Preparing well for a doctor’s appointment can ensure a person gets the most out of their time with the doctor and covers everything necessary, including questions and concerns. A person can feel more ...

Primary care doctors often run out of appointments during cold and flu season. Here's what you can do to get medical care ...

Last year, while on a business trip, internist Shaman Singh, M.D., developed red bumps on both feet. The 44-year-old initially chalked it up to bug bites, but when the rash spread up his legs and the ...

Put your top concern first, but show the whole list to your doctor — this helps us see what's most important and make sure we ...

Having relevant information to hand and making lists of any questions can make booking a first doctor’s appointment easier. It is important to see a doctor for any health concerns as soon as possible.

It’s easy to feel helpless when you need to see a doctor but can’t get in for weeks or months (or longer!). But there are steps you can take to potentially speed up the process. Here, tips and ...

If you need medical care but can’t schedule a timely appointment, consider finding a telehealth appointment, seeing another professional at your doctor’s practice, or visiting a walk-in or urgent care ...

BABY. BABIES YOUNGER THAN SIX MONTHS OLD ARE NOT ABLE TO GET THE FLU SHOT, AND DOCTORS SAY MOMS WHO ARE VACCINATED CAN PASS SOME OF THAT PROTECTION ONTO THEIR BABY. ONCE THE BABY IS BORN. PEDIATRICIAN ...

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 contrast, your ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s not unusual for a 20-something to text Mom in a panic from the doctor’s office, seeking help answering a question. And patients of any age can struggle to recall all their ...