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U.S. News reviewed hospitals, nursing homes, health plans, diets, and doctors to help you make informed health decisions for yourself and your family.

Best Hospitals

We've evaluated nearly 5,000 hospitals in 16 adult and 10 pediatric specialties to help you.

Hospital Rankings by Specialty

Hospital Rankings by Metro Area

Best Children's Hospital Rankings

Top Doctors

We've identified thousands of the nation's best doctors. Find a top doctor near you.

Doctors by Type of Specialist

Doctors by Location

Best Nursing Homes

Browse top-ranked nursing homes and search Seniors for Living's listings.

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Honor Roll of Best Nursing Homes

Best Diets

Find out which diets fit with your lifestyle and may work best for you.

Best Diets Rankings

Best Diets Overall

Health Articles

What Role Do Drugs Play in Determining Longevity?

Drugs can be lifesavers, but they also have side effects and dangers.

How to Cope With Criticism

Criticism stings, but breathing, postponing the talk, and knowing how to evaluate it can help you cope.

The Hunt for an Anti-Aging Pill Is on

Why the prospect of such a drug isn’t science fiction anymore.

Do You Have What it Takes to Live to 100?

Centenarians are one of the fastest-growing demographic groups in the country.

Vitamins and Supplements: Do They Work?

The picture is mixed, but thumbs up for vitamin D and calcium.

4 Things That Can Hurt Your Quality of Life

Awareness of these common health issues is an important step toward aging well.

How Much Healthcare Do You Need?

More care isn’t always better, and too much may be harmful.

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