Men in the United States live around five years less than women. One clinic is trying to persuade men that getting checked out could save their life. Credit...Lettering by Abraham Lule. Photo ...

A doctor may ask if you feel safe at home so they can understand any issues you may be facing in your personal life. This can help them identify risk factors and provide you with resources and support ...

If a doctor does not accept Original Medicare, a person can face higher costs. To avoid this, they may switch to a doctor who does or to a Medicare Advantage plan that includes the doctor in its ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: What is lupus, and what does it do to your body? I just had a friend diagnosed with it after many months of tests. -- T.S.B. ANSWER: The term “lupus” generally means systemic lupus ...

After being forced to wait days or weeks for an appointment at your GP surgery, it would be fair to assume that your consultation is going to be with a doctor. In reality, it may well be with a ...

The Vatican announced Thursday that St. John Henry Newman will be declared a doctor of the Church. The 19th-century English saint — a former Anglican priest who converted to Catholicism — will join 37 ...

Dr. Scott Grundy answers the question: ''What Is 'Borderline' Cholesterol?'' — -- Question: My doctor told me that I have borderline cholesterol. What does that mean? Answer: A borderline ...