepy, and sometimes ugly medical cases actually exist. Here are real, unbelievable cases doctors have witnessed in the past.

11 Controversial Medical Theories That Are Actually True

Find out the truth behind health theories the medical community once claimed were false.


10 Secrets to Finding a Doctor You Can Trust

In the market for a new doc? Read this first. Trust is important, especially when it comes to your doctor....


10 Signs the Hospital Wants to Discharge You Too Early—and How to Fight It

Everyone wants to get you home safe and keep you healthy, but sometimes going home is a bad option.


50 Health Rules Doctors Don’t Always Follow—So You Shouldn’t Either

For doctors and other health professionals, being healthy is often a matter of "Do as I say, not as I...


20 Worst Pieces of Health Advice on the Internet

Some of the tips you see on social media and "healthy-living" blogs won't work, and others are downright dangerous.


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11 Diseases Doctors Are Most Likely to Miss

Some diseases are easy to spot, but others take longer to diagnose. Here's how to get a quicker diagnosis when...


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11 Things Your Doctor Can Tell Just By Looking at You

A trained medical professional can tell some things about your health from a simple conversation. Here are things they look...


10 Funny Medical Acronyms—Decoded

These crude acronyms aren't used much, but an unflattering comment may occasionally slip out during a particularly frustrating healthcare situation.


This Is What Really Happens to Your Body When You Go Under Anesthesia

Going under anesthesia can be scary. But knowledge is power—so read on to find out everything that's going on while...

8 Doctor Appointment Mistakes You Didn’t Realize You Were Making

Doctor's visits can be confusing. Get the most out of your appointments by avoiding these common missteps, according to health...


How 10 Body Parts Got Their Names

Your tailbone is named after a bird and there's a name for that space between your nose and eyebrows.


This Is When It’s OK to Take Expired Medication

Research suggests that many medications are still safe and effective years—or sometimes even decades—after the expiration date.


10 Wildly Overinflated Hospital Costs You Didn’t Know About

A Tylenol pill for $15? Or $53 per pair of gloves? Here, a medical billing advocate reveals some of the...


13 Supplement or Medication Combos You Should Never Mix

Millions of us take vitamins, minerals, and other supplements daily to improve our health and well-being—but taking certain pills together...


14 Secrets Your Physical Therapist Knows About You

A good physical therapist can tell a lot about your family, your job, and your health—without you ever saying a...

17 Everyday Medication Mistakes That Could Make You Sick

Medical experts share the most common medication mistakes that you should avoid to make sure you don't get sick.


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Doctors Confess: 10 Mistakes Patients Make in the ER

You want fast and efficient treatment in the ER. But some mistakes you make can keep you from getting a...


What Your Doctor’s Really Thinking (But Won’t Say to Your Face)

Here's what your doctors would tell you if they weren't worried about time, lawsuits, or hurting your feelings.


15 Health Myths That Make Doctors Cringe

Do you believe in "base tans"? Have you sworn off bread forever? Are you logging endless miles on the treadmill?...


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7 Silent Signs of Serotonin Syndrome

Symptoms can range from mild to severe—and if left untreated—can even be deadly.


16 Clear Signs You Need to Fire Your Doctor

You can't always trust the white coat. These are the mistakes that are serious enough to warrant your finding a...