Medical spaces are a unique combination of majorly stressful and potentially boring—a combo that can lead to etiquette mistakes with serious consequences, says Lizzie Post, the co-president of the ...

The test will allow people to self-collect samples in health care settings. One of the first tests that allows patients to self-collect samples to screen for human papillomavirus (HPV) will soon be ...

If you’re anything like me, you may feel anxious at the hospital, especially at a doctor’s appointment. We aren’t alone, as speaking up at the doctor’s office can be challenging for many people, ...

Some patients send invoices to doctors for wasted time in waiting rooms. July 7, 2011— -- Cherie Kerr sat in the doctor's office for four hours as she waited for the nurse to call her name. As a ...

Fat people often experience discrimination and stigmatization when they seek medical treatment. It’s a big problem that leads to metabolic issues, increased inflammation, avoiding medical care, and ...

A new survey has revealed, despite increased anxieties related to their health, Americans are feeling more confident consulting their doctor about their fears. The third annual poll of 2,000 ...

Deidre Popovich has received grant funding from BlueCross BlueShield of Texas and Providence Health. Helen Colby and Tony Stovall do not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any ...

A computer might cure your ills soon enough. The latest breakthrough in artificial intelligence is set to revamp the medical industry according to a company that is rolling out “the world’s first AI ...

Is White Coat Syndrome Real? White coat syndrome (also called white coat hypertension) happens when your blood pressure goes up at the doctor’s office, but is normal when you’re at home. The name ...