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10 of the Best (and 5 of the Worst) Hospitals

Going to a great hospital can make all the difference when you need care. This list makes it easy to see how your local hospital stacks up.

How do PAs assist in a pediatric emergency department?

A relatively new set of faces in the world of Pediatric Emergency Medicine are those of Physician Assistants or "PAs". Find out what they can do if you find yourself having to take your child to the ER.

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

Why This ER Doctor Always Brings an Extra Pair of Socks to the Airport

Sticker shock: Secrets of hospital billing revealed

Hospital charges are closely guarded secrets, but not anymore. KRQE News 13 has compiled a first-ever comparison of actual patient charges from all 44 New Mexico hospitals. And what it shows is a b…

Is It Indigestion or A Heart Attack?

The holiday season can sometimes lead to unhealthy behaviors. We indulge at holiday buffets, enjoy an extra cocktail, skip our regular exercise and stress about everything that needs to be done. Perhaps that’s why there’s an increase in heart-related deaths during the holiday season. After analyzing 25 years of data and 53-million U.S. death certificates, researchers discovered the correlation, with heart-breaking numbers peaking on Christmas, the…

Tips for Allergy-Free Cooking

For some people, eating or coming in contact with food allergens can be dangerous. See what simple food swaps and kitchen organization tips can help.

Should Doctors Be 'Parsimonious' About Health Care?

The American College of Physicians urges internists to take cost-effectiveness into consideration when making decisions about patient care, triggering a debate.

Doctors: Climate change has become a health issue

A group of doctors are pushing for environmentally friendly answers to health problems, which will help society, not just individual patients.

Many Health Insurers to Limit Choices of Doctors, Hospitals

Many of the new health-insurance marketplaces will include relatively few choices of doctors and hospitals. The big reason behind these limited plans: Cost. Insurers are betting that consumers will be willing to trade some choice and flexibility in order to get cheaper premiums.

Want to help doctors and nurses? Invest in health systems

All over the world, health care workers are putting themselves at risk to care for others. Devex takes a look at the challenges they face and what they need to do their jobs better, more efficiently, and — most importantly — safely.

Student health: when should you go to the doctor?

If you get ill at university your parents won't be there to take you to the GP. Here a doctor shares tips on how to look after your own healthcare at university

Will Doctors Soon Be Prescribing Video Games For Mental Health?

Dozens of games and apps claim to improve your memory or make you smarter or reduce stress. But do they really? Developers say the next step is clinically valid proof of cognitive gains.

Ask the Doctor: Can Holiday Health Hazards Be Avoided?

“The holiday season offers challenges you don’t encounter during the rest of the year. If you know exactly what to look for, keeping your family safe this winter can be simple and effec…

Health Grades Doctor Rating Site Unreliable ?

Health Grades is a popular doctor rating site which allows patients to anonymously rate their experience with physicians. The accumulated information is used to compare physicians by Health Grades…

When Doctors Downplay Women’s Health Concerns

Bias can lead doctors to dismiss women’s health problems. Here’s how to get the care you need.

The Doctor-Patient Relationship Will Fix Health Care, Not Insurance

Who is at the other end of the stethoscope? Sure, it may be your doctor who is listening intently. But who is making the decisions about your care? Is it you and your doctor, or do insurance functionaries have the real say? Anything that comes between the doctor and the patient is bad for health...

5 questions men should ask their doctors

Visiting your doctor and asking the right questions may go a long way toward preventing disease. Learn what experts recommend for optimal men’s health.

A guide for those who don’t go to the doctor

Ignorance and denial are both powerful, but they don’t work when it comes to your health.

The Surprising Health Tip That Doctors And Bosses Should Recommend

A new study found that giving back results in 38 percent fewer hospital stays.